It’s that time again! So many good articles to read in bloggyland, so little time! Here are a few suggestions on where to begin…

• Do you have a child who struggles with impulsivity? Trying to help them think before they act? Check out this article from Blissfully Domestic with tips for helping your child with self-control.

• Curious how physical affection can help or hinder your child’s development? What about those children who are barely home, sitting in a classroom full of other kids all day? Read about how to nurture a strong connection with your child and make them feel secure.

• Here is a great post by Heidi at Mt. Hope Chronicles about why they homeschool that many of us can relate to.

• As a follow up to a link I posted last week, here is Part 2 of a series on Living and Schooling in Small Spaces at Preschoolers and Peace. She also has a post about a great idea for motivating children to get their chores done.

• Halloween is getting closer, looking for a craft or fun project for your kids? Check out this post about how to make some really cool, spooky Halloween sun catchers.

I hope you have fun browsing these links and as always, I hope your week is blessed!

Cassandra Simpson is a homeschooling wife and mother of four children, ages 1, 8, 9, and 12. She is starting her 6th year of home educating in Indiana and uses a “Classically Eclectic” teaching approach. Cassandra is the Assistant Lead Moderator for HOTM’s forum and loves talking homeschool with anyone who will listen! Her hobbies are reading, blogging, sewing, and cooking. You can check out her family’s blog at In His Image.