Finding Goodness and Beauty in Our Own Lives (Podcast 438)

Have you ever found yourself doubting whether your work at home is meaningful? Have you ever really thought about how much goodness and beauty are in your life as it is?    After my recent conversation with Wes (last episode), I kept thinking of the practical applications of his message, so I'm sharing those thoughts in this episode! Resources mentioned in this episode: ctcmath.com 

The Unhurried Homeschooler

Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart

The Four-Hour School Day

The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course

Classical Conversations

Episodes mentioned on disciplining/training our children:

Homeschooling: Be the Parent

Taming the 'Tude in Your Kids

Let's Talk About Discipline

Practical Discipline

Let's Talk About Biblical Discipline

Other episodes mentioned:

The Importance of Nurturing Sibling Relationships

Ways to Nurture Sibling Relationships

Ways to Nurture Sibling Relationships Through Conflict

Tomato Staking: A Relational Parenting Tool

Two great reading lists (there are more online, but I trust these sources)

The Read-Aloud Family

Honey for a Child's Heart

The Unlikely Homeschool: Top Booklist

Scriptures shared:

Proverbs 29:17

Hebrews 12:11

Proverbs 29:15

Hebrews 12:6

Psalm 19:14

Colossians 3:8

Matthew 5:9

Psalm 34:14

Hebrews 12:14

James 3:17

Ephesians 5:22-24

1 Peter 3:7

Hebrews 13:2

1 Peter 4:9

Romans 12:13

(P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)