Just the other day I was looking for a movie to watch with a friend’s kids. They love High School Musical and all the new movies, but they watch those over and over again. Remembering the movies I loved as a kid–and ones my older kids loved–I started making a list of movies I’d love… [Continue Reading]
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A New Family Favorite (& Giveaway!)
A New Family Favorite We have no less than a dozen Bible story books and our kids love to read them. Bella, Casey and Alyssa were excited when the Treasury of Bible Stories arrived. And they were even more excited when I started to read. Rhyming books are always fun. We love Dr. Suess and… [Continue Reading]
Don’t Miss Your Kids in All Your “God Projects”
Don’t Miss Your Kids in All Your “God Projects” I’m a project person. I like lists to check off and gold stars (even if they are imagined) placed on my jobs that are well done. As an author I like to type “The End”at the completion of my novels. As a Teen MOPS (Mothers… [Continue Reading]
Family Volunteering: Tips & Tricks
Family Volunteering: Tips & Tricks Give back. Together. You know the old saying, “It is better to give than receive.” For many families the best gifts they can give is the gift of themselves … through volunteering. Family volunteering has been an interest to homeschooling advocates for years. Raymond and Dorothy Moore recommend an… [Continue Reading]
Surviving The Strong-Willed Child
Are you currently surviving a strong-willed child? I used to laugh when my mother-in-law, Darlyne, told me how my husband was a strong-willed child. That was until our daughter turned out to be exactly like her dad. Maybe some of the tools I used will help you in your parenting journey. Surviving The Strong-Willed Child… [Continue Reading]
Parenting: The Power of Teachable Moments
As a parent, it’s important to leverage The Power of Teachable Moments. But how we do that matters. Kindness, grace, and mercy can help when taking the stuff of everyday life and using it to lead our kid’s in wisdom. Here are some tips to guide you. Parenting: The Power of Teachable Moments It… [Continue Reading]
6 Ways to Find Joy in Your Day {Printable!}
6 Ways to Find Joy in Your Day {Printable!} As a homeschooling mom, I’ve had kids at home for 32 years. This means noisy days, busy days, and these-kids-are-giving-me-a-headache days. I’ve been homeschooling for 28 years, and I still have another seven years to go! Does that seem overwhelming? It would have been if I… [Continue Reading]
In the World, Not of It: The Christian Bubble
In the World, Not of It: The Christian Bubble When we moved to Little Rock in 2010, I knew it would be easy to slip into the Bible Belt bubble. My husband’s job was with a Christian organization (FamilyLife), so surrounding ourselves with like-minded friends would be easy. Big, beautiful churches are within a… [Continue Reading]
In the World, Not of It: Protecting Innocence
In the World, Not of It: Protecting Innocence “I will refuse to look at anything vile and vulgar. I hate all who deal crookedly; I will have nothing to do with them.” Psalm 101:3 (NLT) I can remember the first horror film I watched was when I was in third or fourth grade. The… [Continue Reading]
10 Ways to Get your Child’s Attention without Yelling | Guest Post by Jenny Herman
10 Ways to Get your Child’s Attention without Yelling Parenting teaches you a lot about yourself, doesn’t it? You’ve probably been tempted to scream at your kids more times than you’d care to admit. You’re not alone. Have you ever heard the “wah wah wah wah” of Charlie Brown’s teacher come out of your mouth?… [Continue Reading]
10 Ways to Get your Child’s Attention without Yelling | Guest Post by Jenny Herman
10 Ways to Get your Child’s Attention without Yelling Parenting teaches you a lot about yourself, doesn’t it? You’ve probably been tempted to scream at your kids more times than you’d care to admit. You’re not alone. Have you ever heard the “wah wah wah wah” of Charlie Brown’s teacher come out of your mouth?… [Continue Reading]