Husband of a Homeschooling Mom

New Look at Homeschooling...Do not be confused, homeschooling is a job! It is not coloring pages, pajama days, and warm fuzzy Instagram photos everyday.

The year 2020 has so far brought in a few new things to where I homeschool.

COVID-19 Virus

Quarantine orders

Schools shut down the last two months of the year

Online learning becomes a real thing to many kids

Small business shut down

Sahara Desert dust storm

President impeached

President acquitted

Olympics postponed

“Pandemic” becomes the new word

“The new norm” is the media’s new phrase

With all of…

Being the Spiritual Leader of the Home - it can be scary, tough, and rewarding. But the question is how do I do it. Here is some guidance on how the man becomes the spiritual leader of the home. #TTD #homeschooling #dadtime #manup #Leadershipathome

Throughout history, men have been the leaders. Countries, kingdoms, states, cities, and towns, for the most part, have been led by men. In the home is it the same. However, it has been noticed that more and more women are stepping up to the position of leader. In some respects, women can be a better diplomat and leader. However, what I am talking about today is a bit different. Men, who is the…

The Technology Watchman:What are you doing? What is the biggest challenge? #watchman #homeschool #dadchallenge #TTD

During the 2018 Teach Them Diligently conventions across the southeast, I was given the privilege to speak to men about homeschooling. Yet during this time, I was curious about what other dads were thinking and struggling within the homeschool life. Well, they wrote down some questions and I told them I would answer them. They cover all kinds of subjects and areas, so get ready for “Answers from…

New Curriculum – Same Teacher?

During the 2018 Teach Them Diligently conventions across the southeast, I was given the privilege to speak to men about homeschooling. Yet during this time, I was curious about what other dads were thinking and struggling within the homeschool life. Well, they wrote down some questions and I told them I would answer them. They cover all kinds of subjects and areas, so get ready for “Answers from…

If I Could Turn Back Time - Answers from the Husband

During the 2018 Teach Them Diligently conventions across the southeast, I was given the privilege to speak to men about homeschooling. Yet during this time, I was curious about what other dads were thinking and struggling within the homeschool life. Well, they wrote down some questions and I told them I would answer them. They cover all kinds of subjects and areas, so get ready for “Answers from…

During the 2018 Teach Them Diligently conventions across the southeast, I was given the privilege to speak to men about homeschooling. Yet during this time, I was curious about what other dads were thinking and struggling within the homeschool life. Well, they wrote down some questions and I told them I would answer them. They cover all kinds of subjects and areas, so get ready for “Answers from…

Providing Spiritually for Your Family

During the 2018 Teach Them Diligently conventions across the southeast, I was given the privilege to speak to men about homeschooling. Yet during this time, I was curious about what other dads were thinking and struggling within the homeschool life. Well, they wrote down some questions and I told them I would answer them. They cover all kinds of subjects and areas, so get ready for “Answers from…

Having THE TALK #sextalk #goingthere #manup #thetalk

Guys as I have gone around talking this spring at Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Conferences this one question has kept coming up at each conference. “When is the right time to have THE TALK with your kids?” or “What age is right for THE TALK with kids?” and “What did you say when you had THE TALK with your kids?” So here we go with the When and What on THE TALK.

When?

I had THE TALK with my…

What Was The Most Terrifying Part of Becoming a Homeschool Father? #TTDAtlanta #HSDAD #Homeschooling #TTD

This question comes to me from Kevin Hanson at the Atlanta 2018 Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Conference. This is also the question that allowed Kevin to win the poplar bowl. So, let’s get into to this terrifying question. Starting Out At the beginning of becoming a homeschooling dad, I knew nothing about homeschooling! Now the wife was the one with the research, the asking, the education in…

Instructions... roadmaps... G.P.S... the wife, all of these... #TTD2018, #Instructions #hsdads #homeschool #help

Roadmap of Atlanta, GA in 1911. Problem Instructions… roadmaps… G.P.S… the wife, all of these things give directions. Some more than others! But it is nice to know what to do at times. I am a guy and I will admit that I don’t know everything. Hey, ask my kids, they will tell you. However, there is one way to find out what we as men all need. You simply ask. Psalms 25:4-5 (CSB) 4 Make your ways…

Guys...You Are Needed!! #TTD2018, #Dads, #Watchman, #Participate, #TTDNashville, #TTDAtlanta

This question has been around ever since the first homeschool conference. Are husbands really needed at homeschool conferences? In the majority of houses the wife is the teacher. So, is the man, the husband, really needed? Why should the husband give up his time on something that he most likely will not even be doing? Let’s talk about that… In The Beginning The year was 2010, my wife headed out…

Instructions Are Valuable! #dads, #homeschool, #TTD2018

Guys, I want to talk about something that most men just don’t use.  Many men call it that thing that you throw away when you open a box and begin to assemble the contents within. Some men call it extra packing in the box.  Still others will say “it is for those who have no sense about them”.  I am talking about instructions.  You know, the thing, book, sheet, pamphlet, or even DVD that explains…

Turning Around and leaving a void #dad, TTD2018, #fatherhood, #homeschool

Dad, how are you hanging? I have recently done something that some people call dangerous, or incredibly stupid, or say that “You’ll put your eye out!”, but I call good! I have taken up a hobby. You know, something else to steal away the overwhelming amount of spare time that I have in my life as a dad. Wood turning! YES, the art and skill of producing a bowl, handle, or other object from piece of…

Downtime? What is downtime? #TTD2018 #downtime #hsdad #hslife

Men if you are anything like me the term downtime is something that you hear of but do not get to experience. Now I have had downtime with internet, and recently with power (thanks Irma). But as far as having some downtime where there is nothing going on, not having to be somewhere, not having to do something, or not being needed in any way is simply something that rarely exist. However, this…

Quiet Time #quiettime #HOAHSM #Irma #dad #time #reality

After all the commotion involving Irma, I sit here tonight in the complete quiet of the powerless house tonight enjoying the silence. There is nothing quite like it. I hear can however here the sound of the wind blowing through the trees. While listening to the wind, I have the house lit by the soft glow of outdoor solar lights and I am even using one to read by tonight. Men, have you ever got to…