A few months ago, a friend asked me for book recommendations to start her baby's library. I had already started putting together an infant and toddler booklist so I was able to answer her request right away. I imagine my friend reached out to me because, well, I've kind of been there, done ... Read More about Must-Read Infant & Toddler Booklist
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Must-Read Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen
Classic literature. Living books. Fairy Tales... If any of these phrases describe your homeschooling experience, you will inevitably come face to face with a very large book containing the fairy tales of Hans Christian Andersen. If you are committed to reading unabridged literature (and ... Read More about Must-Read Fairy Tales by Hans Christian Andersen
Silent Reading for Early Elementary
When I was in sixth grade, my favorite time of day was silent reading. I was always an avid reader and there was something so tranquil about an entire classroom of rowdy kids falling hush for half an hour while I poured into a book. Sounds pleasant, doesn't it? Now imagine this is your house. One ... Read More about Silent Reading for Early Elementary
Kid of the Week: The Parenting Tip that Simplified Life
Every now and then something happens that makes a lot of areas in your life click. Like all moms who have multiple children, I struggle with guilt over everyone getting...enough. Enough attention, enough responsibility, enough time. And then I had a phone call with the mother of one of my very ... Read More about Kid of the Week: The Parenting Tip that Simplified Life
Are You Missing Something Crucial in Your Homeschool?: A Look at Family Time Fitness & a Giveaway
I received a complimentary year of Family Time Fitness Fitness 4 HomeschoolTM in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own. Please read my disclaimer in the footer for more information. I am not exactly what you would call…athletic. It’s not that I don’t want to be – I would love ... Read More about Are You Missing Something Crucial in Your Homeschool?: A Look at Family Time Fitness & a Giveaway
Break Week for Those Who Homeschool Year Round
This week is a break week for us. Yes, even those of us who homeschool year round need to do this to prevent burnout...not just for the teacher, but also for the kids. Our homeschool operates in 12-week terms but 12 weeks was too long to go without a break. We ended up taking the last week of the ... Read More about Break Week for Those Who Homeschool Year Round