Hey Everyone! How is your summer going so far? I hope it’s been as wonderful as mine. Every year I forget how quickly they go by, and vow to myself to soak in every available moment. Just thought I would share with you some of the things I have cooked up so far for […]
Book Summary: The A to Z Guide: 26 Days and 26 Ways to a Happier, Healthier Marriage
I really enjoyed that Dating Divas’ new book. It felt like I was with a group of my best girlfriends, sitting down to chat and sharing only the very best and most uplifting marital advice.
June Wrap Up for the Values Justice and Mercy
Here are a few of the very handy tools I’ve found for teaching children about justice and mercy. I think kids are very visual, tactile learners, so having a few tangible things they can see has been very helpful for us. We’ve only used a few simple tools, but they all have been extremely effective. […]
Monthly Value Update: Justice and Mercy
How has this month’s value, Justice and Mercy, been going for you all? I started out this month completely overwhelmed and clueless as to how to teach this value. I also had a hard time believing that this was as necessary as “honesty” or “love”. I realized right away that I was wrong. Just in […]
Monthly Value Report: Teaching by Example
This month, I have been struggling what to write….how do you teach a 3-and-4-year-old about fidelity and chastity? I think for this month, taking things down all the way to the basics for them is enough. What are the basics? Setting an example. Be an example of fidelity and chastity in your own marriage or […]
Monthly Value Update: Teaching Self-Reliance and Potentiall
I had quite a few ideas for October. Even though the month is over, I thought I’d share a few thoughts and ideas with you because the value of self-reliance is extremely important. Not only is it important, but it’s one that adults don’t seem to teach enough or even practice enough themselves a lot […]
October Booklist
For October’s value of self-reliance and potential, here is a list of books that I found for you to read with your children. I tried to get a good mix of older and younger children’s books. As always, please feel free to leave any feedback or suggestions for the booklist. Happy reading! Oh! The Places […]
September Value Wrap-Up
How has everyone’s September gone? Peaceablilty is such an important value. I’m sad to report that I have been a total slacker this month as far as stopping to take the time to instigate too much “officially”. I had a little one back in June and he’s kept me pretty busy! We did at least […]
Courage Booklist
Courage Booklist Here is a short booklist for this month’s value. Please add your input and suggestions. Hope you like it! The Berentstain Bears Get Stage Fright The Berentstain Bears Go Out for the Team The Giver – Lois Lowry Gathering Blue – Lois Lowry The Messenger – Lois Lowry The Empty Pot […]
Honesty Booklist
Here are some great books that help teach about honesty. Feel free to add your favorite books that address honesty in the comments below. Happy reading! (Click on each book image to learn more about the book or make a list of the ones that look good and head to the library.)