**Scroll below to win The Giving Manger for your family!** This Christmas you can use these five simple ways to lift your spirits and the hearts of those around you as well. By choosing to look outside yourself, you–and your family–can be blessed and be a blessing in this season of the greatest gift of… [Continue Reading]
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Teaching the Strong-Willed Child at Home
Here’s some hope and help for Teaching the Strong-Willed Child at Home! Teaching the Strong-Willed Child at Home I used to laugh when my mother-in-law, Darlyne, told me how my husband was a strong-willed child. That was until our daughter turned out to be exactly like her dad. A scrawny high schooler, John… [Continue Reading]
The Pros and Cons of Homeschooling When Your Child Has Special Needs | Jackie Nunes, Wondermoms.org
“Special needs” is a tricky term. It can cover everything from a gifted child with sensory issues to a profoundly disabled child who is nonverbal. But what all children with special needs have in common is that, in order to thrive, they need something outside of the norm. The standard routines and processes that work… [Continue Reading]
Sonlight Unboxing & How I Homeschool Multiple Ages Together
One of my favorite times of the year is when my new homeschool curriculum arrives. The last couple of years I’ve used Sonlight to homeschool all my children together. It works great!! I’m doing the same thing this year, too. Below is my unboxing video. This year I’m using History/Bible/Literature (HBL) Levels C and H…. [Continue Reading]
Teaching About Christmas Past to Reduce Christmas “Presents”
Helping our children understand the importance of the season can start by Teaching About Christmas Past. This guest post and FREE printable from Sarah Sundin can help reduce the desire for “presents” and help us all to bask in the true gift–His presence. I hope it blesses your family. Merry Christmas! Teaching about Christmas Past… [Continue Reading]