Homeschooling was once a venture primarily tackled by stay-at-home moms who had no intention of working for income, whether inside or outside the home. Working homeschool moms were relatively rare. But, as homeschooling grows in popularity, more homes experience the juggling act that comes from trying to combine employment and...
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Pictures are a beautiful way to stay connected, especially when we don’t live close to those we love. I enjoy posting personal and ministry pictures on social media and sharing them with friends and family. I’m glad when they share pictures with me. Pictures often communicate more vibrantly than words....
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As our kids head into the last few years of high school, many of us begin to think about college, the college admissions process, how to help our kids stand out, and the scholarships that will make college expenses more affordable. And all too often we realize too late that...
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How does a family stay safe and sane in the face of so many screens vying for our attention? Many of us use computers in order to complete our jobs and even as a medium for education. While the inherent value of media is almost a necessity for many families,...
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"No more pencils and no more books" is a chant heard by children across the country when they are finally released for the summer months. And while Alice Cooper's lyrics go on to showcase how excited the children are about their freedom from schoolwork, they also highlight one of the...
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There is a fact about me that I have always been a little embarrassed to share. I hate housework of any kind. I have tried to narrow it down to my most and least favorite tasks, but the truth is that none of it appeals to me in any way. I...
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How would I know what a strong willed child needs? Well, I am was one. I gave my parents a run for their money, dug my heels in and fought for every last thing I wanted. It wasn’t pretty. Since then, I’ve found Christ and hopefully matured a bit. But now...
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When Debbie Fowler’s 6-year-old son MJ was diagnosed with mild, high-functioning autism, she started doing everything she could to help him adapt to situations that seemed to come so naturally to other children his age....
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When your child goes to school, what’s the highest measure of success? A report card filled with A’s? Although academic achievement is a worthwhile goal, there’s something more important than your child’s academic record....
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Becoming a full-time homeschooling mom didn’t change my desire to use my talents and skills in the professional world. It took more time than I hoped to pin down a stay-at-home position, but eventually it came, and I have been both a work at home mom (WAHM) and a homeschooling...
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