Encouragement & Inspiration

You can listen to this Let’s Talk Homeschool podcast episode or watch it on YouTube. Introduction Have you ever told your kids, “Now is not the time”? As parents, we often find ourselves in situations where we must explain the importance of timing to our children. Whether it’s a kid wanting a cupcake for breakfast...

As we head into our 11th year of home education, I am in absolute awe of what the Lord has done! I have 3 children going into 10th, 7th, and 4th grade this school year. We have been homeschooling since my oldest daughter started kindergarten. When I first began, I never knew I would collect...

I am writing this on the morning of our 15th first day of homeschooling. I can’t even believe that I am typing that. My 13-year-old son just came in groggily and kissed me good morning. I have honestly been dreading the first day of school this year as I have another senior. She has already...

I am a brand new homeschool mom—year one, clean slate, forging a new journey ahead. We switched from a Christian private school to homeschooling for many reasons. Chief among them was our desire to take back our schedule instead of being at the mercy of someone else’s timetable. (And don’t even get me started on...

Come learn from a homeschool mom of 9, who shares tips for creating a homeschool daily schedule. Learn how to structure your homeschool day! For all of you Type A homeschoolers out there, the words “structure” and “routine” translate to blissful harmony in the soul. Scheduling your school day is a no-brainer and is achieved...

So, you feel called to homeschool, but you don’t know how to begin your homeschool journey?  It’s a daunting task—educating your children while raising them to be responsible, kind, productive, God-fearing individuals. But God designed and prepared you perfectly for this role, and where you may be lacking, God fills in the gaps. Here are...

Are you preparing for your first year of homeschooling or need some fresh motivation? By popular demand, our team of homeschool mom veterans has compiled our favorite books just for you! For your convenience, these book suggestions are categorized so you can scroll right to the season you’re in. Add these to your home library,...

So we must not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap, if we do not give up. — Galatians 6:9 ESV Don’t ring the bell! What do I mean by “Don’t ring the bell?” What am I talking about? You’ve probably heard of the Navy SEALS They are an elite...

In the spirit of Father’s Day, I can’t resist the temptation to present some classic dad jokes. You want to keep reading. I know you do. I was at a homeschool conference located on the shores of New Jersey over the weekend. As I was observing the wildlife, I asked myself why seagulls fly over...

This is what’s in the official Carman Family junk drawer in the kitchen. It is supposed to have handy writing utensils, a Post-it pad, some scissors (yeah, right), some tape, maybe a Sharpie; you get it – miscellaneous stuff. But those things are not usually in there. It’s supposed to be a place we can...