The spring break/summer vacation season is upon us and it's time to think about a FAMILY VACATION! Or maybe not. For so many families, this is only a time to dream of a family vacation; to stare longingly at an ad for the ultimate Disney World vacation or to sigh and … [Read more...]
When its Chaos-Week in Your Homeschool
No matter how organized a mom you are; no matter how detailed your scheduling or how meticulous your record-keeping; no matter how much forethought and preparation you put into it your homeschool, there will be days, and maybe even weeks, when chaos seems to reign … [Read more...]
6 Ways I’m Rewarded for Homeschooling
We are a homeschooling family and WE LOVE IT! We believe in the rightness of it and in the educational advantage of it. And give us half a chance and we'll be trying to convince you to homeschool, too! But that said, I never want a prospective homeschooler looking at home education … [Read more...]
When Kids Complain–The Complaining Jar
"But I don't wanna clean my room." "Awww! Do we have to go to the store with you?" "Are we having that for breakfast again?" "I hate doing chores." I heard that sort of thing all the time when my kids were younger -- whining and complaining that seemed bound and determined to make … [Read more...]
