Hope for Your Homeschool: Start Strong, Stay the Course, and Finish with Joy
Ebook
You weren’t meant to do this on your own. Whether it’s day one or year ten of your homeschooling journey, you can draw from this well of wisdom and encouragement!
Homeschooling can be rich and rewarding. But it can also be exhausting and lonely. You may have questions or doubts swirling in your head or from outside family and friends:
I am not a teacher · I don’t know where to begin · Will my kids have friends? · Will I ever have time for me? · Will this get any easier? · Should I keep doing this? · And more.
These are good thoughts and questions. It’s important to consider them and find answers. In Hope for Your Homeschool, September McCarthy—seasoned homeschooling mom of ten children and twelve grandchildren—addresses the fears and concerns that accompany homeschooling. And she provides a successful, well-tested plan! Through biblical insight and personal stories, September shows us how to create a culture at home that will fortify hearts and sharpen young minds. September gives us practical steps to follow and mistakes to avoid.
Your days will be infused with joy and strength. As you draw from the wisdom of this homeschooling friend, your mothering heart will find hope, guidance, and encouragement for the daily work of homeschooling well.
“In Hope for Your Homeschool, September McCarthy extends a compassionate hand to every family educating children at home. With all the wisdom a mother of ten and grandmother of many can possess, September delves into the most common doubts and concerns that cloud the homeschooling journey—questions of adequacy, socialization, personal time, and the overarching fear of whether it’s all worth it.
This book is not just a beacon of encouragement, but a transformative tool. She reminds us that we can turn our homeschool from a daunting task to a joyful journey through biblical insights, heartfelt stories, and practical guidance. Her approach helps us see beyond immediate struggles and embrace a vision that’s not only about academic excellence but also about shaping hearts and minds for a purposeful life.
September’s words remind us that homeschooling is more than an educational choice. It’s a journey of faith, love, and profound growth—for us and our kids! She reassures us that, despite the challenges, the rewards of homeschooling are monumental. Hope for Your Homeschool is a faith-filled companion to uplift and inspire you to find joy, strength, and, most importantly, hope in your homeschooling adventure.”
TRICIA GOYER, homeschooling mom of ten and bestselling author of ninety books, including Homeschool Basics: How to Get Started, Keep Motivated, and Bring Out the Best in Your Kids
“Homeschooling. I’ve been at it for a long time now, having homeschooled seven kids over twenty-four years—and as a veteran homeschool mom, I can tell you that this is the book I wish I had read when we first started homeschooling. Drawing from decades of experience, September points new homeschool parents back to the reason they made such a monumental decision and reminds veterans that the journey is worth finishing well. Whether you need encouragement to stay the course, practical advice, or a hand to hold as you embrace homeschooling your children, this book is for you.”
HEIDI ST. JOHN, bestselling author of the Becoming MomStrong series; speaker and founder of Faith That Speaks
“Hope for Your Homeschool is more than a guide; it’s a deep well of encouragement that will renew your spirit, refocus your purpose, and remind you to embrace and treasure every step of your homeschooling journey.”
GINGER HUBBARD, bestselling author of Don’t Make Me Count to Three and I Can’t Believe You Just Said That; cohost of the podcast Parenting with Ginger Hubbard
“In Hope for Your Homeschool, mom of ten September McCarthy gently guides us through the transformative journey of homeschooling. This book isn’t just about teaching with confidence; it’s a heartfelt exploration of cultivating relationships, fostering hope, and simplifying the educational path. This book is an essential resource for anyone seeking a profound vision for homeschooling that goes beyond textbooks, emphasizing the essence of family and the joy of learning together. Hope for Your Homeschool will help you nurture a home filled with love, purpose, and the promise of a brighter future.”
JENNIFER PEPITO, founder of The Peaceful Press
“Hope for Your Homeschool is everything this generation of home educators needs: it is practical, yet peaceful; challenging, but encouraging; a call to excellence, but not at the cost of relationship. Whether you are at the beginning of your homeschool journey or have been at it for decades, there is something in September’s book to resonate with you. Home education can only improve because this book is in the world.”
PHYLICIA MASONHEIMER, founder and CEO of Every Woman a Theologian
“September McCarthy’s Hope for Your Homeschool is not just a guide—it’s a lifeline for overwhelmed homeschoolers. Learn to navigate the pitfalls of overload, comparison, and defeat with wisdom and grace. Discover the transformative power of prioritizing relationships and giving yourself space to grow. Face your fears head-on and manage expectations with confidence. With McCarthy’s compassionate insight, homeschooling isn’t just an educational journey—it’s a journey of discovery, resilience, and unshakable joy.”
GINNY YURICH, bestselling author of Until the Streetlights Come On; host of the 1000 Hours Outside Podcast; founder of 1000 Hours Outside
- Title: Hope for Your Homeschool: Start Strong, Stay the Course, and Finish with Joy
- Author: September McCarthy
- Publisher: Moody Publishers
- Print Publication Date: 2024
- Logos Release Date: 2024
- Language: English
- Resources: 1
- Format: Digital › Ebook
- ISBNs: 9780802471130, 9780802433732, 0802433731, 0802471137
- Resource ID: LLS:9780802471130
- Resource Type: Monograph
- Metadata Last Updated: 2024-08-30T18:44:27Z