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Generations Homeschool Curriculum Review
If you are like my homeschool family, we enjoy trying new curriculum as we decide what works for each child. Two years ago, we discovered the Generations homeschool curriculum while attending our state homeschool conference. As our kids are leaving their toddler years rapidly, we have been experimenting with what works for each child’s different learning preferences. One curriculum that has stood out to us and modeled the values of our family is the Generations homeschool curriculum. Use What Works Quick side note to say that I am an affiliate to Generations homeschool curriculum right now but I would be willing to recommend these resources even if I was…
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Christian Parenting: 21 Ways You Can Disciple the Heart Of Your Child Towards The Lord
What side of the sink do you wash your dishes in? (Hang with me! I promise washing dishes has something to do with how you can disciple the heart of your child.) I wash on the left hand side. Always. Rinsing happens on the right hand side. Always. You see, my mom and dad washed dishes on the left-hand side and rinsed on the right-hand side my whole life. And their parents did likewise. In all honesty, I never thought about it. Until I married my husband ten years ago. The first night in our newly wed apartment, he gallantly offered to wash dishes for me. And he proceeded to…
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10 Ways To Celebrate The Resurrection Of Jesus With Your Kids
With Easter just around the corner, Christian parents are looking for ways to celebrate the resurrection of the Jesus with their kids. As Christian parents we may have seen the ways that Easter has become commercialized. With this commercialization, we notice more and more people drifting away from the real reason for the celebration of Easter. In fact, for many in our society, they don’t even realize that Easter is more than a holiday involving a bunny rabbit and getting us in the mood for spring weather! If you want your family to skip on the Easter Bunny and instead focus on the resurrection of Jesus, then check out these…
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Write The Word On My Heart: Our Family’s Honest Review
Blogging has some definite perks. One of those perks meant that my family received a copy of Write The Word On My Heart to try out! My daughter was beyond excited when the package arrived in the mail. (Okay, I was too. 🙂 ) Today I want to share with you the inside workings of this awesome Scripture memory system. Hopefully this review will help you know if your family should run out and get your own copy! *This post contains affiliate links. I receive a small commission at no cost to you if you purchase through these links. You can read our disclosure policy here. Thanks for your support…
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My Book Review Of Nate and the Cake by Sannette Grant
What parent doesn’t want their kids to listen and obey? As a mom to three kiddos four and under, I find myself training my kids to obey on a daily basis. Obedience to parents is a command from God. It can be so hard to train because I often find my kids struggling with their own little sin natures. Which is why I am always on the look out for new teaching tools to help my kids learn the importance of obedience! Recently, when I was asked to review Nate and the Cake, I jumped at the opportunity because this is just the sort of book, I want in…
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So It Come To This: Your Wife Wants To Homeschool
You are reading this for one reason: your wife wants to homeschool. A few questions that might be going through your mind right now include: Does she know the kids will never be socialized? Has she realized it will cut your family budget in half? Did it occur to her that Christians need to be in the world? What will happen if our kids are not with their peers? Don’t kids need to hear other kids ask questions to help them learn? Will your kids ever get time away from the house (and you?) Won’t the kids being around all the time drive your wife crazy? How will your…
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Thinking About Homeschooling? Answers To Your Most Pressing Questions
Are you thinking about homeschooling? There are many reasons that you might be considering pulling your kids from the traditional school setting as a Christian parent. When asked, the common reasons Christian parents listed that had them thinking about homeschooling include: Creating stronger family ties Protecting their children from worldly thinking for a set amount of time Training their kids in the Christian faith more intentionally Designing more personalized educational experiences for individual child Removing children from unsafe situations in school setting Preparing their child for adulthood through practical life training Making a flexible schedule for their family to travel and serve others Taking advantage of childhood years to grow…
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Powerful Reasons Why You Can Tell Your Kids That Santa Is Not Real
Do you find yourself dreading the day when you kids find out that Santa is not real? Or maybe you look forward to that day because it will mean less work for you at Christmas time! For starters, you have to create new Elf on the Shelf antics everyday to remind them that Santa is making a naughty and nice list. Next, there are lines to stand in so they can see Santa and read him their wish lists. There is the expense of trying to fulfill even some of the requests that they made. Don’t forget the confusion of deciding which gifts Santa gives them and which gifts are…
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Awesome Bible Tracts To Hand Out At Halloween
Halloween is the one day of the year when it isn’t surprising to hear a knock on your front door. As an introvert who is not thrilled by surprise guests, I like the fact that I can at least plan on these guests showing up. 🙂 Now, I know that Halloween is a hot button topic for Christians. If your family chooses to not participate in the holiday, I fully understand. Growing up I came from the family that didn’t have anything to do with this season. (Partly because we lived in the middle of nowhere!) However, now that I live in town and we frequently get several visitors…
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Activities You Can Do At Home To Train Your Kids To Sit Through Church
Before having kids, I took for granted how easy it was to simply attend church. My husband and I would take showers and dress up. It was enjoyable looking good and holding hands during worship time, taking notes during the sermon, and even participating in some conversations with those around us without interruption. Then we had kids. In fact, we had three kids in three years. With three kids ages three and under, attending church looks a little different. We make a sugar-free breakfast in hopes of keeping their extra energy in check followed by wrestling three kids and ourselves into clothes with minimal stains. Finally, we drag ourselves,…