Back to school is almost upon us! Or as I like to say, Christmas comes early for parents! Just kidding! The fun of summertime walks, ice cream sundaes, and camp outs are giving way to the fall of turning...
One of our goals as parents is to instill our values to our children. If you identify as a Christian and follow a biblical worldview, your family strives for behavior that follows certain principles. Of course, these values are...
Twenty-four years ago, my husband suggested we homeschool. I laughed. He then suggested we just attend a homeschool conference. I thought it wouldn’t hurt to at least look into it. Well, my youngest child graduated last year. So after...
7 Lessons Learned From the Little House Books
I have been reading through the Little House Books with my children over the last few years. We aren't finished yet, but we have really enjoyed them! Reading about how life was...
How do you excite your children about reading? Multiple studies have found that reading as a child boosts brain development in many areas, including language learning, literacy skills, imagination, and cognitive ability. Reading has even been shown to lessen every-day stress...
When I was a little girl, I remember seeing pictures of the big yellow school bus and traditional classroom settings. I asked my mom about them, but she explained to me that we did things a little differently. I...
One of the most important decisions you make as a parent is choosing the right school for you and your family. It is really hard to pick a school that will provide your little one quality education to prepare...
Have you stopped reading with your kids? The older ones, I mean, the ones who can read on their own.
I know that I began to read less and less with mine once they could read, but sharing books is...
One of my kids had separation anxiety of the worst kind . . . for like five years. His school drop-off was pretty traumatic for all involved. My husband and I could hear his crying well into the preschool...
My love for Albuquerque runs deep. Sure there’s great food, lots of sun, and beautiful hot air balloon gems that fill the sky each fall. However, the thing I love most about Albuquerque is the cultural influences that permeate...
My music education begins and ends with 6th grade orchestra.
I vividly remember going into the orchestra room on the first day of middle school and sitting down in chairs arranged in a semicircle. I was excited to finally...
"Reading should not be presented to children as a chore or duty. It should be offered to them as a precious gift."
— Kate DiCamillo
Ahhh…. stretched out in a hammock under a tree, reading at a leisurely pace, my...
Check out these links to catch up on part 1 and part 2 of this series.
In part three of my interview with Sarah Mackenzie, author of The Read-Aloud Family: Making Meaningful and Lasting Connections with Your Kids, she shares...
In part two of my interview with Sarah Mackenzie, she shares practical suggestions on getting started reading out loud. Read on for insights from her new book!
If you missed part one, read it here.
Getting started reading aloud
Lynne: How can families...
In + Around ABQ
Guide to Isotopes Games with Kids :: Play Ball!
Baseball is known to be America's pastime. Here in Albuquerque, it's obvious that we agree. We're lucky enough to house one of the biggest...
