Destination: Inspiration – Thriving

March 24, 2022 by mediaangels Leave a Comment

Destination: Inspiration – Thriving. With Crystal Paine, Money Saving Mom

Crystal Paine from Money Saving Mom joins Jen Reyneri on the program today to talk about moving away from an overwhelming life and moving on to a life of writing and travel. Hear some of Jen’s tips and Crystal’s most inventive ways to manage and save money so that you can experience travel and taking steps to having more personal enjoyment in your everyday life. Visit more of Jen’s adventure community at Word Traveling.

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Help! I’ve Got Issues

August 16, 2021 by Laura Leave a Comment

Help! I’ve Got Issues

In “Help! I’ve Got Issues,” Episode, #142, Meredith Curtis talks to moms like herself that are far from perfect.

Often, we carry a picture in our head of the ideal homeschooler who has a perfect family, perfect children, and a perfect homeschool life. But how do you homeschool when family, financial, health, or other issues arise?

Meredith will give practical suggestions to homeschool when you feel overwhelmed by life and aware of your own inadequacies. Success is not perfection. Come away refreshed and encouraged!

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Show Notes

Moving. Financial crises. Death. Sickness. Chronic illness. Personal flaws. Can you still homeschool.

Renew Your Mind

First renew your mind.

There are NO perfect families!

Therefore I urge you, brethren, by the mercies of God, to present your bodies a living and holy sacrifice, acceptable to God, which is your spiritual service of worship. ²And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may ^[^d^]prove what the will of God is, that which is good and ^[^e^]acceptable and perfect (Romans 12:1-3 NASB).

Renew Your Mind

Worldly thinking: professionals need to educate my children

Lies: “I’m not smart enough”

Lies: “This is too hard”

What Does God Say?

And He has said to me, “My grace is sufficient for you, for power is perfected in weakness.” Most gladly, therefore, I will rather boast about my weaknesses, so that the power of Christ may dwell in me (II Corinthians 12:9 NASB).

God loves to show off in your life in the middle of weakness.

Position yourself for grace.

Read God’s Word. Thank Him. Be faithful. Be obedient. Watch God move.

Help! I’ve Got Issues – Financial Crisis

Pray & Fast for Finances.

Look for ways to save money: barter, used curriculum, borrow

Help! I’ve Got Issues – Health Issues

Focus on the Majors

Read aloud

Math every day

Learn together about injuries/sickness/chronic illness

Help! I’ve Got Issues – Learning Weakness

Disciple

Pray for a love of learning

Read literature

Learn with your child

Help! I’ve Got Issues – Character Flaws

Acknowledge and ask God to help you

Ask for forgiveness if you sin

RECEIVE forgiveness

Don’t focus on flaws; focus on JESUS!

Story of Tricia.

Help! I’ve Got Issues – Relationships

Love your husband and children. Receive their love. Homeschooling is a lifestyle of learning but part of that learning is communication, serving, and loving one another.

Go the distance! Godspeed!

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Resources

How-to-Homeschool Books if you want to learn more about homeschooling or plan to homeschool 😊

Joyful and Successful Homeschooling by Meredith Curtis

Unlocking the Mystery of Homeschooling High School by Meredith Curtis and Laura Nolette

Quick & EZ Unit Study Fun by Meredith Curtis

Seven R's of Homeschooling by Meredith Curtis

These are just a few of our many resources that work well for all ages together!

Travel God's World Geography by Meredith Curtis

Travel God's World Cookbook by Meredith Curtis

HIS Story of the 20th Century by Meredith Curtis

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Finish Well Radio Show, Podcast #086, How to Care for Aging Parents with Meredith Curtis on the Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network

Finish Well Radio, Podcast #063, The Problem with Pornography & What to Do About It

Learning with Little Ones Around, Podcast #051, with Meredith Curtis

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Managing Your Homeschool with Less Stress

March 11, 2021 by Sharon Rice Leave a Comment

Managing Your Homeschool with Less Stress – Episode 91

Join FPEA Chairman Suzanne Nunn and veteran homeschooler, Hannah Kartagener, as they look at ways to travel your homeschool journey with less stress.

Topics Discussed on the Show

Organizing
Feeding People
Schooling
Staying Ahead of the Details
Finding Your Quiet Space
Finding Your Unique Way
-FPEA Convention

Meet Hannah

Hannah runs an international online community called Creative Homeschool Journal. Her community offers creative, fun, and educational ideas. She is a consultant, writer, speaker, and mentor to others. Teaching others about nature study, books, art, and organizing are some of her favorite things. Her home library is an ever-expanding work in progress, and she hopes it will bless her family for generations to come. She also serves the Florida Parent Educators Association (FPEA) as a Regional Representative.