Homeschooling isn't always easy. There are hiccups and bumps, and there will be plenty of times that we doubt if we are really capable of teaching our kids well. In More Than Enough, unexpected homeschooler of 12 years Kara Stephenson Anderson shares with warmth and honesty about real-life homeschooling. Written for any parent - those brand new to homeschooling and those who have been at this for years, More Than Enough is a guide for putting connection ahead of perfection, letting go of standards and expectations, and living a life of learning and love together. More Than Enough will help bring you the peace you've been craving so that you can enjoy your days together. Here's the truth: All homeschool parents struggle with doubt But you can build your confidence And you can discover that your family is enough (just as you are!) Don't let the fear hold you back. You are enough. Your family is enough. And your love for your kids is more than enough. --- This book is a breath of fresh air. Kara's kind encouragement gives us permission to be who we are in the best way we know how... and let our kids do the same. - Sarah Mackenzie - Author of Teaching from Rest and The Read-Aloud Family In More Than Enough, Kara makes homeschool moms feel seen, loved, and understood. The comforting tone of her stories as well as her practical advice refocus us on all we are already getting right for our families, giving us much-needed encouragement to keep going when homeschool life gets tough. - Jamie Martin - editor of Simple Homeschool and author of Introverted Mom and Give Your Child the World Every once in awhile a book comes along that needs to be on the shelf of every homeschool mama I know... a book to pull you out of the overwhelm, assure you that you're not alone, and encourage you when you just want to throw in the towel. More Than Enough is one of those books. Read it, take back the overwhelm, know that you are what your kiddos need most, and rest in the encouraging words within these pages. This is required reading for any homeschool mama in the trenches. - Colleen Kessler, M.Ed. founder of Raising Lifelong Learners and author of Raising Resilient Sons and Rising Creative Kids

Do you want to thrive as a homeschool mama? In this book Teresa Wiedrick gets to the heart of the issues surrounding your less-than-thriving experience with homeschooling and offers helpful tips and strategies that will take you beyond mere survival. While it contains tips for nurturing the nurturer, it is much more than just another thing for your to-do list. You will feel validated and understood, and enjoy some humor as well. Just starting out? Teresa has wisdom for you as an experienced Mama.

Allow your children to experience the adventure, freedom, and wonder of childhood with this practical guide that provides all the information, inspiration, and advice you need for creating a modern, quality homeschool education. Inspired by the spirit of Henry David Thoreau—”All good things are wild and free”—mother of five Ainsley Arment founded Wild + Free. This growing online community of mothers and families want their children to receive a quality education at home by challenging their intellectual abilities and nurturing their sense of curiosity, joy and awe—the essence of a positive childhood. The homeschool approach of past generations is gone—including the stigma of socially awkward kids, conservative clothes, and a classroom setting replicated in the home. The Wild + Free movement is focused on a love of nature, reading great books, pursuing interests and hobbies, making the entire world a classroom, and prolonging the wonder of childhood, an appealing philosophy that is unpacked in the pages of this book The Call of the Wild and Free offers advice, information, and positive encouragement for parents considering homeschooling, those currently in the trenches looking for inspiration, as well as parents, educators, and caregivers who want supplementary resources to enhance their kids’ traditional educations.

Your personality is a gift, not a liability. This book helps you uncover and embrace the hope, laughter, and joy of using your unique gifts to parent your children. Life as a mom is LOUD, but you long for quiet. When the volume of family life clashes with your personality, frustration, guilt, and overwhelm naturally result. In Introverted Mom, author Jamie C. Martin lifts these burdens from your shoulders, reminding you that your steady strength is exactly what your family needs in this chaotic world. Jamie shares vulnerable stories from her own life as well as thoughts from other introverted mothers, letting you know you're not alone. Her practical suggestions and creative inspiration are enhanced with quotes and insights from four beloved writers--Louisa May Alcott, Jane Austen, L. M. Montgomery, and Laura Ingalls Wilder. Together, Jamie and this band of fellow introverts share their wisdom on . . . Believing that you're enough Self-acceptance that leads to freedom Navigating heartache and disappointment Stretching out of your comfort zone Connecting with God as an introvert Cultivating calm wherever you are Defining for yourself what really matters Whether you've just realized you're an introvert, or if you've known it all along, this book is for you. It's time to honor who you are and savor life as an introverted mom. *Note: Written from a Christian perspective

Exploring God's World One Letter At A Time Cupcakes, Christopher Columbus, compassion, and crocodiles-What do all of these have in common? The letter C along with caboodles of other things! Discover how to intentionally inspire children on a delightful alphabet-learning adventure that shares the many ways God has blessed us alphabetically. Each week, Alphabet Smash focuses on a letter of the week, learning its sound, how to write it, and integrating the letter with topics, such as food, field trips, handwriting, Bible, character, art, poetry, math, science, social studies, books, music, movies-and more! Finally, an answer to those boring pre-school workbooks! Why Alphabet Smash? - It is fun, engaging, and simple to use. - It builds relationships and creating precious memories with your child. - It incorporates everyday experiences such as eating, errands, and entertainment into learning the letter of the week. Curriculum resources include: - Handwriting practice worksheets for each letter of the alphabet - Bible verse copy work for each letter of the alphabet - Clip art for your child to learn to cut and paste for each letter of the alphabet - Block letters for your child to decorate - A 5-day weekly planning sheet to pick and choose only what you want to do from a smorgasbord of possibilities Children will make a homemade Alphabet Smash Notebook as a keepsake portfolio of their accumulated knowledge and discoveries. Multi-sensory activities help serve up the delectable bits of knowledge to keep your studies, fresh and exciting every day. Let the Alphabet Smash begin!

How to make home your family’s favorite place to be . . . all year long. Does your home sometimes feel like just a place to eat, sleep, and change clothes on the way to the next activity? Do you long for “home” to mean more than a place where you stash your stuff? Wouldn’t you love it to become a haven of warmth, rest, and joy . . . the one place where you and your family can’t wait to be? There is good news waiting for you in the pages of The Lifegiving Home. Every day of your family’s life can be as special and important to you as it already is to God. In this unique book designed to help your family enjoy and celebrate every month of the year together, you’ll discover the secrets of a life-giving home from a mother who created one and her daughter who was raised in it: popular authors Sally and Sarah Clarkson. Together they offer a rich treasure of wise advice, spiritual principles, and practical suggestions. You’ll embark on a new path to creating special memories for your children; establishing home-building and God-centered traditions; and cultivating an environment in which your family will flourish. (Don’t miss the companion piece, The Lifegiving Home Experience.)