Does Sharing a Bedroom Help Siblings Get Along?
Like every other parent, I want my kids to get along. I mean, who wants to listen to kids argue, tease, and fight all day? It's tiresome, annoying, and just plain unpleasant to listen to that! But I want my kids to get along with each other not just for my own peace...
Freezer Cooking For Busy Homeschoolers {MyFreezEasy Review}
You're on your way home from a busy day after running around taking your kids to music lessons, co-ops, athletics, or maybe a field trip. You haven't got a clue what to serve your crew for dinner. Do you swing by your favourite take out joint? Order a pizza? Make...
Being Intentional About Family Culture
Several years ago, when I was a new mom, I remember a colleague of mine chastising me for not to putting up a Christmas tree on that particular year. "Alison," she said, "traditions are important. This is your daughter's childhood". Maybe she was a bit crazy (my...
Married with Children: Surviving and Thriving the Child-Rearing Years {For Better or For Kids Review}
With divorce rates hovering around the 50% mark (and some say this stat is accurate even among Christians), we would all be wise to stand up and take notice. It surrounds us everywhere: in our neighborhoods, families, and yes, even our churches. Despite what the fairy...
FlipStir – A New Twist on Puzzles {Review}
Puzzles are always a popular activity in our household. Years ago, when my oldest was kindergarten aged, making puzzles was even an item on our daily homeschool schedule. We have a good collection of puzzles these days, everything from simple wooden puzzles with peg...
Summer: A Season Ripe with Learning!
Whether you homeschool year round or take a break for the summer, the warmer months can provide many extra opportunities for summer learning for you and your children! I've compiled this list of ways you can incorporate these opportunities into your summer, and also...
Bible Study for Busy Moms
Do you struggle with finding time to get into God's Word? Are there days when you are discouraged as your head hits the pillow that you were unable find the time to sit down with your Bible? How can a busy mom like you possibly fit this in? Whether you are up all...
Read Your Way Around the World!
Jamie Martin knows a thing or two about raising a global family -- with members from four different nationalities (and continents!), she likens hers to a mini United Nations. She's also a book loving, homeschool mom and blogger, so who better to write a book about...
The Three Most Important Moments of Your Child’s Day
Connecting With Our Children One of our children's most basic needs is a stable connection to us, their parents. Critical to their emotional health is this feeling of connectedness to us, enabling them to feel loved, understood and wanted. Much has been said in...
Spring Cleaning Calendar {Printable}
The snow has melted, the birds are singing, and I'm in the mood for cleaning! Yes, that's right - I'm anxious to air the house of stale, winter air, and to clean out a season's worth of dirt and dust. I'm in the mood to organize, declutter, and clean. But Spring...
