More Than Just the Talk: Becoming Your Kids’ Go-To Person About Sex by Jonathan McKee is a must have handbook for Christian parents that doesn’t hold back with it’s advice for successfully navigating an ongoing conversation with kids about sexuality. It is so important for parents to be the authority and confidant that kids go to for […]
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Tales from the Circle C Ranch
Susan Marlow has a genuine enthusiasm for writing, and this shines through in Andrea Carter’s Tales from the Circle C Ranch. This short story collection serves as a bridge between the Circle C Beginnings and Circle C Milestones series of books. Inspired by questions from her fans, Susan wrote Tales from the Circle C Ranch […]
How to Write Letters
The Art of Writing Letters In this day and age of texts, tweets, and quick emails, is the art of letter writing still relevant? It is important to actually pick up a pen once in a while (well, daily), and put it to paper to express your creative self. There’s just something about the handwritten […]
The Mineral Book
The latest Moms of Master Books pick is The Mineral Book by David McQueen, part of the Wonders of Creation series for classroom, independent study, or homeschool settings. New Leaf Press sent me this book at the perfect time, because my middle schooler is studying geology in science this year. The Mineral Book is not only […]
Balancing Roles
Being Mom When You’re the Teacher When your kids are little, your role as mom is intertwined with your role as teacher. From birth, your kids are learning as you are teaching them EVERYTHING. Even before homeschooling “officially” begins, you are already established as your kids’ teacher – you teach them how to walk, talk, […]
A Nature Study Cure for the Winter Blahs
Winter nature study is just as fun and interesting as any other season, and getting outside in the crisp, cool weather is just the thing to cure the winter-blahs. All you have to do is head outside to find something interesting to observe and study. Winter Nature Study Resources If you need a little […]
The Electrifying Nervous System
The Electrifying Nervous System by Dr. Lainna Callentine is the first in a nine-book elementary anatomy series called God’s Wondrous Machine from Master Books. I’m reviewing this resource as part of the Moms of Master Books team. New Leaf Publishing sent me a review copy in exchange for my unbiased opinions. Elementary Science Recommended […]
4 Things To Do for a Winter Nature Study
Even if it’s really cold outside, you can still enjoy nature study projects in the winter. So, pull out your nature journals, and bundle up! It’s time to go explore what’s outside in the winter world. 1. Fill up the bird feeder and watch for winter birds. Are they different from the birds you see […]
What to Do on a Snowy Day
Snowy Day Fun This blog uses affiliate links. Please read my disclosure policy. We don’t get many snowy days where we live, but when we do, you will find my boys knee deep in it. Okay, maybe only bottom-of-foot deep, but it’s still heaven to them! When they finally come inside to get warm and […]
Activities for Fall Fun
Ahh, fall . . . the air finally starts to cool down, and nature bursts forth in glorious colors. My favorite season seems to go by so quickly, making me want to savor every minute of it. Before the holiday season comes around, why not celebrate fall with some ideas for simple fun. Here are […]
The Friendly Face of Stranger Danger
What do you do when a stranger moves into your neighborhood? Not just the person you have not met, but a “real” stranger. The type who instills dread into the heart of every parent . . . the dangerous stranger. Kids are commonly taught not to talk to strangers. But when they think of a stranger, they […]
Nature Journal Resources
My kids attend homeschool art classes throughout the school year, but they go on hiatus for the summer months. This gives us an even greater opportunity to pull out our drawing supplies and head outside and practice the art skills they’ve learned as we await fall classes to begin again. We love to spend time […]