A large part of raising children is about preparing to let go. A large part of homeschooling is about preparing children to grow up and become independent. And then, we think, when the child has become an adult, we will be finished. Apparently not. Letting-go can be a tricky process as parents and their adult […]
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Nature Study
I’ve always wanted my children to do nature study. They spend a lot of time outside; are familiar with flowers, trees, and weeds; know about different kinds of butterflies and birds; watch clouds and even predict the weather; and notice all sorts of things in woods and streams. But it never seems like real nature […]
Review: Raising Real Men
Raising Real Men: Surviving, Teaching, and Appreciating Boys by Hal and Melanie Young has been praised by people like Tedd Tripp, Douglas Wilson, R.C. Sproul, Chris Klicka, Scott Somerville, and John Rosemond. That was enough for me to want to read it and, having done so, I’m adding my humble voice to the approving chorus. […]
Overwhelmed, Under-challenged, Unmotivated, Disobedient, or Just Plain Lazy?
I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about this week’s Blog Cruise question, “How do you help your child if he is struggling to learn?” We’ve dealt with this issue several times, and have discovered five different reasons for learning struggles. The child could be overwhelmed. In fact, this is what most people refer […]
How do you nurture a love of learning in your child?
People sometimes ask, “How do you instill a love of learning in your child?” I think that’s the wrong question. Children are naturally curious and eager to learn, and God has instilled this in them. Instead, the question should be, “How do you nurture this love of learning? Here are some of the things […]