My four-year-old daughter is truly one-of-a-kind. Though she loves the color pink, princesses, frilly dresses, and taking care of baby dolls, she can also "run with the boys". Eager to do everything her older brother does, she gets right in there with him and his friends. One minute she'll be having a tea party; the next she'll be building a ... Read More...
Homeschooling Highlights
We are more than two-thirds of the way through our school year now! Our second year of homeschooling so far has had some unique challenges with teaching two children on different levels at the same time. I am getting better at figuring out the best way to teach a 1st grader and a preschooler simultaneously. But there are plenty of days where I ... Read More...
Dear Mom Who Feels Like Waving The White Flag
The never ending dance of comforting, wiping, disciplining, loving. Trying to control your temper when you are met with an unexpected mess of toys all over the living room, or when your oldest gives you attitude over a simple request. Struggling to keep up with the demands of housework and small human beings. Correcting ugly attitudes in your ... Read More...
DIY School Table
For the past five months, we've made due with our little folding table in the school room. It was fine for actually getting work done on, but there was very little room to spread out and the kids' supply caddies always threatened to crash onto the floor because they kept sliding too close to the ends. The three of us inevitably got a little cranky ... Read More...
Lessons From An Atheist Parent On School Influence
Recently I read a post by an Atheist mom who is from my home state of New Jersey. In her article, she mentions concerns over her son being taught "God Bless America" and the Pledge of Allegiance in school. Underneath these concerns lies her fear that he is going to learn that there is only One True God when she wants him to be open to all ... Read More...