The beginning of this summer has brought plentiful rain. Plentiful enough to make the days feel slow. The garden planting isn’t in a rush, the pull to accomplish outdoor chores has eased, and the quiet light that filters through the curtains is just conducive to light a candle and sit down and enjoy it. All […]
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Why Hobbies?
There’s more to school and education than the three R’s: reading, writing, and arithmetic. In fact, chances are that your children don’t automatically gravitate to doing math in their free time, but rather something else of interest. This complex focus and interest in something not rigidly defined by a school subject is a blessing. While
Of Mysteries & Mathematics
Have you ever stopped to think about the connection between being a good math student and being a good detective? Every Christmas I grant myself the pleasure of reading a mystery novel. They’re short, easy, and full of fun clues. I’m a huge Hercule Poirot fan. Turns out, we can learn a lot from Hercule
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Summer Fun with Boys
How do we curb the summer blues with a house full of active boys? Boys are a fantastic bundle of energy which can become very overwhelming in the middle of a freezing cold winter or a very hot summer. In winter, they at least have school and homework to keep them focused, but what are
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Why Dream?
Last year my family read aloud Bob Goff’s new book, “Dream Big”. We really enjoyed it. Truly. However, some of us also struggle with the jump from the ideal dream to reality. The fact is that none of our dreams have ever come true the way that we’ve first envisioned them. If it never comes