The Power of Family Play
While I’m committed to instilling a strong work ethic in my children, I also appreciate the value of meaningful play and how it has the power to enhance their development and improve the overall quality…
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Homeschooling at the Beach
I’ll never forget it. When my oldest was starting first-grade, I spotted a water-and-wind-themed chapter in his science textbook. I knew we were going to be heading to the beach in just a few weeks,…
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Ideas for Summer Reading
From the time my oldest was about six months old, we’ve been participating in the programs our local library offers. In those early years with a little one, we would venture out together to the…
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The Family that Reads Together
In my e-book, Lifestyle Homeschooling, I share an in-depth look into how our family has embraced a lifestyle of reading TOGETHER. In fact, Chapter Three is titled: The Family that Reads Together… It’s one of…
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Wise Acres – Indian Trail, NC
Every year – just as spring is in full-swing and we know that summer is just around the corner, one of our favorite family field trips is to Wise Acres Organic Farm in Indian Trail,…
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Choosing a VBS
It’s summertime, which means that as you drive across town, you will more than likely pass approximately 45 different church banners – all advertising their upcoming Vacation Bible School. Ooooo, that one looks fun. Do…
