by Laurie Bluedorn | Jun 4, 2015 | Classical Education, Education, Homeschooling, Raising Children
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?...
by Laurie Bluedorn | May 15, 2015 | Marriage, Raising Children
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...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Jan 2, 2015 | Raising Children
An uninterrupted life of pleasure is as insipid as contemptible… A surfeited glutton, an emaciated sot, and an enervated rotten whoremaster never enjoy the pleasures to which they devote themselves; they are only so many human sacrifices to false gods…...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Nov 12, 2014 | Counseling, Marriage, Raising Children
Excerpts from Your Family God’s Way: Developing & Sustaining Relationships in the Home by Wayne A. Mack Here is a recipe for a communication disaster — four ingredients: 1. Excessive Negative Talk “Some people constantly complain and find fault. They seldom...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Nov 12, 2014 | Art/Poetry Study, Devotional, Raising Children
It’s not so much what you say As the manner in which you say it; It’s not so much the language you use As the tone in which you convey it; “Come here!” I sharply said, And the child cowered and wept. “Come here”, I said – He looked and smiled And straight to my lap he...
by Laurie Bluedorn | Jul 1, 2014 | Raising Children
I recently came across the Trivium Pursuit materials on the internet, and they have revolutionized my understanding of homeschooling. Although I am not married yet, I have been seeking the best materials regarding raising up children to be holy and godly, as well as...
