Homeschool Articles to Encourage are a collection of writings from my own experiences and thoughts.

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Homeschooling - do you fit the mould?

When so many articles and conversations tell you how fabulous homeschooling is, and how well children succeed...does this encourage you or make you wonder what you are doing wrong?

Are you growing weary in doing good?

What does a homeschool mom do when she is growing weary in doing her daily tasks - teaching her children, cleaning her home, cooking meals and training her children’s hearts?

A day in the life of other homeschool moms
The homeschool forums tend to have the same issues come up often:

• How do I homeschool with a baby?


• How do I schedule my children’s workload?


• How do you manage to clean the house?


• When do I find time for myself

These and many more questions crop up over and over again. Well here is a place for you to read about a day in the life of a homeschool mom or possibly submit your own day to encourage another mom.

When your children won't do their chores!
You can have a very unhappy home when your children won't do their chores...here is some helpful advice.

Some thoughts on raising magnanimous children
One of our goals as homeschooling families is to raise children who will be influencers in their adult lives. Adults who can make a difference in the world they live in. Adults who can know Jesus and love as He did...these are my thoughts on this aspect of homeschooling.

Homeschool Support Groups
Are homeschool support groups the best place for homeschool moms? Yes...but there are two things you need to be aware of. Read further about the two dangerous places you may find your emotions.

Homeschooling Boys?
We have 2 girls and 2 boys in our family...an interesting mix. Here are a few of my thoughts on why boys benefit from homeschooling.

Promises for a New Year
Grab your Bible and come with me on a journey into the promises for a New Year found in Proverbs 3.

ABC's for Mom
Getting ready for a new school year?

Are you having a bad homeschool day?
Hints and tips to avoid a bad homeschool day!

Wonderful Boys
Enjoying the rough and tumble side to homeschooling!

Without vision you could perish!
Getting bogged down with the nitty gritty? Look further than the phonics book in front of you!

Homeschool Super MOM!
Is it a bird? Is it a plane? No - it's Homeschool Super MOM!

The diligent mother
Understanding our role as the Proverbs 31 Homeschooling mom.

Nature Study for mom and children - the easy way
Head out for big wide open spaces to lift the cobwebs from your mind. Discovering the delight in nature study is a must for every homeschool mom!

1-2-3's of Art Appreciation for you and your children
How we do art appreciation the Charlotte Mason way.

Making Education an atmosphere, a discipline, a life.
The philosophy behind Charlotte Mason's belief and the tools you need to implement her gentle ways.

Read Aloud to your children!
Some academic, and not so, reasons why you should read aloud to your children.

Music Appreciation in our home
Music appreciation is not a chore or another item to add to your curriculum - it's part of life!

Poetry is not a by-gone pastime...
A poetry and tea date with your children is guarenteed to become a fast family favourite. Look how we do it!

Is your homeschool grace based or performance driven?
Understanding the difference between a performance drive or grace based homeschool will determine whether you are failing or succeeding in your calling to homeschool.