People are amazed that I homeschool with no stress (or very little) with FIVE grades all at once without losing my mind. I’m actually amazed too. When I first began so many years ago, I could not have imagined that I could have a large family AND teach homeschool with no stress. Multiple grades were… [Continue Reading]
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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]
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 Ruin Your Kids Forever
10 Ways to Ruin Your Kids Forever There are all types of lists for parents. If you want a list to ruin your kids forever, here’s a list for you. 1. Give your kid everything he wants. Don’t deny what will truly make him happy. Overvalue money and things in his eyes. 2. Dress your… [Continue Reading]
3 Reasons Why Your Child Needs to See Your Anger {And Truths They can Learn from It}
We work so hard NOT to be angry as moms, but there is a time we need to show our anger: to benefit our kids. Reasons why your child needs to see your anger: My child needs to know that some things are unacceptable, such as lying, stealing, or unkind words. My child needs to… [Continue Reading]
23 Ways to Be a Good Parent | 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Day 2
23 Ways to Be a Good Parent When I was twelve years old, I was frustrated with my mom about something. “I’m going to write down how to be a perfect mom,” I told her. “And I’m going to keep it so I won’t treat my kids this way!” “Go for it,” she told me…. [Continue Reading]
23 Ways to Be a Good Parent | 12 Days of Christmas Giveaways Day 2
23 Ways to Be a Good Parent When I was twelve years old, I was frustrated with my mom about something. “I’m going to write down how to be a perfect mom,” I told her. “And I’m going to keep it so I won’t treat my kids this way!” “Go for it,” she told me…. [Continue Reading]
25 Ways to be a Good Parent
So many times as a parent we focus on all the things we don’t get right . . . or things we think we could do better. I’ve learned throughout the years that while I always improve, I also need to celebrate what I do right. One thing I feel I do right is I’ve… [Continue Reading]
Non-fiction Books for Parents: 7 Tips for Getting the Most out of Them
Non-fiction books have changed my life as a Christian, a wife, and a homeschooling mom. I can look back at my life at times when I’ve made big decisions and big changes, and the cool thing is that I often can connect a self-help book to those transformations. I’ve learned about being a praying wife,… [Continue Reading]
The Gift of Availability | Guest Post by Brenda Garrison
Tomorrow on Living Inspired, I’ll be chatting with fellow author Brenda Garrison! Stay tuned to my blog and the Living Inspired page for a giveaway, and if you missed an episode of Living Inspired, check out the official show page! ______________________________ A year and a half ago I returned to college. I thought I would be invisible… [Continue Reading]