Episodes
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Letting Go: God's Got Them
Friday Feb 09, 2024
Friday Feb 09, 2024
One of the hardest parts of being a mom is letting go of our children. It's one thing to trust God with our own lives. It's another layer of faith to trust Him with our children. Let's talk about letting go and trusting that God's got them.
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Redefining Homeschool Success: An Addendum
Friday Feb 02, 2024
Friday Feb 02, 2024
A few weeks ago, I unintentionally made a misleading promise in Episode 57 (Redefining Homeschool Success). So today, I want to go back and clarify a few ideas.
Friday Jan 26, 2024
In the Midst of Winter
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Friday Jan 26, 2024
Are you feeling the dreariness of January? This might be a season of cold, dark, dreary days, but spring is coming! Every day right now, I'm looking for the first glimpse of yellow from the daffodils in my front yard. They're our yearly reminder that God is always ready to do something new in our homeschools.
PS - If you felt unsettled by last week's episode about redefining success in our homeschools, please listen to the first minute of this episode.
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Redefining Homeschool Success
Friday Jan 19, 2024
Friday Jan 19, 2024
What are you aiming for in your homeschool? Is there ever a nagging voice in the back of your head telling you you're failing? Maybe it's time to redefine what homeschool success really is.
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Homeschooling with a Chronic Ilness: My Story
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Friday Jan 12, 2024
Are you one of the many moms homeschooling with chronic illness? If so, you might wonder if you can still successfully homeschool. Maybe you even wonder if you should give up homeschooling so your children can have something better. I've been there. So today, I want to share with you part of my story of homeschooling with chronic illness.
Friday Jan 05, 2024
The Dawn of a New Day and a New Year
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Friday Jan 05, 2024
Do you ever wake up in the middle of the night with thoughts, worries, and concerns swirling in your mind and weighing heavy on your heart? That happened to me last night as it has many times before, so I ran to two scripture verses that are my lifelines. These two verses keep me centered when I'm tempted to worry and drown in swirling thoughts.
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Homeschooling with Depression
Monday Oct 30, 2023
Monday Oct 30, 2023
I really hope you don't need today's episode. But I know many of us have a common struggle. If you don't need this episode, you probably have a friend that does. We all know homeschooling is hard. But homeschooling with depression? Is it even possible when you're barely able to function?
Friday Oct 20, 2023
A Mid-Semester Check: How Are You?
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Friday Oct 20, 2023
Hey homeschool mommas, how are you doing here in mid October? It's a beautiful fall day here in Alabama, but I've been talking with a number of moms recently who aren't enjoying the season. They say they're just too busy, but I hear something deeper. Let's take a few minutes today to slow down, ask ourselves some honest questions, and consider how we're really doing.
Friday Oct 13, 2023
5 Verses to Help a Homeschool Mom’s Heart
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Friday Oct 13, 2023
Have you noticed that some months of homeschooling are harder for you than others? January and February are known for being the months many homeschool moms want to quit. But I've noticed October often feels just as hard. If you've been feeling a bit down or stressed lately, this episode is for you.
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Cultivating a Restful Homeschool: Activities
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Do you dream of having a restful homeschool? That dream can become a reality, but it's going to take some time to get there. Often, we start trying to create a restful homeschool by adding certain activities. They're not the starting point, but today I want to share ten restful activities to help cultivate a restful homeschool.