Thirteen years ago today I was holding a little bundle that weighed less than our cat. It is hard to believe that bundle is already 13– but I must admit, he is fun to be around and is growing into quite a responsible young man. Making the decision to home school him has paid off [...]
Giving kids instructions and having them actual followed can be a huge challenge. It’s an even bigger challenge when you have leftover attachment issues and defiance-against-mom issues coming from a 10 year old boy. We have always searched for ways to give instructions without actually talking. Lists, cards with pictures of chores–we’ve tried many things [...]
The other night my husband and I decided to go on a late night walk with our oldest son. The evening was pleasant with a cool breeze blowing. It was a welcome relief from the kind of oppressive heat we had been experiencing this July. As we walked up the street through our neighborhood we [...]
Gabriel was not happy with me. I had the audacity to make him show me he knew how to do three math problems today that he had done on his own. They included new concepts and I just wanted to make sure he understood. Not wanting to do them over again (which would have taken [...]
Growing men out of boys is hard work. Especially if you are a mom, you notice this not so subtle shift from adoring son to questioning pre-teen and it isn’t fun. On the other hand, a boy growing into a man has its perks. For instance, he starts to act more like a man–offering to [...]
Have you ever noticed your kids don’t remember half of what you tell them? This can be incredibly frustrating and lead to a lot of pent up anger if you don’t take measures to make the situation better. When I offer homeschool help to parents this can sometimes top the list of irritating things moms [...]