March 15, 2013
When I wrote about our kids' current elementary homeschool curriculum I mentioned the fantastic program called Herb Fairies that Brienne is using for her science studies. (This is not a science "program" but it fits the bill in our house for exploring nature during the elementary years.)
March 11, 2013
Writing is a "subject" that stresses out many homeschool parents and kids. I get a lot of questions on the blog and in coaching sessions about writing, usually along these lines, "My kids' don't like to write. What do I do?"
February 10, 2013
Watching our children grow, learn and unfold on their own schedule and into their own gifts is one of the special privileges of parenting.
January 30, 2013
Kitchen work is key part of my homemaking job. I suspect it is for you also because we all have to eat. But I don't spend nearly the amount of time I used to in the kitchen. Spending lots of time in the kitchen when I had young children was ...
January 14, 2013
Céline and I have collaborated to answer your doll making questions from this post. I'm going to start off by saying I never taught Céline how to make dolls. I am not a doll maker. Years ago, I taught Céline how to sew basic stitches (her skill in that department ...
January 2, 2013
I didn't make any handmade gifts this year. I gave other people's handmades. Handmade gifting does not have to mean DIY. Isn't that lovely? But for my kids it's all about handmade and DIY. Crafting is what they do. Here's a few photos of the gifts they gave each other ...