by Laurie Bluedorn | Jan 30, 2018 | Devotional
by John Newton A consistent Christian, whose integrity, humility, and philanthropy, mark his character and adorn his profession will in time command respect. But his attachment to the unfashionable truths of the Gospel, and his separation from the maxims and pursuits...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Jan 18, 2018 | Counseling, Raising Children
Suggestions on how to treat your adult children: 1. The majority of the time that you are talking with your adult child, you should be doing the listening, not the talking. Real and attentive listening. Respectful listening — not appearing to be listening or thinking...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Jan 15, 2018 | Classical Education, Homeschooling
This is my 3rd year homeschooling my sons. They are in 2nd, 5th, and 6th grades. I have been slowly trying to incorporate some of the principles of classical education into our homeschool effort. For example, we have begun the study of Latin this year. I am...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Jan 15, 2018 | Homeschooling, Reading Aloud
We hear a lot today about burnout in homeschooling.
….. I lie in bed at night and dread the thought of starting school
the next day. A life of drudgery is not what I envisioned a few short
months ago. It’s such a struggle to get the kids to do...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Jan 12, 2018 | Classical Education, College
Concordia University Chicago understands and appreciates the significant advantages of a classical education and homeschooling and seeks to be a welcoming institution for those looking to continue their classical liberal arts education in a university setting. Rooted...
