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The Easiest Way to Stay Motivated All Year
I'm in my 13th year of homeschooling and for the 13th time, I have spring fever. Fortunately, I know the right prescription for my chronic ailment: a homeschool conference. I attended a local homeschool conference last week and left with excitement to spare. Of...
15 Minutes Outside: Week 4
Psychologists say that it takes 21 days to establish a habit. I'm a psychologist and I say that's bunk. If I hadn't committed to this publicly, hadn't had such fabulous weather, and hadn't been enjoying myself, I would quit right now. But it's been a great week. We've...
31 Ways to Write a Bad Blog
Photo Credit I know a little something about writing. Even though I've been blogging on and off for a long time, I don't know how to write a great blog. Or even a better blog. What I do know from experience is how to write a bad one. Here are 31 ways to be sure and...
Teach Math to Learn Math
After teaching my daughter the Learn Math Fast method for subtracting single digit numbers, my daughter came up with this slightly different approach. Of course, we want kids to have these math facts memorized, but in the meantime, it's helpful for them to have a...
Contentment 101: Success
Are you GOOD ENOUGH? If we're honest, most of us will say no. We'll admit to wishing: We looked younger (after our teens anyway) We were thinner or fitter We were more organized and productive We had a better rating or record in our sport or activity of choice We...
15 Minutes Outside: Week 3
I'm starting to figure out that spending 15 minutes outside is easy. It's the "playing with the kids" part that can be a little challenging. I had no idea I looked that awful when I'm unhappy with them. As you can see, my little...
So You’re Not Wonder Woman Free March 23rd & 24th
In honor of the Greater St. Louis Area Expo, you can get the Kindle version of my book, So You're Not Wonder Woman for FREE! Please click on the book, read it, share the link with anyone who wants to be more of a Wonder Woman, and leave a review on Amazon. You...
You Can Be a Wonder Woman, Too!
Sometimes when people hear that I homeschool six kids, write, and speak, they tell me I'm a Wonder Woman. I'm not going to disagree, but they don't know the whole story. In honor of the St. Louis Homeschool Expo where I'll be presenting,...
15 Minutes Outside: Week 2
It's been an easy fun week this week as we've been experiencing summer in early spring. The kids introduced me to the hilarious games of Crocodile and Toilet Bowl on the trampoline. In Crocodile, you have to close your eyes and grap at people. If you grab someone and...
Help! My Child’s Behind in Math
I’ve shared my enthusiasm for Learn Math Fast as a means of learning math facts, but it’s also a great method for kids who are behind grade level in math. I asked the author to guest post on the subject and I was thrilled when she agreed. I have Volume I of Learn Math...
Send My Son to Africa – Please!
I don't know how my little guy, who was worried there would be no more places for him to explore when he grew up, is now ready for some real exploring. But he is! We've long dreamt of the day that one of our kids could accompany their missionary Aunt...
Contentment 101: Time
Do you spend more time singin' in the rain or singin' the blues when it comes to time? We know we have the same 24 hours that everyone else does, but many of us aren't content with our time. I know, because of the innumerable books, articles, and tools sold on the...