Delight is a fragile thing. Like a tiny plant pushing up through the earthy crust, it needs space and light and nourishment. Crowd it, cover it up, or fail to water it and it dies. Busyness is the enemy of delight. A too-full schedule has the same effect that we see when weeds choke out [read more] …
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Career or Hobby?
Every day I work with amazing kids! They have often reached near-expert status in an extracurricular activity such as music, debate, dance, or athletics. They have invested years in their chosen field and parents have often spent a great deal of time and money to help them reach those heights. Sometimes families choose to homeschool [read more] …
Trying Out Careers, Part 2
In the last post, we explored how to follow a child’s interests, develop important skill sets, and research potential careers. Today, let’s look at a very specific example of how my daughter found the perfect career fit. Music From the age of seven, my daughter loved her violin. We were on a rabbit trail. We [read more] …
Creating an Environment to Excel
I’ve often received e-mails from young mothers who want to know what they need to do with their young children. How do they structure their school and home to help their students reach their potential? I believe we begin the process by creating an atmosphere of wonder in our homes for our children. This type [read more] …