Never let your schooling interrupt your education.
Written by Shawna Wingert of Not the Former Things For years, I have felt like a read aloud failure. I love books. I worked in the library all through college, and spend far too much money buying books on Amazon because they will deliver them to my door in just two days time. My boys, however, …
Literature and Learning Differences: The Power of StoryRead More
Written by Kari Patterson A note from Jamie: Kari's post today is longer than usual, but so worthwhile. I hope you'll pour yourself a cup of tea or coffee, and pop over to the site when you have ten minutes to ponder and enjoy it! I will never forget the day my daughter quietly posed the …
Written by Kara S. Anderson We are on the cusp of another school year. Are you ready mama? Wait … Before you think I’m asking if your curriculum has arrived, or if your No. 2 pencils are all sharpened, I’m actually asking about something else. I’m wondering if you feel ready to have a …
How (and why!) to add fun to your homeschool this yearRead More
Written by Melissa Camara Wilkins August may be a good school planning month (though I’ll tell you secretly, I like January better), but what I’m planning right now is dorm supplies and dining hall meal plans and one million important conversations, because in a few VERY SHORT WEEKS, my oldest …
Written by Shawna Wingert of Not the Former Things Social media is a big topic, especially for parents. Most of the time, when we read something about it, it's about the drawbacks. It's a distraction: "Put the phone down and enjoy your kids!" Social media invites comparisons: "Pinterest …
