The Beauty of Restful Homeschooling

Encouragement, Family, Household Management, Mothers

by Danielle Poorman I realized there was a missing ingredient to the success of our homeschool. If someone told me ten years ago that I would eventually homeschool my children, I would have laughed out loud. Even as an experienced brick-and-mortar teacher, I never...

Remember When?

Encouragement, Mothers

by Rebecca Kocsis As I look back at the years we homeschooled my mind tends to go in one of two directions. Either I romanticize them, remembering only the wonderful times and the warm and fuzzy moments, as if the difficult days never happened. Or I look back...

Seven Going on Seventeen

Encouragement, Mothers

My daughter is seven, going on seventeen. You think the toddlerhood is challenging–wait until you hit the pre-tween stage! Not only are kids this age seeking independence, much like their toddler counterparts, but they actually have the capacity to be, in some...

Is This All There Is?

Family, Mothers

by Rebecca Kocsis I think I’m in a rut. Actually, I’m pretty sure that I’m in a rut. One day runs into another and each one looks just like the last. I get up, do my devotions and rouse the kids (or make sure they’re up). I look at my to do list and realize once again...

Five Powerful Weapons to Beat the Winter Blues

Encouragement, Mothers

By Deborah Wuehler, Senior Editor of The Old Schoolhouse Here we go again. Same routine: long days, short nights, no energy, and feelings of failure. Ever feel like you are in a rut? There are days I just want to stay in bed and wish the world away. If you feel like...

When There Aren’t Enough Hours in the Day

Encouragement, Mothers, Planning

I’m a doer. I like to be busy. I enjoy helping others when I see a need. I work part-time from home. I am an eclectic homeschooler, which can sometimes mean quite a bit of planning and prep for lessons. I also have responsibilities at home – from laundry to...