Historical fiction is one of my favorite genres. I love being able to learn about the culture and traditions of the past through the lives of characters. It’s so much better than trying to learn through the dry paragraphs of a textbook. The time period comes alive, and it’s much easier to remember. There are so many amazing historical fiction […]
Most kids love the Wild West and stories of Cowboys, Indians, and moving west. What better topic to focus on for summer reading! We’re continuing the 10 Days of Wholesome Books for Summer Reading series today with our Summer Reading Round-Up! There are so many topics that you could delve into, including: Daniel Boone and the Wilderness Road Louisiana Purchase […]
Before I knew better I let my daughter read whatever she found in the “tween” section of the library. There were cute covers and fun illustrations that made the books look completely harmless. Then I picked up one of the books she had left lying on the table and read a few pages. I was shocked at what I read. […]
It can be a little scary when children begin reading books on their own. You’re not sure what content they are picking up from the library shelves, and there are a great many books available to them that aren’t appropriate for their growing minds. That’s why I’m giving you this list of 30 of our favorite wholesome books for elementary […]
Finding wholesome picture books to read with your children shouldn’t be a chore. Unfortunately, it can be. There are so many children’s books that contain very questionable content these days! I am often shocked at the political agendas that are addressed even at the picture book level. But that’s another post for another day. Today I’m sharing our top 25 […]
Do you want your children to read wholesome books filled with inspiring characters worthy of emulating? Do you worry about what your children are reading and feel like you need to preview their books (especially older kids), but you just can’t find the time? If so, then you’ll want to join me over the next two weeks as I bring […]
Welcome to the “What’s Your Secret Struggle Homeschool Mom?” guest post series. Today, Amy Saunders from Orison Orchards tackles one of the most common struggles that all homeschool moms face—can I really homeschool high school? My younger kids take a weekly class at our local children’s museum. Today I was talking with one of the museum employees, who seemed to […]
Welcome to the “What’s Your Secret Struggle Homeschool Mom?” guest post series. Today, I’ve asked my husband to share his thoughts on how homeschooling affects our marriage. We’re more than a decade into this journey and we’ve seen some ups and downs along the way. I can say with absolute certainty that communication with your spouse is the key! Knowing […]
Welcome to the “What’s Your Secret Struggle Homeschool Mom?” guest post series. Today, Aimee Smith walks us through one of the top secret struggles that homeschool moms deal with – mom cliques! My heart beat faster as we walked through the door. We weren’t greeted immediately because the party was already in progress. It can be hard to know which […]
Welcome to the “What’s Your Secret Struggle Homeschool Mom?” guest post series. Today, Ali Southerland (who blogs at This Addictive Mess) tells us why we can’t do everything and how to get past the overwhelm! Do you have the drive to be the best and do your best in everything you do? Do you always feel like a qualified and […]