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Durenda Wilson is the owner/host of her podcast and is a wife to one for 35 years, mom to eight, and nana to 12. She has homeschooled all of her kids from the beginning. She loves to share simple, effective approaches to motherhood, homeschooling, and life in general. These tools are a result of many years of walking with the Lord and finding freedom in letting His voice quiet all the others.
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Friday Mar 31, 2023
Friday Mar 31, 2023
With so many new families homeschooling, I thought it would be wise to address the topic of school "choice". What I mean by that is we hear a lot of talk about the government wanting to offer us what they label school “choice”. At first glance this seems enticing, however, there are some very clear and present dangers that come with this offer.
Listen in as Israel Wayne presents a very strong argument against school “choice”.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Ways to connect with Israel at Family Renewal:
Family Renewal Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCNfS-DUuKHPQHpBadmIe-xA
(P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Monday Mar 27, 2023
Have you ever felt overwhelmed by all that's going on in the world? Has it become a burden to you? Have you ever wondered what moms are called to when it comes to politics?
Today I'm going to be tackling this topic from both a practical and biblical perspective and praying that God will free you from burdens that are not yours to carry.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
(P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Friday Mar 24, 2023
Have you ever found yourself frustrated with the amount of clutter that seems to naturally come with kids and especially with homeschooling?
Today Ashley Wiggers and I are having a great conversation about ways to manage our kids' clutter!
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
(P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)
Monday Mar 20, 2023
Monday Mar 20, 2023
I’ve had moms write in and ask about the role of mother-in-law either because they have a mother-in-law or are one.
I’ve been a mother-in-law for 10 years, but feel like I’m continually learning more because there is always more to learn!
I hope you’ll find some helpful suggestions and perspectives in this episode!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
(P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)
Friday Mar 17, 2023
Friday Mar 17, 2023
I decided I had more to say about dealing with aggression in boys, how to re-direct it, and more specific examples of what we did and did not allow our boys to do!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Tomato Staking: A Relationship-Based Parenting Tool
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Previous episode on Dealing with Aggression in Boys
(P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)
Monday Mar 13, 2023
Monday Mar 13, 2023
I have moms email me periodically asking how to deal with the aggression that seems to be more present in boys. (Hint: aggression is not necessarily a bad thing). I hope you'll listen in and share this episode with your friends!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
(P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)
Friday Mar 10, 2023
Friday Mar 10, 2023
I've talked a lot about building a strong work ethic in our kids in both The Unhurried Homeschooler and The Four Hour School day, but if you weren't taught this growing up, you may want to hear some ways to build a strong work ethic in your kids.
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Age Appropriate Chores for Children (flandersfamily.info)
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Devotional on work: Created for Work by Bob Schultz
(P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)
Monday Mar 06, 2023
Monday Mar 06, 2023
I've talked a lot about building a strong work ethic in our kids in both The Unhurried Homeschooler and The Four Hour School day, but if you weren't taught this growing up, you may want to know more about what work ethic really is and why it's important.
In the next episode, I will talk about ways to instill a strong work ethic in our kids!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
HomegrownGeneration.com/Durenda (online conference)
Age Appropriate Chores for Children (flandersfamily.info)
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
Devotional on work: Created for Work by Bob Schultz
(P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)
Friday Mar 03, 2023
Friday Mar 03, 2023
(P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Monday Feb 27, 2023
Do you have an unmotivated teen? Are you wondering how to help encourage them to be more self-motivated? I'm sharing some perspective and practical tips today from my experience raising 8 teens!
Resources mentioned in this episode:
Unhurried Grace for a Mom’s Heart
The Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course
(P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon, durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)