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Parenting
Charlotte Mason & Positive Parenting: Natural Consequences
Charlotte Mason did not have any children, but she had a wealth of knowledge about child discipline and habit training. So what do Charlotte Mason & Positive parenting have in common?? Natural Consequences!! The way you should handle your child’s discipline is spoken of often in Charlotte Mason’s volumes. Read more…
18 Super Simple Chores for Kids By Age
I want to share with you today some simple chores for kids by age. Let’s be real here…no child wants to do chores. Playing and watching TV are always more appealing options. In fact, my kids often balk at the idea of doing chores. But it is essential for them to learn how to be responsible! Read more…
Do I need a breast pump? Advice From an Experienced Momma of Five
Do I need a breast pump? Advice From an Experienced Momma of Five One of the questions I hear a lot from new moms is this: Do I need a breast pump? I have breastfed 5 children. From my experience, the answer is both yes and no. Confusing?? Not really. It just depends on your situation. […] Read more…
10 Simple DIY Christmas Gifts and Handicrafts for Kids
10 Simple DIY Christmas Gifts and Handicrafts for Kids This holiday season, I decided to dedicate the entire week before Christmas to giving to others. We are going to make Christmas gifts and treats to give to our family, friends, and neighbors. It will give us some good time to catch up on all our […] Read more…
10 Simple Alternatives to Screen Time for Kids
10 Simple Alternatives to Screen Time for Kids My husband and I have a rule in our home for limiting screen time for our children. We allow our children 30 minutes apiece on their tablets, video games, and TV. We had to implement this rule after noticing a pattern of bad behavior after our children […] Read more…
Why We Choose to Homeschool
It was my husband who originally wanted to homeschool. I had always thought that I would send my kids to public school when they were old enough. But when pre-k approached, I started feeling uneasy about sending my kids to public school. I prayed about it, and decided to read up on homeschooling. So, I […] Read more…
A SURPRISE BLESSING
Our surprise blessing came not a moment too soon. In June of last year, I found out I was expecting. My husband and I didn’t think that we would have any more kids… honestly… we didn’t think we wanted any more. The day I took the pregnancy test I told my husband that I had […] Read more…