Category: For the Grownups

3 Ways to Energize Your Teaching in Winter

Captain’s Log. Winter, Day 1,578,325. The crew is restless, complaining of too much work and too little sun. Energy levels are much higher than output…

Five Simple Ways to Stay Focused Despite Holiday Distraction

A funny thing happens around this time of year. The twinkle lights, Christmas trees, and wreaths go up, and BOOM! Our motivation goes down.  …

3 Ways to Survive Homeschool Stress

Three Ways to Survive Homeschool Stress   So. September 2020. Here we are. Should we laugh or cry? I’d prefer to laugh but with the…

Math for Real Life

LIFE TRUTH MATH Hey there! How’s it going? Want to know what I wish? I wish I could give you exactly what you want right…

You’re Doing a Great Job

You’re doing a great job.   Really. You are!   This is an encouragement for moms. Unless you have an out-of-this-world support system, a full…

Four Ways to Build Confidence in Your Kids

“In order to understand someone, walk a mile in their shoes.”   This old saying is so great for helping me understand empathy. Sometimes it’s…

Why Does Saxon Have So Much Repetition?

Hey there! How’s it going?   One of the biggest changes in our culture over the last few weeks has been the loss of sports.…

The Best Way to Get Your Motivation Back: Remember Your Why

Happiness comes from WHAT we do. Fulfillment comes from WHY we do it. –Simon Sinek   Motivation. Remember that? It usually shows up strong in…

You’re Not Alone: “Everyone Wants to Quit in November and February”

I hope your February has started out well, but at this time of year, I know a lot of people really feel the pain of…

Four Ways to Get Back on Track

Hey there! How’s it going? I want to stop real quick and give us all a big high five and some spirit fingers because… we…

Goal Setbacks? Three Things to Do

Hey there! How’s it going? There’s been a lot of great discussion about various math problems and the ins and outs of Saxon in the…

How to Set Goals (When Everyone Else Comes First)

People with clear, written goals accomplish far more in a shorter period of time than people without them could ever imagine. –Brian Tracy   It’s…