Category: Posts by BARBIE POLING

I wanted to encourage you, Sweet Moms, in your lifestyle of learning. As time goes on, and my children grow and mature, I get to see the wonderful fruit blossoming in their lives that I’ve been encouraged to sow because of Lifestyle of Learning™ principles and Marilyn Howshall’s influence in our lives. I’m just overwhelmed… Continue reading Known by their Character

I want to bring more explanation to the cause and effect connection between outside-the-family peer relationships and the unpleasant or even devastating conditions I listed in my last blog post. Children most definitely have needs which ought to be met by other people. They need to: 1.  Be approved of, affirmed and validated 2.  Go… Continue reading Making Connections with Friends, part 2

I’ve been noticing that there are many Christian homeschooling parents who think their children have a need that only outside-the-family friends can meet. Do you think that? Why do you think that? It’s a very common thought. The world certainly believes children have a need that only friends can fill. Isn’t that the most common… Continue reading Homeschoolers Embracing the World’s Ideas About Friends

Dear Friends, This last week I was listening to an audio Marilyn made recently where she was encouraging moms new to Lifestyle of Learning™ in how to focus their time during this season of growing understanding. She gave instruction for 3 things to be doing: immersing yourself in Lifestyle of Learning™ reading materials to renew… Continue reading Family Time Together

This week I’ve been thinking about teamwork. Years ago when I was first learning from Marilyn about relationships, she would say, “The evidence and the fruit of right relating is Unity, Harmony, and Teamwork.” I know she’s written many messages along these lines through the years, but it’s been on my mind this week, and… Continue reading Teamwork

Over this last week, I’ve had several opportunities to talk with some precious moms about comparison. I know Marilyn has written articles and shared much about comparison over the years, so my short e-letter is just an encouragement and reminder to moms of these truths I’ve had the privilege to learn from her. When we’re… Continue reading Making Good Comparisons

For those of you who are still thinking about joining LOLACHE, here are a few comments about membership that were expressed in the last few days: “I Wouldn’t think of not being a LOLACHE member, the resources and blogs and kids forum all bless us so much.” MG “LOLACHE membership is the best investment ever!” CF… Continue reading Making Their Concerns Your Own

Yesterday was a big day for my kiddos. They’ve been volunteering for a local film project, and yesterday was auditions in downtown Seattle. My kids were helping to run the auditions, and so they left relatively early in the morning with their lunches packed, and money in their pockets for a quick dinner on the… Continue reading Paying Attention to GPS

Dear Friends, We’re really glad to welcome all our new LOLACHE Members! We look forward to hearing from you on the Moms Forum, especially in the State by State connection area. Perhaps you live closer to someone else in LOLACHE than you think! I’d like to remind everyone that we’re still running a special on… Continue reading Jesus, Our Rock of Salvation!