My oldest is graduating from high school in just a couple months, and no, he's not receiving a bachelor's degree at the same time. He isn't transferring credits as a high school freshman, and he's not accelerating his studies. He's just graduating as a normal (don't laugh) homeschool student with a … [Read more...] about Why My Teens Don’t Dual Credit
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7 Ways to Make People Fall in Love with Your Teen
I think one of the nicest things a mother can hear is, "I just love your teen!" Ok, it can be a little embarrassing (what do you say to that? I just stammer, "Thank you!" and stand there awkwardly), but in hindsight it is so affirming. Rearing children through the teen years is so … [Read more...] about 7 Ways to Make People Fall in Love with Your Teen
10 Warning Signs Your Child is a Kinesthetic Learner
When we begin delving into learning styles, the first thing we want to know is what style is my child? It's a good thing to know, because once we recognize our child's learning superpowers, we can help him harness that energy. Suddenly, learning is much easier and a whole lot more fun for … [Read more...] about 10 Warning Signs Your Child is a Kinesthetic Learner
The Extraordinary Thing God Wants to Make You
There's this voice inside, the voice that says nothing special, or not that great, or even failure. The voice that accuses, discredits, invalidates, and discourages. It's a woman's constant companion. And she fights it. Oh, every day, she must first silence the Voice just to … [Read more...] about The Extraordinary Thing God Wants to Make You
Top 8 Books from 2015
I love to read. Last year, I set myself a goal of reading 50 books in a year. When the year was over, I had read 47 books. ARG! Missed it by three! And I hardly read at all in December, so there's where I missed the mark. This year, I'm going to exceed 50 books, just you watch. I was surprised by … [Read more...] about Top 8 Books from 2015
Top 10 Posts of 2015
This past year was an exciting one blogging here. At long last, my love for writing and connecting with you has returned -- stronger than ever! And I feel like we connected on some topics that are meaningful and impactful. In case you missed something (or if you, like me, enjoy a trip down memory … [Read more...] about Top 10 Posts of 2015
