Category: Family Matters

Last time, we discussed the importance of creating a meaningful family life.  I talk to alot of different people about their family struggles.  What touches me about these conversations is that most people want to be wise parents who teach their children to love what is good and right.  They know that they want a →

Family. Really, really important. Bedrock of society. Foundation of the culture. Cornerstone of the future. Have I mentioned really, really important? Over the last century, the place of family in society has shifted from that of bedrock (or foundation or cornerstone) to something nice to have, kind of like dessert after a meal.  That's a →

It's that time of year again… December 15th – officially 10 days before Christmas.  Maybe you have all of your shopping done, cookies made, and cards delivered and are currently curling up on the sofa with a nice cup of hot cocoa.  I think most of my readers wish they were you:-)  If you fall →

Like our friend in the photo, I spent the better part of last week flat on my back on the couch.  (Unlike her, however, my appearance would have scared off… well, anyone but my very loyal husband!)  Bronchial problems, sinus pain, aches, dizziness… I was a wreck.  To top it off, I had just started →

I realized that, unless I wanted to put you all to sleep with a marathon blog post, I had better split this trip in two.  Our Colonial Times/American Revolution trip to Virginia didn't stop at Colonial Williamsburg, although we did enjoy ourselves during their Home Educator's Week.  We rounded out our trip with visits to →

  We just returned from our Colonial Times/Revolutionary War learning trip to Virginia, where we were happy to see the first signs of spring had begun to pop out.  (When we left Wisconsin, it was a frigid 10 degrees!)  We packed our week with all kinds of events and experiences that gave the kiddos a →

For many homeschooling families, Bible education is a double-edged sword. On one hand, parents desire to teach their children about Scripture: its wisdom, values, and revelation of the power of God.  On the other hand, I've noticed a hesitation, maybe even a fear associated with bringing children into the Word.  The other day, I was talking with a discouraged homeschooling mom.  She and →

In The Antidote for Childhood Laziness: Purpose Part 1, we were challenging the assumption that kids cannot be expected to seek out meaningful purpose in their lives.  We came to the conclusion that purpose is what kids are already seeking, that they already have dreams and interests and the energy to pursue them.  As a →

Michael is a sweet 9-year-old boy, pretty funny with average grades.  His mom and dad love him, but a growing concern has been nagging them for a few months now.  You see, Michael is lazy.  He would rather play tennis on the Wii than play tennis outdoors.  Chores are an arm-twisting scenario every day.  His interests →