Overview: The longer we’re married, the more I learn. Marriage can be a huge blessing! Here are 21 things I’ve learned from 21 years of marriage. My husband and I are celebrating our 21st Wedding Anniversary on October 17th. I was blessed with amazing in-laws who gladly took our boys for us when they were […]
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Looking for some election learning activities? If you live in America, you’re hopefully keenly aware of the upcoming elections. No matter what TV station you’re watching, what website you Google, or what radio station you’re listening to, news about the candidates is all around us. Even though you might wince often and wish the election
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Overview: Discover why date nights for homeschooling parents are crucial. Learn how taking time for yourselves can strengthen your relationship and improve your homeschooling journey. Do you and your spouse go on regular date nights? Do you attempt to connect with each other regularly? Date nights are extremely important for all parents. However, I have to
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My oldest son and I got into quite a lengthy and somewhat heated discussion on the way to church one Wednesday night. It started right before we jumped into the van. I saw that he didn’t have his Bible in his hands, so I said, “Hey, don’t forget to bring your Bible.” He acted as if
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Overview: Discover 5 essential tips for parents on effective listening to your child. Enhance your communication skills and build a stronger parent-child relationship with these proven strategies. Have you ever had your kids try to get your attention while you’re looking at your phone? Sometimes my boys talk to me while I’m in the middle
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Overview: Discover 6 fun and creative ways to introduce boys to classic literature. From adventure-filled stories to hands-on activities, these tips will make classic books engaging and enjoyable for young readers. When I was in 9th grade, my English teacher, Mrs. Rensch, attempted to have our class read Romeo and Juliet out loud. She assigned
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As a mom who is homeschooling a high school senior, I’m finding that people are quite concerned about what my son plans to do after he graduates. The current year has just begun and yet we are already fielding many questions about next year. “What does your son plan to do after high school?” Gah!
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Overview: I used to snub my nose at the thought of my boys playing sports – too time consuming and expensive. No longer! Check out the many benefits of team sports! I’ve been a bookworm my whole life, so I’ve never been very athletic. I played softball for a few years when I was in
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Our family went on vacation to Boyne Falls, Michigan, a few years ago and it was a fantastic time away. In fact, I ended up being even more away from real-life than I had planned. We always bring along our laptop when we go on trips so that we can stay connected. However, the poor
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Boys need to move almost as much as they need to breathe. Moving helps their brains to work better. They need to wiggle, fidget, and squirm. Instead of fighting this natural tendency, we should work with it by giving our boys opportunities throughout the day to move! We all know how important it is to be
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