Tips for Outdoor & Backyard Play

Play time is essential for healthy development in children–that much is clear from mountains of research. Play allows children to organize their thoughts, build neural connections, and develop empathy for others. Outdoor play has the added benefits of improving the immune system and building strong muscle attachments and strengthening bones. So how do we get […]
To The Mom Who Didn’t Ask To Homeschool

It is the year 2020. The year that will go down in history as the the year that the world shut down. It will be the year that changed our perspective of how fast an economy can fall. The year that toilet paper was the first thing off of the shelves as everyone stocked up. […]
Finding Personal Time as a Homeschooling Mom

Whatever method of homeschooling you follow, all homeschoolers have something in common: our kids are home all the time. Or at least a LOT of the time. And it’s so great! For me, this is a huge part of why I homeschool. It’s also really, really hard to have little people, tweens, or teens constantly […]
A Reading & Book Tracker Your Kids Will LOVE!

Are you looking for ideas for a reading & book tracker for your kids, classroom or family? This one is perfect, fun and flexible. It is a great conversations starter in your home as people ask about the books you are reading. It helps keep track and put in perspective how many books you are […]
Why Books Are Not Created Equal

One of the things I hope you get from this post is that truly, books are not created equal. I also hope you sense the urgency to be an intentional parent in regards to what your children are reading. Books can be a powerful force for good, or a powerful force for bad. At one […]
5 TIPS To Control Your Thoughts & Object Lesson

Is it possible to control your thoughts? Can you become better at controlling your thoughts? Last week we came across an article that we loved. The answer to both of these question is YES and YES! We had a great discussion as a family and I wanted to talk with you about it. It is […]
