Training Children to Use Facebook for God's Glory
Many homeschool families do not have an issue with facebook. Their teens don’t care much for it so there’s no problem. But not all homeschoolers are like this. Some homeschool families are very much into technology and social media. However if, like me, you are going to allow your teens to be involved on facebook, this video gives some very helpful and practical tips for parents.
Family Christmas 2011
Many, many years ago... in the age of dial-up connection. Remember that?
Mr Greystash
Many, many years ago... in the age of dial-up connection. Remember that?
Pretty Bug
Many, many years ago... in the age of dial-up connection. Remember that?
Advent Reading
Jotham’s Journey, Tabitha’s Travels, and Bartholomew’s Passage are written for ages 9years and upwards. It all begins with Jotham and it continues in Bartholemew’s Passage culminating in a wondrous story called Tabitha’s Travels.
Creativity Takes Time…
Two minutes and 7 seconds. Go on, you've got time to watch this. If you are a mum, dad or a teacher, you need to watch this. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LQhSXcyDHLA Thanks to Louise, who originally posted this on Facebook.
National Homeschool Week Park Meet-Up Tomorrow. Are You Coming?
A Park Meet is an opportunity for experienced homeschoolers to share with enquiring or new homeschoolers. Its a great opportunity to meet new people and demonstrate to an often sceptical mainstream how great the homeschool lifestyle can be.
Help Me Choose An E-Reader
Kindle or Kindle Fire, iPad, Nook or Sony Reader or another type of ebook reader? There are so many to choose from! And even though I am doing my research, I’d like to hear from my friends and blog readers. I want your opinion! Tell me what you have or what you want and why.
How to Create Your Family Mission Statement
Your life has purpose. Your family has purpose. Your homeschool has purpose. You know what is important to you. And you know what is in your heart. But maybe you haven’t expressed it with words nor put it on paper. Yet doing so is a very beneficial action that will help you and your family throughout your life. A Family Mission Statement is an effort to define the vision of your family and therefore the mission or purpose of your family.
I Lost My Voice
I don’t parent from fear now. And I don’t anymore. But I did. And I see similar actions from young parents- tactics used to control, cajole, manipulate or micro manage their children. I see some parents who are so scared of letting their children make mistakes.
Use a Voice Recorder for Auditory Learners
Using the Voice recording app on my smartphone to record ideas and thoughts has been a good way to increase my personal productivity and work flow. Imagine the uses for the homeschool student!
It’s Not All Up To Me
It’s not possible nor reasonable to train or teach every child every thing they need to learn. I don’t need to do it all. Just as God is perfecting in me His work, so He is with the children. I am not perfecting them – He is. God has begun a good work in me and He will continue it until the Day of Christ.
Life Is Not Defined By What You Have
We are constantly bombarded with advertisements – on the Internet, TV, radio, newspapers, magazines, in the daily mailbox, etc. Advertising is designed to turn our thinking to the exact opposite of Luke 12:15. Advertising tells us that we want, need more: bigger, better, stronger.
My Flesh Is Weak But…
Just like the disciples, I know Jesus. I’ve witnessed His works and seen some mighty acts of God. And, like Simon, I fall asleep all too easily. I get caught up in the busy world of children, housework, meals, bill paying and church… my life becomes full of these necessary things and I stop being as focussed on the still, quiet voice of God. I take comfort in the lives of the disciples… the ones who fell asleep instead of watching and praying. For it was through their failure that God taught them many valuable lessons and revealed Himself to them. And so it is with me. It is within my failures, my weaknesses that I see more of Him and His awesome power and righteousness.
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Recommended Reading for Homeschool Mums
I am often asked what my favourite homeschooling books are. It's impossible for me to be limited to one or two as I have gleaned something of value from every book I've read. However, for the sake of brevity which is not my strong suite, I will limit myself to linking...
Read Real Books, says Dr. Ben Carson
In February I shared with you how our family watched movie that profoundly affected all of us. Here's what I wrote: Last year we bawled through, er watched the made-for-tv movie, Gifted Hands, the story of Ben Carson. I might be the only adult believer who hasn’t read...
Galatians Bible Study with Teens
Meaty Bible study for teens, young adults and new/young believers. This book is not devotional in nature. The concepts it deals with are meaty. But it is written in a way that even children can understand. There’s no reason not to learn doctrine when there are truth-filled, helpful books such as this. Letters to Brian & Daniel will clearly impart wisdom on the nature of God, the nature of man, the sovereignty of God, salvation, grace, faith, law and freedom.
Fearless Parenting
I’m not scared anymore. And it’s beautiful. Freeing. Relaxed. And joyful.Too often I tried to influence my little ones. Tried to control them. I micro-managed them. The lessons God has revealed to me have been the only thing that keep me going at times. It is not hopeless, but it isn’t just about homeschooling- it is so much bigger than that. God wants to reach you, to teach you, to blow your mind with Himself. But sometimes, like with me, He has to get some stuff out of the way so that we will listen. To parent out of freedom and grace is refreshing. It’s totally liberating!