Little by Little Homeschool - Christian Homeschooling and Motherhood

There are some best kept "secrets" in the homeschool realm that most of us learn by trial and error. And then have to clean up the mess we made when it comes to beginning a new school year. But I want to let you in on these today, so that you can get started with this year of home education feeling equipped and ready. There may still be some hiccups and unexpected situations...but, that&#3...

This is so exciting! You are homeschooling your children! Eek! It's the beginning of a new way of life for your family and I just know you are feeling a mixture of excitement and a twinge of uncertainty. Guess what? You are completely normal. We all feel like this when we start homeschooling. You're in good company. And I promise that you'll grow in confidence over time. Taking this fi...

Now that you are homeschooling, you're looking at how to best fill up your days. What should your schedule look like? It can be overwhelming to look at the long to-do list and all the hopes and dreams you have for homeschool. And then be stumped on how it actually pans out in the real world of the day in and day out. Today, I'm going to give you ten options so that you can create amazing d...

It's the beginning of the homeschool year and you're finding yourself overwhelmed before you even begin. How in the world are you supposed to fit education into an already jam-packed calendar? But there is this nagging in the back of your mind that tells you that there is more to this homeschool lifestyle than driving children to every activity under the sun. Can I let you in on a secret?...

If you spend more than a few minutes on back to school social media posts and ads or walk past the huge section at your local store, you're starting to wonder how much this is going to cost. And maybe getting a little worried that you won't have the right stuff. But what if it was much more simple to homeschool than you think? Well, it is!  And today, I'm sharing 5 must-haves for your...

Sure, the curriculum, schedules, routines, supplies, and activities are good and great. But there is so much more to having your child at home than just this. And you can have the most amazing curriculum and homeschool planner and still miss out on the true purpose of home education. Let's break you free from it all this homeschool year and in one year from now, look back and say you had the b...

You're just about there: beginning a brand new homeschool year. And while having your stack of curriculum is fun, there are a few things that will help you have an even better year. Today, I'm sharing 10 things for you to consider before you begin this year of home education with your children. I've learned these all the hard way and am excited to share some insight with you in hopes t...

As a homeschool mom, your health and fitness probably falls pretty low on the to-do list. There is the assumption that it can wait…or that it will be done later. How is that working out for you? Today, I had a candid and honest conversation with Evgenia Arasim of At Nourished Motherhood to discuss this exact thing. She explains the common objections and obstacles that a homeschool mom has when it...

One of the reasons many of us homeschool is so that we can instill our Christian faith into our children. Oftentimes, we get busy with all that is on our to-do list, activities, and keeping up with the curriculum. And we lose that focus. After raising children to their young adult years, I found some simple, yet very effective ways to incorporate faith into our daily lives. Today, I’m sharing thes...

Are you feeling a tug in your heart to make some major changes to your homeschool? This repeating the school system in your home is just not working. Your heart is telling you it’s time to make some adjustments. But it feels so counter to all that you know about education. I’d love to share with you four ways that you can begin to change your approach to homeschool. These will help you ditch the s...

You have grand and glorious plans of gathering your children together and an idyllic scene plays in your head. But then...real life smacks ya in the face. How do you merge your desire to do read alouds with your homeschool children with the long to-do list? I'm here to tell you that it's possible. I was you not too long ago and I experimented upon myself. And today you get to hear the resu...

If you've been around the homeschool space...especially online...you've heard the word unschooling more and more. It's always been a style of homeschooling, but has gained a ton of momentum within the past few years. Are you curious about this type of education for your children? If so, let's take an aerial view of what it looks like and the main focus of unschooling. I know this i...

It's inevitable that seasons in life will come and go. Some feel all consuming and our mind assumes it will always be this way. That's how the years of homeschooling my children felt. Every day was full...of really good things...and I fell into bed exhausted each night. Then suddenly, our homeschoolers grow up and they are ready to move out. And we wonder where the years went and how our h...

Did you know that homeschooling is so much more than the curriculum and lessons? If not, now you do! If we check everything off our to-do list and finish every workbook, but we've lost the relationship with the children in our home, then the point has been missed. Education is great, but at what cost? Leslie Nunnery of Teach Them Diligently is here today to share encouragement for the mom in t...

Everywhere you turn in the homeschool world, things are focused on your children. And that is how it should be...until the excitement wears off. It's like all veteran homeschool moms realize this after a few years. And we sometimes try and talk about it, but can easily forget our own journey to enjoying homeschooling. Over and over, I hear three excuses from the moms that I work with and I kno...

Summer break from homeschool doesn't have to mean putting education up on the shelf. It's actually the opposite! These next few months are perfect to dive into those subjects and topics that you didn't get to. As well as to set some new challenges and projects up. In my family's homeschool lifestyle, we see the teen years as a time to explore, learn and hone skills, try new things,...

A home is not just for the ones who live within it’s 4 walls. Sure, it’s always a good idea to set up your home in a way that helps your family function best. But, we also get to enjoy building relationships with others by inviting them in. It can feel overwhelming to host people within our home. But I’m here to tell you that fear isn’t an excuse to hold you back any longer. I promise that after y...

Whether it’s a move across town or another state, the process of uprooting your family from one home to another can be extremely stressful. There is so much to do and a ton of emotions to process. But what if I told you that moving as a homeschool family is easier than if your kids attended public school? It’s true. After a few moves during our homeschool years, I want to share these benefits with...

Right here, right now. This is the day you are in. And I know you don't want any regrets. But emotions can often step in and muddy the waters of our intentions. They can be a good or negative force in our homeschool days. Your days are full and the wrong mindset about the season you are in can add another layer of guilt about the day. It's not always easy, but it's always worth it when...

Over and over again, you hear some really great advice when it comes to your marriage. You're told to make it a priority in your life, right after your relationship with God. But as a homeschool mom who has her children home 24/7, you're scratching your head and wondering how this can be possible. And your relationship is suffering from lack of attention. Today, let's begin to make cha...

On a scale from 1-10, how exhausted are you as a stay at home homeschooling mom? Is rest an elusive dream {pun totally intended}? Right now is the perfect time to begin prioritizing rest. The summer break from full days of home education can allow you to incorporate some new ways to refresh yourself. And by the time your homeschool starts back up, these will have become a priority to your day. Whe...

Homeschool moms tend to focus almost entirely on the upbringing and education of our children. And that is a noble and honorable use of our time and energy. However, the only possible way to find balance in your long to-do lists and to accomplish your days with love, peace, and grace is when you are filled up spiritually. Lacking patience? Kindness? Contentment? Are you struggling with your why fo...

It’s so easy to lose ourselves during the intense years of homeschooling children. And it feels like that’s this is the way it just has to be. Yes, there are some seasons in life that are all-encompassing. But when you start to come up for air, it can feel like you’ve completely lost yourself. What if I told you that you’re still there? And there are areas of personal growth that your heart is scr...

Hey, Friend! Welcome to this fun summer series that begins today! Join me in this deep dive into a few key areas that you, as a homeschool mom, can focus on during the school break. Today, we’re going to tackle your health and specifically the areas of nutrition and exercise. And I get it, these can be hard topics to talk about because they bring up feelings of shame and failure. But that’s not th...

Hey, Friend! This is a tricky one, right? Your homeschool child doesn’t see you as their teacher and “just” their mom. How do you get over that hurdle so that home education is a success? From my studies of the school system and what exactly is meant by teacher, teaching, education, and mom, I’m not going to hold back in breaking this down. But, on the flip side, there are a few very practical ste...