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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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

You probably know whether or not you are an optimist. I am absolutely positive that everyone around you knows whether you are or not. This is one of those skills that we just can’t really hide. I hope you are an optimist because of all the traits that we pass on to our children, optimism…

Hey Travelers, I’m off to speak in Cabool, MO. From my research there’s not much happening in or around Cabool… but then I got an email from a homeschooler who informed me that Laura Ingalls Wilder’s home is about 30 miles west of Cabool. In fact, there was a big 150th birthday celebration recently honoring…

Parents, this might sting a little. The fact is, it’s very difficult to teach our children how to be reliable and the importance that this valuable life skill is if we ourselves are not reliable. I know that you and I already know this, however allow me to ask you a few questions. If I…

In the first two articles in this series we’ve briefly covered the first two steps to help our students study smarter, not harder. The first step, “Where are you now?” invites students to identify their learning strengths and study habits, having a clear understanding of their current reality in the realm of study. The second…