Footprints Newsletter
We publish a free monthly newsletter to encourage and equip homeschoolers as you seek the best for your families.
Homeschooling can be deeply rewarding, but it can also feel lonely, uncertain and exhausting at times. That’s why we created the Footprints Monthly Newsletter, a gentle reminder that you’re not alone on this journey.
We know that no one chooses home education because it’s easy, but rather because we believe that it’s worth the investment of time and energy into shaping our children’s lives.
If you could use a little reassurance, perspective, and peace in your inbox, sign up today, because sometimes, the smallest words of encouragement are exactly what keep us going.
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Each month, you’ll receive practical tips, encouragement and insights to help you make the most of your homeschool days, plus stories that remind you why you chose this path in the first place.
When you sign up, you’ll also receive our free Nurture Nugget email series: 15 short, golden nuggets of wisdom and encouragement written especially for homeschool mothers.
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Selected Back Issues
Many of our more recent newsletters are published as articles at Homeschool Articles. Below is a selection of our favourite “oldies”.
2018
July 2018 – Conflict with your Homeschooled Teen
May 2018 – Security Through Self-Employment – Raising Entrepreneurs
2017
October 2017 – Escaping the Homeschool Rat-race
August 2017 – Our Story: 15 Years of Footprints, Faith & Friendship
July 2017 – Why Homeschool Moms are Better Than Teachers
June 2017 – Raising Men and Women of Character
April 2017 – Be Properly Informed about the Legalities of Homeschooling
2016
September 2016 – Lonely Homeschoolers
2015
October 2015 – Choosing the Best Curriculum
August 2015 – Am I Doing Enough? Homeschool Worries
July 2015 – Footprints – Endorsed but Not Accredited
May 2015 – Dealing with Entitlement
March 2015 – “First Aid” for New Homeschoolers in SA
February 2015 – Entrepreneurship for Kids is Essential