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Did You Choose Godparents for Your Baby?

The concept of having godparents comes out of more liturgical traditions such as Catholicism. Different denominations have different “qualifications” for being a godparent. For example, in some churches it is suggested that the godparent be a member of the same church. However, I rather like the concept of having godparents–regardless of whether or not you’re religious and so bear with me for a minute here. Godparents are supposed to take the time necessary to build a special relationship with your child. They are supposed to share with them values and morals and take a vested interest in their lives. Obviously, … Continue reading →

The Most Talked About Homeschooling Blogs in 2007

This is my annual list of the most talked about blogs in 2007. We love comments, and the more the better! If you have been wanting to peruse the homeschooling blog but weren’t sure where to start. . .this is the place to be! My Top 5 Math Curriculum Picks In Defense of Teaching Creation Too Much Information Homeschooling or Housekeeping? Why We Are Not Testing Our Gifted Son Reason #2 Why Tax Credits Are Wrong for Homeschoolers You Call That Homeschooling? The National Lunch Association Takes Aim at Those Who Dare to Eat at Home It Has Been a … Continue reading →

Taking Stock Before the End of the Year

For those of us who budget and operate our home businesses on a calendar year, we are entering into the final quarter of the year. As Fall comes on for the rest of the world, the months of October, November and December signify the ending three months of yet another business year. There is still plenty to do, of course, and this is a good time to take stock, check your budget and yearly plan, and see what you can accomplish before the year closes. For some small businesses, we are coming up on the busiest time of the year. … Continue reading →

What if You Were Being Graded or Evaluated on Your Parenting?

I know that I have written before about trusting our instincts and trying to let other people’s opinions get to us when it comes to relaxing and doing what we think is best as parents. We do need to try to get away from worrying what other people think. But, I also think that sometimes it helps to think about what sort of “grade” we might get if we were evaluated on our parenting when we think that no one is looking… You’ve probably heard it before, it’s not what we do when we’re in public or on display that … Continue reading →

AUTISM: Are You Aware?

April is autism awareness month, so I’m writing this blog to check your awareness level. Whether you parent a child with autism, know someone who does, or if you just happen to be reading this blog for interest’s sake, understanding certain facts about this condition is extremely important. Autism is no longer an obscure, rare thing. It’s all around us, and we need to be tolerant, supportive, and vigilant in searching for answers so that we can eventually shed some light on what is causing this mysterious disorder. Are you aware that autism has now been deemed a national epidemic? … Continue reading →

The Sunday Evening Review: January 21, 2007

We saw many changes in the homeschool blog this week. We said see ya’ round to Valorie, who is writing for another families.com blog, and hello to a brand new blogger, Karen. Keep an eye out for guest blogs from Valorie. We also spent some time visiting with bloggers from other categories. Our blogs meandered through different topics and issues in the homeschooling world, but for the most part, one good blog led to another. We started the week with a guest blog by Julie Gentry entitled Trusting Your Instincts: Know When to Say No in which Julie discussed how … Continue reading →

Homeschooling and Scouting: Our Story

If you’ve been following my posts, you know I can be a bit on the protective side with my children. We are careful with what they read, what they watch, and with whom they associate. It’s out of a desire to protect their innocence, and thus far it’s working. After hearing too many horror stories, we reluctantly went to check out the local Scouting troops in our area. Each of them had something that I couldn’t reconcile with our parenting and homeschooling style. Some conflicted with our faith, some were boy-led, and another simply had too many undisciplined children. It … Continue reading →

Trusting Your Instincts: Know When to Say No

My 15 year old and I were talking last night about instincts, so I thought I’d share in a guest blog. We have fought hard to maintain our children’s innocence, knowing that once it’s gone, there’s no way to restore it. But part of that means keeping them away from bad influences. Children who go to government school learn at an early age about trust and deception through trial and error. Those errors can sometimes dog them throughout their whole lives. They are, however, often able to better tell a “Danger Stranger” than most of the homeschoolers I know. We’ve … Continue reading →

Trusting My Instincts – My Son’s Early Symptoms of Autism

A Unique Talent I remember watching Kyle, at age two, as he lined up bottles on the bathroom counter. There was something strange about it. He would find every container of shampoo, lotion, bubble bath, or hygiene product I owned, and create a monument. Each bottle was arranged meticulously by height. What was more mysterious was his ability to memorize the numerical position of each bottle. If I asked, “Where is number fourteen?” He would point to it without counting. I’m talking about a two-year-old child. I told myself this was a unique talent, and my son was gifted. Yet … Continue reading →