Homeschooling Dangers continued… Danger #2 “Tunnel Vision” Tunnel vision Home schooling can become like a tunnel or a cocoon. You wrap yourself up in your house. You choose when you have to go anywhere. I know this danger; sometimes it is just easier to keep to myself. There are problems and pitfalls everywhere. You can Read More …
Super mom: Mom Does it All Yes. Our days are busy, hard and long. However, you cannot afford to stay in your home 24/7. Some of you would say that you prefer to stay home. I believe that is true. Even if you are 100% a homebody, you must get out. Why? Because friendships outside of Read More …
The family that plays games together definitely has more fun! My children ages 5,8, and 10 are now able to truly enjoy games on their own. There is an unspoken set of rules that qualify a game to be played by children on their own. Below are games that are quick, easy, not Read More …
Which math curriculum path will you choose? This is the one subject that has many moms awake at night pondering the right path. I am blessed to have a friend, Brenda Barnett, who understands math. She has steered me in the right direction, and I wanted to share her summary of some of the main math curriculum Read More …
Here you are. Your kids need to change. Is it really your children or is it YOU? Think about your attitude that comes through your responses to your offspring. Do you even want them around? What is your home like? Would you say it is peaceful or chaotic? Of course, we are all going to have Read More …
If you are like the majority of parents, you wonder how respect was even possible in previous generations. Many of us have not developed good habits in the way of demonstrating authority. Either you are your child’s friend, or you have resorted to being a dictator in your home. The good news is Read More …
Are you patient, well-educated, an experienced teacher, a good student, organized, and a perfect wife and mother? Some of these may describe you, and that’s wonderful. But on those areas you fall short, you can decide to become FAT. (Faithful, Attentive and Teachable) Home schooling works best with healthy relationships, perseverance and a Read More …
Do you care about people? Do you feel people care about you? Often, how we treat people is the way we will be treated by them. We can get in a vicious cycle of keeping to ourselves. We look around and notice that others have people in their lives who care, but then we feel alone. It is Read More …
Kids can resolve conflict! Unfortunately, we as parents often get in the way of siblings working things out. Along with many of you, I cringe when I hear “MOMMY….!!!” Most of the time it is followed by the recitation of a crime that has been committed by a “victim” demanding that I act as Read More …
Are you embarking on a trip around the world? Literally, you can make this an exciting adventure for you and your children. Depending on how detailed you are it can also be an overwhelming task. For this post, I would like to give you a few things that will help you prepare and make your journey Read More …