Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Lab NotesIf you’re like a lot of parents, one of the reasons you had a second (third, fourth, …) kid was because you wanted them to be friends. You imagined that your kids would be best buddies. But now?You watch how they play with the neighborhood kids. They are super polite and […]
Author: Lynna Sutherland
SRL 2: Sibling Parenting “Between the Lines”
Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Lab NotesSometimes we discuss parenting concepts at if we need to be on the “right” side of a line. Don’t be *that* kind of parent, articles tell us. Instead, be *this* kind of parent.But what about when we hear conflicting opinions? Should we be hyper-involved and always available? Or should we be […]
SRL 1: Welcome to the Lab
Pin0 Share0 Tweet0 Lab NotesI believe that the gospel transforms sibling conflict from obstacles to opportunities. I believe that the home is the relationship lab of life. It is our children’s first, best, hands-on experience of the gospel in action.Come join me as we explore what it looks like to parent the siblings in our […]
LIVE without Training Wheels is a Podcast!
Every Tuesday night, I broadcast live through Crowdcast to chat with the Homeschooling without Training Wheels audience. Then my team grabs the audio track from the live video and converts it into a podcast so moms can tune in on the go. In this intro episode (the only one of the bunch that didn’t actually start […]
Hands-On Math with Everyday Objects
So you like the idea of hands-on math learning. In theory. But you don’t actually know how to make that happen. What manipulatives do you need to have on hand? How do you use the materials you’ve got to explain the math concepts you want to share? Join me as I show you how to use […]
How Much Math is Enough for High School?
When you started homeschooling, you were all about a relaxed approach to math. Hands-on learning. Math in real life. But now you’re starting down high school. You wake up at night in a cold sweat. What if you put them in a traditional classroom for high school math or science and your lack of diligence is […]
Discovering Math in Nature
Maybe a math textbook isn’t quite your thing. Perhaps you (or your kids) would prefer to be out in nature, discovering the beauty of God’s creation. But what if you could discover math in nature? Join us as we chat with Cindy West of Our Journey Westward and author of Loving Living Math about the math […]
Math is a Foreign Language
Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m just not a math person.” It’s popular to talk about how hard math is. But what if the key is to think of math as a foreign language – to focus on understanding the vocabulary and the communication? Join me as we chat with Dennis DeNoia, a.k.a. Mr. D. […]
The Data about Falling Behind in Math
Have you read articles or studies about the danger of children “falling behind” in math? Some articles draw a straight line from falling behind in early elementary school math to lower graduation and college acceptance rates to lower wages at an adult. It’s enough to make a homeschool parent’s head spin. But what’s the truth behind […]
A Year of Living Productively
You’ve read books and articles about productivity. But how do you know which tips are best for you? Let’s talk about trial, error, and learning! Join us as we chat with Melanie Wilson, PhD about her newest book “A Year of Living Productively”!powered by CrowdcastShow NotesCheck out Melanie’s book “A Year of Living Productively”! Pin0 Share0 […]