Healthy Snacks Made Fun By Children

Justin and Kaylee made their own snack and they used a Follow-the-Directions Flip Chart.  I found this Flip Chart at Banks, a school supply store by our house. It has 12 healthy, No- Cook Recipes by Pamela Chanko.   This flip chart gives step by step directions with pictures.  It’s a great tool to help young learners…

BOOKS FOR CHILDREN

     THE VERY BUSY SPIDER BY ERIC CARL I’m passionate about reading children’s books to my kids. I read out loud to inspire Justin and Kaylee to be readers. I believe that it’s my responsibility as a parent to help them be passionate too. Parents we enrich our children’s lives by reading topics that are of interest…

Do You See God’s Blessings?

Every day God has something to give us. There are lovely people who want to bless you and me. Life is full of surprises, just look at God’s creation. Are you amazed? It’s hard for us to see what good things are happening around us when we are focused on what we don’t have. I…

Why do children need art?

  Art is smart in education. It should not be left out of curriculums. Art encourages children to be curious and to use their imagination. There is risk taking and problem solving that an artist must journey through.   Children learn to focus while designing. This is where problem solving takes place in a natural…

Home – Shaped By The Creative Hand Of God.

“The kingdom of home is the place of refuge, comfort, and inspiration.  It is a rich world where great souls can be formed, and from which men and women of great conviction and dedication can emerge.  It is the place where the models of marriage, love, and relationship are emulated and passed on to the…

Art of a Good Listener – For Moms

The Art of good listening is to hear the heart felt cries of our children and not minimize their feelings or solve their problems.   I want my children to be able to say. “Mom knows me best because she hears what I have to say. She allows me to have feelings and therefore I trust…

Slow Down and Breathe in the Children’s Laughter

A whole new world of parenting happens when we stay in the moment and listen to our children giggle. But sometimes we get too busy with our duties to notice our children dancing and singing.

Lately I’ve been so focused on home school preparations and activities that I’ve been too busy to enjoy my children. I don’t appreciate my children when I am worried about getting my work done. Instead I push them away. That’s why I’m writing this post. I want to do life different and I want to share with you some things I am working on.