Happy New Year! It’s a fresh start, a new calendar (goodbye 2020)! And the world is abuzz with New Year’s Resolutions. Many of us are inspired to look back, look ahead, and make goals. Some of them are reasonable and realistic, but very few of us will end 2021 by feeling we have upheld every […]
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5 Tips to Encourage Kids to Read Independently
If you like practical suggestions for overwhelmed moms, this one is for you! I’m honored my friend Amy wrote this post for us, as she is a treasured sounding board to me for so many facets of my life. Her joy and passion for homeschooling are contagious and her tips below are perfect for simple […]
A Holy Christmas
Several years ago, I was blessed to spend some time with a few fellow moms in prayer on the Saturday before Christmas. We wanted to take time away from the busy to be with the Lord and reflect on the end of this Advent season. The prayers and reflections we used during our time together […]
Simplify Advent
Jesse Trees! Advent Wreaths! And St. Nicholas Treats! Oh my! Advent is only 5 days away, and, I don’t know about you, but this year, it has been really hard to wrap my head around preparing for that busy season when things are already so intense and full of uncertainty. I’m doing well to know […]
Hispanic Heritage for Your Catholic Homeschool
I’m happy to share another helpful guest post from Stacie with a few lovely recommendations for including more Hispanic culture in our homeschools! Our Friends from Other Lands is one of our favorites, so I know she has excellent taste. September 15th through October 15th marks the 4 weeks of Hispanic Heritage Month in […]
Dyslexia in a Catholic Homeschooling Family
One goal of Heart of a Mother is to provide support and resources for mamas in need of assistance in homeschooling their precious children. Today, I’m so glad to share this helpful post written by my dear friend, Stacie. As evidence that mamas will do anything to get their children the help they need […]