Homeschool families have such a great opportunity for gift giving that enhances and adds sparkle to the learning happening in the home! This is a collection of some of my most popular posts full of suggestions for books, accessories, and other goodies that complement a well-rounded home education environment! Resource Posts Digital Gift Ideas for […]
Digital Gift Ideas for Techie Kids and Families
What do you give the kid or family who has everything? And what kind of gift can keep on giving, without needing to take up storage space? Digital subscriptions, of course! Especially as the size of our family has grown, we’ve encouraged family to buy one “group gift” for the kids. Many of these options […]
My Mama Superpower
I have a superpower. It isn’t x-ray vision, or even eyes in the back of my head. Given enough adrenaline and toddler mayhem, I could probably leap just about anything in a single bound. But that isn’t it, either. I’m discovering that I have the power to create a forcefield. And, mama, so do you. […]
10 Great Visual-Spatial Board Games
Last week I published a huge guide to board games and what you can learn while playing them. But as I stood in front of our wall of board games, one thought kept creeping into my mind. “This is a fantastic game and I know it really utilizes thinking skills! But why can’t I put […]
Create a Custom Chore System
I remember once complaining to my mother, “It seems like I’m the only one who really cares about how the house looks!” She looked me right in the eyes and said, “That’s right. It isn’t as important to anyone else as it is to you.” Wow. Light bulb moment! It didn’t change anything. But it […]
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Free Latin Learning Resources
I’ve heard it said that all you need to homeschool is a library card and internet access. I’m certainly thankful for the curriculum I’ve been able to purchase when that was what I needed, but I also love the challenge of finding ways to home educate for free! I’ve written before about the reasons I […]
Is Digital Dangerous? 3 Common Concerns
Every generation of parents has its share of challenges and concerns. Our current generation is facing increasing concerns about the amount of time our children spend on electronic devices. While digital tools can pose a challenge in parenting and require careful use, I’d like to suggest that they do not pose a unique parenting challenge. […]
A Mediator Worthy of Trust
I like the metaphor of the Mama Marriage Counselor, because so much of what we do as mothers of siblings is like marriage counseling, rather than playing judge. Your role as mediator is an important one and how you approach it can have a huge impact on your children’s ability to understand their own hearts […]
Poetry Teatime Starter Kit
You know how much we love Poetry Teatime (see here and here) and what a blessing Brave Writer has been to us this year (like this). Are you interested in getting started with Poetry Teatime, but don’t know where to begin? I’ve got you set with everything you’ll need to jump into poetry teatime, simple […]
Do NOT Teach Science (Today)
There’s a great big world out there. And you want your kids to learn about it all! Science! Yay! (Or maybe it’s “Science! Yikes!”) How do you make sure that you’re doing all the “right stuff”? Science Disposition How would you describe yourself when it comes to homeschool science? Are you … Nervous about teaching […]