If you’d ask me a year ago if I was the type to plan my school year over the summer, I would have said, “No way!” That sounded completely overwhelming and also like a big effort in futility. Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 I mean, why write down what you’re going to do every day of the […]
Author: Lynna Sutherland
SRL 8: Positive Rules
Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Lab NotesIt’s been one of those days. The kids have been on edge with each other. And you can tell that they really aren’t treating each other well. But they haven’t technically broken any rules. Nobody actually did anything mean on purpose.Have you ever felt like something was missing? Like there was […]
How to Rock the “Wrong” Homeschool Curriculum
Maybe it’s time to pick a new curriculum and you’re paralyzed with indecision, afraid you might pick the “wrong” one. Maybe you’ve already picked something, and now you’re afraid you made the “wrong” choice … but there’s no money left in the budget for something new (or brain cells left in your head for more […]
The Two-Hat Homeschool Planning Method for a Stress-Free School Year
There you sit, still trying to make yourself wake up all the way. Your coffee cup is somewhere getting cold (maybe it’s still in the microwave from the last time you re-heated it). And you’re slumped over at the table with a big stack of curriculum in front of you. It’s 10 am and you haven’t […]
2019-2020 Homeschool Resource Preview
It’s about time to start planning the 2019-2020 Homeschool Year. I’ve collected all of my resources and curriculum and I’m ready to dive into some focused planning. But first, how about a little show and tell? Want to see what we’ve collected for next year? For the first time, I’ll be homeschooling elementary, middle school and […]
SRL 7: When Hubby Doesn’t Handle Sibling Conflict “Right”
Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Lab NotesYou’ve thought a lot about sibling conflict. Maybe you’ve read some books, or some blog posts. Maybe you’ve even listen to some podcasts (wink, wink). But what if your hubby isn’t on board? What if he doesn’t adopt your methods or even has his own opinion about how sibling conflicts should […]
SRL 6: Fear of Future Regret
Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Lab NotesIt’s not unusual for me to hear from moms who are worried they’re messing up their kids. They are afraid about doing it wrong and ruining the precious children God has given them.They want to know how to parent – specifically how to handle sibling conflict – the “right way” so […]
How to Avoid the “Gotcha” Trap: The Circle of Grace
GotchaYou know that moment. That moment when you can see as clear as day that your child is wrong. And he or she either doesn’t realize it, or won’t admit it. You want to get to the bottom of the issue. You want to settle the sibling dispute. You want to end this debate once and […]
6 Questions to Ask When the Kids are Fighting (Again)
In our church, children are baptized as babies. Then, when they are ready, they make a public profession of faith and are welcomed to take communion as full members. When my oldest children were younger, I really struggled with the issue of how to know when they were ready to join the church. I’d look at […]
SRL 5: That’s Not Fair!
Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Lab NotesYou want to be a good parent. You want to do what’s best in each situation. But sometimes, the kids don’t agree with your choices. What do you do when they claim “That’s not fair!”Are you playing favorites? What do they mean when they said “fair”? Should you try to convince […]