How I Teach My Child Life Skills on A Saturday Morning

I decided to make use of one extremely practical book to teach my three-year old daughter Drian some life skills this Saturday morning.  ”Teach Me To Do It Myself: Montessori Activities For You And Your Child” by Maja Pitamic” really helped me guide my child through several life skills, and every time she would complete a task or activity, I could see her glow with confidence. Being able to accomplish tasks on their own truly gives...

Homeschool Mode: A Day In The Life Of A Mom Teaching Her Child At Home on Holiday

It’s no secret that I’ve been doing a lot of research about homeschooling. Even though my child is still a toddler, I have been busy gathering resources, books, and learning from homeschooling veterans by attending conferences and seminars/workshops about teaching at home. Since the holiday season is upon us, we had our “first day” of not having to go to toddler class, and being “officially on Christmas vacation.”...

“The Little Handbook on Loving Correction: How To Raise Happy, Obedient, Respectful Children”

A few weeks ago, my husband and I attended a parenting conference that featured Pastor Steve Murell, his wife Deborah, and their eldest son William as speakers.  As co-founder and president of Every Nation, a worldwide family of churches and ministries, Pastor Steve believes in honoring God and establishing Christ-centered, Spirit-empowered and socially responsible churches.  And he had plenty to share about his personal experiences about raising his...

A Great Book To Teach Your Toddler To Cut Paper

I was delighted when I chanced upon this book called “KUMON FIRST STEPS WORKBOOK” which introduces children 2 years onwards to cut paper.  Aptly entitled “Let’s Cut Paper!”  the colorful book is filled with delightful pictures of animals and toys.  These photos contain lines that your child could follow that can improve his skills with cutting paper.  Using child-safe (child-friendly) scissors (those with rounded edges),...

Books That Can Get You and Your Child To Enjoy Bible Stories More!

I was able to grab ahold of two interesting books at the resource center in Victory Christian Fellowship at the Fort, very useful books for homeschooling moms and for any parent who would like to use Bible stories in a creative, arts-and-crafts way. I believe that teaching your child about Jesus and the people and stories in the Bible need not be boring.  These two books are packed with suggestions as to how you can use everyday materials around your...