Turning into my Mother

One morning, while brushing my teeth, I looked up and saw my mother staring back at me in the mirror. I was so startled I swallowed some toothpaste. How could this be? Without haste, I ran into my bedroom and the sight of what I found stopped me dead in my tracks. I was standing…

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Body Image and Self Esteem

When I was a senior in college, I had to complete a thesis as a requirement to graduate with my Bachelor’s degree in psychology. I decided to write my thesis on the correlation between body image and self esteem in women. I surveyed one hundred women ages 18-60 and needless to say there was a…

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Homeschool Corner: Year Round Schooling

If you have never tried year-round schooling in your homeschooling family, I have some advice that helps me stay organized and keep on track. First, I plan out my schedule out in advance. I like to plan the whole year out, so I am prepared, but maybe doing it quarterly or even monthly works better for you. You have to do what you are most comfortable with.

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