Category Archives: Parenting

Christianity Lessons from Facebook

Posted on October 23, 2013 by This Woman Writes

You know, some days it’s best not to talk, write, make eye contact, or communicate in any fashion at all. If you have a teenaged daughter in your life, you’re painfully aware of how quickly a controversial statement, like “Good … Continue reading →

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The Properly Socialized Homeschooler

Posted on October 17, 2013 by This Woman Writes

Years ago, I chatted with a public school educator who upbraided me on our family decision to homeschool our children. “I can’t argue with you that what you’re doing academically is superior,” she said. “Your ability to give one on … Continue reading →

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Why I — a Christian — Celebrate Halloween

Posted on October 16, 2013 by This Woman Writes

It’s okay to hate Halloween. Lots of Christians do, because they feel that the day’s pagan roots are so dreadful, there’s no room for celebration, compromise, or wiggle room. It’s also okay to love Halloween, and I’m one of those … Continue reading →

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Homeschooling and the Messy House

Posted on October 10, 2013 by This Woman Writes

Years ago, when I had four young homeschooled children who inhabited every room of our house, 24-hours a day, I had a messy, cluttery home. And I felt bad, because I knew other people, who also had children, who also … Continue reading →

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Learning Problems: Does My Child Have One?

Posted on September 26, 2013 by This Woman Writes

Of course I have to begin this article with a disclaimer: I am neither a doctor nor a professional educated in the issue of learning problems, so I am not out to diagnose you, your child, or your situation. I’m … Continue reading →

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The Spirit of Christmas

Posted on September 23, 2013 by This Woman Writes

From Start Your Week with Steve, the free weekly e-mail newsletter from Steve Henderson Fine Art: Steve Says: Every year, when Christmas rolls around, people sigh and say, “This is such a wonderful time of year. If only we could keep this … Continue reading →

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Too Impatient to Homeschool

Posted on September 12, 2013 by This Woman Writes

In twenty years of homeschooling, the most frequent comment I have heard about the activity, from people who don’t do it, is: “I could never homeschool! I’m simply not patient enough!” This one ties, actually, with the most frequent question, “How will … Continue reading →

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Worrying about the Future

Posted on September 11, 2013 by This Woman Writes

He’s 19, chronically cryptic, and probably fine. The last e-mail we received — three weeks ago — mentioned that on weekends, he camps out in the wilds of Alaska in a $35 pup tent. “Yeah, I’ve seen a few bears,” … Continue reading →

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Homeschooling: What Does a Normal Day Look Like?

Posted on September 5, 2013 by This Woman Writes

When you homeschool, it’s easy to get obsessed with the word “normal.” By its very nature, homeschooling is countercultural, so from the first day you start classes, you’re not normal, culturally speaking. Because you have no paradigm or standard from … Continue reading →

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Role Models: Do We need Them?

Posted on September 4, 2013 by This Woman Writes

When Tired of Being Youngest was six, she shocked a family in our then church by mentioning a scene out of a James Bond movie. Without approaching me directly, the family matriarch made it known — to the rest of … Continue reading →