From the archives, a review that is worth a second look ... It was with great excitement that I picked up my copy of Natalie Wickham’s book. I, too, am a homeschool graduate, and I could not wait to read an honest account of growing up counter-culture. Imagine my delight, upon beginning the first … [Read more...] about Pajama School
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Ask the Grad – Elysse Barrett
This week's Homeschool Graduate is Elysse Barrett. At a mere 25 years of age, Elysse is already a voice in the homeschool and conservative political movement. She was one of the original 100 of Homeschool ALUMNI, the premier network of home educated graduates. Since then, she has served on the … [Read more...] about Ask the Grad – Elysse Barrett
Mommie Ed
edited from the archives ...In a recent article in Memoria Press, Susan Wise Bauer sets forth some powerful arguments to "stop cleaning and start reading." The premise makes one chuckle, but the truths it raises bear some serious consideration. It is important for Mommies to read and study. … [Read more...] about Mommie Ed
The Dictionary for Your Homeschool
edited from my archives ...Many months ago, in an earlier blog, I wrote a post about dictionaries. Other than my writings on biblical classical education, no other topic stirred so many questions and comments. Unfortunately, in spite of the post's popularity, it has been lost forever. That is the … [Read more...] about The Dictionary for Your Homeschool
Homeschooling While Mom is Sick
This is a topic upon which I have become a reluctant expert. Three painful, bed-rest pregnancies and lately two years of chronic illness have taught me the hard way that it is possible to continue to homeschool during physical trials. Indeed, these times teach us as mothers to lean on the Lord and … [Read more...] about Homeschooling While Mom is Sick
Homeschooling Through Trials – Just Like You
I've been in bed the past few days. In bed, in pain, in frustration. As I've shared with you before, I have inflammatory arthritis, an auto-immune disorder like rheumatoid arthritis. It flares up suddenly, disrupting my life with pain through my limbs, havoc within my digestive system, eruptions … [Read more...] about Homeschooling Through Trials – Just Like You