Practical hints and advice for raising Christian teens.
11 creative ways to spend quality time with your teenage daughter.
If your kids are like mine, then spending time in their room, on the phone, or on the computer instant messaging is their idea of a great time. Here are many activities I’ve participated in with my teens over the years: Starbucks – My daughter would do this daily if I said yes. We will…
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Easy tips for teaching your teen good money management to set them on the road to independence.
Okay, you want your teenager to be more responsible with money. Do you remember when you were a teenager? Did you act responsibly with your money? What were some of the things your parents did to teach you about handling your money better? In this article we will discuss some of the ways you can…
Read More Teaching Your Teen Good Money ManagementWe have just started homeschooling our boys this year, and I have been looking for some interesting and engaging ways to encourage my boys to learn. There are a number of ways to teach your children at home, but in recent years unit studies have become very popular. You can find many unit studies to…
Read More Review: Time Capsule – Medieval England Unit StudyMy soon-to-be 14-yr-old daughter is a night owl. It’s taken me 13 exhausting years to realize that all the begging, threatening, bribing, and pleading in the world won’t make a child go to sleep. My conclusion? Some kids just have their own sleeping patterns, and while it may not always be convenient, their needs definitely…
Read More Bedtime BattlesVolunteering with your children is a fantastic way, not only to solidify our relationship but it’s also a great way to introduce some important life lessons to your children in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. If chosen correctly, the right volunteering activity can encourage and excite children (acting more as a fun day out, than…
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