How Do I Join ‘The Wayfinders Book Club’?
The Wayfinders Book Club is officially open and starting in June! Find out how to join the club here. We’d love to have you join us on our faith and discernment building reading adventures!
Naomi
The Wayfinders Book Club – Discover the Why??
Childhood Love of Reading Why create ‘The Wayfinders Book Club’? Since I was a child, I’ve loved language and literature. I created little songs and read my favourite books over and over. When a new book from a gripping series was released, I couldn’t wait to get my hands on it. I took … Read more
Chaos and Homeschooling – An Encouragement
Yes I’m going there! Homeschooling during the chaotic seasons of life can feel overwhelming, but don’t lose heart! It’s been a long time! I wrote the first draft of this blog in December 2025, shortly after I had recovered from a broken wrist. I’m sure the pictures and captions below give you a good … Read more
Parents and AI – Meet the Challenge
Panic, despair, outrage. Do any of these feelings popup whenever you think of AI? I think that as parents we’ve all grappled with these feelings to some degree as we’ve watched technology develop at breakneck speed recently. The real world effects are startling. Jobs are being wiped out on mass. There is widespread academic … Read more
The Unexpected: Living and Learning Together Through the Chaos
Expect the Unexpected This week I was reminded about these verses about the unexpected from James and Matthew: The Unexpected Strikes I had grand plans for this week after a very hectic month that included; hosting exchange students, launching a new girls’ youth ministry, a piano competition, and a trip … Read more
3 Ways to Prevent Social Disorientation in Homeschooled Kids
Social Disorientation Dealing with social disorientation. In this cheeky post, I shared why I am not worried about the overall “socialization” of our kids. However, I had to concede that homeschool kids’ lives can sometimes be very insular and shut off from popular culture, and ideology. As a first generation homechool mum, I don’t … Read more
When Home Educators Drop the Ball
Which Ball? Home educators have many balls to juggle at once. So, which ball specifically am I talking about here? The academic ball! It can happen so easily, but it’s also easily fixed. So, don’t be discouraged. Get it sorted! I’m sure you know what I mean. You turn around to check on your … Read more
Homeschooling: What We’ve Loved, Loathed and Learned
Time Spent Reflecting I almost can’t believe it has been two and half years since we started homeschooling! This week I took some time to reflect, along with our kids, on what we’ve loved, loathed, and learned during our homeschool adventure so far. Let’s begin with what the children had to say. It’s probably useful … Read more
Tips for Choosing Curriculums – for New, Stressed Homeschool Families.
If you are brand new to homeschooling, I know how overwhelming the whole set up is. Especially choosing curriculums. Now that we’re heading into our third year of homeschooling, I’m starting to feel pretty confident about what we are doing, and how to make choices. As we get close to 2025, I’d like to share … Read more
Keeping Jesus at the Centre of Christmas
As end-of-year events and festivities come suddenly crashing in, it’s so easy to get swept up in the hectic pace of the season. How can we keep Jesus at the centre of Christmas? How can we establish family Christmas traditions that point us all to the one who is truly, the best gift … Read more