If I could only. . . If I could only create the perfect lesson plan. . . If I could only craft the ideal schedule. . . If I could only choose the right curriculum. . . Then, we could have a restful homeschool. Have you ever heard that conversation in your mind? I certainly have. I love to plan. I ... View Post

Something deep inside me wants to scream, "But I haven't even had a break!" This phrase has haunted me recently as I hear similar refrains from other moms. Summer has barely begun, and yet it is almost over. As July 4th passes, the shelves are stocked with school supplies, our social media feeds ... View Post

My heart stopped as the horse fell. My daughter gracefully slid from the stirrups and rolled away. Thankfully, she was fine except for a bit of soreness. But how would she respond? Fear stood ready to rob her of her passion. How do you respond when you fall while pursuing your passion? That's the ... View Post

I felt her disappointment the moment I read the e-mail subject line. Last year, my daughter was a finalist in a national competition. She memorized an extraordinary amount of material about history, math, science, language. She then recorded a narrative recitation about world history from ... View Post

Dear Homeschool Mom fretting over math curriculum, Oh friend, I feel your pain! If we could sit with a cup of coffee and chat, we might find that our stories are rather similar. We searched, studied, researched and thought we found the perfect curriculum! We perused used book sales and sites and ... View Post

My friend and I encountered conflict the other day. A fly on the wall would have thought the conflict was between us. But it wasn't. We are on the same side. Even if the conversation sounded the opposite. Anger erupted. And it hurt deep. My heart broke as I discovered how deep her hurt was. We are ... View Post