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Family Discipleship as a Way of Life: Homeschooling, Faith, and Walking With God Together
Family discipleship often feels like it should be complicated. Parents feel pressure to find the right program, say the right words, and guide their childr...
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The Overwhelmed Homeschool Mom: Finding Peace, Clarity, and Joy in Motherhood
A conversation with Jamie Erickson on The Feast Life Podcast
Overwhelm has quietly become one of the most common words modern mothers use to describe their lives. Cale...
February: The Toughest Homeschooling Month & How to Overcome It
Welcome to February—the hardest homeschooling month of the year! If you’ve been homeschooling for any length of time, you probably know what I mean. Much like a marathon runner hitting “the wall” around mile 10, homeschool moms often...
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Words Like Honey: How Our Everyday Speech Shapes Our Children’s Souls
As homeschool moms, we carry a deep desire to nurture our children’s minds—but just as importantly, we long to shepherd their hearts. And so much of that heart work happens not...
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Raising Teens of Integrity: A Conversation with the Bryant Family
What happens when you combine homeschooling, faith, and a whole lot of family creativity? For the Bryant family, it resulted in not just years of learning together, but also writing...
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Stories, Roots, and Resilience: A Conversation with Author Leilani Mueller
One of the greatest gifts we can give our children is a love for stories. Stories anchor us, shape us, and remind us of who we are. They give us courage in hard seasons and...
The Broad Feast of History in a Charlotte Mason Education
When I initially wrote A Gentle Feast, I did not include history. It isn’t that I believe history is unimportant. It is, in fact, my favorite subject and I believe it is supremely important. The struggle came from wrapping my brain around ...
The Integral Role of the Teacher in a Charlotte Mason Education
As parents and educators seek holistic and effective teaching methodologies, the Charlotte Mason approach has gained significant recognition for its focus on nurturing a child’s innate curiosity and fostering a love for learning. Cen...
When Your Child Doesn’t Want to Read a Book
When homeschooling with Charlotte Mason’s philosophy, there are many book lists for studying and experiencing different topics. These books, referred to as “living books,” contain depth and content that allow students to study subjects through engaging,...
The Transformative Power of Gratitude in Homeschooling: Strengthening Connection and Joy
In the midst of bustling homeschool days, have you ever found yourself yearning for a deeper connection with your children? A touch of joy that transcends the daily challenges and truly nourishes your soul? I...
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Raising a “Spicy One” with Calm, Kind, and Firm Love (with Mary Van Geffen)
Some kids arrive on the scene with opinions, volume, and a presence you can feel from two rooms away. They’re spirited, persistent, justice-seeking, wildly creative—and ye...
Creating Cozy Moments with Winter-Themed Books: A Family Tradition
As the days grow shorter and the chill of winter settles in, there’s nothing quite like snuggling up with a good book to bring warmth and joy to your home. Over the years, I’ve found that curating a seasonal picture book basket ha...
