5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
Welcome to the 5-Minute Parenting podcast! I'm Sandra Kay Chambers, the founder and host of this podcast. I'm a wife, mother, grandmother and former teacher, journalist, and an award-winning children's author. My Fingerprint Devotions: 40 Devotions That Help You Realize You Are a Kid Uniquely Created by God for a Purpose (ages 8-12), helps kids realize they are unique, just like their fingerprints, and have a God-given purpose in their life. I'm also the author of a picture book, Maisie Discovers Her Fingerprint (ages 3-8), and an adult book, Lord, It’s Boring in My Prayer Closet: How to Revitalize Your Prayer Life,
Hello, I’m Karen Ferguson, your new podcast host beginning February 2025! I’m a wife, mom, grandmom and author of the Questions for Kids picture book series. I have a background in K-8 education and a passion for equipping parents to raise competent, God confident kids.
In this podcast, we cover parenting practices from both a practical view and a biblical view that will benefit your child’s physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual growth. Our goal is to help you raise kids with a positive, godly self image so they can become all they were created to be. I know you’re busy so we’ll keep it short, let’s take just five minutes and dive in!
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5–Minute Parenting: Tips to Help You Raise Competent, Godly Kids.
10 Things I Wish I Knew as a Beginning Homeschooler (Part 1)
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In today's episode of 5-Minute Parenting, we had the pleasure of hosting Trisha Pull, a dedicated mother who is currently homeschooling her 6 children across different grades. Trisha shared 10 valuable insights she wishes she knew as a beginning homeschooler.
Here are a few highlights from the episode:
1. The Realities of Homeschooling: Trisha highlighted the challenges and messiness of the homeschooling process, emphasizing the importance of embracing the imperfections and understanding that it's okay for things to be messy.
2. The Joys of Homeschooling: Despite the difficulties, Trisha expressed her love for being with her children, learning with them, and sharing special moments together.
3. Individualized Approach: Trisha emphasized the significance of tailoring the homeschooling environment to fit your family's lifestyle and needs, rather than imitating traditional school settings.
4. The Importance of Reading Aloud: She underscored the value of reading aloud as a means to build relationships, connect subjects to the real world, and enhance cognitive skills in children.
5. The Myth of Perfect Curriculum: Trisha debunked the idea of a perfect curriculum, emphasizing that flexibility and adaptability are key when it comes to choosing educational materials.
In the upcoming part 2 of this insightful conversation, Trisha will share five more tips for beginning homeschoolers. Stay tuned for further knowledge and motivation to elevate your homeschooling journey.
If you'd like to delve deeper into the topics discussed, be sure to visit Trisha's website. Additionally, keep an eye out for next week's episode to catch the second part of Trisha's valuable insights.
Check out the Questions for Kids picture book series, perfect for young readers ages 5-10!
Book 3 in the Questions for Kids picture book series is now available! Check out Guess Why God Made the Rainbow on Amazon or your favorite book retailer! 🌈
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