Rebecca Bohman recently invited me to her podcast, "The Luminous Mind." We had a great time discussing homeschooling -- how you can make it easy, fer reals! -- and how rocking ordinary applies to the real life we actually live. I hope you'll join us here. Books we talked about: Homeschool … [Read more...] about Listen to How Your Homeschooling Could Be Easier
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Lessons From a Cage Fight in a Minivan
In my book Rocking Ordinary I share about an epic battle my husband and I had in a parking lot. Really big fight. And that story is one of the most-talked-about parts of the book. Maybe because we've all been there, too? So when my friend Tricia Goyer asked me to share how God challenged me to step … [Read more...] about Lessons From a Cage Fight in a Minivan
How Humbling Yourself In Your Time of Need Changes Everything
Who is your hero? Like, I'm talking about a modern-day hero, someone who's momming really hard and rocking ordinary in her family, her church, and her community? Someone you secretly motivate yourself to be more like . . . because you see Jesus in her? One of my few heroes today is Tricia Goyer. … [Read more...] about How Humbling Yourself In Your Time of Need Changes Everything
Can You Get Back on the Bike?
In which I admit I have no idea what I'm doing. Have you ever stopped riding a bike for several years? I'm guessing you have at some time. Not a lot of Moms get to ride their bikes as frequently as their children do. So we hang up the bicycle in the garage and try to forget the gentle hum of the … [Read more...] about Can You Get Back on the Bike?
MasterBooks Applied Engineering Review
When in your homeschool do you teach engineering, anyway? How about junior high? With the right curriculum and engaging material, young students can build an appreciation of God's creation and it's application to modern design. Applied Engineering: Studies of God's Design in Nature MasterBooks … [Read more...] about MasterBooks Applied Engineering Review
MasterBooks Jensen’s Vocabulary Review
Homeschoolers often view vocabulary as an afterthought . . . until the college entrance tests loom large. While good literature reading and healthy writing training greatly improve a student's command of English, that usually isn't enough. Students need training in the building blocks of English … [Read more...] about MasterBooks Jensen’s Vocabulary Review
