Teaching your child to read is one of the joys of home schooling – watching them discover the magic in letters, the stories that unfold and the sense of accomplishment as they read words and sentences. Traditionally, the way children learn to read is by flash cards – stringing the letters together to create words.… Read More
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RVing – Celebrate a Dead Guy
Hey Traveler, In Fort Wayne, IN (just an hour from my house) sits a small hill in the midst of the urban sprawl. It’s surrounded by malls, restaurants and strip-centers. In fact it’s right next to the mammoth, convention center parking lot on a sliver of green space next to the river. If you happen… Read More
To Be Polite… Is it Really that Hard?
I think the best way to help ourselves and our children to be more polite, is to look at the heart of manners. Manners (being polite) are about helping those around us to feel valued and comfortable. If our objective in life is to walk as the Savior walked and to love as the Savior… Read More
Does your child have these tell-tale signs of dyslexia?
If your child has been struggling with reading and writing it may be dyslexia, but how can you be sure? Dyslexia covers a wide spectrum of literacy difficulties. Some dyslexic children find it impossible to learn to read and write. While others do learn, but then run into difficulties when they’re older as they read… Read More
Responsibility—Steps to Teaching Our Children
Who doesn’t want responsible children? Yet, I often have parents come to me with heart-felt requests and anxiety because they’re not sure where to start. Parents, I want to remind you of something that is so important that you never forget. You are perfect for your children! You are the perfect parent for your children… Read More
5 Practical Money Skills Teen Entrepreneurs Learn – Giving
One of the most important money skills that teens can glean from entrepreneurship is learning the importance and (inspiration) of giving back to God and others. You may be wondering if giving is really a skill that can be taught. As a parent, I’m sure you’ve noticed that sharing doesn’t come naturally to anyone, especially… Read More
Pumpkin Chili
When the weather gets cold outside, it’s perfect for one of my family’s favorite fall recipes – pumpkin chili! I’m sure there are a million variations, but with 3 pint-sized picky eaters, if I find something they ALL like, I stick with it. Cooking in general is so great to get the kids involved. Not… Read More
Family Devotions Dos and Don’ts
When I was a little girl, our family had a special bedtime tradition. My father read a story from a children’s version of the Bible. It was short and had a few questions to answer at the end. After the Bible time, we all knelt in a row, youngest to oldest, and prayed. We sang… Read More
RVing – What is P2P?
Hey Traveler, You know when I come across a great family tool, I’ve just gotta share it. That’s why I write about RVing and homeschooling, and why I’m super excited about this new, baby-step, introduction into RVing called peer to peer rentals (P2P). I think it’s an awesome tool for families. As more families have… Read More
5 Practical Money Skills Teen Entrepreneurs Learn
Are your children learning the money skills they need to succeed in life? Did you know that according to Forbes magazine a large percentage of teens believe that they will make an average starting salary of $154,000 per year? It’s no surprise that the higher their expected salary the less likely they see the need… Read More
