Family and Home Life

Don't Play the Homeschool Comparison Game
August 12, 2025
Edited August 12, 2025

Don't Play the Homeschool Comparison Game!

The comparison game. I know I’ve played it. It’s a game that leaves you unhappy, unsure, and unclear about where the road you’re on is taking you. It’s not a fun and exciting game or one you can ever win. It doesn’t leave you feeling accomplished or satisfied, but instead it allows you to think that your best just isn’t good enough. Comparing yourself to others is already a dangerous game, but comparing your homeschool or your children’s accomplishments to others is even more precarious!

Why Should You Track Your Online Orders?
August 5, 2025
Edited August 5, 2025

Why Should You Track Your Online Orders?

In our modern world of runaway online shopping, package safety has become a critical aspect of our daily lives! Even if you are not as concerned about package safety as the next guy, staying informed about the latest updates on deliveries headed your way can help you maximize the smiles and avoid the tears. Let's take a look at some good reasons to use USPS Informed Delivery and FedEx Delivery Manager to track your orders!

The Laughter & Fun of Summer
June 16, 2025
Edited July 3, 2025

The Laughter & Fun of Summer: 6 Ways to Bond as Family

Here’s the reality, you get 18 summers with your child…gulp! Spend them wisely and make the most of your time as you learn and make memories together! Here are some great ways to bond as a family thoughout the summer months.

Taking Time to Learn Together
June 13, 2025
Edited July 3, 2025

Taking Time to Learn Together as a Family

Have you thought about learning a new skill with your family purely for the sake of enjoyment? Homeschooling gives you the flexibility to venture out and explore other areas of interest kids might not have time to do otherwise. Here are a few ideas to explore!

Time to Leave the Nest
June 11, 2025
Edited July 3, 2025

Time to Leave the Nest: Advice as Your Child Transitions to Adulthood

At some point, parents commonly recognize that their child is no longer a child. They have grown to the place where, by all reasonable standards, they are ready to spread their wings and fly to the next stage in life. There are a lot of emotions that surface for both the parent and young adult during this time, and these feelings can often be difficult to navigate.

Habit Building: Start This Summer!
June 2, 2025
Edited July 3, 2025

Habit Building: 5 Steps to Help You Start This Summer!

“If at first you don’t succeed, try try again.” How many times have we heard this saying or have said this to our children? When we are learning a new skill, whether baking, a sport, crafting, or math homework, practice does make progress! We have this mentality when it comes to learning new things. What about when we are developing a new habit?

The Key to Your Child’s Heart: The 5 Love Languages
May 27, 2025
Edited July 3, 2025

The Key to Your Child’s Heart: The 5 Love Languages

A lot is said about discovering your child’s learning style. Are they a visual, auditory, kinesthetic, or tactile learner? While this is all great and very helpful while teaching, I would like to look at another aspect that plays into their learning. Are you speaking their language? Their love language. Do they feel loved? Today we will look at the 5 love languages to help you connect with your children.

Where Did the Curiosity Go?
May 19, 2025
Edited July 3, 2025

Where Did the Curiosity Go?

With your children, you may have noticed that they lack a desire to learn or have developed an apathy towards discovery. Whether this is in a certain subject or even the curiosity for general knowledge. How do we spark and engage our students to pursue curiosity?

Investing in Your Children
April 21, 2025
Edited July 3, 2025

Investing in Your Children: 4 Good Reminders

We all have choices to make in life. Some of our choices have made us very happy and some have made us wish we could go back in time and change them. As parents, we have the opportunity to invest in our children, teaching them wisdom and good judgment. Here are some good reminders to think about as you go through the busyness of raising your precious flock.

Cabin Fever
February 21, 2025
Edited July 3, 2025

5 Ways to Beat Cabin Fever as a Family this Winter Season

No matter what winter looks like for you, at this point in the school year, you may be feeling a little dry and spent and in need of hibernation—or you may be experiencing cabin fever! And you know what? That’s okay! Let's talk about some fun activities and projects you can do to make some fun memories during this winter season.