Written by contributor Lora Lynn Fanning of VitaFamiliae In a time where the world seems to be shrinking smaller, it's important that we encourage global awareness and compassion in our children. Kids need to be familiar not just with their own backyard, but the people and the cultures that …
Buffet-Style Homeschooling (2012 Curriculum Fair)
One of the most common complaints I hear from new-to-homeschooling moms is, "There are so many choices! I just need somebody to tell me what to do and I'll do it." Well, I've got news for you, Mamas. Choosing a curriculum is just the beginning. Several curricula actually offer choices within …
Mommy’s Unexcused Absence: A Day In The Life of a Bed Resting Mama
Written by contributor Lora Lynn Fanning of Vitafamiliae My family, with our seven kids ages 7, 7, 6, 5, 3, 1, and Not-Quite-Here-Yet are currently in a season of Not Normal Life. For the last 14 weeks of my pregnancy, I've been on various levels of bed rest and high levels of medication. This …
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Creating a Candlelight Christmas
Written by contributor Lora Lynn Fanning of Vitafamiliae One of the most important locations in our home at Christmastime is the dining room. This is where our real Christmas celebration occurs throughout the month. I make sure that even if I don't hang an ornament in any other room, the dining …
Lora Lynn’s Biggest Homeschooling Mistake: 2-for-1 Homeschooling
Written by contributor Lora Lynn Fanning of Vitafamiliae My two eldest sons are pretty close in age. And by "close" I mean sixty seconds apart. Since I was pregnant with them, I've heard "Two for the price of one!" And later I heard, "Homeschooling must be easy for you. You can teach the twins …
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