This week, we started the second half of our 5th homeschool year. It's so funny to look back and think that once upon a time I said "I would never homeschool." Never say never, right? Now I couldn't imagine not getting to teach my kids every day and see their eyes light up when they finally grasp that difficult concept they were working so hard on. My house would definitely be cleaner and I'd have more time to myself, but my children are only this young once, and I don't want to miss a precious moment. Our family has enjoyed many advantages of homeschooling during the past several years. Besides the rather obvious ones of an unhurried learning pace and a customized education, there have also been numerous benefits which have come as a ... Read More...
12 Chapter Books That Will Build Your Child’s Faith
*Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. That means if you choose to make a purchase, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission that helps support this ministry. From the very beginning, I've tried to instill a love of reading in my children. I read books to them all the time when they were babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Some of my best memories are of snuggling up with them on the living room couch with a funny picture book or classic tale. I'm so thrilled that both of them now enjoy reading on their own. With this new stage they're in, however, it has been somewhat challenging to direct them towards good, wholesome books that fill their mind while shaping their character. Many books aimed at ... Read More...
6 Reasons Homeschooling Has Made Me a Better Parent
I'm an unlikely homeschooler, if there ever was one. It was not my original intent to homeschool my children, but nearly four years in now, I am a "true believer". There was a time not so long ago when the thought of spending practically all of my waking hours with my children was overwhelming. 5 years ago, I was the mom selling her husband on the idea of sending our just turned four-year-old to preschool because I felt I desperately needed a break already. It had been a difficult year adjusting to having two children. I spent most of my days feeling completely at my wits end, dealing with a very needy infant who refused to nap during the day and suffered from chronic acid reflux, and a toddler who reacted badly to getting the short end ... Read More...
7 Christ-Centered Easter Activities For Kids
*Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. That means if you choose to make a purchase, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission that helps support this ministry. The Gospels' account of the Resurrection never gets old. Joy renewed after what seemed like an agonizing, crushing defeat. It has the power to instantly break through my worst day, and remind me of the hope I have for both this life and the life beyond the grave. It is absolutely my favorite part of the entire Bible, a story of victory and redemption almost too good to be true. But honestly, sometimes I fail to accurately translate this message to my children during the Easter season. There are store displays of cute stuffed bunnies, colorful ... Read More...
5 Simple Christ-Centered Christmas Activities For Kids
*Disclosure: This post contains Amazon affiliate links. That means if you choose to make a purchase, at no additional cost to you, I will earn a small commission that helps support this ministry. I love this time of year. There are so many opportunities to make memories with my kids that will last into their adulthood. Decorating, crafting, baking, and shopping together. Listening to whimsical songs about winter wonderlands and evening sleigh rides. Watching Christmas specials while eating too many sugary treats. But there's also a downside. With so much to do, let's face it: Jesus often gets lost in the mix. And how many of those Christmas shows or commercials on tv actually portray the real meaning of the season? There are giant ... Read More...