BRIGHTER DAY PRESS BLOG

I want to share something that has been a game changer in our homeschool, especially as our kids have gotten a little older: independent notebooks.  Here's what I do.  I've created weekly checklists for each of our kids (you can find...

I get a lot of messages from moms who are discouraged that their kids don't like to read (or be read to).My best advice? Just keep reading.This, of course, isn't a guaranteed formula to raise a voracious reader... but perseverance...

Only you and your family can make the decision to homeschool. Consider it for one year at a time. Make a list of your fears and hesitations and pray through each one. Reach out to women in your local church...

I've had regrets when it comes to homeschooling: Pushing a child too hard through a rigorous curriculum out of fear we'd fall behind Not accepting outside help that I desperately needed But can I tell you the one thing I've...

When it comes to reading aloud to the kids, I've found a secret weapon. Enter: THE ART CART.   I purchased this one from Target and added lots of art supplies that I would be comfortable with them using without supervision....