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6 Powerful Ways to Teach Children the True Meaning of Easter
Most young kids may answer, "Jesus!" enthusiastically when you ask what Easter is about. But the truth is, it seems to be all about the candy and toys. As homeschoolers, we have the time to counteract the cultural message to share our faith with our children at...
6 of the Best Organizing Tips for Big Families
I thought I would have two or three kids and wasn't prepared for the organizing challenge six kids would be. I've learned the hard way, but you don't have to. If you have three kids, some of these tips may not be necessary; if you have twelve kids, feel free to offer...
6 Reasons Your Calendar is the Best Organizing Tool
#1 You'll Remember Appointments If you want to be organized, remembering appointments is your top priority. At one time in my life, I missed appointments all the time. It was so humiliating, I was temped to lie about it! How could I forget the same appointment even...
The Ultimate List of Valentine’s Games for Kids
My kids' and my favorite memories of Valentine's Day are the games we've played. Whether you play any of these 90+ games with your family, co-op, church, or in a classroom, you'll be blessed. Be sure to pin this post and check out the other amazing Valentine's posts...
Does God Care if We’re Organized?
I'm pretty passionate about organization. But does God share my passion for the subject? This is one of many questions I addressed in an interview with my friend and fellow podcaster, Barb Raveling. If you want to: get organized this year have more victory in areas...
How to Have Peace in Your Home This Year
I want a peaceful home. You do, too. Nothing can so drain us as the conflict and stress that plague families. Because I am a Christian psychologist, you can imagine that I will encourage you to regularly pray for your family. 1 Timothy 2:1-2 confirms that prayer is a...
Favorite Homeschool Resources for the New Year
One of my favorite things to do is talk curriculum with homeschooling friends. If you do too, I think you'll love this list of top picks from other homeschoolers in the Educents community. You may discover a new resource or decide to give something you'd...
Top 10 Sanity-Saving Posts from 2015 & What You Can Expect in 2016
It's fun for me to see what posts were most popular with my readers in the past year. I'm sharing them with you for two reasons. First, you may have missed a good one! Second, these posts help me plan the content that best meets your needs in the coming year. If you...
How to Organize Your Homeschool Life the Easy Way
You know what the hard way is. You wait until you absolutely have to get curriculum, ideas, and your homeschool space in order. You stay up late, get irritable, and feel like you're behind before you even start. Then once you make it past the back-to-school rush, you...
The Best Homeschool Hack: Organize All Year
You spent so much time organizing the books, supplies, and notebooks at back-to-school time and now...they're a mess. The kids can't find their notebook, binder, or workbox that you knew would solve all your organizing problems. And for that matter, they can't even...
Holiday Bake Hop: Oreo Truffles
I'm all about sanity, especially when it comes to the Christmas season. I don't make fancy food and guess what? People love my simple recipes. My recipe for Oreo Truffles is no exception. I don't make them as gifts because in a family of eight, they disappear almost...
Great Christian Homeschooler Christmas Gift Ideas & Giveaway
At this time of year, I wish I were Oprah and could afford to give all my readers my favorite things for Christmas. While I can't do that, I'm thrilled that I've been given some amazing gifts to pass on, many of them from 2 to 1 Conference Sponsors. If you're a...