The digital age brings a wealth of information and conveniences, but we cannot ignore the risks it poses for our families as well. As parents of boys, it’s extremely important that we are aware of what they’re doing when they’re on the internet. There are so many ways that they can be led astray – […]
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Overview: Are you looking for games for boys to enjoy? Games for family night which are filled with action and will make them want to participate? Here are our favorites! Our family enjoys spending time together. We love everything from watching movies, to reading books aloud, to listening to audio dramas, to having campfires in the
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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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There’s nothing quite like starting out your homeschool day with a child who refuses to do his schoolwork. Or one who moans and complains when you ask him to help out with some extra chores. Or even one who gets angry with you shortly after you have just done something extra nice for him. Having a
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Homeschooling is an amazing opportunity for our kids to learn about whatever their heart desires. Most of our days have plenty of time left over for our kids to pursue their passions, to learn more about whatever subjects they find interesting, and to spend time doing delight directed learning. When everything is clicking in this
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Overview: Thinking about homeschooling? Discover 5 things no one tells you about homeschooling, from unexpected challenges to the incredible blessings it brings. Get tips on how to navigate the journey and make it rewarding for your entire family! When we’re getting ready to start a new adventure like homeschooling, people who have been there don’t always
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People begin homeschooling for different reasons. Some of us do it to give our kids a customized education. Some of us do it so that we can give them a religious education. And some of us do it to protect our kids from some of the negative influences that they would encounter in a public
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Overview: Discover 7 powerful ways to be a good dad to a teenage son. Strengthen your bond, improve communication, and support his growth with these practical parenting tips. Looking for ways to connect with your son? It used to be more natural to be a good dad to a teenage son. Hundreds of years ago,
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Many of you probably know from my prior blog posts that my stepmom passed away with uterine cancer this past spring. What I haven’t written about previously is that I also had a grandpa and a cousin who died with brain tumors, another cousin who fought colon cancer last year, many friends who have been fighting various
Are You Unknowingly Poisoning Your Sons (Like I Was?) Read More »
It’s easy to get wrapped up in regular lessons, book learning, and even providing our kids with hands-on learning experiences. However, the most important things to teach our kids go beyond books. I learned this lesson about 10 years ago when my stepmom lost her long battle with ovarian cancer and went to be with the
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