A prayer for the first day of school
Embarking on a new school year can bring a swirl of emotions for both kids and parents. Whether you’re hiding your tears for your little one's first…
5 things to tell your kids going back to school
As adults, we largely get to choose our environments. We can spend our time with people we like, people who help us thrive. Our children, on the…
Eight ideas for intentional family time this summer
As my daughter’s preschool graduation day loomed, I noticed my heart becoming more anxious. The thought of her going to a larger school seemed…
Should I send my kid to private school?
Choosing which type of formal education for our children hasn’t been easy. As a teacher, the cons of the different systems have typically spoken the…
Why should I homeschool?
When others hear that we chose to switch from public school to homeschooling pre-COVID-19 (literally months before), I receive lots of questions.…
Stand Alone
Have you ever seen or read something that completely sums up all that you hope your kids will become someday? I ran across the picture above…
Worry-Free Days Ahead
There’s a lot we need to teach our kids to be careful about, but, if we aren’t careful what we say, we might be teaching our kids to worry. And…
When Grief Builds a Church
In the middle of my neighborhood, a chapel sits on approximately thirteen acres of prairie land. This pretty, little, white church is my happy place…
Helping Kids Finish the School Year Strong
Spring break is over, and there are still several weeks to go. There are more tests, carpool lines, book reports, and science projects. And the…