When our first two sons were seven and two, friends of ours declined a movie invitation saying they had a commitment with their kids that night. We were intrigued and asked what they were up to. They shared that Friday nights were family night and that they simply played games and invented stuff together.
As a middle-aged homeschool mom, I can tell you some things are now easier for me. My routine is automatic and the house is in pretty good order after years of decluttering. My children are older and almost independent with their schoolwork and chores. Yet, my latest struggle is finding ways to develop a
Have you ever thought about why music exists in the world? There are plenty of sounds in nature. We are given ears to hear the words of others—but why does music soothe our souls? I have spent countless hours thinking about music. What is it about certain musical keys and intervals that vibrate those
“Tomorrow, tomorrow, we’ll finish this tomorrow. It’s only a day away.” Procrastination can become the norm in a homeschool family’s day unless we are diligent to inspire motivation. Certainly, even in the best of homeschooling families, it is incredibly easy to get off track, to put off until tomorrow, next week, or even next
The new year brings with it the promise of a fresh start. We make goals and write resolutions. We edit lesson plans and evaluate our students’ progress. Then, we forge full-steam ahead into the new year convinced that our efforts will be fruitful. But, what happens before winter’s end? We are completely exhausted! Why