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A Reader’s Review
By Kelly Benedict
If you are the type of mother who is always on top of things,
and always in control, then this book is not for you. However,
if your answer is “no”, then you may want to
read it!
Are there certain things that can be overwhelming to you,
or things that seem to never quite get done because your
schooling takes so much of your time and energy? Maybe laundry?
Maybe you have older ones and several toddlers running around
that need your attention? Do you have a new addition to
your family? Possibly a new baby, or even a new puppy? What
if you’ve tried and tried to get your child to understand
a new concept, and the next day he says to you, “I
don’t know what you mean?” What curriculum should
I use? What classes does my child need for this grade? Should
I test? Should I… Should I… Would this overwhelm
you??? It has me before, that’s for sure!
Luanne and Susan have tried to address these questions
and give you answers, or suggestions, that may make things
a little easier for you. Some of their chapter titles include:
“Climbing Mount Never-Rest”, “A School
and Her Money are Soon Parted”, “What About
Time for Me?” “Help, it’s not working!”
and "Making Them Do It”.
One piece of advice they offer is this – “Nothing
stays the same except the faithfulness of God. Don’t
get upset about things that won’t matter tomorrow,
or next week, or a month from now or even next year. As
mothers, let’s go to Jesus and seek His priorities.
He will help us find balance in our lives.”
I enjoyed this book. It was encouraging to me in many
ways. I gained valuable insight and suggestions that I still
use, or go back to, when I begin to feel overwhelmed. Home
schooling our wonderful children should be a blessing, not
something that seems like a burden to us. Our children are
only young and in our care for a short time. Make the most
of it, love them, and appreciate them. Find something that
will help bring the joy back to you and your home schooling
endeavor. You will appreciate the time you gain from doing
just that!
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