Homeschool Spouse

Happy New Year! Lifegiver is back with an all new episode that is
perfect for every parent. This week I interview Jennifer Hamrick-
military spouse to an Army Chaplain, homeschool mom, and blogger.
She may not say it herself, she is far too humble, but she is a
mentor to so many on so many things "motherhood". I have sought
her wisdom on many occasions and watched as she patiently
disciplined her 4 boys all while homeschooling them all. With a
degree in Early Childhood Education, she has been on both sides
of the issue and can speak to all of us regardless of where our
children get their education. In this candid talk, we discuss her
journey in deciding to homeschool as well as how she has
navigated balancing taking care of herself and marriage. She and
I discuss the stigmas for both sides, including the assumption
that homeschool students struggle with social skills as well as
perceived judgement for those who don't homeschool. You will also
find TONS of resources from Jennifer as she shares her best tried
and true websites, curriculum, and books that have helped guide
her and keep her successful (and sane) as a mom and teacher. More
than anything, allow her humility and words encourage you. We can
all learn from each other and find ways to speak life into each
others’ situation. Jennifer's Blog: The Hamricks: A Mom, a Dad,
and 4 boys Here are some of the resources Jennifer mentions:
Managers of Their Homes : A Practical Guide to Daily Scheduling
for Christian Homeschool Families (includes Scheduling Kit), by
Steve & Teri Maxwell. Can you imagine how wonderful it would
be to go to bed each night, with the peace of mind that you
accomplished what you wanted to each day, such as a clean house,
AND homeschooling? Our Cozy Den: http://ourcozyden.com The
Adventures of 2 Stay-at-Home Parents and their 4 Crazy Kids Home
School Legal Defense Association (HSLDA) http://hslda.org When
two attorneys and homeschooling dads—Mike Farris and Mike
Smith—founded Home School Legal Defense Association in March
1983, homeschooling was just a tiny blip on the educational radar
screen. The age-old concept of parents teaching their children at
home had fallen into obscurity. Families who chose such a
“nontraditional” education route often encountered opposition,
sometimes even legal challenges, from the educational bureaucracy
as well as from their own friends and relatives. Seeing a need
for affordable legal advocacy, the two Mikes joined forces to
establish a nonprofit ministry to defend and advance the
constitutional right of parents to direct the education of their
children and to protect family freedoms. Homeschooling for the
Rest of Us: How Your One-of-a-Kind Family Can Make Homeschooling
and Real Life Work by Sonya Haskins Hello Mornings
http://www.hellomornings.org Based on the free eBook, Maximize
Your Mornings by Kat Lee, the HelloMornings challenge was birthed
to encourage Christian women toward the life-giving habit of
waking up FOR their lives instead of TO their lives. The first
challenge formed back in August 2010 and has grown to a movement
of thousands of women in countries around the world, with over
200 volunteer leaders. Our motto is “God.Plan.Move.” and we aim
to empower women to spend time with God, plan their day and make
healthy choices first thing in the morning. In just a few minutes
each morning, we can attend to the most important aspects of our
lives – our relationship with God, planning, and improving our
health. The goal isn’t overnight transformation, but slow and
steady progress toward life long habits that radically change the
direction of our lives and allow us to thrive in whatever role
God has given us. Time4Learning •Accelerate your child's learning
through online self-paced study. •Save the time you spend on
planning and reporting to focus on what's important. Having fun
helping your child learn and grow. •Give your child the right
tools to build his or her confidence and self esteem through a
well rounded education. •Remove the stress from the homeschooling
process, so you can spend more quality time with your child.
Teach Your Child to Read in 100 Easy Lessons by Siegfried
Engelmann