Category Archives: Parenting

Socialization, Community, and Large Families

Posted on May 21, 2012 by

(Another) Michelle asks: We have six children whom we homeschool. I have been very encouraged and blessed by your website! My question is, how often do you get out of the house with the kids? By the time we finish … Continue reading →


Posted in Discipleship, Lots of Kids, Parenting | 8 Comments

Sibling Friendships

Posted on March 20, 2012 by

(Another) Michelle asks: “Can you speak to your experience with child-spacing and which ages children play well together? I’ve had 3 boys one after the other (ages 1,3,4), and they all play together. But I have been told children should be … Continue reading →


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Nutritional Therapy: Migraine Headaches and Speech Delays

Posted on March 11, 2012 by

Migraines. Speech delays. Behavior issues. Depression. Fatigue. Hyperactivity. Lack of focus. These are all issues that individuals in our family have experienced. Having an interest in nutrition and natural methods of healing, I’ve sought solutions and been blessed to find … Continue reading →


Posted in Miscellaneous, Natural Living, Parenting | 11 Comments

Parenting as a Team

Posted on February 28, 2012 by

Are you and your spouse on the same page in parenting? Do you share the same vision and plans for discipline, long-term parenting goals, education, influences, priorities? Have you ever given it much thought? Are you on a different page … Continue reading →


Posted in Discipleship, Parenting | 6 Comments

Trusting God with our Family

Posted on December 11, 2011 by

I often like to share encouragement here about the blessings of family, because it’s a message that is seldom heard in our society. I try to refrain from focusing much in the way of difficulties in parenting, because I don’t … Continue reading →


Posted in Christian living, Family, Lots of Kids, Parenting | 31 Comments