Teaching Multiple Ages Together

  I have four kids, ages 11, 8, 5, and 2.  Let me be honest and say sometimes it can be difficult to homeschool with those age ranges. But it’s definitely possible!  And it’s not only possible; it can actually be a blessing. So practically how do you do it? First off, my middle two
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Create an Atmosphere Where Special Needs Children Can Grow & Thrive

  Many homeschooling parents find themselves in a situation where they are educating special needs children. What are special needs? Special Needs Every child comes with challenges for his or her parents. But certain challenges are called special needs. Special needs can be medical challenges such as diabetes or cancer, physical challenges like a missing
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Hey Mama Monday: Embracing Our Special Children, Mama

  Hey Mama,   Want to hear some encouraging news? You can teach your children at home successfully, even if they have special needs! So many can testify to that! One of our children tested positively for Asperger’s. However, she passed the graduation requirements for our state at an earlier age than most “regular” kids.
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Starting Over

  Believe it or not, I have the same New Year’s resolution each year: “I’m not making any New Year’s resolutions.” Why? They don’t seem to last. Not only that, I usually can’t think of anything new that I want to start, and I already have enough about my life that I’m trying to change
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Hey Mama Monday: Start Your New Year Off Right, Mama

  Hey Mama,   So much to be thankful for. Look at this time last year. You have grown. There have been trials, tribulations, problems, hurtful seasons, and pain. There has also been joy, new life, friends who have stayed closer than a brother, and blessings from the Lord’s hand so direct that you know
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God Is Always With Us

  As this year comes to a close, it is a time to pause and reflect on God’s goodness to us during the past twelve months and that He is always with us. These are a few of the many things to be thankful for that God continues to give each and every year which
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Year-end Homeschool Reflections

  I can’t believe how fast this year has flown!  My kids all have their birthdays in a wad (November, 2 in December, and January) so it seems like all of a sudden they’re getting older.  As the end of the year approaches rapidly, I’m taking stock of how our year has gone, what I’m
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Hey Mama Monday: How Can You Improve Your School Year, Mama?

  Hey Mama,   How can you improve your school year? Put God first, and make sure you and your husband bathe all your plans in prayer. Put everything in His hands, and then get to work! Today is the last of the holidays, and it’s time to think about nestling into the school week
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