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Birds and the Bees | Giving ‘The Talk’

Birds and the Bees | Giving ‘The Talk’

I always knew one day I’d have to have “the talk” with my child. I wanted to because my parents never really said anything to me on the subject, and I didn’t really want my boy to learn about the…

Dorm Room Ideas for Your College Kid

Dorm Room Ideas for Your College Kid

College means that your little baby is finally growing up! However, heading in as a freshman can be daunting (for parents and kids), especially if you’re trying to decide what…

Money Borrowing : Is Crowdfunding Really Just e-Begging?

Money Borrowing : Is Crowdfunding Really Just e-Begging?

As a parent there are times when you will simply not have enough money to do everything you need to do. In this situation, you may be forced to do…

Motherhood Tragedies

Motherhood Tragedies

Over the past year I’ve watched two of my friends–both amazing moms–go through unimaginable tragedies with their children. When your friends go through something like this, you feel helpless. You…

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Abeka Academy

Abeka Academy Review

Abeka Academy Name: Abeka Academy Price:  Yearly prices (tuition and books) start from $299 USD (K4) to $1,066 USD (Grade 12) Owners: Originally founded by Dr. Arlin and Beca Horton…

Why Learn Latin

Susan Wise Bauer, in The Well-Trained Mind, notes “As you’ve no doubt noticed, Latin is not the defining element of a classical education” (188). No, it’s not, but it is…

Why Everyone Should Consider Homeschooling

Simple.  Statistical facts. Some things are just fact, and if we recognize them as such, we can position ourselves to win.  If you stay married, your kids have a better…

Understanding Your Moods When You’re Expecting (Book Review)

This is a review of Understanding Your Moods When You’re Expecting, by Lucy J,. Puryear, M.D. Puryear is a psychiatrist specializing in women’s reproductive mental health at Baylor in Texas,…

Improve Your 12-Month Old’s Sleeping Habits

12-month-old not sleeping through the night? Mary emailed me last week, at her wit’s end with chronic sleep deprivation and I pounded out a quick response. She’s given me permission…