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Families have found an alternative to public education by homeschooling with good results -- statistically proven results even. Polls done nationwide have shown children who have been home schooled rank consistently higher than the national average in scholastic tests, often ranked above the 70th percentile in standardized achievement tests.Studies also show that a large number [...]

The hardest thing to face as a single parent are the intense emotions associated with being both a mother and a father to a child. This is further magnified when the other parent is absent or is deliberately not doing anything to fulfill his part in the caring for the children. More often than not, [...]

Have you ever tried to go on an extended outing with a big group of kids? And by "big group," I mean one or more, and by "extended outing," I mean 20 minutes or longer, or any outing that requires that you and the kid(s) have to get out of the car. If you [...]

With the exception of those few women that amazingly get their pre-pregnancy bodies back at lightening speed, the rest of us have to fight for it. This is difficult when you are not getting the sleep you need, you have you newborn clinging to you for each and every need, and your husband needs you [...]

There is just something about a daddy.If Mom is a sustained, lasting light, then Dad is a spark. It is certainly true in my family, where the men simply produce a different kind of energy. Dads and Grandpas are wonderfully familiar but, at the same time, exotic.Some of my most vivid memories from childhood took [...]

Shopping for kids can be a bit difficult sometimes. This is especially true if you get stuck shopping at the last minute, and what you thought you would buy isn't available.There are a few options to handle this kind of a situation. You can keep hunting all over town, check to see what is available [...]

We strive to create balance in our families. We strive to live each day in the knowledge that our family is a gracious gift; a gift to be treasured and celebrated in the every day. We strive to create a sense of peace and joy. We strive to live out our values by simplifying our [...]

In todays generation, people are more liberated. And because of that, a lot of things are going on today that was never heard of before. Say for example, the concept of being a single parent. Single parents are scattered all over the world, so we can not say that it is because of culture or [...]

There are a lot of consequences in being a single parent. It is not as easy as everyone imagines. There are so many issues surrounding a single parent. Some are good, but some are extremely bad. In everything that you do, there are consequences. And because being a single parent is an abnormality, society keeps [...]

On a rainy day when you're home with the kids, you've got to do something structured before the fighting starts. My wife thinks its a great time to get everyone cleaning, but I prefer a more fun route.Building a fort is a great activity for a rainy day. Although the dining table is [...]