Child Behavior

I don't know a parent who wouldn't say, “My child is so smart!” We all recognize the intelligence our children possess. But, what about when they just can't stop themselves from blurting out all that intelligence when Mom is on a phone call, or when adults are having a conversation? Interrupting is a sign of a thinker. Smart people interrupt.

This year our family is doing a new educational Christmas Advent for the 12 days of Christmas.  This advent idea was given to me by my good friend, Yvonne Averett.  She has two girls ages 9 and 11, and made it for them.  They are a homeschool family, and this is one of the ways that they are inviting the Christmas Spirit and Christ into their homeschool this year.  I know not everyone who reads my blog is a Christian, but I am and loved this idea.  So, I thought I would pass it along.  I am always up for family learning and good h

When the end of the day comes I find myself looking forward to bedtime. My bedtime is always exciting to anticipate since all my days are usually purpose-filled and very busy. However, I also look forward to the time the children go to bed each night. I love my children, and our days are filled with joy and laughter, but that quiet time after they have gone to bed, and before I go to bed is a great treat too. The quiet times to think, ponder, write and read are some of the treasured moments of my days as well.

I have noticed that some nights I don't have a good attitude at bedtime because I am craving my quiet time so much. On these nights I get a little bit selfish and don't really want to

Math is stressful! Some people get anxiety when they do math. In fact, I bet most people have felt anxious about one math concept or another over the years. Stretching the brain can be frustrating and can even hurt sometimes.

One day my eight year old son, Porter, was doing his math. It was a new concept, which to him seemed unnecessary and overwhelming.