Getting to Know Patty
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My family is… full of crazy monkey’s! We have 4 kids aged 5 (almost) to 13. My husband and I have been married for 15 years. We have recently settled in Idaho after moving all over the world with the Navy. Name 5 homeschool products you cannot live without. 1. Homeschool Tracker Plus 2. Workboxes–fabulous for...
The Impossibility of it All
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It is no mistake that you are a mom. And it is no surprise to hear that Motherhood is a hard job. And yes, there will be days where the task seems more daunting than you bargained. But here’s the thing: the perfect place from which to parent is that place where you are at your lowest, crying out to the Lord, saying,...
Am I a Tiger Mom?
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After sharing an article from The Wall Street Journal on “Why Chinese Mothers Are Superior,” someone asked me on Facebook if I am a Chinese mother as described in this excerpt from Amy Chua’s book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. The picture painted from this essay was one of a strict Chinese mom who allowed...
Introducing Color Mixing
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Even toddlers and young preschoolers can begin to learn color relationships, color theory, hues, and color mixing. Here are some fun and creative ways we’ve learned about colors in our house! Color mixing using water Line up several clear glasses of water, each tinted with a primary color using food coloring drops. Also ...
Train Up Your Child Spiritually
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I’ve seen it time and again in Parenting, Christian and home schooling magazines and e-zines. Cute, adorable stories about how toddlers and preschoolers understand Bible stories, act them out, pray to “Jesus, their best friend,” and are eager for spiritual things. Often, next to the article about the devoted toddler is...
In the Shadow of Evil: Books for Grown-Ups
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In the Shadow of Evil by Robin Caroll A romantic suspense novel, In the Shadow of Evil is a well-written story about a criminal building scam and the way it impacts the many people in a Louisiana town. Layla Taylor is a contractor, one of few women in the profession, and becomes involved in the events as they unfold, and...
Homeschooling a Toddler
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I recently mentioned to someone that I was planning to homeschool my soon to be 5 year old son. One of the first questions that she asked was what I was going to do with my 2 year old son. I just smiled and told her “I’m homeschooling him as well!” She looked at me a little confused and said something to the effect...
Getting to Know Heather
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Your family is… joyful and imaginative Name 5 homeschool products you cannot live without. Five in a Row (all of it), Uncle Josh’s Maps CD, Draw Write Now, Math on the Level, Reading Made Easy! What was your favorite toy as a child? My Fisher Price Little People and my blocks What is your favorite toy as a grown-up? My...
Little Schoolhouse on the Highway
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Our family loves to pack our bags, pile into the van and spend days together—traveling. As homeschool parents, we want to add value to our family vacations. Homeschooling is a lifestyle for us and we don’t set learning aside. However, because it is our children’s vacation, too, we don’t want them to be worn out with...
Cultivating Possibility
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I was alone with my youngest son on a blustery Wednesday, thought we were enjoying a dose of cozy silence until I notice the symptoms of boredom surfacing. Honestly, I assumed that the child’s pure imagination would entertain Søren so that I could tackle another never-ending stacks of work, but soon realized this was...
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