Another busy month has nearly passed. Summer is beginning, which doesn’t mean a whole lot for my family for a couple of reasons. First, it’s already very hot around here. Second, we’ve been using a year-round approach to our homeschooling. This means we have school during the summer (the lack of a large summer break is offset by frequent, … [Read more...] about June 2022 Dinner Menu
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Road Trip Games on Printable Cards
When we traveled two months ago to spend spring break with family, I reread a post I wrote in 2014 to refresh my mind with ideas of games my girls could play while we were on the road. That post (19 Zero-Technology Road Trip Games) contains so many good ideas! There are games for kids of all ages, even young kids like my 3-year-old. Instead … [Read more...] about Road Trip Games on Printable Cards
How to Help Siblings Work Out Their Own Conflicts
One of the wonderful things about having kids who are close in age is that they grow up as best friends. My daughters, who are currently ages 7, 5, and 3, are a great example of this. They spend a lot of time acting out stories with their dolls, coloring pictures, building cities out of blocks, etc. Unfortunately, sometimes I’ll be listening … [Read more...] about How to Help Siblings Work Out Their Own Conflicts
Is Motherhood Harder Today Than It Used to Be?
When I speak with other moms, there appears to be a growing consensus that motherhood is harder today than it used to be. Of course, it’s impossible to say for certain because many of today’s moms weren’t mothers 20-30 years ago, nor were any of us alive 200 or 2,000 years ago. Interestingly, it’s not just moms who feel that motherhood is more … [Read more...] about Is Motherhood Harder Today Than It Used to Be?
