by Donna Vail | Jan 26, 2016 | Education, Family Life, Homeschool, Homeschool
“Before I got married I had six theories about bringing up children; now I have six children, and no theories.” –John Wilmot As your children work through their academics they’re also building character and learning key life lessons. Mentoring them presents you with...
by Donna Vail | Jan 19, 2016 | Education, Family Life, Homeschool, Homeschool, Parenting
“The New Beginnings of Homeschooling” Part Two “If you’re interested you do what’s convenient. If you’re committed, you do whatever it takes.” John Assaraf We are continuing this week with the final four steps to creating a lifestyle of learning, a way of living an...
by Donna Vail | Jan 12, 2016 | Education, Family Life, Homeschool, Homeschool, Parenting
“The New Beginnings of Homeschooling” Part One of Two “To hit any goal you must commit daily. Know that often it looks bleak as you go but it will happen if you stay the course.” – David Neagle If you’ve already been homeschooling, there are many things to consider as...
by Donna Vail | Dec 29, 2015 | Education, Family Life, Homeschool, Homeschool, Parenting
“Man’s mind, once stretched by a new idea, never regains its original dimensions.” Oliver Wendell Holmes Living life to the fullest is an expression of our soul; the fulfillment of purpose and our contribution to the world. This doesn’t have to stop when we...
by Donna Vail | Dec 10, 2015 | Education, Homeschool, Parenting
Workbooks, questionnaires, tests and worksheets no longer show up in our homeschool. We gave up our “schoolish” ways for something easier, more natural and most effective. I no longer worry if my children will “know” enough in language arts. Learning flows naturally...
by Donna Vail | Nov 17, 2015 | Education, Family Life, Homeschool
What You Must Know Before Homeschooling It’s no easy task when it comes to deciding to homeschool, and one giant leap when you actually move forward with your decision. It should not be taken lightly because your children’s education and lifestyle experience now will...
