Recently we launched the ebook 60 Homeschooling Tips From 60 Years which Donna Reish, of Character Ink, co-authored with me. We both have been homeschooling for 30 years, and wrote this book hoping to encourage homeschooling parents by sharing our top tips from our many years of experience. (learning by our mistakes!) Today I thought I would like to share… Read More
Our “Christmas Miracle” Granddaughter’s Birth
In February I shared a series of posts: Fertility: It’s in God’s Hands, Not Ours! This was my daughter Ruth’s story of her infertility journey, and then the good news of their “Christmas Miracle”. Today their “Christmas miracle”, little Victoria Noelle, was born!! Yesterday was Victoria’s due date, and my daughter went to work as usual. She called me… Read More
Helping Our Kids Resist Temptation
Recently I was talking with my 17-year old son, just enjoying chatting about the time he had spent at a 3-day youth conference. I could tell he was excited, and wanted to talk about what he had done, and what he learned. He shared with me some of the different activities they had done, who had preached, etc. Then he… Read More
The Scowling Mom
Recently I was very saddened to watch as a mother made mean, ugly threatening faces to her young son, while sticking her finger in his face and scolding him. I felt so bad for the child as I looked on and saw this mom who was ranting and raving at him, while pointing her finger at him in an intimidating… Read More
Moms, Be Careful What You Say!
Recently I was talking with my 20 year old daughter who is home from college for the summer. As we were talking, she said something that made me sit up and pay attention! She said: “I find myself saying things all the time that I used to hear you say, Mom.” Wow – I have to say that the thought… Read More
3 Positives of Being an Over-Reactive Mom
Recently I shared my struggles with being an over-reactive Mom in a post titled: Are You An Over-Reactive Mom? I love how God continues to teach and give help when He is working on my heart in a specific area. I was so excited Sunday night when our pastor announced the title sermon! He gave an excellent message that addressed… Read More
7 Tips for When Your Child Has Been Mistreated
As parents, one of the most difficult things to deal with is a situation in which others treat your child, or teen/young adult, unfairly. I don’t know about you, but it kind of brings out the mother bear in me, and I want to rush in, rage, and attack. However, that obviously isn’t the best way to handle the problem!… Read More
Six Family Principles to Live By
Many problems in our homes, and in our parenting could and would be avoided if we simply made Biblical family principles to live by. Living our life based on Godly principles means that many decisions are already made for us before we ever face the decisions. I love these two quotes by Dr. James Dobson: “The old principles derived from… Read More
We’re Havin’ Family Fun!
There is SO much fun and excitement going on for me right now! It’s going to be a “busy with wonderful things summer!” What could makes things any more wonderful than spending time with your family? To me, family time trumps everything else! And fortunately for me, my excitement and busyness is all family centered and related. It can’t get… Read More
GRAND PRIZE COMING!!
The final giveaway and GRAND PRIZE for our LITTLE LADS & LADIES OF VIRTUE launch, has been delayed due to illness. I’m sorry for the delay, but want you to know that is IS coming, and it WILL BE WORTH THE WAIT. (“All good things are worth the wait!”) I will send out a new post, and also put a… Read More
