The Mindful Heart Blog

RSS
Nine Homeschool Myths Debunked: Homeschool Myth #1: Socialization

Nine Homeschool Myths Debunked: Homeschool Myth #1: Socialization

Homeschooling is not a neutral topic. People have strong opinions about homeschooling, and our beliefs come from a variety of places.
  • The Mindful Heart
Becoming a Lifelong Learner

Becoming a Lifelong Learner

Growing up, I attended public school and got good grades. If you were to ask me what I remember from school, I would probably be able to recall a few things, but not much.
  • The Mindful Heart
Beyond Reading, Writing, and Math: Essential Skills Our Children Need to Know

Beyond Reading, Writing, and Math: Essential Skills Our Children Need to Know

Our little chicks are growing up and, in most cases, will eventually fly the coop. Whether our... 
  • The Mindful Heart
Learning Through Play

Learning Through Play

My first three children learned all their addition and subtraction facts in first grade through daily practice. We started with the easiest addition problems, like adding...
  • The Mindful Heart
Childlike Wonder

Childlike Wonder

I recently went to the aquarium with my family, sister-in-law and her children. As we walked into the South America exhibit, the first animal we saw was a duck. Immediately our... 
  • The Mindful Heart
Finding Peace, Finding Purpose, Inspiring Our Children

Finding Peace, Finding Purpose, Inspiring Our Children

“While the world was racked and distracted—while millions were groping as the blind for the wall, and while all men were resting upon uncertainty, ...
  • The Mindful Heart