Reading the title of the book, Great Parents, Lousy Lovers by Gary Smalley and Ted Cunningham (read my review) made me think of some other phrases. Can you relate to any of these... * Great Mommy, Lousy Wife -or- Lousy Mommy, Great Wife * Lousy Mommy, Great Housekeeper and Cook -or- Great Mommy, Lousy Housekeeper and Cook * Great Mommy, Lousy ...
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Seven Major Blindspots of Homeschooling and Parenting
source Have you seen the newest article to go viral on Facebook? Which one, right? The article written by Reb Bradley sharing the seven major blindspots of homeschooling. Most of you know that we don't homeschool - for several reasons - but I was intrigued to read it since my cousin (who also doesn't homeschool) shared it. I am so glad ...
When God Doesn’t Answer Your Prayers
A few weeks ago I shared one of my favorite book series - Terri Blackstock's Restoration Series. Beyond the amazing storyline, the fourth book, Dawn’s Light, contains one of the best illustrations of grief that I have found. Please know that the excerpt below is a huge spoiler alert, so read with caution! Here is a little background ...
How to Survive Church with Wiggly Children
This post has been updated. Click to discover 26 Tips to Attend Church with Kids. This week we have been discussing the series "Surviving Church with Children." Ideas to help you return to church, keep your children quiet during church, and how to worship with special needs children. I pray that you will glean practical ideas to help you ...
What’s So Important About Play Stick-to-itiveness?
This post got a makeover! Dive in and discover all the helpful tips about play stick-to-itiveness! Yesterday I shared a concrete example of how to teach your child to play independently. But in writing the post, I realized that there is one more important detail to teaching a child to play independently. It is what I call ...
How to Teach Your Child to Play Independently #2
This post got a makeover! Dive in and discover all the helpful tips about independent play! Yesterday I shared how my children asked me not to play with them. After letting go of my pride, I realized that they had given me a huge complement. But in hearing from you in emails and on our ABC Jesus Loves Me Facebook Group, children ...
How to Teach Your Child to Play Independently #1
This post got a makeover! Dive in and discover all the helpful tips about independent play! It was the time of day that we play together doing school, reading, crafts, and playing games. Today I had some fun things planned. But, my kiddos threw a monkey wrench into my plans! "Mommy, we want to just play together for a while." Now, at ...
Preparing to Impress {26 Home Hints}
source We have covered Preparing Mommy, Preparing Your Home, Preparing Meals, and Preparing Supplies all in order to impress upon our children the commandments of God. Today, I am going to share Home Hints. Those little things that we do that save us time and energy and keep our home peaceful. And in my case - save my sanity! ...
Preparing to Impress {Organizing Supplies}
source If you aren't careful, toys and craft supplies can take over your home. And as we talked on Monday, it is important for the success of everyone in our family to keep our homes organized. Today, I want to focus on craft supplies as they are using with the ABCJLM curriculum as fine motor skill activities, creativity, and to ...
Preparing to Impress {Preparing Meals}
source Meal preparation can be a struggle. Trying to prepare cost effective, healthy meals for a family can take a lot of time. {Read the first post of our "Preparing to Impress" series.} Breakfast and supper are by far the hardest in this household. Leaving the house in time for school makes breakfast a tough time. Add in therapy ...