Now that you know why you’re going to homeschool, the next step is to figure out how. Before you do anything else, you need to learn the requirements for your state. The 10th amendment to the Constitution of the United States makes education a function of the state, and not…
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Essential Tips for Single Moms: Starting Your Homeschooling Journey (Part 1)
Courage is resistance to fear, mastery of fear, not absence of fear. Mark Twain Whether choosing to homeschool was deliberate, because of an unforeseen circumstance (looking at you COVID-era lockdowns), or a heartfelt calling guided by the Holy Spirit, taking on homeschooling can feel like a monumental, countercultural decision for…
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Quiet Strength: Navigating Homeschooling as an Introverted Mom with Extroverted Kids
As anyone that’s ever explored the idea of homeschooling knows, “socialization” is a topic that is likely to be brought up by the well-meaning, but usually ill-informed acquaintance. But as an introverted mom, sometimes this can be an especially sensitive topic. I’ve come to appreciate the beautiful contrasts and challenges…
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Navigating Uncertainty: Trusting God’s Plan
Life is unpredictable. You can plan out every step of your life; what college you’ll go to, what career you’ll pursue, when you’ll settle down and get married, how long you’ll wait to have kids, how many kids you’ll have, the family vacations you’ll take together, what sports your kids…