When you’ve told your teen for the umpteenth time that day to get back to work. When your teen is nitpicking their younger sibling. When your teen’s room looks like a bomb went off in there. When you wish just once you could ask your teen to do something without them either a) backtalking you,…
All the gifts are unwrapped. All of the new toys are (mostly) assimilated into the household storage system. And now it’s time to help your kids write thank-you notes to all of the relatives. To be fair, Dear Abby actually says that thank-you notes are only actually required when you receive a gift by mail…
Somehow over the years I have become the pie cook for our family holiday gatherings. I would like to think it is because I make the best pies. More likely it is because my mom thinks there are always other deserts around if I happen to ruin the pies. If I ruined the cornbread dressing?…
New Year’s Resolutions, goals for the upcoming year, “my one word” … there are many different approaches people take as the new year dawns, but whether you take steps to do this formally or not, most of us tend to become more reflective this time of year. We usually spend some time thinking back over…
I’ve very much enjoyed this year of exploring hobbies and how homeschool moms make and find time to create beauty in their world – whether photography or music or quilting or hand lettering. It has been a joy for me to get to know a number of you and see the work you’re doing in…
If you’re anything like me, you grasp the concept of sharing truth and goodness with your students in Morning Time or elsewhere in your homeschool day. But we often leave out or don’t know how to approach “beauty.” Did you realize that this actually impacts your ability to impart the true and the good? Purpose-Driven…
What is a catechism and why is it important to teach to our children? In this episode of the podcast Dr. Geoffrey Reiter joins me to talk about how catechism and memory shape us along with some practical tips for implementing catechism memorization into our Morning Time. It’s a fascinating conversation full of practical advice…
“My kid loves hands-on learning but hates to read.” “My son can’t sit still to save his life.” “My daughter spends more time day-dreaming than working on school.” If you have thought or said any one of these statements about any of your children, it might be a sign that college is not a good…
Are you an on-the-go homeschooling mom? Rarely ever home between your kids’ sporting commitments? You’re not alone. Today, Colleen talks to Amy Milcic, sports mom supreme, who gives tips and tricks for managing it all while injecting loads of fun and family-building into your homeschool life. Make sure you listen to this one, folks. There…
Listener favorite Cindy Rollins is back on the podcast in this special cross-over episode between Your Morning Basket and the Mason Jar Podcast. Drawing on Cindy’s vast experience, we chat about which subjects are best for Morning Time plus a whole lot more. Listen in and then search out The Mason Jar on your favorite…
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