Suggestions on how to treat your adult children:
1. The majority of the time that you are talking with your adult child, you should be doing the listening, not the talking. Real and attentive listening. Respectful listening — not appearing to be listening or thinking about what you need to be doing next or what you [...]

Remember what I said before about how raising kids may require more from you, Mother, than you are initially willing to give.

Mrs. Bluedorn,
I had emailed Nathaniel regarding the topic of homeschooling and socialization. He suggested that I write to you. I have faced some ‘opposition’ to homeschooling from two close friends, as well as from my parents. Do you mind sharing a bit on this topic?
Of course, the main objection that my friends and family have [...]

Kristin, John and I hit the hunting trail today. Kristin got hers around noon and John at 4 p.m. Kristin and I had to sneak quite a ways to get close to four nice gobblers. She had no problem taking the tom when I called them to the gun. We went [...]

We’ve discovered a real challenge the parents here in Korea are having and were wondering if you had any thoughts for us. These are first-time homeschooling families with high school age children, and they are all struggling with their children wanting/liking homeschooling. It’s all the normal stuff — peer attachment/socialization and all the nonsense that [...]

All or Nothing by the Austins

Older daughters must have something to occupy their time — some advanced academic study or a hobby or project or work or ministry which they enjoy doing and is satisfying to them. And we’re not referring to the normal chores that are done around the house, such as cleaning or cooking or babysitting younger siblings. [...]

Taken from The Homeschool Minute. Used with permission.
Do you “shelter” your children?
That’s a bad word in some circles, we’re finding. Something is creeping into the church (and even the homeschooling community) and it isn’t biblical. It is an “anti-sheltering campaign” of sorts, and it’s full of holes. Think about it. What does it mean [...]

Who Are You Listening To?
Written by The Austins
When you meet a person, and you hear what their thoughts are on parenting, homeschooling, or similar topics… what do you think of?
My thoughts are, “Show me your fruit.”
What I mean by that is, if a person has strong views on any subject, before you believe [...]

Taken from the blog of Julia Torgrimson. Used with permission.
A year ago last spring, I was in a state of confusion. My state was due to my 4 yr. old son. I was waffling back and forth about whether I should have him tested for learning difficulties. There were some signs that [...]