If you’re searching for middle school books about resilience, you’re in exactly the right place. These years are tough to navigate, and as parents, we need all the conversation starters we can get. Reading these books together can open up conversations that can otherwise feel forced. Resilience comes from first learning other people’s models. The…
If you’re looking for books that teach perseverance to kids, picture books are one of the most powerful tools you can use. When children are young, their world is small—but their emotions are big. They feel frustration deeply. They feel failure quickly. And often, they don’t yet have the words to process those feelings. That’s…
Your children need stories about struggle and courage. Learn how to use books that teach kids resilience—and download a FREE book list for parents. As parents, our natural instinct is to protect our children from struggle. When they feel discouraged, frustrated, or overwhelmed, we want to step in and make things easier. That instinct comes…
a quick note from Amber at 200fingersandtoes.com Your Lowest Price for a VIP Pass Ends at Midnight…if your are still thinking I wanted to send a quick final reminder Reader, Life Skills Leadership Summit was created for you. . . and I have a private invitation, just for you. We want to help you prepare your kids for real life! It’s a completely free online event (February 23-27, 2026): five days and 50+ sessions. Get help from experts who are (or have been) in the trenches with raising kids…
200 Fingers & Toes Updates, Homeschool News, & Some Fun Hey Reader, Are you a reader? I’ve been blogging at 200 Fingers & Toes for over ten years. I shared about our lives while we were ten kids deep in our homeschooling experience. We are still homeschooling, and I still love sharing tips, tools and resources with parents who are looking to use homeschooling as the tool to help their kids succeed. Personally, I am an avid reader. Like, a wide-range, google sheet creating, teetering-TBR-pile,…
200 Fingers & Toes Updates, Homeschool News, & Some Fun Hello dear friends, I hope you are doing great,Reader. We are getting closer to our favorite season of our homeschool. Elective season! You can read about how we MAXIMIZE the busy holiday season on the blog. Set Your PACE for the Holiday Season But first, don’t miss out on a few quick updates before you go: two new blog posts and a podcast interview! Getting Real About Gratitude Habits to Build It Gratitude is not a natural state for…
Gratitude and peace go hand-in-hand. Your Homeschool Schedule can help you have more of both. In this article, I will share the TOP four tips I’ve learned over twenty years of homeschooling. 1. Write Out Your Monthly Homeschool Schedule. Review your notes and calendar for the last few months. Then, plot out all events, appointments,…
Our top 5 activities that help us when we are having a bad homeschool day, and what to have on hand so you will come out looking like a genius to your family.
Over the last fifteen years, I’ve created numerous resources, articles, and workshop recordings to support homeschooling families. This month, I am sharing a 30 Day plan to a Confident Homeschool, to help you get started, back on track, or restart with a new goal in mind. Let’s talk homeschool life. Are you trying to find…
Everyone can make time to listen to a Gratitude Podcast. It is incredible how much a good word can impact my day. I am sure you are no different. Gratitude is the topic of discussion while the 30 Days of Gratitude Challenge is taking place with Kerry Beck from How to Homeschool My Child. Are…
from 200 Fingers & Toes Updates, Homeschooling News and Something Fun How is your gratitude tank looking, Reader? Mine could use a top off for sure. I have a coffee date with some girlfriends tomorrow and I’ve texted my topic for discussion: Is menopause making my cranky? I have been leading the complaining charge at our house and I, for one, need a reset! I am sorry if that is TMI, but we all need support when we are not feeling our best. Good friends and coffee is my number one suggestion!…
This year we are using our Marketing Unit Study to focus on business topics, hone skills, raise productive, responsible, self-directed teens, and instill a great work ethic.
You are building a legacy every day. As young restaurant owners, my husband and I had two days off together. We spend Sundays at my parents’ house having supper between morning and evening church services. Little did we know that those afternoons in the golden sunlight were the highlight of our family memories. My parents moved away a few years later and divorced as they neared thirty years of marriage. Growing your skills is vital for the life of your family. Reader don’t let your lack of…
As young restaurant owners, my husband and I had two days off together. We spend Sundays at my parents’ house having supper between morning and evening church services. Little did we know that those afternoons in the golden sunlight were the highlight of our family memories. My parents moved away a few years later and divorced as they neared thirty years of marriage. Growing your skills is vital for the life of your family. Reader don’t let your lack of personal development cost your family…
Too many parents ask for a “hands-off” curriculum for middle school and even elementary-aged homeschooling children. While I understand the need to continue working or the fear that you “don’t know enough” to homeschool successfully, homeschooling is a serious commitment for your whole family to consider. The truth is, a truly hands-off curriculum does not…