Written by Melissa Camara Wilkins A couple of my friends have been talking about how few summers we have with our kids, and how to make the most of them. I say helpful things, like, “oh,” and, “hmm,” and “Eighteen! It’s not a very big number, is it?” This is code for “this conversation is making …
3 tips for finding good books fast
3 tips for finding good books fast ~ Written by Melissa Camara Wilkins A few months ago I met with some friends for a Let’s All Talk About Parenting Night. A “parenting mastermind group,” if you will. Or “an excuse to troubleshoot over tall glasses of lemonade.” Either way. We met in the …
4 words you really need to hear right now
Written by Melissa Camara Wilkins You know what? I’m proud of my kids. They’re creative and funny, they’re interesting and curious, and they pursue all kinds of ideas I would never have thought to investigate. I bet you feel the same way about your kids. I bet you even tell them …
Melissa’s homeschool day in the life (with a 2-, 5-, 8-, 9-, 12- & 15-year-old)
Written by Melissa Camara Wilkins I feel a little silly writing to you about our daily routine, because between holidays and travel and sick kids, the pattern of our days has been off for weeks. Our usual daily routine starts with breakfast and morning chores. After that, I try to structure …
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5 minutes to a more satisfying homeschool day
5 minutes to a more satisfying homeschool day ~ Written by Melissa Camara Wilkins When I was a little girl, there was one question that came up every day. The actual days were all different. I would go to school, and then I might have soccer practice or dance lessons or scouts or choir, but …
