By contributor Cheyenne Bell Christmas has come and gone, and if you have kids, you’ve inevitably ended up with a new lion’s share of toys to add to your already-overwhelming collection. Now is the time to get the toys under control before they begin to take over the whole … [Read more...] about 6 Smart Tips for Organizing Kids’ Toys
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Why We’re Quitting Homeschooling (& What We’re Doing Instead)
Note: I had most of this post written several months ago before we had even the faintest clue about the new-job-in-a-brand-new-city-adventure that has plunked itself into our laps. As such, I've held off publishing while I gave some serious thought to my deepest motivations … [Read more...] about Why We’re Quitting Homeschooling (& What We’re Doing Instead)
Growing Little Gardeners (5 Tips for Raising Kids Who Love Gardening)
Guest post by Faith Watson As I helped my four-year-old water our garden, I couldn’t help but ponder how my kids have developed a love for gardening and that it was kind of an accidental journey on my part. I love the feeling of the cool earth between my toes and getting my … [Read more...] about Growing Little Gardeners (5 Tips for Raising Kids Who Love Gardening)
7 Easy Learning Activities for Preschoolers
Guest post by Faith Watson “Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children, play is serious learning. Play is really the work of childhood.” – Fred Rogers Let me introduce my two very energetic and busy children: Aiden (4) and Brynn … [Read more...] about 7 Easy Learning Activities for Preschoolers
4 Ways to Share Herbalism With Kids
Guest post by certified herbalist, Angela of Mama Rosemary Children and herbs go together like two peas in a pod. For almost a decade I have had the pleasure of working with children and herbs at a little home-based preschool and I have yet to meet a kiddo who isn’t fascinated by … [Read more...] about 4 Ways to Share Herbalism With Kids
6 Ways to Prepare Your Kids for Major Life Changes
Post by contributor Erin Long of Home and Grace [A note from Beth: I am really grateful to Erin for writing on major life changes this month. If you're a regular around here, you know that my family just moved into our new house this past weekend, so we are in the thick of all of … [Read more...] about 6 Ways to Prepare Your Kids for Major Life Changes
Why I Don’t Want to Send My Kids to Public School
Image via Flickr CC I am a product of our society's public education system, with a bit of private Christian education at the end (using the same model as the public schools but with Bible class and school uniforms thrown in.) To be honest - I loved school in my elementary and middle … [Read more...] about Why I Don’t Want to Send My Kids to Public School
10 Favorite Rhythm & Rhyme Books for Little Ones
With a family like mine, you've gotta have a serious love for books. Let's just say - out of my parents and siblings, I am the least educated person, with a four-year degree in philosophy. Yeah. We're that kinda family. A couple of PhD's, an MDiv, a post-grad specialized diploma. … [Read more...] about 10 Favorite Rhythm & Rhyme Books for Little Ones
9 Things I Learned About Parenting From Being a Doula
Post by contributor, Dea Daniels This week, I had the privilege of attending two births. While my role was quite different with each mom, both births were challenging and beneficial. They were beautifully unique with exceptional labouring women, supportive partners, and gorgeous … [Read more...] about 9 Things I Learned About Parenting From Being a Doula