September Summit

You have one more week to register for the upcoming September Summit, an event for homeschool moms on September 8, 2018 at Midway Baptist Church in Kountze, Texas! Cost is only $30 and includes the luncheon, participation in all sessions, Summit Shoppe, door prizes, and a take-home-tote filled with products and resources to encourage and help the homeschool mom.

We have brought in curriculum vendors this year - BJU Press, Bright Ideas Press, and Usborne Books - as well as a couple moms with a home-based business! In order for us to bring in more curriculum vendors next year, we need your attendance at the September Summit!

God has blessed this event in so many ways - more vendors, more door prizes, more items in the take-home-totes - so many have given and supported this event! And the sessions are truly a blessing and encouragement for every mom in attendance!

Register through the link below to attend the September Summit!

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How to Teach Accountability

How do you teach a child to be accountable for their own actions and embrace personal responsibility? Starting young is ideal but even teens who have been coddled for far too long can learn to be held accountable.

1. Lead by example. It has been said that when it comes to children, much more is caught than taught. We cannot expect our children to rise above our example.

2. Explain what accountability means in terms they understand. Accountability includes far more than simply telling your child what to do and then coming back later to see if instructions have been carried out. Parents must oversee the performance and make sure the project is completed.

3. Be clear with expectations and consequences. Be sure that you’re not expecting too much from your child. You know them better than anyone. Just because the 6-year-old next door is polishing the silver, don’t expect your distractible little guy to do the same. Chore charts are great for little ones. Children need structure and routine to thrive. Knowing what to expect helps kids make the connection between action and result. Are you tired of repeating yourself to your preteens or teens? Sit down and map out which things are non-negotiable. Ask them to create a checklist for each task, be clear about the rules, and what each person can expect if they choose not to follow those rules. Once you have clarified the rules and the consequences if they choose not to follow the rules, be sure to follow through with the consequences you set. Remember, without clear consequences, there is no real incentive for your child to be accountable.

Like most parents, I dream that my children will grow up to be happy, raising families of their own and successful in whatever they choose to pursue. And whether it is personal well-being, the joy of family or success in a career – I know they will learn to embrace accountability and be responsible for their actions, as well as their attitudes. Proverbs 22:6 admonishes us to “Train up a child in the way he should go: and when he is old, he will not depart from it.” Accountability is directly related to the principle of submission. Our attitude toward accountability reflects our attitude toward God. If we are rebellious toward God, how will we be able to be accountable or submit to others?

 

Five Reasons to Attend the September Summit

Texas HOME Educators would like to invite you to attend their annual September Summit, an event for homeschool moms. You may be asking, why should I attend this upcoming September Summit on September 8, 2018 at Midway Baptist Church in Kountze, Texas? Here are five reasons why I encourage you to attend.

1. Summit Sessions

The four sessions of the September Summit are faith, friendships, food, and fun. These four f’s are the ingredients for a happy homeschool mom. During the faith session, we will see what God’s Word says about Parenting With Purpose. During the friendship session, moms will have the opportunity to ask and answer questions to encourage one another and learn from each other’s challenges. During the food session, a luncheon will be served with chicken Caesar salad, bread, brownie, and iced tea. During the fun session, moms will have the opportunity to have fun, play a couple games and win some gift cards.

2. Gift Bags

Each mom in attendance receives a gift bag filled with goodies! So many companies have contributed to these gift bags – The Old Schoolhouse, Practical Homeschooling, BJU Press, A Beka Book, IEW, Apologia, YWAM, Tabbies, Glue Dots, Sub Zero, Great American Cookie, Colorado Canyon, Texas Home School Coalition, and more!

3. Door Prizes

Our door prize table is always a hit and huge blessing! The past couple years, each mom in attendance went home with a door prize! So many people have donated a door prize for free advertisement in the program – Lilla Rose, Young Living, Lipsense, Wildtree, Steeped Tea, Pampered Chef, Thirty-One Gifts, Scentsy, Bright Ideas Press, and more!

4. Summit Shoppe

Attendees may shop during check-in, luncheon, and check-out. Visit our Summit Shoppe for BJU Press, Usborne Books, Melaleuca, Pampered Chef, Thirty-One Gifts, and more!

5. Mom Time

As any mom can attest, we tend to get so focused on others that we neglect ourselves; and that’s not good for anyone. We need to be with other homeschool moms – for that occasional grown-up conversation. REGISTER today to attend the September Summit for $30 and join moms just like you to celebrate the homeschool journey together!