Homeschoolers: We Need to Police Our Own

Homeschoolers: We Need to Police Our Own

by | Jun 2, 2017 | Abuse

There is a dark side of homeschooling where abuse can flourish, and I want to talk about that today. But first, a bit of background: I homeschooled both of my daughters right through, up to university (Rebecca completed first year university online before she went to...
What if Balance is Overrated?

What if Balance is Overrated?

by | Oct 17, 2014 | Faith, Homemaking

Balance. It’s the buzzword of this generation. In our hectic lives, everyone is searching for that elusive thing called “balance”, where we feel like we’re living out our priorities, we’re able to get the rest we need, but we’re...

Teaching Kids to Think Outside the Box

by | Feb 22, 2013 | Uncategorized

Every Friday my syndicated column appears in a bunch of newspapers in southeastern Ontario and Saskatchewan. This week’s is on risk-taking in how we approach education, so our kids have all the tools they need in a changing world economy. We are so blessed to...

One Size Will Never Fit All Students

by | Sep 7, 2012 | Uncategorized

Every Friday my syndicated column appears in a bunch of newspapers in southeastern Ontario and Saskatchewan. This week’s column is about alternatives to high school–there are more out there than you may know, so let’s not be afraid to think outside...