February is National Bird Feeding Month. You can celebrate birds this month with a mini-study about one of God’s amazing creatures. Here are some ideas to get you started. First, begin with scripture. Ask your children if they think that birds are mentioned in the Bible. Then, challenge them to find as many scripture verses … Continue reading Ideas for the Study of Birds
Two years ago, I felt led to try something new, running. Prior to that leading, I had no desire to run. My exercise routine consisted of walking our dogs for approximately one-half mile twice a day. That's about it. I was not in shape and my forty-something body was beginning to show signs of neglect. … Continue reading Running Forward
Relaxing in front of the television after a long day, I was not thrilled when one of my children entered the room to inform me that a toilet was clogged. That’s the last thing that I wanted to hear. Feeling quite lethargic, I considered my options. Did I need to deal with the issue right … Continue reading Ten Life Skills to Teach your Kids
As my boys and I were discussing plans for the upcoming week, which would include attending a relative’s eighth grade graduation ceremony, my eldest son made an interesting comment. It was something to the effect of “That’s another thing I like about homeschooling; you don’t have to do that.” He was referring to the graduation … Continue reading Letting Go of Missing Out
If someone had told me fifteen years ago, after the birth of my second child, that within a short period of time I would lose my husband to cancer and go on to raise and homeschool my two children alone, I would have thought that person was delusional. Yet, that’s exactly what happened. It has … Continue reading The Single Parent Homeschool
