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How to Teach Kids to Defend Their Faith
There are a number of great resources for teaching apologetics today and what a blessing that is! As a Christian homeschooler who believes in a literal interpretation of Genesis, I am a huge fan of Answers for Kids. While it's listed as appropriate for ages 8-11, I...
Can Your School Teach Itself?
I blogged about the book, The House That Cleans Itself, on Wonder Women and the great impact it had on my housekeeping and filing systems. Lately I've been wondering if the principles of the book can be applied to homeschool motivation. I think it can! The most...
How to Teach Math Facts Fast
I think I have tried just about everything to teach my kids their math facts--flash cards, repetitive curriculum, electronics, games, pictures, and software. The problem isn't so much teaching them as it is the kids retaining them. While I am happy with my current...
Manage Your Expectations to Have More Fun
The freedom to homeschool our children is a gift. But sometimes I've been disappointed with this gift. How about you? I have been certain that my homeschooled children would: Have no difficulty learning Be motivated to complete school each day Take pride in cleaning...
My Writer’s Dilemma
Lately I have been struggling to determine how to spend my writing time. I have a limited amount of time and an unlimited number of ideas. I'd love to do it all, but that isn't reasonable when I have a full-time job homeschooling my six kids. My writing timeline thus...
How to Have a Personal Relationship with Jesus
I remember my missionary sister-in-law talking about having a personal relationship with Jesus soon after I met her. I didn't really know what she meant. I believed in Jesus. I heard about him in church. I'd read a little about him in the Bible. Certainly, I'd...
Permit Driver – Where’s the Manual for Mom?
My Driver's Ed I learned how to drive when I was eight. Seriously! I would meet my parents at the end of our long driveway and Dad would let me steer home. I finished learning how to drive under the capable tutelage of our driver's ed instructor, Mr. Wilke. On the...
How to Get Published in Magazines
I was recently asked how I was able to write for Woman's Day magazine and thought many would-be writers might have the same question. While I've always been a writer, once I was in the midst of diaper changes and a very part-time clinical practice, I didn't think my...
High Score House Scores Well With Chores
I believe I have tried just about every chore system ever devised. My current system of having morning and evening chores that rotate daily has lasted the longest. But the kids and I seem to thrive on change. So when a friend sent me a link to High Score House, a free...
Easiest Way to Repair DVDs and CDs
I see scratched DVDs and CDs in my sleep. They seem to go together with kids like fraying furniture and cats with claws. And even though we access so much online, we still use DVDs and CDs a lot. A ruined $20 movie that we've watched numerous times doesn't tie...
We Can Still Win
I'm on a USTA tennis league and have been for the past 2.5 years. There are many aspects of playing that I enjoy, but the one that has been a particular blessing lately is the opportunity to work on my thinking. You wouldn't think that I would be...
Don’t Let ‘Em Steal Your Joy!
Maybe, like me, you have so many reasons to be joyful, but it seems that someone or something seems to run off with this spiritual treasure. What can we do to stop 'em from stealing our joy? Quit doing business with them. In our local news lately have been reports...