It’s fun to take a look back over the blogging year and see what posts were the most popular among readers. Ready to see the list from The Character Corner ? Here’s a list of My Top 10 Most Popular Posts for 2016. Beware of This Homeschool Destroyer 10 Tips For First Time Obedience Praying…
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7 Secret Ingredients Of Successful Homeschooling
When I began homeschooling 31 years ago I wanted to learn the secret ingredients of successful homeschooling, so I could do my best. I certainly didn’t feel qualified to teach my kids, but I felt that’s what God wanted for our family. I did everything possible to learn all I could about homeschooling. I read lots…
My 7 Biggest Homeschooling Mistakes
As much as I would love to tell you that I was a great home school mom who always did everything right, it wouldn’t be true. The truth is that I made a lot of mistakes, especially in my early years of homeschooling. Be encouraged by the fact that despite my many mistakes, my kids…
6 Signs That You Are Doing TOO MUCH In Your Homeschool
Recently I published a post titled Homeschool – am I doing enough? This is a common question that many homeschool moms are plagued by. However, it’s also important to recognize signs that you are doing TOO MUCH in your homeschool?” Often in an attempt to make sure we are doing enough in our homeschool, we over compensate…
7 Sanity Secrets For When You’re Stressed Out
We all have those kind of days — you know, the kind when you’re stressed out. Those days are just part of the parenting package, and if you add homeschooling to the mix, there will more than likely be more of those kind of days. Days when the washing machine breaks down, the kids are…
4 Keys To Homeschool Success
Though we usually begin homeschooling with excitement and passion, we often also have some fear, wondering if we can do it. I’m going to share 4 keys to homeschool success that will encourage you and give you confidence! Join me over at My Joy-Filled Life for the rest of 4 Keys to Homeschool Success.
6 Reasons You Are FRUSTRATED as a Homeschool Mom
Are you FRUSTRATED as a homeschool mom? It is normal for all of us to have times of frustration; however, it shouldn’t be a constant thing. God meant for our children to be a blessing and a joy to us, not a burden that stresses us. If I am constantly frustrated, I am not going…
36 Homeschooling Tips From 31 Years
As many of you are preparing to begin your school year this week, or for those who have already been plugging away for a few weeks, I want to share some of the top things that I learned from 31 years of homeschooling. Below are some of my most popular homeschooling posts and the…
6 Of My Favorite Homeschool Resources
Some of my favorite homeschool resources are products that helped my kids review or learn something without me having to be involved. Having 8 kids, there were many years when I had multiple students in the elementary grades. Review is such an important thing at that time, as we want them to get their math…
5 Essential Keys To a Happy Homeschool
Homeschooling requires commitment and hard work! It will require you to spend time planning, preparing, and teaching. We need these keys to a happy homeschool, or we risk becoming stressed or overwhelmed. When this happens our homes and our home school often are no longer enjoyable. Mom isn’t very happy, and neither are the…