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It’s easy to feel pressured to focus on making things perfect for our kids, at Christmastime or otherwise, but what our kids really want is time with us. Set aside the to do list, and make a point to spend time making some memories this season!
The Unhurried Homeschooler – is chock full of “out of the box” thoughts about what education really is with the goal of helping you ENJOY these years with your kids, because you’ll NEVER get them back!  In this podcast, I get to share some of those ideas so you can get a feel for what freedom in homeschooling could look like for you!

Dear Tired Mom Who Wonders If All This Christmas Fuss is Worth It – “We need to let go of this idea that things have to be like something out of a Better Homes and Gardens layout. Your turkey doesn’t have to turn out just right and you don’t have to have a hundred presents under the tree. Your kids don’t need a bunch of presents that they won’t remember in a month and that you can’t afford—but they do need YOU.”

Welcome, Real Life Christmas – “Christmas doesn’t have to be perfect for it to be memorable. Kids need your presence more than your presents. If you’re giving them the gift of you, in real life, you’re doing better than you know.”

Goodnight, Manger – Goodnight, Manger, written by Laura Sassi and illustrated by New York Times bestselling artist Jane Chapman, tells the story of Mary and Joseph as they try to lull Jesus to sleep in the noisy stable after his birth. It’s bedtime for Baby Jesus, but who knew a manger could be so loud? Mama, Papa, and all of the animals try to lull the baby to sleep, but between itchy hay, angels’ joyful hosannas, and three kings bearing noisy gifts, it’s just too loud. Until Mama finds a way for everyone to work together to shepherd Baby into peaceful dreams under the twinkling stars. With sweet, rhyming text in the style of Goodnight, Goodnight Construction Site, Goodnight, Manger offers a unique twist on the classic manger tale, deftly weaving together the comforting and familiar routines of bedtime with the special magic and wonder of the manger story.