parenting
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Let’s Talk Submission, Part 2: Some Practical Suggestions
Let’s Talk Submission: Part 1 Let’s Talk Submission Part 3: Last Thoughts We can do a lot towards rebuilding the husband’s role in our marriages: We need to stop being control-freaks (speaking to myself here really) and let men take… Continue reading
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Living Spiritually in a Material World
One of the biggest challenges for families today is how to pursue happiness while at the same time develop the virtue of holy detachment. It’s the job of a lifetime for us, as individuals and as parents. With such easy… Continue reading
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Sex Education in the Homeschool
A homeschooling mom friend asked how we do sex ed in our homeschool, so I’m listing some suggestions: Until age 10 or so, sex ed is pretty much “go with the flow” around here. Children are naturally curious and ask… Continue reading
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Shepherding Our Domestic Church
Through homeschooling we’ve embraced a lifestyle that allows us to spend time with our children. Since we don’t operate on “quality time” mentality, we don’t have to cram “the perfect” into a few choice moments – time together can be… Continue reading
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Life Lessons from a Game of Chess
Two weeks ago, I beat my six-year-old at chess. At first I worried if I should let him win some of the time, but after talking it over with hubby and mom friends, decided not to go easy on him.… Continue reading
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Vaccination Needs to Remain a Prudential Decision
Do you know how hard it is to be a parent these days? Oh goodness. The multitude of decisions we need to make on a daily basis, ON TOP of just living daily life and deciding what’s for dinner. To… Continue reading
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The BSA Policy: One Step Forward, Two Giant Steps Back
Any discussion of child sexual abuse is difficult enough. In today’s moral climate, add homosexuality to the mix and the conversation instantly turns pricklier, and it’s tempting to just shut up. Hardly anyone wants to touch this baby, not with… Continue reading