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Mom, meet your new best friend – Circle with Disney. Managing children’s online presence is getting more and more challenging. Most of us have a story about one of our kiddos stumbling onto a website that was inappropriate. And as our children mature, they are online more and more. The internet is the wild west frontier of…
Just one look around and it’s painfully obvious there is an entire generation of people who are seemingly incapable of thinking for themselves. Many have been far too influenced by media, peers, and the educational system and can’t seem to conjure up an independent thought. One of the reasons we decided to homeschool was that…
Have you ever looked back at your life or even a particular situation and wished you’d known what you know now before that event or situation happened? It’s happened to me many times, and it’s probably happened to you too! Titus 2:4 instructs older women to behave well (set a good example) and to teach…
Hi! I’m Wendy, and I survived homeschooling my teenage son! And I do have a few ideas for you on how to survive homeschooling your teenage son (or daughter) too! At this time of year, many of us are looking at what worked and what didn’t work for our homeschools as we get back on…
The Value of Play Do you ever find yourself thinking your children are wasting time playing? Maybe they should be doing school work, doing chores, or doing something else productive. Because we adults don’t often (or at least not often enough) take time to just relax and have fun, we sometimes find ourselves thinking our…
With all the gifting happening at this time of year, there’s lots to be thankful for. Even without material gifts, this Christmas time is one that highlights the many good things we have to be grateful for. It’s also a great opportunity to teach our children the importance of saying thank you. So here goes…
What a beautiful way to transition from receiving gifts from Santa to being a significant part of the Christmas spirit… when they stop believing in Santa. I’m not so sure about the age she recommends, I think it varies for each family. But I do love the idea that she proposes. What do you…
Today, September 21st, is World Gratitude Day. For those who follow these things, today is a day to look around us, take stock, and express gratitude. Ideally, it’s a day that should be repeated every day of the year. So much so that it becomes less of a special celebration and more of an embedded…
As homeschooling moms, we often feel guilty for taking breaks from school. We feel like we have too much to do to justify taking time off! The truth is, though, that we need to take breaks now and then! This past January was the mid-point of my family’s school year. We had gotten into a…
This is the post that you have been waiting for! Are you ready to see this super long list of fun games to play outside? We have 70+ ideas for you to look into and enjoy doing with your children this summer or anytime when the weather is nice outside. Most of them can be…
Most families have multiple screens in their homes – between the TV, computers, iPads, iPods, cell phones, hand-held video games… for many, it can feel like the screens are taking over. Do not get discouraged though – there is hope, and there are very practical ways you can take control. As a family, we decided…
I saw you today when I was out running errands. Your little girl was sitting across the table from you in the food court. She was beautiful. Pretty little dress, bouncy curls, sparkling eyes. She could hardly keep still because she was so excited about whatever it was she was telling you. Only…
