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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Family traditions are so important! My husband’s family has a wonderful tradition that they have been passing on from generation to generation. My sons have been fortunate enough to be able to participate in this family tradition as well. Our house is on a couple of acres, which used to be the family farm where my
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Overview: I have strong-willed children but I am also strong willed. Are you?!? This post will help you discover if you are also strong-willed & if so, what you can do about it. My sons are wonderful boys; however, I’ve always known that they were strong-willed children. I have memories of their stubbornness from very
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Do you ever wonder if you are doing enough? Or if you are making good decisions when it comes to homeschooling or parenting your children? And when you have questions, who do you ask? One of the biggest surprises I’ve had since I’ve become an adult is the realization that we don’t always know what we’re
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Overview: Discover 10 quick and easy ways to connect with your son in just 10 minutes or less. Strengthen your bond and make meaningful memories with these practical tips for busy parents. Having a son can be confusing! They can be loud and stinky and loud. Did I mention boys can be loud? We
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Overview: What do we do when homeschooling falls short of expectations? Whether there’s a major issue or the experience is mediocre, here are 5 effective ways to turn things around and regain your confidence. As most of us have recently started back with regular homeschool lessons, or will soon do so, we have high homeschool expectations
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Want to take a homeschool vacation and learn about American History at the same time? Have you ever imagined walking down the street with your children and bumping into George Washington? Or wandering through a palace garden and encountering Patrick Henry giving a speech? Taking a homeschool vacation at Colonial Williamsburg is like stepping back
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Overview: Looking for a great audio book to inspire your son? Check out these great nonfiction audiobooks which will motivate him while touching his heart. Audio books are a great option if your son is an auditory learner. Audio books are also wonderful to bring on vacation so that you and your kids will have something
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Overview: Let’s face it. Boys are active! Left to their own devices, will we happy with the choices they make? Here are some WIN-WIN options to help boys channel their energy. Ever feel like your son has too much energy? All healthy kids have lots of energy to burn, but boys are in a category all
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Overview: Homeschooling doesn’t have to be as hard or worrisome as we sometimes make it. Here are 10 things I wish someone had told me my first year of homeschooling! I homeschooled my sons for 17 years and I’m happy to say that I’m not the same person I was when I first started this adventure.
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