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We finally noticed a pattern. When one of our children got somewhere between nine and fourteen, they'd climb on an emotional rollercoaster and invite us all to join them. Wow, what a tough age to parent! The first time we went through it, we questioned everything, "Is it us? Have we failed in parenting? Is…
Folks, let me tell you this: It is a lot better to have pink underwear than no clean underwear at all. Get your guys doing chores! Here are some things that have helped us (and no, we don't do this perfectly - not remotely so!) Use manly marketing. If you say, "Sweetheart, could you make…
I need help and ideas for our wedding anniversary at home tomorrow...here's the kickers: we are currently staying at an RV park in our camper trailer. We have three daughters and three sons. My husband will be at work tomorrow and I will have the car, but money is limited....ideas for what we can do…
The never-failing question “What’s for supper?” doesn’t go away when you’re on the road. The problem is that even eating from the dollar menu, a fast food stop could be $20 to $30–for lunch! We've taken our family of ten from coast to coast, and we’ve learned how to keep the crew fed and happy on much…
The summer is nearly upon us and that means vacation time for many families. Or maybe you're planning a "stay-cation" because the economy is soft and expenses are simply too high. What would you do if you could save 40-to-60 percent of the cost of "conventional" travel? Would you take the vacation you decided to put…
There's just something about doing things that matter that really motivates boys. They want to contribute. They want to do real things. What do your guys do to help the family?
I have a question.. my boy is 5, 6 in two weeks and has an obsession with all things spooky. I allow him to do pirates and we read up on ancient Egypt and use the Horrible Histories series to fuel this 'addiction' (because it really does feel like that), but it isn't diluting his…
We're on the road again in May and if you'd like to have us stop over and speak for your support group, church, or any other gathering, CLICK HERE and let us know! Planned Events: May 22-25 - Orlando, Florida - Florida Parent Educators Association States We May Visit: Alabama - Georgia - Florida -…
In June, we could visit 29 states! Planned Events June 13-14 - Hartford, CT - The Education Association of Christian Homeschoolers (TEACH) June 26-28 - Dallas, TX - Teach Them Diligently Places We Might Visit Week of June 8 - Mid-Atlantic, Northeast, and New England States Week of June 15 - States East of the Mississippi…
A reader says their family dynamics get "tough" over this: I have two sons who tend "not to hear" my direction/instruction. I often wonder if I'm the voice of one calling out in an empty desert. *sigh* Any ideas on how to direct/instruct and remain calm when I'm trying to get down to only saying it…
