Parenting
5 Secrets to Teaching Effective Listening
Are you wondering how to get your children to listen? “Am I not being clear?!” “Are you hard of hearing?” “Why won’t you listen to me?” "Can you shut it for a second…
10 Tips for Raising Daughters
We’ve all heard – “That’s not ladylike!” or “Little girls shouldn’t behave like that.” Teaching girls to be strong yet embrace their femininity is not easy! There’s no doubt…
Homeschooling to a Different Drum
An open letter from a homeschool mom. You will be extremely happy to know that you have nothing in common with me. You glide along through life like a leaf down a crystal stream. You tend…
Our Preschool Homeschooling Journey!
Guest Post by Amanda Sims (Mom of 9) I think there’s a misconception of what preschool needs to be. It seems that most people assume preschool is just like kindergarten only for three and…
New Thanksgiving Traditions for Kids
Thanksgiving is a time when most families get together to spend time with one another. We've all seen the commercials of aunts, uncles, and cousins sitting around a huge table eating copious…
Homeschooling and Teaching Social Skills
Yesterday, we discussed the difference between socialization and social skills. As parents, we are concerned about and aim to have our children learn appropriate social skills. The question becomes…