New Series – 12 Days with Dr. Ruth Beechick
If you and I have spent any time together via blog articles or speaking engagements, you know that the writings of Ruth Beechick and my sweet friend, Debbie Strayer were very instrumental in my own...
View Article12 Days with Dr. Ruth Beechick – Day Two
This article was originally published in May of 2012 on The End in Mind. As I begin these posts on Dr. Beechick’s book, A Biblical Home Education, I think the best way to approach the series is by...
View Article12 Days with Dr. Ruth Beechick – World History to Match the Bible
This article was originally published in May of 2012 on The End in Mind. Chapter two of Dr. Beechick’s book, A Biblical Home Education is titled: World History to Match the Bible. I find much...
View Article12 Days with Dr. Ruth Beechick – Science to Match the Bible
This series originally appeared in May of 2012 on The End in Mind. Science to Match the Bible Chapter three of Dr. Beechick’s A Biblical Home Education deals with the teaching of science and the...
View Article7 Surprising Benefits of Standardized Testing
Do you hate giving your kids tests? Do your kids hate taking those tests? Even if you don’t love standardized tests, they do bring some surprising benefits to homeschool families! Now understand, I’m...
View Article‘Tis the Season to be Jolly, but Where Does Homeschooling Fit In?
Every December, despite my best intentions, I become an unschooler. Now, I have nothing against unschooling; it is just generally a form of homeschooling that doesn’t suit our family as well as the...
View ArticleDecoding College Admission Policies
Navigating college admission requirements can be intimidating, especially for homeschoolers. Big words, scary phrases, acronyms … it’s hard to cut through the code of admission policies! But take...
View ArticleTeaching Multiple Ages
One of the reasons I chose to homeschool was so that I could meet my children’s individual needs. I intended to spend lots of one-on-one time so that each child could work at his or her own pace and...
View ArticleCan You Homeschool and Work at Home?
One of the questions I am asked most often as a work at home homeschool mom is “How do you do it all?” The answer? I don’t! I have been working from home since 2009, first as an in home child care...
View ArticleLaid Back. Really?
Have you heard the term “laid back homeschooler”? Maybe you have heard it referred to as “relaxed homeschooling”. I do not have personal experience with this type of homeschooling. In fact, if you...
View ArticleFully Equipped and Thoroughly Prepared
In addition to serving as the managing editor for The End in Mind, I also spent a great deal of my life developing a program for homeschoolers. You have seen me mention it from time to time in the...
View ArticleIf I Could Do It All Again – Reflections on 22 Years of Homeschooling
My heart is full. In fact, it is overflowing. Last night was our final Choir Concert and Conservatory Showcase for the 2015/16 school year. It is one of my favorite events of the year. Why? Because...
View ArticleDesigning a Homeschool that Works for You, Part Two
Whether you are a new or veteran homeschooler, it is easy to be overwhelmed with the choices AND voices out there? It’s easy to be swayed by peer pressure, tradition, fear, and uncertainty. When we...
View ArticleSo You Want to Homeschool, Part Two – The End in Mind Podcast S4E3
We are excited to continue discussing this topic as we list various items to consider before deciding to homeschool or starting to redesign your current approach to homeschooling. So many of us, me...
View ArticleLittle Known or Forgotten Resources for Charlotte Mason – The Morning Show
THE MORNING SHOW AIRS WEEKDAY MORNINGS BETWEEN 8 A.M. AND 8:30 AM MOUNTAIN TIME. Join The End in Mind Morning Show each weekday morning as we discuss intentional living, homeschooling, intentional...
View ArticleChallenges Bringing Your Child Home – EIM S5E3
When you make the decision to bring your child home in order to homeschool, you will encounter certain challenges, both for you and for your child! Listen below for this week’s End In Mind podcast....
View ArticleSquare Pegs, Round Holes – EIM S5E4
It is important to remember that we are all individuals – created uniquely by our Creator! This includes our kids. We need to come alongside our children to help them learn in their own way – because...
View ArticleEssential Books for Your Homeschool Journey – EIM S5E5
You don’t have to go it alone in this homeschool journey! Below are some of the books that I have found helpful in my journey. Books referenced in this podcast: For the Children’s Sake Educating the...
View ArticleStudy Skills with Ruth Beechick
Every year, we (Artios Academies) receive requests on offering a study skills course of some kind or another. I’ve never understood this since this is a skill that should be being taught by every...
View ArticleReading Skills with Dr. Ruth Beechick
You may remember that Dr. Beechick has written a book, How to Teach Your Child Successfully, which spends alot of time on reading. To be honest, when reading that portion of the book, my eyes glazed...
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