Throughout the years, we’ve listened to everything from classical to hip-hop. The end goal was to develop a relationship as we enjoyed music together....
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Certainly, God can help anyone overcome the challenge of a parent who set a poor example, but do we honestly want our example to be a challenge that our kids have to overcome? Wouldn’t we rather be a good example for them?...
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I don't regret doing for my children and family, but when I have heart-to-hearts with my grown daughters, I emphasize their need to take time for themselves in order to care for others....
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It’s no secret that individual interest in history (from both the educators and the educated alike) is one of the most hotly debated topics in the academic world. It seems like everyone loves it or hates it....
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Whether it’s marriage, parenting, or homeschooling, things can be stressful. But in time, everything tends to work out and stories form....
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At a certain point, we begin to crave what mom and dad can’t offer on their own. We appreciate what our parents have done for us, but we want to test ourselves in the so-called “real world.” We want outside teachers and mentors to challenge us. We want to see...
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I believe firmly in the role and responsibility of homeschooling the core subjects and giving our children a strong academic footing. But when it comes to success as an adult, it’s the time in between the book work that seems to shape them the most....
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That’s what living books do. They become your friends, they touch your life, and you aren’t the same afterwards. You have relationships with them, and they make you feel emotions as any friend would....
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Let’s face it, moms. We typically tend to be the ones who set the schedule, adjust the schedule, and deal with the crises that crash the schedule. We are the ones who have to learn flexibility and pick up...
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This is where it’s tempting to just chuck the planner and call whatever happens to get done good enough. Truthfully, most of us do better with at least some kind of structure to work within. How do you achieve that though when you are so far off track?...
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