Here’s what you’ll find over at Heart of the Matter Online today by yours truly: When my oldest daughter, Meghan, was four years old, we discovered that she was allergic to cats (and grass and dust). Uh oh. We were very attached to our feline lap warmer and just couldn’t see giving him up. WeContinueContinue reading “Homeschooling Breeds Precocious . . . Cats”
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Let’s Git ‘Er Done!
It’s that time of year again. You know, when you wonder if your tenth grader will ever finish her geometry textbook. (Yep, that would be me!) It’s the time of year when we wonder why we chose a particular science curriculum, but realize that it’s too late to start over again. It’s the time ofContinueContinue reading “Let’s Git ‘Er Done!”
How the Very Organized Homeschool Mom Does It All – COMPLETE
I know y’all think I’m Super Homeschool Mom. Want to know how I do it all? Check out today’s post over on Heart of the Matter to find out!Oh, you might not want to take it too seriously. (Photo courtesy of sodahead.com.)
Beyond Blah
It’s that time of year again. You know, the one that follows the most wonderful time of the year. It’s the mid-winter blah time of the year. No matter how much you and your kids love snow, you’re bound to get tired of it at some point during the cold, dark, shorter winter days. CanContinueContinue reading “Beyond Blah”
What’s a Girl to Do?
Do the next thing, of course! Yes, I know that is much easier than it sounds. But, sometimes it really is the easiest thing to do. Check out the full article, “Doe the Nexte Thynge,” which is posted over at Heart of the Matter Online today.
The Procrastinator’s Guide to Planning
My latest article is in the autumn issue of Heart of the Matter’s Online Magazine! Here’s a sneak peek.Remember the teacher’s planner that enthralled you so much at the convention that you bought it? Its purpose is not just to look pretty on your shelf or on your computer’s desktop. It’s time to pull itContinueContinue reading “The Procrastinator’s Guide to Planning”
Make a Wall Timeline Without a Wall
You’ve all seen them. Many of you have drooled over them. What are they? They’re large timelines covering an entire wall or walls—or even an entire schoolroom. You know the ones I mean: they’re the really cool timelines around the perimeter of the really cool, official schoolrooms (as opposed to the kitchen where many ofContinueContinue reading “Make a Wall Timeline Without a Wall”
Reality Check
I had fully intended to write a detailed post about planning for the upcoming school year for my Heart of the Matter post today; however, what flew from the tips of my fingers was more along the lines of the importance of finding the balance between the necessity of planning and the reality of plansContinueContinue reading “Reality Check”
Online Parenting & Homeschooling Conference
Heart of the Matter is sponsoring a Parenting and Homeschooling Conference totally online August 3-7. Come listen and get pumped for the upcoming school year. Be inspired by your favorite homeschool speakers and writers from the comfort of your own home. We invite you to join us online for the second annual Heart of theContinueContinue reading “Online Parenting & Homeschooling Conference”
From Vacation to Field Trip in the Blink of an Eye
Doesn’t everyone need a real vacation away from the books, jobs, phones, emails, and the neighbor’s dog barking at 3:00 a.m.? Well, sure, but the real question is, do your kids need a vacation away from learning? The answer to that question is a resounding no! Do they have to realize that they’re learning? Well,ContinueContinue reading “From Vacation to Field Trip in the Blink of an Eye”
Bethany LaShell 