Raising Godly children with strong Christian Character
One of the most important things we can do as homeschooling parents is to set goals and priorities for our homeschool. It is equally important to have a way to measure how we are doing with those goals. These questions to ask at the end of your homeschool day will help you to see if you keeping your priorities in place… Read More
When God disappoints you, how do you respond? Perhaps you can relate to this little story! My young nephew was working in the garden with his grandpa one day, and was really enjoying being his helper. As they worked, it started to thunder, and the sky grew dark. His grandpa told him they better put the things away and stop… Read More
Training kids’ hearts with Scripture is one of the best and most important ways to teach and train our children. God tells us as parents that we are to bring our children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. (Ephesians 6:4) He also provided everything we need for that task in His Word. “All Scripture is given by… Read More
If you homeschool, I HAVE A SECRET for you —- Homeschooling isn’t enough! After 31 years of homeschooling I still remember something I heard someone say in my 2nd year of teaching our kids. I was at a support group meeting, and this lady was attending for the first time. She was planning to take her kids out of public… Read More
When my daughter Ruth gave birth to little Tori, I was thinking about things I wanted to tell Ruth, so I wrote her a letter with 8 tips for a new mom. Below is the letter with some thoughts for her, from my heart. (Victoria is an answer to our prayers, as Ruth struggled with infertility for over two… Read More
As busy moms, we know the Holidays can sneak up on us! We have so much planning, shopping, prepping and the stress of household tasks. It can be hard to help our kids keep the right focus, remain engaged in good activities all while staying connected with them and building family traditions. Today I want to offer you some help… Read More
If you are looking for a great way to keep the kids entertained this winter, how about helping them with some fun crafts? Crafting is a great way to bond with your child, and it is a great way for them to express their creative side. Here are some fun winter & Christmas crafts to do with your children, that… Read More
Teaching kids attentiveness takes perseverance but is not as complicated as one thinks. I know how frustrating it can be when our kids are not paying attention and listening to us. Kids can get distracted very easily. Especially in a house with multiple children, things can be very noisy and chaotic. A couple of years ago I decided to start… Read More
One of my greatest goals of parenting was to train my kids in godly character. There are many ways our kids learn character, but one key component is the power of influence. Character building books can be a positive influence on our kids by giving them Godly role models, and shaping their view of integrity, courage, obedience, etc. There is also… Read More
Parenting, as wonderful as it is, can be exhausting. It can also be discouraging. We put so much time, effort, and energy into not only taking care of our kids, but also teaching and training them. Are there ever times when you wonder if parenting is worth it?! One of my most popular workshops at conferences is Training Character Into… Read More
