By Jessica Wolstenholm
Being a teacher of any kind is difficult. You bear the responsibility for not only being knowledgeable in a number of different content areas, but also mastering the subjects enough to help children learn them. This burden can be compounded for homeschool parents who feel the pressures of taking on both teacher and parent roles […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
As you gather with friends and family around the table this Thanksgiving, here are a 5 Thanksgiving prayers that are some of our favorites. These prayers are from a variety of sources and weren’t necessarily intended for the Thanksgiving holiday, but rather they reflect the spirit of gratitude we should have all year long, and […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
One of the main Christian parenting goals for my family has been to ensure that our kids are learning about Jesus in a way that makes Him part of every piece of our day. We’re teaching our kids to talk to God conversationally, as we would with a friend who is always with us, a […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Most people had chores they were responsible for while growing up. Maybe it was your job to keep the lawn mowed, set the table, clean the bathrooms each Saturday, or some other necessary household task. Regardless of how the family you grew up in approached chores, it’s always a challenge to figure out how you […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Imagine walking into a shopping center with no displays and no color, just white walls with nothing to entice the shopper to spend money. Do you think their revenue would decrease or increase? That’s a no-brainer – it would probably close for lack of interest. If the aesthetic attractiveness of a shopping center is vital […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
It’s summertime! A little taste of heaven, right? Well, most of the time … but as parents, it can be a long time to watch your kids be out of school. So we asked some of our favorite bloggers how they keep their kids engaged with learning over the summer. Here are their replies! Jessica […]
By Minno
Most Christian parents believe having family devotionals are important. But with busy schedules, a mixture of children’s ages and personalities, and sheer exhaustion, the desire for family devos often gives way to guilt. Are family devos simply an unattainable goal in the 21st century? Not at all. Actually, I believe that teaching the Bible in […]
By Editorial Team
We’ve been sharing tips and insight from other parents about how to approach technology with wisdom and balance as a family. We’ve covered several different aspects of being a screen smart family because we know parents are facing many different challenges as they navigate today’s culture with their kids. This post, though, may very well […]
By Minno
It’s not too late to make a winter bucket list! There are SO many things about winter you can enjoy as a family, whether it’s getting out in the winter weather or enjoying activities indoors! Here is a big list of great ideas to try. Choose activities you can all enjoy and some new ones […]
By Minno
Our kiddos know the Christmas story backwards and forwards. They hear it at home, church, and in books. In the past few years, we’ve done the basic Christmas activities and Advent calendars. They can tell you about Mary and Joseph. They can explain that Jesus was born in a manger. They can even announce […]