"The Journey" Blog
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Raising a Citizen with a Firm Foundation
This past May, I had the joy of celebrating my firstborn’s graduation. As I look back on the past 18 years, I see how God has faithfully guided our family in preparing him for the next steps of life. By His grace, we helped him build a strong foundation rooted in...
2025 CHEO Graduation Commencement
Keys to Success in Life This summer (2025), I had the honor of speaking at CHEO’s annual homeschool commencement ceremony. The first CHEO commencement for which I spoke was in 2001 and it’s been great for me to have such a long-standing relationship with such a...
No More School: Meeting the Educational Needs of Kids with Dyslexia and Language-Based Learning Difficulties by Marianne Sunderland
As a special needs mom, I know how vital it is for me to have help and resources along the journey. My daughter has an intellectual disability, as well as several learning disabilities. This can make home educating challenging, requiring creativity, flexibility, and...
Ideas for Multisensory Math
Based on the Orton-Gillingham philosophy of teaching, Multisensory Mathematics applies the research-based Concrete-Representation-Abstract (CRA) approach to teaching mathematics. Using this methodology, parents can guide students from foundation skills and...
The Freshness and Newness of Spring: A Biblical Worldview
Spring is a season that brings a sense of renewal and rejuvenation, both in nature and in our spiritual lives. From a Biblical perspective, spring symbolizes new life and the hope we find in Christ. Just as the earth awakens from its winter slumber, we are reminded of...
The Beauty in Poorly Wrapped Gifts: A Homeschool Mother’s Guide to Nurturing Writers
The kitchen table was filled with scraps of wrapping paper and a worn roll of tape. My birthday gift—a vanilla-scented candle I’d once mentioned I liked—sat before my oldest son. It was wrapped in paper that crinkled at odd angles. There was entirely too much tape on...