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Alternatives to Video Games
If your child spends more time than you would like playing video games, you're wise to search for alternatives that will captivate them. Even if you're not worried about the amount of time spent playing, you do want your child to be exposed to a variety of activities....
6 Time Management Lies Homeschool Moms Believe
Any time we consistently struggle with changing something in our lives, there's a good chance we are believing some lies about it. I know that's been true for me with time management. I'll share six lies we believe that keep us from using our time well. Want to...
How to Help a Child with Low Frustration Tolerance
When I answered a parent's question about low frustration tolerance, I realized I had a lot to say on the subject. First, I want to define the problem and then I want to share six tips for teaching your child. Want to listen to this article on a podcast? LISTEN...
Supplemental Homeschooling: How to Enrich a Traditional Education
A good education is something we all want for our children. I believe that full-time homeschooling has been the best choice for my children. But I know many people for whom that is not an option. However, supplemental homeschooling is always an option for parents...
A Giveaway that Will Make Fine Art Learning Fun (Plus a Freebie)
If you are looking for quick and easy ways to bring more fine arts into your homeschool, you will love Enrichment Studies! This brainchild of a veteran homeschool mom includes resources where all the legwork has been done for you to enjoy quick and easy Composer...
The #1 Question I’m Asked by Homeschoolers and My Answer
What is the number one question I am asked by homeschoolers? You may think that it has something to do with socialization because that's what non-homeschoolers love to ask us about. You may think it has something to do with mental health because I'm a psychologist....
Student Success Through the Power of Story
If your student is struggling, the solution may be in finding the right story to tell. The Power of Story Storytelling is the first and most powerful way of teaching. The ancient Greeks taught with stories. Jesus taught with stories. Marketers today teach with...
Who Says You’re Not Qualified to Homeschool?
I had just met a woman in ministry when I told her that after I finished my Ph.D. in clinical psychology, I wanted to be a Christian psychologist. "You can't just be a Christian psychologist," she said. I tried to listen to what she said after that about...
How to Assess Your Progress as a Homeschool Mom
Unlike most other careers, homeschooling doesn't come with built-in assessments for teachers. Some homeschoolers are required to meet with teachers and these meetings may help gauge progress. But many home educators don't have that requirement. So, how can we assess...
Homeschool Refreshment Through Organization
The excitement of the new year is starting to wane, leaving me with a need for refreshment. I don't want to wish my way through the rest of winter. Neither do I want to give in to sloth and discouragement. I want energy and vitality in my homeschool now. How about...
Organizing Challenges You Should Take On This Year
If you want to get organized this year, you're in good company. It's the second most popular goal for the year. But it's a big one. Where do you start? I recommend starting with six areas. Want to listen to this article on a podcast? LISTEN HERE or SUBSCRIBE ON...
Homeschool Changes to Make Now
If you've been too busy to think about changes you need to make in your homeschool, now is the time. I have some ideas for changes we can all make now, regardless of our homeschool approach. Want to listen to this article on a podcast? LISTEN HERE or SUBSCRIBE...