Homeschool planning can be one of the most daunting aspects of homeschooling. Not only do we have to determine what and how to teach our kids, we have to order all that learning into some sort of organized plan that makes sense; fits into the overall family rhythm (naps, chores, lessons, sports); and we still […]
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Are you on a tight budget like our family? Just like a personal family budget, staying on a homeschool budget can be a real challenge. There’s just so many great curriculums! So many cool field trips and experiences! And before we know it, we find ourselves spending WAAAAYY more than we said we would. I’m far from […]
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Dealing with discipline issues in your home? Do you kids fuss and complain about doing chores? Have your kids developed a sense of entitlement? Last year at this time our family would have answered a big YES to these questions. The fact is that four grouchy kids (and two extremely frustrated parents) lived within our four walls. And no […]
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It’s late June, and as parents, we’re sighing a collective sigh of relief. Our families survived another school year, and we’re ready to relax and enjoy summer. Being intentional about anything is the last thing on our minds, right? And yet, I’ve been convicted of something lately: Summer is the ideal time to create an […]
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One of the hardest things about mothering is the sheer noise of it all! The noise is seemingly inescapable! It is in every aspect of our kids’ lives: from their toys to their loud play (and even louder fighting and fussing). And let’s just say that some of us are blessed with kids who are especially […]
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I grew up as a “good kid” from a “good family,” and yet my first exposure to porn came when I was just 10 years old. Some neighborhood kids who lived around the corner invited me to their house after school. Giggling, they brought out a videotape they’d found in the glovebox of their family’s […]
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Talking to kids about sex? For many of us, that’s about as comfortable as sleeping on top of a giant ice cube. Let’s face it: Having the talk with our kids can be a scary thought. We think: “I don’t want to tell my child too much too soon;” or “I don’t want to rob […]
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Summer break is great, but what mom isn’t still looking for some way to keep her kids’ brains engaged while school is out? That’s where summer learning activities for kids come in. You get it, right? We moms aren’t looking to torture our kids with piles of school assignments. Our goal is simple–avoiding summer slide, especially summer […]
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YUCK. That’s the only way to describe the screens on our electronic devices! With millions of germs hiding on the surface, our beloved touch screen devices are a literal germ haven! Especially when our kiddos get a hold of them. Now I love my kiddos, but let’s just say that even this “wash-your-hands”-preaching mama doesn’t […]
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You know “those” marriage conversations, right? The ones you have over and over again about ongoing marriage issues? Recently, we started working through some of our communication issues which lead to several of those “big talks.” I would share my thoughts. And, he, being the ultra nice guy that he is, would listen, nod in […]
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