I rarely get weird looks anymore from people when I tell them we homeschool. But saying we aren't involved in a co-op or some other extracurricular definitely gets me that sideways glance. It's almost an unwritten rule in society that we must be busy. Doing all the things. Everyone says our kids will be deprived or disadvantaged otherwise. ... Read More...
21 Activities For When You’re Stuck At Home
Keeping kids busy can be a chore. They would sometimes rather lounge on the couch with electronics than go outside and play, or find things around the house to entertain themselves with. Boredom leads to creativity, so don't feel like you always have to entertain your child or give them structured activities. That being said, there are times ... Read More...
4 Ways To Change a Negative Attitude About Your Child
Every day, I see something of an epidemic among moms: negative patterns of thought, speech and reactions towards their children. Our pessimistic attitude towards our kids is evident in our posts on social media, conversations during playdates, even chats at Bible studies and church functions. While we’re deep in this season of training and ... Read More...
7 Tools To Build Strong Relationships With Your Kids
Someone wisely said once, "Children don't rebel against rules; they rebel against a lack of relationship." Strong parent/child relationships are not only critical for your kids' spiritual formation, but also their success in life. Relationship is more than just living together as a family; it's a heart response. It implies a deeper connection ... Read More...
8 Ways To Show Your Kids The Love of Jesus
If you divided up mothering into all of its individual tasks, you'd get quite a lot of pieces. There's disciplining, training, nurturing, diffusing tantrums, wiping, consoling, teaching, and did I mention disciplining?! There's also the daily tasks of managing a household thrown into the mix, which includes cleaning, laundering, cooking, budgeting, ... Read More...