by Laurie Bluedorn | Feb 26, 2006 | Raising Children
Dear Harvey and Laurie, As parents of an only child, we would be interested in good solid answers to the socialization arguments which we endure from family and friends: “he needs to learn to play with other children; to be patient with others who do not catch on as...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Feb 2, 2006 | Raising Children, Reading Aloud
Dear Laurie, I am in the process of getting rid of many of my children’s books. As we read through them my son was either upset about these horrid stories or I was skipping over stories, meanwhile being barraged with questions why. However, I need something else...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Jan 30, 2006 | Raising Children
Sometimes we confuse the phrase going to college with getting an education. If I were to state here that I think girls shouldn’t go to college, I suppose someone would take that to mean that I believe girls should only stay home and learn how to cook and clean...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Jan 11, 2006 | Raising Children
Good Morning, I have enjoyed reading the posts. Thanks for all the valuable information. My question (problem): My 11-year-old daughter wastes time with schoolwork, chores, virtually everything. Not just a little bit of time either. We sat down a couple of months back...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Dec 20, 2005 | Raising Children
Dear Laurie, My husband and I recently adopted my sixteen-year-old nephew. This is a likable young man who does not get into trouble, is easy-going, and has been raised as a Christian. He has, however, quite possibly the laziest mind I have ever seen. I suspect that...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Dec 9, 2005 | Raising Children
Laurie, My sister who is expecting her fifth child at the end of April is currently homeschooling her oldest two daughters, grades 1 and 3. She is knowledgeable in the classical approach, tries to use it herself, and also has helped to start a classical school that...
