Parenting
Win the Homeschool Battle: Learn the OODA Loop
Faith-Based Guest Article by Homeschool Dad, Gabriel Morse It is no secret that life is a battle. Every day, and sometimes hour to hour, we are faced with a series of new and continuing problems…
Healthy Meal Planning For Busy Homeschool Moms
As a new homeschooling parent, it might seem as if there are not enough hours in the day, especially when it comes to healthy cooking and meal prep. The hardest thing for me seemed to be thinking…
A Game of Operation: Finding the Funny Bone
Enjoy part 2 of Gabriel Morse's game series! Despite my love-hate relationship with games, I do have to admit that they provide great examples for dealing with bigger issues. Just think -…
A Game of Clue: a Child, in the Dining Room, with a Card Game
Guest author Gabriel Morse returns with a new game-themed series for homeschool encouragement. I’ll admit right from the start that although I enjoy using popular book or movie themes in…
Posters, Deck Chairs, and Sunburns
Guest Post by Gabriel Morse For several years, I sat for long hours every day behind one of those battleship gray desks in a windowless, dull, gray office. The pay was enough to take care…
Learning from Brothers Jekyll and Hyde
Guest Post by Gabriel Morse Meet the Brothers - Jekyll and Hyde When my brother and I were younger, I was “obviously” the good child; and since I’m the one telling the story - he was…
8 Quick Lunch Ideas for Busy Moms
I'm sure you're familiar with the popular notion that homeschool moms are equivalent to super moms. We're expected to wake up with the sun, always be smiling, singing, and laughing, never lose…
Best Book Series for Kids
Do you have a child who loves to read? How about one who deigns to read? I am a firm believer that those who don't enjoy reading simply haven't found the right books, so we're here to help! As…
Pop Quiz – Will You Pass or Fail (part 2)
Read Pop Quiz (Part 1) here. Are we teaching our children the most important things? Well, we better know the answer to that question. In our current culture and especially in my state, there…
Pop Quiz – Will You Pass or Fail?
Years ago when I was writing articles for a military newspaper, I gained an appreciation for good headlines. Headlines grab our attention. They make us curious enough not only to read the article…