Some prefer spring and still others summer and I know there are a few that prefer winter, but I prefer fall above all. The crisp days and blue, blue skies fill my heart with child-like wonder. The colors of the trees as the they make the transition from green to yellow to gold…
I began this homeschooling journey 13 years ago with hopeful trepidation in my heart. I knew we were embarking on a journey few were on, but God was calling us to this journey so we began trusting him to make a way. My oldest is beginning her senior year this fall and she is…
I went into parenting thinking that I had all the answers. It only took a week with a newborn for me to realize that I did not know it all. When my kids were toddlers I went to bed most nights feeling overwhelmed. The preschool years got easier in some ways and more difficult in…
shelter : to protect (someone) from danger, bad weather, etc. The dictionary definition of the word “shelter” sounds like a very positive, loving action. Then why do we sometimes hear accusations about sheltering our children, as if it is child abuse? The nature metaphors are endless here. Would you send your…
I care about my children’s feelings. I want them to feel respected and appreciated. I want them to know that they are valuable and that they are more important to me than anything else. My family comes first in my life. They are a gift from God and I cherish every second with them. I…
Just like Mr. Martin Luther King Jr., I too have a dream. It might not seem as grand as his. No one but me and God might know it exists. But it’s there. Deeply routed in who I am, extending to every fiber of my being. My dream is a beautiful one, but dangerous. For…
As the weather is getting warmer, my kids are spending more and more time outside. They love the sunshine and the feel of mud and grass on their feet. Outdoor play has it’s own learning opportunities, but there are lots of things parents can do with their kids to increase their knowledge, while still having…
Question and Answer Dear Community Moms, I have dreamed for years of becoming a home-school mom. I have discovered that there are people who don’t think Moms are qualified to teach their children without being a certified teacher. Are they right? What qualifies a mom to teach? Am I making a mistake. Anonymous Traci…
Today is our question and answer day. An Anonymous Mom seeks help. Please share your thoughts in the comments below. Dear Community Moms, I been homeschooling for three years now and my family thinks I am making a big mistake. Not only does my family disagree with our decision it appears that friends and…
About three years ago my husband accepted a new position in his work that brought us back to our home state of Colorado. We said farewell to a church we loved and to our many friends. We had done life together for six years; celebrating births, laughter, adoption, heartaches, and blessings. As we said good-bye…
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