Overview: Our homes are safe zones. And that’s a good thing! But it’s important that we “harden off” our sons so that they will be able to transition successfully from the safe environment of our homes to the harsh reality of the world. In my opinion, boys in school are exposed to things before they […]
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During the regular school year, it can be hard to justify taking a day off of our homeschool studies to visit with grandparents. Fortunately, summer is a great time to let the kids hang out with their grandparents as much as possible. Grandparents are a wealth of information, they are usually more patient than us
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The other day, I was feeling behind. I was attempting to prepare my boys’ homeschool lessons for the coming week, to unload the dishwasher so that I could empty the sink, and to make several different types of sandwiches for the various members of my family because we all like them prepared differently. Suddenly, I
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Overview: Rewards for kids can be controversial; but, we base our entire capitalist system on rewards. Find out why I think we SHOULD offer rewards to our kids! You might wonder if rewards for kids are really a good idea. There are many parents and educators alike who tend to think of rewards as bribes and
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The whole world knows that this week is significant since it holds a U.S. Presidential Election. No matter what your ideology, it was obvious to all of us that the two major candidates held polar opposite views in many areas including the amount government should be in control of our lives, immigration, taxes, health care,
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My 15-year-old son is leaving on a mission’s trip to Brazil in less than 2 weeks. He’s going with a group of teens and adults from our church and he will be gone for almost 2 1/2 weeks. They will be staying at a Christian Camp while they are there and they will be working with
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Overview: Allowing your child to make mistakes can be hard! But It is important for their growth. Here are 4 benefits of allowing your child to make decisions. When our sons are young, we make all of their decisions for them. We give instructions and we expect them to be followed. As boys grow up, however,
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Overview: If your child has focusing, attention, or sensory issues it’s possible to help him or her focus better without harmful medication. Find out how! THE INFORMATION CONTAINED ON THIS WEBSITE IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT INTENDED TO BE A SUBSTITUTE FOR PROFESSIONAL MEDICAL ADVICE, DIAGNOSIS OR TREATMENT. Does your child have focusing,
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Academics are important. But in our quest to give our children a great education, it’s easy for us to focus too much on academics and forget about some even more important aspects of training our children. Several years ago, I heard a lecture given by Diana Waring, author of the History Revealed curriculum and several helpful
Discover the best budget-friendly ideas for family fun at home! Learn activities that will bring joy and laughter without spending a dime. Perfect for staycations and everyday family bonding.
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