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You Can Be Brave {Review}
We live in a busy wold. Information is everywhere, headlines scream chaos, anxiety is on the rise. Since 2020, counseling waitlists have grown exponentially, with many clients finding it impossible to get an appointment. Being brave feels far out of reach when most of us are just trying to get through the day.
Author Max Lucado addresses our fear filled world, while encouraging his readers not to be filled with fear themselves. Simply saying, "Don't worry" just doesn't cut it. But in true Lucado style, the author walks us through how to move away from fear as default reaction, love fully, and live boldly. Some of my favorite takeaways from this book include:
*"Parents... We can be loyal advocates, stubborn intercessors. We can take our parenting fears to Christ. If fact, if we don't, we will take our fees out on our kids."
*"Whether or not storms come, we cannot choose. But where we stare during a storm, that we can choose."
*"Change trampolines our lives, and when it does, God sends someone special to stabilize us (Holy Spirit)."
*"Christ distributes courage through community; he never dissipates doubts through fellowship. He never deposits all knowledge in one person but distributes pieces of the jigsaw puzzle to many. When you interlock your understanding with mine, and we share our discoveries... When we mix, mingle, confess, and pray, Christ speaks."
I loved that this book goes beyond the cliches of "Don't worry," "Trust the Lord," "Where's your faith?" Instead Lucado uses real life examples of struggle and the peace that comes from laying it all down before the Lord. His writing is a beautiful mix of Scripture and story telling, relating Biblical truth to everyday life we all find ourselves living. This book was an easy read, but with powerful message... making brave choices today can lead us into a purposeful future with the Lord. All in all, a worthwhile read.
*Disclaimer: I received a free copy of this book from the publisher. All opinions are my own.
Monday, April 20, 2026
Regarding Socialization in Homeschool
"But what about socialization?"
Ahhh.... the S word!
Socialization in homeschool really isn't as big of a deal as everyone thinks it is. It 's so much more than simply hanging out with same aged peers all day. It's engaging in real life social interactions with people of a variety of ages and stages. And homeschool is the perfect environment to make that happen. It's learning to connect, collaborate, and learn in every day life. It's really all about building relationships.
Socialization won't happen overnight. It does require some trial and error in finding a good family rhythm. It means trying new classes, inviting others into your life, and building community. But while it takes time and effort, the results are so worth it.
So while you're building your socialization circle, keep the following ideas in mind:
*Invite a family over for a meal or playdate
*Try out a local nature study group
*Say yes to meeting a friend at the park
*Look for library events (homeschool families love the library)
*Take your kids on every day errands and encourage them to interact with others
*Join a volunteer group
*Plug into a local church and small group
*Establish a reoccurring commitment with family or friends
*Join a sports team and actually interact with the other families
*Look for low cost kid classes at the YMCA
*Join a local park meet up
*Start something new!
It can definitely take some effort to find your niche. But when you do, the socialization issue just falls into place. Don't get frustrated if it doesn't happen on the first try. Rarely does anyone connect instantaniously. But with a little time and effort, you'll find your community, and socialization concerns will feel like a far distant worry.
How do you address the socialization issue?
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