Bradley, our 8-year-old, loves the Latin curriculum we use, called Visual Latin. We asked him if he wouldn't mind sharing why he likes it so much. This is what he told us... You can learn more about the Visual Latin curriculum in our review or visit the Compass Classroom store to download some free lessons. Why are we teaching our kids Latin? Read about the 7 reasons we are doing this. ...Read More
5 Great Bible Verses for Kids to Memorize About Anxiety
I have gathered 5 Bible verses for kids to memorize about anxiety. In times of anxiety, our children need God's truth to fill their minds. Below are a few ideas. I recommend choosing one of these passages or chapters and make it a point to study it together as a family. Use the cards provided to help your family memorize the text. 3 Short Bible Verses For Kids to Memorize about Anxiety Proverbs 18:10 "The name of the Lord is a strong tower; the righteous man runs into it and is safe." The "name of the Lord" signifies his character, the kind of God He is. The righteous person clings to the God he ...Read More
5 Benefits of Breastfeeding Beyond a Year
"There are no benefits to breastfeeding beyond one year." I cringe a little bit every time I hear this myth perpetuated among moms. My son and I have enjoyed so many benefits from breastfeeding the past 21 months, particularly since he turned a year old, that I just want other moms to know and experience the many potential benefits. The breastfeeding guidelines in the United States can be a little misleading. When the AAP recommends "the continuation of breastfeeding for one year..." the second part of the sentence is usually left off or ignored. ...Read More
How Diet Coke Gambles with Your Health: Kicking my Habit
About 10 years ago, I had a roommate who had an allergy to refined sugar. This didn't really affect my snacking-in-the-room habits too much, given that her allergy wasn't so severe that I couldn't have chocolate in the room or something—but it did introduce me to a wondrous substance. Something she kept on hand at all times. Something that she drank morning, noon and night whenever she needed a little extra energy to get through the day. This delicious, fizzy, miraculous beverage was called “Diet Coke.” The Diet Coke Coke Addiction Sets In I didn't even like the taste at first. The first time she offered me one when ...Read More
The Evolution of the Breastfeeding Relationship
Every single person’s breastfeeding story is different, so I would be remiss if I didn’t note that this is Gwen’s and my story alone. That said, I am very vocal about my love of breastfeeding, and I couldn’t pass up on the chance to talk about the evolution of the breastfeeding relationship. The Beginning of the Breastfeeding Relationship I find myself now in the “extending breastfeeding” stage (or, as the world outside the U.S. calls it…breastfeeding. Period). But like everyone we started out in the newborn stage. ...Read More
10 Astronomy Videos My Students Loved
Last year, in our homeschool co-op, I taught a group of high school students about classical astronomy. This year I switched to teaching grammar-level students. It has been so much fun watching little eyes light up as I show off pictures of our solar system. Throughout the year I've shown many different astronomy videos. Here are the students' favorite ones. . 10. Revolving Around Polaris As the earth rotates on its axis, the stars appear to move through the sky throughout the night. Notice, in the center of the screen is the North Star, which doesn't appear to move as the night passes. Quiz for your child: What ...Read More
How to End the Battle of the Chores with Your Kids!
"I don't want toooooo!" "Why do I always have to..." "Are you going to make me do any more chores?" If it's not the whining and complaining, it's just that I simply forget. As a busy homeschooling mama of 4 little boys, I get so busy working on my own tasks I don't always think to assign tasks to my kids. I want my kids to be responsible and contribute to the work of the household. I find that when my kids know what's expected of them ahead of time, the complaining is greatly minimized. It makes sense. It's a lot easier for me when doing a task if I know what is expected of me. After the initial assembly of ...Read More
Foods 4 Secrets Every Person with a Corn Allergy Should Know
I've recently discovered 4 secrets that every person with a corn allergy should know about. Corn is insidious. No really, it is. Did you know it's in yogurt? Deli meat? Bacon? Sausage? Potato chips? Toothpaste? Juice? Salt? Yes, I'm now convinced that virtually anything that is not in a whole food form has added corn. Where does that leave someone who has tested positive for a corn food allergy? Oy! Little did I know just how difficult it would be when 3 out of 4 of us who were tested for food allergies would test positive for a corn allergy (I was the lucky one with no corn allergy). People think dairy is ...Read More
