Parenting

Did you know that, according to the National Study of Youth and Religion, many American teenagers believe…   ·         That God’s primary purpose is to help when we’re in trouble ·         That all good people go to heaven ·         That church is just another thing to do, and that it’s a great place to build […]

Here are some of my “nuggets.”  Feel free to add yours!   Eating and sleeping are where it all begins.  During my re-reading of Charlotte Mason’s original series, I was surprised to find that she addresses eating before she details the basis of her approach.  Water, and lots of it.  Less sugar.  Fruits and vegetables.  […]

We’ve been “back in school” for a week now.  In truth, I could have used another week to prepare after returning from vacation, but I was so excited about this year, with a preschooler learning a bit more formally and a “back to basics” approach to learning in general.  We were very laid back this […]

We are tagging along with the hubby on business here in the warm (read heat on steroids) area of the Rio Grande Valley, Texas.  I always enjoy the tropical landscape, so different from home, and the friendliness of the people.   With the majority of the population here being of Spanish descent, we have a great […]

For those who are considering home education or who will begin this year:     Without doubt, from the moment you began to think about homeschooling, you have had visions of school days dancing in your head.  Were your “students” in desks for 7-8 hours each day?  Were they perusing through textbook after textbook?  The […]