Author of: Homeschooling with a Meek and Quiet Spirit
You are the barometer of your home.
For years I've known this - when I'm stressed and feel "ready to blow", so are my kids. When I'm at peace and content with life, so are my kids.
When I'm digging into the Word, they reflect that. What has been difficult for me is that they are not an exact reflection. As I dig into N.T.Wright, Tom is reading "Blue Like Jazz" and Amanda is reading "For Girls Only". But they are (I believe) learning what they need to be learning at this time.
Think of that barometer again - it measures air pressure; and so do we measure "emotional pressure". Do we make an effort to make our homes a "neutral pressure" area? Sometimes I don't - this week of exams and projects is an example. The kids have exams also, so I'm making it a point to take them away from the house for pizza or something.
But...I hold the key.