I wanted to send out a newsletter every month this year. I was doing really well until July. We were visiting family for most of June and I didn’t quite get enough done to have a lesson plan ready to send out on July 1. I tried to have it ready by the 2 and … Read more
The world has been loud and getting louder. And while there have been many voices calling for changes to bring about more peace, the increasing unrest has really tugged at my heart. The pain that so many exhibit. The odds stacked against so many. The failing values, the increasing selfishness, and the overwhelming inequity of … Read more
We are all busy. I know it. If the last year has shown us something, it might be how full our lives were 12 months ago. I know that making time to teach the values family lessons is the hardest part. With school, meals, free play, activities, and work all taking up prominent positions in … Read more
Holidays are often a stressful time for me, and I don’t like to get too busy, but I’ve found that having simple ways to focus on Christ with my kids at Easter time is incredibly meaningful. Here’s a good description of the timeline of Holy Week, which I found helpful for my own study. And … Read more
So you want to teach values and you want to make it fun? You’ve come to the right place. The best go-to for all ages of kids is reading a book. If you need good book recommendations, check out my values book list. Books have such a great way of making values intrinsic. Books can … Read more
Amid all the voices of what we should be teaching our kids, I just want to add something to consider: teach your kids that they are individuals, sent to Earth with a God-given mission just for them. This is where the power of mothers lies: in shaping a generation to live for Christ. A World … Read more
I want to share how I think goal setting with God can bless us as mothers. I’ve talked before about being led by God in goal setting as it relates to helping our children progress. But today I want to share an experience I’ve had in setting goals alongside God. My goals are often abstract. … Read more
As we enter into the hustle and bustle of the holiday season, I think we are all hoping to find the peace and relief that the season of thanksgiving, joy, and giving can bring us. We are hoping for that peace that will come into our homes as we give. I see my kids fluctuating … Read more
In our home, we talked about our ancestors last month, and building ancestor relationships has blessed our family. My kids feel confident that their ancestors are helping them all the time, which I love. Last year, I shared four simple ways to connect kids with ancestors. We used these ideas again last month, but we … Read more
This week seemed like a good time for practical ideas to keep kids busy indoors, so here is a list of toys we have used and loved. This is the third post in our series about surviving the pandemic winter at home. You can read the first two posts here and here, which are more … Read more