Despite this being recommended by multiple homeschool moms, I strongly disliked it. It was a difficult read with more to disagree with than support.
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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.
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.
Book Review: The Wingfeather Saga by Andrew Peterson
Are you looking for a series to read aloud with your kids? This could be a perfect one, keeping in mind there are some difficult and potentially scary scenes if your children are young.
Our First Family Camping Trip
We all had a blast on our first camping trip as a family of 5. I could not have asked for more.
First Grade Curriculum Review
These are the resources we used during our first year of formal lessons. We loved almost all of them and will use most again next year.