by Diana Waring | Dec 31, 2023 | Growing Good Relationships, Relational Homeschooling
If I were to ask about your memories of being in school, what images pop into your mind? Do you see a desk, a stack of books, a chalkboard, a report card, recess? Perhaps your impressions run more along the lines of a stern and forbidding teacher or the camaraderie of...
by Diana Waring | Dec 31, 2023 | Growing Good Relationships, Relational Homeschooling
Oooooo! Imagine a beautifully-wrapped box in front of you. Here are some clues to this mysterious gift: your name is on the label; the giver of the gift (whose name is also on the label) is one who loves you deeply; the wrapping is so beautiful that you are certain...
by Diana Waring | Dec 31, 2023 | Growing Good Relationships, Relational Homeschooling
Homeschool moms play two major roles for our children: Parent. . .and. . .Teacher Learning how to wear both hats at once takes experience and thought! Parenting Parenting changes our life. For years, it required every bit of heart, every brain cell, and much of our...
by Diana Waring | Dec 31, 2023 | Growing Good Relationships, Relational Homeschooling
Imagine this scenario with me: As you start today, you don’t have any pressing demands. What utter luxury! You might even have time to finish reading that mystery you started a few nights ago (you had had to stop right at the cliff-hanger!). Ah. . .what an amazing...
by Diana Waring | Dec 31, 2023 | Growing Good Relationships, Relational Homeschooling
What is absolutely necessary to your homeschool? What gives you and your kids joy and freedom in this educational journey? Take a look at these three intriguing essentials. I think you will be encouraged in new ways. THE FIRST ESSENTIAL YOU. Your relationship with...
by Diana Waring | Dec 31, 2023 | Growing Good Relationships, Relational Homeschooling
Are you feeling increasingly trapped by the day-to day, same-old same old of homeschooling this year? Is it more and more burdensome to pull those books off the shelf for class? Are you looking longingly at that yellow school bus? If so, here are 4 simple...