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"Reactions" are a funny thing. They can happen so fast.

Before our kids (or we) can control ourselves, we speak sharply, and then wish we hadn’t.

That flash between feeling and action is where regret lives, but it is also where growth begins.

This week, we are talking about what I call The Pause Principle, the skill of catching yourself in that half-second before reacting.

I will share stories, research, and simple ways to help your family practice it at home.

Pausing is not a weakness. It is strength under control, and that is what real self-control looks like.

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Parenting trends change from one generation to the next.

For most of us, we'd agree that there are parts of various parenting trends that we can get behind and other parts that make us cringe.

In today's world, is it possible we are so focused on helping kids feel good about themselves that we have forgotten to help them do good?

This week, I'm encouraging everyone to focus less on self-esteem and how our children are feeling and look more closely at self-control and what our children are doing.

In this episode, I share a few truths I have learned as a mom, teacher, and grandmother.

Together, we will explore why lasting confidence grows from character practiced daily. Grab your earbuds, and let's go.

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In this episode, we’re tackling something that might just change the way you and your kids approach learning.

We'll be discussing the importance of planning. Not the rigid, soul-crushing kind, but the kind that actually frees up your energy, lowers stress, and leads to real progress.

We’ll delve into self-regulation theory (SRT), and I’ll demonstrate why calendars and schedules are among the strongest predictors of long-term success.

You’ll hear how modeling these habits yourself makes all the difference for your kids, and I’ll give you three practical steps you can start using this week.

If you’ve ever felt like your homeschooling journey is slipping into chaos, this episode is your roadmap back to clarity and confidence.

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It’s officially fall, y'all, and the cooler, crisper air begs for memories in the making.

Picture apple picking in the morning and enjoying a warm pie right out of the oven after dinner, or a surprise drive-in movie under the blankets.

The choices you make today will become tomorrow’s stories.

In this episode, I’ll share why fall fun isn’t fluff, especially when it’s tied to curriculum.

We’ll discuss how sensory experiences spark memories, how traditions foster a sense of belonging, and how a well-timed break can help prevent homeschool burnout.

Whether your kids are little or grown, I’ll show you how to blend learning with seasonal play.

Grab the free seasonal guide I've made for you, and let’s harvest joy together.

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Mentioned in this Week's Episode

🍁 Seasonal Guide - Fall Family Fun

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Hello friends. This week, I’m inviting you to put on your coaching hat. During a long drive, I kept circling back to something my brother said, "As a doctor, I've learned that the best diagnoses start with the best questions."

It hit me how often our children (and we) default to “Do I have to?” A question that limits curiosity and growth.

As moms, educators, and our kids' life coaches, it's important that we teach them how to ask better questions.

Let’s raise thinkers who seek wisdom, not just compliance, and discover together how better questions can change how we learn, teach, and live.

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Links Mentioned in this Episode

Article: The Benefits of Asking Students to Write Their Questions Down

Podcast Episode: Read. Repeat. Grow.

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In this week's episode, I speak from a heavy heart after the tragic murder of Charlie Kirk.

My desire is to share biblical encouragement to help you guide your children with prayer, hope, and love.

Let's remember, even in darkness, God works for good and prayer does matter.

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How are you doing at accepting life as it is? When it's going great, it's an easy ride, but half of the time, things may be challenging. How do you show up then?

In this episode, we'll consider the futility of fighting reality and what it means to live with the truth that life is 50/50—half joy, half challenge.

From messy houses to reluctant writers to schedules that never go as planned, acceptance isn’t giving up; it’s freeing yourself from resentment or wishing things were different from what they are.

We’ll also tackle the common “buts” we all wrestle with. There are legitimate concerns, such as the fear of becoming complacent or lowering our standards when we "give in" and accept reality.

Please tune in to find the peace that comes when you stop resisting and start working with what’s real.

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We’re off and running with a new WOW Writers Clubhouse semester.

We have excited kids, parents, and teachers everywhere!

But here’s what's happening: when life gets busy, we skim. We skim over directions, assignments, lessons, and so on. Frustrations rise. Confusion sets in. Next thing we know, we're all feeling overwhelmed.

Yet, in today's society, speed matters most! Get it done. Now! Fast. Hurry. But what are we missing? A lot!

This week on the podcast, I’m talking about why repetition isn’t a waste of time and neither is slowing things down. Taking the time to re-read directions, assignments, lessons, and our favorite books or bible verses deepens comprehension, sparks new insight, and models good learning to our kids.

Let's focus on depth over speed this year.

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Links to things mentioned in this week's episode:

Seven Silly Eaters by Mary Ann Hoberman

Change Your Paradigm, Change Your Life by Bob Proctor