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Ask a Homeschooling Blogger: Why Are You So Against Government Involvement Part 2

Note: As I have explained in my previous blog this morning, I have received an e-mail that I think articulates the opinions of many who do not home school and don’t understand why those of us who do might see government intervention as a bad thing. I generally ignore these letters because they are often riddled with poor language and have clearly not been thought out. For the original question in part, please see the first blog. This is a continuation of my response. Those Who “Claim to Homeschool” Every so often, we hear of a news story about a … Continue reading →

Parents Get Bored Too

I have been at this parenting thing for quite a while. At least it feels that way some days–nearly twenty years. And, while it usually feels fresh, different, and unpredictable, I have to admit that sometimes I get bored with hearing my own voice, dealing with predictable personality quirks and some things just get mighty OLD… We talk about keeping kids active and helping them keep from getting bored during the summer months–but I have to tell you–I get bored with having to step over wet towels, coordinate divergent schedules, and wait up yet again for a teen who’s missed … Continue reading →

The Marriage Blog Week in Review for Dec 30 – Jan 5

Woo hoo, it’s Saturday and this week, we enjoyed watching our daughter go back to school and yesterday, she received a Good Effort Award for her progress in school. She’s mastering reading and so much more. Every day is a new adventure for us as parents and as a married couple, but we will talk more about that later. In the meanwhile, Sherry and I welcomed the arrival of the New Year here at the Marriage Blog with a series of articles covering everything from the marriage debates to the wedding planning. So without further ado, let’s talk about our … Continue reading →

The Fitness Blog Week in Review – Dec 30 – Jan 5

Is it already the weekend? Hard to believe that we’ve made it all the way to the first weekend of the first month of the New Year and of course, since it’s Saturday, you know what that means – it’s our first Week in Review for 2007! This week, the Fitness Blog is also proud to introduce a new regular blogger who joins us with a great deal of experience. As a part-time yoga instructor, Clarissa Adkins is going to be a real delight for our readers here in the fitness blog as she brings us the wealth of her … Continue reading →

Holiday Boredom Busters

Sometimes, being off school sounds awesome, but then it can be a little boring. You get so used to being busy that not having any planned activities can quickly lead to boredom. TV and video games are fun sometimes, but you can’t spend all your time in front of a TV or monitor. So, here are some ideas of things kids can do during school vacations: Picture This! Here’s a fun game you can play that Mom and Dad will probably like too. It’s based on a TV game show called Win, Lose, or Draw. It’s simple and all you … Continue reading →

It’s Beautiful Outside: Get Out Of The House

It’s a beautiful day here, the sun is shining and the air is cool, but crisp. My daughter was sprawled out on the sofa bed watching some cartoons when she announced that she was bored. I was standing there drinking my coffee and feeling rather bored with just hanging out there myself. We looked at each other and I told her to go get dressed. I finished my coffee and found my shoes and we shut the television off and went outside. We took one of the dogs with us and took a long walk around the neighborhood. My daughter … Continue reading →

Bored Now?

Are your kids bored? Summertime offers us a lot of opportunities and summer vacation is a lot of fun for our kids – but as parents – many of us don’t get the same luxuries as our kids do. We still have to work, we still have chores and we’re still getting things done. So how do we find ways to entertain our kids and let them have a little fun at the same time we’re trying to get things done? Upgrade the Game of Toss You know what toss is, right? You can toss a ball back and forth, … Continue reading →

DIY Toddler Toys from Everyday Objects

Toddlers have an abundance of curiosity, a short attention span (when compared to adults), and an innate ability to uninhibitedly express themselves whenever the need strikes. One might say that toddlers excel at living in the moment. The good news is that this means you can make some DIY toddler toys out of everyday household objects that will attract and amuse your toddler. Obviously, parents will need to monitor their toddlers as they play with these “DIY” toys (just as they would if the toddler was playing with regular toys). Many parents have noticed this little “quirk” that toddlers have. … Continue reading →

Teens Commit Violent Acts Just for Fun

When I was a teenager, some of the things we did “just for fun” were pretty typical. I won’t go into details but it usually consisted of activities my parents wouldn’t have approved of. However, it never involved hurting someone. So it’s very hard for me to understand how brutally beating someone is “fun.” That was the reason six teenagers in Pennsylvania were arrested last week. They attacked a 48-year-old woman who was sitting on her stoop “just for fun.” Imagine being the one to ask them why they did it. Not because they were high on drugs. Not because … Continue reading →

Summer Science

My 7-year-old daughter channels Bill Nye the Science Guy on a daily basis. I don’t blame her; growing up, I constantly tried to recreate Mr. Wizard’s experiments in our garage, much to my mother’s chagrin. Since school left out for the summer my mad scientist has stirred up a bunch of weird-looking concoctions from various benign ingredients she found around the kitchen. However, last week she actually got to experiment with real science projects thanks to our “friends” who help staff a Parks and Rec summer program. If you are looking to prevent brain drain this summer consider the following … Continue reading →