Ideas from the experts and the trenches, these creative consequences for kids will mean you’re never disappointed with the age-old “time-out” again. After 13+ years of parenting, teaching 100’s of public school children, and reading more books than I can count, I feel confident in one thing. This parenting thing is HARD, ya’ll. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all answer for our parenting questions….
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21 Consequences for Kids That Really Work
Teaching your Child the Importance of Obedience
We don’t want our kids to just look like they’re obeying. We want them to learn the importance of obedience and then desire to obey. These tips can help! When I first started this parenting gig, it was all about me. *cough* I did label my discipline efforts like most parents as “good parenting” or “Christian discipleship.” But the truth is,…
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How to Get Kids to Listen and Actually Do What you Ask
Are you tired of repeating yourself to your kids? Believe it or not, here’s how to get kids to listen AND actually do what you ask! I looked down at the coat that was still lying on the floor. My voice bellowed out to the offending child, “Didn’t I ask you to pick this coat up?” Something like “How many…
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24 Beloved Christmas Books for Kids
Reading together is one of our family’s most precious holiday traditions. Collect a pile of these favorite Christmas books for kids and join us this year! There’s something about a family gathered around the tree with a pile of Christmas books for kids that just makes the holidays special. My fondest memories as a mom are wrapped up in the…
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Family Christmas Party Games
You’ll love these family Christmas party games! They are simple, frugal and most of all… a blast! Have you ever noticed that Christmas is the time of year when life gets so busy we often neglect what is important to us? Every year I vow to find ways to make sure family is at the top of my list, even…
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Christian Kids Gift Ideas
Christian kids gifts ideas should ADD to their lives…not take away or overstuff them! You’ll love these 6 simple, practical, life-giving ideas! I absolutely LOVE giving gifts. I love dreaming up the perfect ideas, shopping for the deals, and even beautifully wrapping them. Yeah, I’m that girl who has lists and even purchases months ahead of Christmas or celebrations. I…
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Clutter-Free Christmas Gift Ideas for Kids
You’ll love this list of Clutter-Free Christmas Gift Ideas for kids that will save your sanity, keep your kid’s rooms clean, and promote world peace. Ok, maybe not that last part. I know you’ve seen the crazy woman. You know, the one with the big black trash bag on her hip and a look on her face that says, “Every…
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The Best Homeschool Supplies Shopping List
School supplies aren’t just for kids who go to school. I mean, you do write with pencils and paper in your homeschool, right? Whether it’s the first of the school year, or you’re needing to spice up your homeschool supplies, I’ve got a must-have list that will make your homeschooling year a breeze. Two homeschool supply pro-tips Before we get…
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How to Get Your Child to LOVE learning
Not every child enters their school years with zeal. Some need more “encouragement” than others to inspire a love of learning. Sometimes we parents need a little help to know how to get our children to love school. Me? I loved school from day one. I was that kid who counted down every day in the summer, super-excited about the…
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How to Teach Your Kids to Stop Interrupting
Are you tired of telling your child to stop interrupting? Do you have a child that relentlessly interrupts you? This simple tip is sure to help! I remember being on a video conference call (with people I really wanted to impress) when it happened. I was all smiles in the camera, microphone on, when my youngest comes barreling through the…
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5 Easy Steps for Teaching Responsibility to Your Kids
Teaching your kids to be responsible shouldn’t give you gray hair. Read these 5 Easy Steps for Teaching Responsibility and be inspired! Probably the most common thing I hear moms say is that they struggle to get their kids to be responsible for school, chores, and, you know, just about anything. I know you can relate because your kids are…
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Missionary Books Kids Love
You’re going to love our list of missionary books my kids can’t put down! Rarely can our family be found without a great missionary book in hand. But it hasn’t always been that way. When I was growing up, we gave money every year to the Lottie Moon Christmas offering. I don’t remember ever knowing what that meant or where…
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Your Homeschool Conference Trip Made Easy
I absolutely LOVE homeschool conferences. I’ve literally been to dozens over the years. I was invited to my first conference before my daughter could even walk. At the time, I was living in Florida and I had taken up a side gig of evaluating my friend’s children for their annual homeschool assessment. They kept asking me for suggestions…
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Back-to-school Activities Pack Printables
Back to school? Even as a little girl, I could hardly wait for morning. ‘Twas the night before third grade and all through the house, not a creature was stirring… well, except for me. Hands-down it was one of the most exciting nights of the year. I laid there in my bed peering over at the neatly laid…
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Music Appreciation Curriculum for Homeschoolers
Are you looking for music appreciation curriculum for your homeschooler? We have so many choices when it comes to electives and extra-curricular opportunities for our kids. Maybe you are looking for a music appreciation curriculum or maybe you don’t even know why you would want that! I can help. Homeschool electives are the cherry on top of the sundae! They…
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Easy Back to School Activities For Homeschoolers
Easy back to school activities? It’s not an oxymoron! It’s the sparkle that we put into any life event that makes it memorable. It doesn’t have to be expensive or fancy, it just has to be “special.” It needs to be celebrated. The truth is, celebration can make anything seem amazing even going back to school. Back-to-school is a season…
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Homeschool Electives: An Easy Plan You Can Use Today
Homeschool electives should be the cherry on top of the sundae. They are the sweetest part of your homeschool, and yet they often end up being the cog in the wheel. It shouldn’t be this way. In this post, I’ll help you diagnose the problems and stay away from the pitfalls that clog up the system. Then we will come…
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How to Keep Up With Homeschool When Life Throws You a Curveball
I’ll be the first to admit I have very little knowledge of the game of baseball. I know to cheer when the people around me do. I know the players run around bases and take FOREVER to pitch the ball. Oh, and I know about curveballs. A curveball is when the pitcher, who already took far too long to pitch…
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Homeschool Science Curriculum: A Complete Plan From Preschool to Graduation
Nerd alert: I LOVE science. (Which is why talking about homeschool science curriculum makes me super excited!) Yep. It’s true. In high school, I couldn’t put down the Biology textbook. I was even president of the Biology honors society. Oh, and for fun, we spent our time blazing a trail on the back of the school property and growing various…
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How To Find The Best Homeschool History Curriculum
Homeschool history curriculum is one of those things that leaves many homeschool families feeling confused, frustrated, and often with a long list of questions. How does it fit in? Is it necessary? Will my elementary child fall behind if we don’t use a textbook curriculum? What should we use to teach it? How much is enough? How much is…
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Taming the Tongue: 5 Things Kids Should Never Say
Taming the tongue seems nearly impossible some days. But setting clear boundaries for our kids helps tremendously. Here are 5 things kids should never say. Dear Children, I’m sorry but there is no freedom of speech here. Well, actually I’m not sorry, because I love you. It’s not my goal to restrict you. It’s my goal to help you change…
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