Category Archives: Ideas and Encouragement

The Treasure Jar

Posted on October 17, 2011 by

Our new system just may be our favorite one ever. In the past, we’ve used Dad Dollars to encourage good behavior, but over time that system has become mainly associated with responsibilities (chores and school) and monitoring media time. It works … Continue reading →


Posted in Christian living, Discipleship, Homeschooling, Ideas and Encouragement, Parenting, Positive Reinforcement | 5 Comments

Why Homeschool?

Posted on September 21, 2011 by

I had slept late that morning. Handsome had awoken several times during the night to nurse, and I was more tired than usual. I had a late shower, and had just finished nursing again when I finally made my way … Continue reading →


Posted in Christian living, Encouragement, Family, Homeschooling, Ideas and Encouragement | 8 Comments

Rough Spots in Homeschooling

Posted on August 24, 2010 by

Have I ever mentioned that I have an annual tradition of beginning each school year in a panic-stricken doubt of whether I can actually see this whole homeschooling thing through? Lest you think that I am Supermom, an epitome of … Continue reading →


Posted in Homeschooling, Ideas and Encouragement, With Little Ones Afoot | 3 Comments

Homeschool Panic

Posted on August 7, 2010 by

I chuckled as I recently read of KimC’s account of needless homeschool panic at Life in a Shoe. I have been there oh-so-many times, and without fail, I later scold myself for getting all worked up over nothing. But if … Continue reading →


Posted in Homeschooling, Ideas and Encouragement, In My Blessed Home | 3 Comments

Great Homeschool Blog

Posted on August 2, 2010 by

Just a plug for my favorite homeschooling blog. Carolyn at Guilt-Free Homeschooling was a wonderful “virtual mentor” to me when I was in my first years of homeschooling. Her blog is an incredible source of encouragement, wisdom and practicality. God … Continue reading →


Posted in Ideas and Encouragement | 3 Comments