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The Conversation I Almost Missed & the Future It Could’ve Cost
"I thought it was my job to teach my children a lesson. But what I was teaching them was that I could never be satisfied. I was teaching them to confide in someone else -— someone who would be more understanding and less reactive. I was teaching them to strive for...
How do we teach Latin or Greek to a child when we don’t know the language ourselves?
Question: How do we teach Latin or Greek to a child when we don't know the language ourselves? In fact, having attended public school, we feel as if we lack a healthy grasp of the English language! Answer: When we first learned English, did we construct sentences...
New Tiny Grand
Daughter Helena just had a baby! Due to a burst appendix at 27 weeks, little Violet Tamzon Auberg decided she needed to make an early appearance. All is well with mother and babe. at 27 weeks, 2lb 1oz a few drops of liquid gold for Violet named after her...
The Tutor for Charlotte Mason & Classical Educators — free until August 15
THE TUTOR is a 9 volume library of Classical & Charlotte Mason style educational treasures, including: Outdoor games & activities Nature projects and stories Great Literature & Poetry Music & Art History and Appreciation Character Building Stories & Activities Famous...
Speech and Debate Resources
Speech -- A short introduction Debate -- A short introduction; how to get started in debate; how to research a topic; and general rules for debate National Homeschool Speech and Debate organization Homeschool Speech and Debate Discussion Loop -- archives of group...
An observant child should be put in the way of things worth observing
A Child’s First Introduction to Art now available as a PDF
What Do You See? A Child's First Introduction to Art, Volume 1 is now available on our web site as a PDF. You can order it here, or you can order the Kindle version on Amazon. "Excellent Manner to Awaken the Budding Scholar(s) in your Life -- An outstanding book for...
On Controversy
A minister who was about to publish an article criticizing a fellow minister for errors in his theology, wrote to John Newton of his intention. Newton's reply was meant to reference controversies in theology, but I find it to be helpful for many of life's...
My Politics
from Letters of John Newton, 1778 The whole system of my politics is summed up in this one verse, The Lord reigns. Let the nations tremble. --Psalm 99:1 The times look awfully dark indeed, and as the clouds grow thicker, the stupidity of the nation seems...
Teaching our children “empathetic assertiveness”
By Lena Aburdene Derhally "...I have seen anxious people do things that make them uncomfortable because of guilt. I have seen people let others push and bulldoze their boundaries because they felt bad about saying “no” to someone or didn’t want to hurt someone’s...
How to Make Sure Everyone on Facebook Knows You’re the Perfect Christian Parent
"This Christian parenting social media scorecard has everything you need to insure that YOU, yes YOU are the holiest parent on the social media scene. After all, how will people know unless you show them repeatedly? #Hilarious...." Read the rest of the article here.
He deals in flour by day and in soot by night
C.H. Spurgeon Morning and Evening June 23 Morning Ephraim is a cake not turned. --Hosea 7:8 A cake not turned is uncooked on one side; and so Ephraim was, in many respects, untouched by divine grace: though there was some partial obedience, there was very much...
Don’t Press the Technicalities Too Early
Here is a Facebook conversation we recently had with a friend. Debra: I have an 8-year-old and 7-year-old (along with three littles). Both are reading very well. We read aloud a lot and love it. They want to write letters and notes. I am simply noticing a lack of any...
How do you teach a person to think?
Dear Laurie, I recently took my 14-year-old stepson out of public school. He's a mess -- he hates school, isn't learning anything, and doesn't seem to have a very long attention span. What curriculum can I buy which will teach him how to think? This is a likable young...
Essential Oils and Scent Receptors
PBS Nova is reporting that "...Far from being confined to our noses, scientists are finding scent receptors throughout our bodies."
Samuel L. Blumenfeld Died on Monday But He Continues to Speak
We were sorry to hear that Samuel L. Blumenfeld died this week. Mr. Blumenfeld is known mainly for two things: 1. His work in encouraging homeschoolers during the very early days of homeschooling. He was a staunch defender of parents' rights in education and was a...
Sneak Peak at an Art Curriculum and Last Day to Grab Fine Arts Bundle
Excerpt from What Do You See? -- A Child’s First Introduction to Art, Volume 1 by Laurie Bluedorn Belshazzar’s Feast Rembrandt Harmenszoon van Rijn (1606-1669) was Dutch and is considered one of the world’s greatest painters. He was most creative in his portraits and...
Something to help you during those long, lazy summer days and a contest!
Post may contain affiliate links to materials I recommend. Read my full disclosure statement. One summer, years ago, we spent several weeks making things out of newspapers. The book Crafting with Newspapers by Vivienne Eisner was our guide. The book is now out of...
Should Christians Market Young Living Essential Oils?
by Stacy McDonald ...James and I market essential oils for a secular company that produces the purest and most therapeutically effective essential oils on the planet. They also sometimes word their materials in ways with which we, as Christians, don’t agree, or in...
Early Academic Training Produces Long-Term Harm
Research reveals negative effects of academic preschools and kindergartens. The author of this article asks, "What has been your experience with early education, as a parent or a teacher? What effects have you seen of early academic training, or, conversely, of...
Mr. Despondency and His Daughter Much-Afraid
When days had many of them passed away, Mr. Despondency was sent for, for a post was come, and brought this message to him: "Trembling man! these are to summon thee to be ready with the King by the next Lord's day, to shout for joy for thy deliverance from all thy...
For those of you needing to find good, but inexpensive homeschool curriculum based on the Charlotte Mason method
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Home-Spun Artists — Beatrix Potter (and something to help)
Westminster and Her Sisters
Westminster and Her Sisters: A Complete Collation and Comparison of Three English Confessions of Faith by Harvey Bluedorn This document includes a careful comparison of the entire text for each of three English confessions – the Westminster (Presbyterian, 1646/47/48),...
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The infinite tenderness of Jesus
by Charles Spurgeon He will feed His flock like a shepherd. He will carry the lambs in His arms, holding them close to His heart. He will gently lead the mother sheep with their young. Isaiah 40:11 Who is He of whom such gracious words are spoken? He is The Good...
Resources for Teaching Art
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Review of a Near-Perfect History Curriculum and Some Help for You
Post may contain affiliate links to materials I recommend. Read my full disclosure statement. A Review of The Mystery of History Volume I and The Mystery of History Volume II by Linda Hobar Audio version of The Mystery of History Volume I and Audio version of The...
Bringing the Lessons of History to Life
G.A. Henty's In Freedom's Cause: A Story of William and Bruce dramatized on 2-CDs. "Can one man's faith and vision inspire a group of farmers, shepherds, and merchants to defeat the mightiest military force on the planet? William Wallace, by his undaunted courage and...
Essential Reading for Every Mom
Two important books for today's Mothers, both by the same author -- Rachel Macy Stafford. Thirty years ago these books would only have been slightly relevant. Today, in my opinion, they are essential reading for every Mother (and Father). Hands Free Mama: A Guide to...