A hero is an ordinary individual who finds the strength to persevere and endure in spite of overwhelming obstacles. Christopher Reeve (Superman) In March, we honor many different occasions here at It’s Only Homeschooling. Dr. Seuss’s Birthday/National Read Across America Day (March 2), Music Therapy Month, Super Mario Day...

I am an Amazon Affiliate. See my Disclaimer for more details. In Part 1 of our “It’s YOUR Serve” series, we examined some of the attitudes, barriers, and beliefs that hinder Christians from serving. In Part 2, we discussed ten reasons why you should teach about serving others in...

I am an Amazon Affiliate. See my Disclaimer for more information. You know playing with your child can be fun, but did you also know it can be therapeutic? In honor of International Play Therapy Week, we would like to share with you our top card games for helping children learn...

How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time. Morgan Freeman In February, we celebrate many different events here at It’s Only Homeschooling. Black History Month, World Read Aloud Day (February 1st), Groundhog Day (February 2nd), National Homemade Soup Day (February 4th), Valentine’s Day,...

In Part 1 of our “It’s YOUR Serve” series, we examined some of the attitudes, barriers, and beliefs that hinder Christians from serving. Today, in Part 2, we talk about ten reasons why you should teach about serving others in your homeschool. Why Teach Service, Stewardship, and Outreach? From...

January is Poverty Awareness Month. Here at It’s Only Homeschooling we are celebrating our passion for outreach with our Salt & Light Spotlight series honoring H.earts I.n M.otion and exploring ways to help you cultivate a heart for service in your home. In our three-part “It’s YOUR Serve” series...

On the third Monday of every January, we honor the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Below are some ways you can commemorate the remarkable achievements of this Civil Rights Leader and pastor. Traditionally, this day is a holiday in most public and many private schools. In our homeschool,...

Let’s Talk Poverty “We are Pilgrims – We are not tourists.” Fr. Jim Prehn, Loyoal University Chicago What is poverty? Essentially, poverty is a state of economic hardship. And it comes in many forms. Absolute Poverty. This is the most extreme form including sustained deficits in nutrition, clean water,...

If you read my blog (or listen to my podcasts), then you know that Community Outreach is a topic that is very near and dear to my heart. As a homeschool family of Believers, serving others is as much a part of our values as it is a segue...

In Part 1 of our “Advocacy” series, we discussed the many roles parents play in their children’s lives and introduced a new role, parent advocate. We examined our feelings about living with labels while also emphasizing the importance of educating yourself about your child’s diagnosis. Finally, we touched on...