-
60 Saturdays Before Graduation
Our son, the last one in the nest, has sixty Saturdays left before graduation. He’s not even finished his eleventh-grade year yet. But I’ve counted them. Sixty weekends will come and go before he graduates next year. The blessing of homeschooling has provided us with ample opportunities to invest in the lives of our children. Still, even after seventeen years, I’m wondering if we’ve taught him everything he needs to know. And, I’m not talking about academics. It's all of the practical things for surviving and all of the heart things for thriving.
-
HOMESCHOOLING TEEN REBELS {Guest Post}
Whether you're homeschooling a teen rebel or not, you'll gather gems from this post by my guest, Deborah Wuehler and two of her rebels. Deborah is the Senior Editor of The Old Schoolhouse magazine and the mother of eight children. Not only does Deborah share her experience, but also, we are blessed to hear from two of her rebels. I can't wait for you to read their stories! HOMESCHOOLING THE TEEN REBEL – Guest Post by Deborah Wuehler “You don’t care about me and what I want. You are ruining my life. You just don’t understand. You never listen to me! I won’t ever need this stuff you are forcing…
-
BUNNY FINDS EASTER is Not About Bunnies {Book Review & Giveaway}
If you’re looking for a new Easter book, BUNNY FINDS EASTER is not about bunnies! Well, at least not the mythical Easter bunny, anyway. A 2022 release from Zonderkidz, this board book contains eighteen pages of joy and delight for little ones. Laura Sassi is an award-winning author of six picture books, including the best-selling Goodnight Ark, a 2015 Christian Book Award Finalist. I have a feeling BUNNY FINDS EASTER will also be a success. Let me tell you why.
-
FAITHFULLY DIFFERENT {Crain} Book Review & Giveaway
During 2021, I posted a review of the first book I’d read by Natasha Crain, Talking with Your Kids About Jesus. My family loved that one. So, I knew I wanted to get the FAITHFULLY DIFFERENT book. FAITHFULLY DIFFERENT hit the best-seller list within the first two weeks after it released in February 2022. Published by Harvest House, this 268-word paperback book is a powerhouse of insightful information and biblical encouragement.
-
3 Books Guiding Christian Teens to Make Wise Decisions
During my thirty-plus years of motherhood, one of my favorite things has been searching for exceptional books to read to, and to be read by, our children. During our homeschool mornings, we enjoy reading together. For this post, we'll talk about three books guiding Christian teens to make wise decisions. There are numerous books for Christian teens out there. However, I thought I’d feature three of the books our eleventh-grade son is reading this year. If you have high school kids, then perhaps you’re sensing how quickly the time is passing. It is not the time to let up in praying for and with them. Nor is it time to…
