Homeschool Tips - Tips for all Homes

My Own Personal List of Tips:

We will start with these six actions I think really ALL parents should keep in mind:

1) Go to God in prayer daily and then listen! Turn everything off, be still, and listen! He will lead you to the right resources, the right path, and will provide. You will stand amazed!

2) See the blessing each individual child is. No two children are alike! Each child is uniquely and wonderfully made! Let God show you the passions and gifts of each to explore.

3) Allow and provide ample room, resources and time for each child to explore and develop their God given passions, talents, and gifts. This will allow the child room to hear God's calling in their life.

4) Get outside! Enjoy God's creation together and explore, experience!

5) Keep a daily journal on each child. Parent or child can do this. Include pictures, awards, and treasures found! You will be amazed at how much growing and learning takes place each week!

This year I used journals from http://www.notgrass.com/. Each child picked their favorite color and cover. This will be a journal treasured for generations!

6) Develop a lifestyle of learning! Life is a journey and we are meant to be ever learning and growing! Learning experiences are all around you!

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Sisters

I have been so blessed lately to be connected and re-connected with so many Sisters in Christ this past year! Their stories, prayers, friendship, and encouragement challenge me on my own journey. They make me soar to new heights! I use the butterfly as a symbol of hope in my life. When I see a butterfly I am reminded that God is transforming me. I remember that I am His creation and I am beautiful! I remember that I shall soar and rise above every challenge that life brings, because He is the wind beneath my wings!

I look forward to sharing my story and the inspiring stories of these ladies and their families in the months to come. Be sure to check back often. I hope to blog at least twice a week for now.

May you be inspired as you visit this site in the months ahead. I hope you will soar to new heights in your journey. May you rise and soar as you meet each challenge with hope and love!

Be sure to send me your own story for possible inclusion. Send it to petro2by2@yahoo.com with "My Story" in the subject line. Thank you and God bless!