How do you Teach your Children a Growth Mindset as a Christian
One of the buzz words in our culture today – especially in education – is “Growth Mindset”. As with any idea that we latch onto we need to first consider how it lines up with God’s word. My basic understanding of a ‘growth mindset’ is that when you have...
Don’t Listen to the Crowd (Journal Spot)
As I was looking at this week’s 5 Minute Friday* (something I often do to challenge my writing) the prompt word is ‘Crowd”. I started thinking about Jesus and crowds. Jesus was often flocked by crowds of people. They came to him because they wanted something from him....
Asking Questions when you Talk to your Kids Helps them Learn
Our children understand the value of asking questions, probably better than we do. They ask questions if they want to know something, if they want to challenge you or even if they just want to push your buttons. Our children have so much to learn in every facet of...
Know the Difference between a Good Question and a Waste of Time
Some would say that asking a good question is even better than the answer. I’m not so sure about that as I think it is important that we gain wisdom and understanding (which comes from an answer) but asking a good question is certainly an important part. Knowing a...
The Freedom and Responsibilities of a Homeschooling Lifestyle
As I began to trust the idea that my children could learn in many situations, not just with bookwork, I was challenged with the idea that our homeschooling lifestyle gave me freedom but there was also responsibilities. “With freedom comes much responsibility”....
Homeschool Encouragement to Stay Heart Focused
This week I’m one of the guest bloggers at Character Corner’s Homeschool Encouragement series with a blog post: Stay Heart Focused. Check it out – there is a bonus email course to sign up for as well – Preparing your Heart to be a Heart Focused Homeschooler. It...
How I would Homeschool Today if I had to do it Over (Part 2)
Last week I blogged about the 10 things I would do again, if I had to homeschool today. If you are going to look at doing something over there will always be things somethings you’d keep on your list, and something you’d do differently. Today I’m sharing the 10...
How I would Homeschool Today if I had to do it Over (Part 1)
As I reach the end of our homeschooling 20 years-long journey I can’t help but look back and wonder how I would homeschool today if I were to do it all over again. Today is a different world than it was 20 years ago – globally, educational-wise, homeschooling...
Hi! I'm Belinda
I am a family life coach and help parents to raise their kids with faith, values and life skills in a way that is intentional, relational and heart focused. Read more on the About page
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