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Change
“I cannot change my child, but I can change me…” These words from a testimonial in the book A Place I Didn’t Belong* jumped off the page. This was only my third time through this devotional but for whatever reason, the truth of these words had not hit me square in the forehead like they did...
{Classical Conversations} Cycle 3 | Week 2
We’re really simplifying this year. You can see our Game Plan here. Also check out our U.S. Capitals State Tour. Here are activities I found when we did Cycle 3 last time. The book list has been updated. History: Pilgrims Intro: Virtual Field Trip Make Hardtack and Journey Cakes Origami story (-) Board game about Mayflower...
{RECIPE} Veggie Fritters
This is the time of year when I love cooking. The garden has taken a back seat this year because of the coffee shop, but we’re still getting a handful of fresh produce. My favorite thing to do with squash (and even carrots and broccoli) is to make them into veggie fritters. Shred or chop...
{Review and Giveaway} CC Cycle 3 Teaching Plan
We’re heading into our fourth year in Classical Conversations which means this is our second time in Cycle 3. Much has changed since the last time I was thinking about Cycle 3. The amount of kids I’m schooling tripled, and I cut my available school planning by at least twice that. However, I also...
Love is Enough
Because of our story and our training in trust-based parenting, I am privy to a part of our culture that is going largely unrecognized save for a few sensational news stories like this recent one. People, the stress of healing hurt kids is tearing families apart all over our country every day. Most of these...
Your brain is a mirror | Some notes on relationships
Someone recently shared a video on a Facebook that really resonated with me. It’s a really-smart guy, Dr. Bruce Perry, validating our ETC Training, reasons for homeschooling, and experiences we’ve had with our kids. Watching this video (or a comparable one) should really be required of all politicians, parents, and education majors…or just everyone....
Foto Flashback Friday
We’ve had a couple extra house guests since March–my sister and nephew. These are from the end of March. We’ve now officially lived with every member of my immediate family. Everyone needs a little baby therapy now and again. Even if that baby is now almost 20 pounds and not quite 4 months 🙂 With...