It’s a typical toddler birthday party. The gifts are quickly unwrapped. While his parents ooh and aah over the wonderful toys, little Evan is enthralled with the discarded colorful paper and ribbons. If he’s really lucky, the gifts came in big boxes – and we
It all started because I had the wrong breakfast cereal. No, back that up. It started because I didn’t wake the boys up early. Actually, it started the night before, when Boy #1 noticed that our van’s front passenger tire was saying, “Psssssssssst.” The tire
I know it’s not even Halloween, but Veteran’s Day (November 11) is fast approaching. Want to mark the day in a meaninful manner? Check out my blog post, Honoring Our Vets, at The Homeschool Classroom.
None of my sons are a gourmand’s dream. Each will hesitate at the sight of new food — and by “hesitate,” I mean “politely (or not-so-politely) refuse to try.” None of them are big fans of mixed foods, like casserole, even if they like all
As a parent of boys, you already know that keeping boys busy is a must — boys with too much time on their hands tend to find trouble. But “busy” can vary from boy to boy and home to home, and while organized activities (sports,
How is school going for your son? Whether you homeschool or send your kids to a public or private school, it’s a good idea to periodically take stock and see what’s working — and what’s not — regarding your sons’ education. Some things to look
He’s just a made-up cartoon character, a squarish-sponge in shorts who lives under the sea, flips burgers for a living and interacts with a squirrel in an astronaut-like helmet. But a 2001 study in the esteemed medical journal Pediatrics released a study that showed that
Have I mentioned the fact that I’m blogging for The Homeschool Classroom this year? My first post, 7 Characteristics of Homeschooling Families, went live yesterday. Check it out and let me know what you think.
Did you see the study that examined boys’ and girls’ thoughts and opinions regarding problem sharing? The first line of a related news article elicited a strong, “No duh!” response from me. Check it out: “A new University of Missouri study finds that boys feel
If school choice is fluid — and no one educational choice is “the best” — how exactly do you go about finding the best school for your son? That’s really the million dollar question, isn’t it? There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the education question.
How, exactly, do you go about finding the best school for your son? That’s really the million dollar question, isn’t it? There is no one-size-fits-all answer to the education question. And what works for your son today (homeschooling, public school, etc.) may not work next
I admire Meagan Francis. She’s a mom of five kids, a writer, an author, a blogger and an all-around happy person. Her d book (and blog), The Happiest Mom, is designed to help moms enjoy life and motherhood. As Meagan says,” Happy. Mother. You really
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