It's hard for parents to foster a love of reading in kids if the parents themselves don't read much. One of the cornerstones of our...

I plan the bulk of our homeschool curriculum once a year in July, but each January it is time for our mid-year review. The whole process...

My heart is heavy. A couple days ago, while we were away from home on a field trip, loose dogs got into our chicken yard and killed all...

Jet lag, motion sickness, intestinal illness, homesickness, insect bites: traveling can present its own unique health challenges, but...

My kids are expected to do a fair amount of chores and household responsibilities on a daily basis. I used to spend a lot of time and...

In this season of life, I'm juggling increased work hours and extra household responsibilities due to my husband's health problems. I'm...

It's August, and that means we'll be starting our new school year soon. Our summer homeschooling was fairly laid-back this year, but in a...

Growing up in public school, history class was SO boring. With so much focus on memorizing dates and names, no wonder I thought I didn't...

Things aren't always smooth while breastfeeding. After both of my pregnancies, I developed mastitis (breast infection) when my babies...

One benefit of the Leadership Education philosophy is that my kids love our homeschooling and want to homeschool year-round. (It wasn't...

I plan the bulk of our homeschool curriculum once a year in July, but each January it is time for our mid-year review. The whole process...

Although my kids and I don't generally take any supplements or vitamins, there is one supplement we take regularly during cold and flu...

My family embarked on a month-long Sugar Fast from late October up until the Thanksgiving holiday. The main goal of our Sugar Fast was...

Games are one of the most effective ways to teach children. Games allow kids to learn while having fun, and the learning occurs without...

I've noticed lately that my family has been eating more sweets over time. Nothing totally out of control or obsessive, but nonetheless...

I've written previously about the number one tip for optimizing breastmilk production. However, when that doesn't work, there are...

If I could recommend just one daily routine for families, it would be Quiet Time. Being able to stay home with our kids is a true...

This recipe for Scallops Scampi is simple and delicious! The scallops are quickly pan -seared, and then seasoned with butter, garlic,...

Crunchy, salty, sweet, and spicy: my family has been enjoying this Ginger and Dark Trail Mix recipe for a few months now. This recipe is...

2022 UPDATE: A few more books were added to this list for older kids based on our most recent exploration of the human body. My children...