Hey Reader, What if I told you that your homeschool could be relaxed, bookish, and ordinary? If you’re anything like me, that’s music to your ears. Those are the three qualities that help our kids thrive. In fact, this is exactly what over 726 experienced homeschool moms told me are the three most important qualities of a successful homeschool. Today, I’m sharing a talk I gave at a series of homeschool conferences earlier this year called “Relaxed, Bookish, and Ordinary." If you’re hoping...

Hi Reader, Which of these two activities would be easier for you? Describe the best life you could achieve over the next twenty years. Describe the best things that have happened to you in the past twenty years. I know that as a busy wife and mama, dreaming for the future can feel daunting. This summer, as I was reading a book by Jon Acuff, I was struck by how one super-simple exercise can shift our perspectives as homeschool mamas. The activity? 📝 Creating a "Best Moments List." In today’s...

Hi Reader, Do you have a child who dreams of being a writer? Or maybe it’s your dream? How do you support those dreams while also raising kids and running a household? Today, I’m delighted to welcome author Laura Martin back to the Read-Aloud Revival podcast to give us her very best advice for how to nurture your child’s creative dreams . . . and your own. Laura Martin is the author of some of my very favorite page-turners for kids, including the Edge of Extinction series and Glitch. We talk...