This book provides excellent explanations at to why it’s important to be the compass for our children rather than allow their peers to become the compass, but it is not an easy book to read. The best parts come in the last six chapters.
Author: Tromila
Book Review: Junk Science and the American Criminal Justice System by M. Chris Fabricant
This is an infuriating but necessary explanation of the way that expert witness testimony has been used and abused for decades in criminal trials.
Book Review: Better Late Than Early by Dorothy and Raymond Moore
Despite this being recommended by multiple homeschool moms, I strongly disliked it. It was a difficult read with more to disagree with than support.
Book Review: Outdoor Kids in an Inside World by Steven Rinella
Consistent application of even a few of the recommendations in this book will increase the connection between parents and family.
Second Grade Curriculum Plan
We are doing mostly second grade lessons with Ana Lia and Eliam this year. This is our current plan, which I try to intentionally hold very loosely.
The Myriad Benefits of Walking in the Light
Confession of sin might get a bad wrap, but it is a command in the Bible. And obedience to this command can have positive impacts in areas throughout our lives.
Learning to Love the Background Noise
For as long as I can remember, I have always appreciated silence especially while I was working. I had friends who listened to music while they studied, but it never worked for me. I tried classical music, but it was never the type of music that was the problem. It was any type of sound…
Anxiety: Creating Problems Where None Existed
A quick story of my chance to implement my lessons learned through a series of therapy sessions using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.
Book Review: The Richest Man in Babylon by George S. Clason
This book of parables can be life changing if one takes each of the suggestion and immediately begins applying them to finances.
Facets of Adult Friendships: A Quick Overview of My Trip to Mexico City
During a recent trip to Mexico, I had time to reflect on the importance of different aspects of friendships.