Thus We Begin . . Parenting Our Teen
Aidan turned 13 recently. It was a momentous birthday for him, becoming a teen and all. He took it in… Read More
Conversations Overheard: Combing Up for Hair
The following conversation could be overheard recently in our home: Philip: “Dominic, we need to leave for gymnastics. Comb your… Read More
Del Valle Family Camping Trip
We returned on Monday afternoon from our first family camping trip. Aidan and Philip have camped together before, but this… Read More
Socialization
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Conversations Overheard: Obey Your Mother and Father
Yesterday I was discussing the 10 Commandments with Claire and Dominic. Claire was very excited to review which commandments she… Read More
Recipe for Disaster!
Ingredients: 1 box of cereal 1 hungry (curious) baby 1 distracted mother Bring all ingredients together at the right moment.… Read More
First Eggs
Five months ago we were fostering 6 new baby chicks for a local farmer. We got them when they were… Read More
What Is a Charlotte Mason Education? Part 3 of 3
PRACTICAL APPLICATIONS We’ve arrived at part 3 of my 3-part series on Charlotte Mason’s method. I’ve discussed Charlotte Mason’s philosophical… Read More
Feast of St. Aidan Tea
On Wednesday, August 31, we celebrated the feast day of Aidan’s name saint, St. Aidan of Lindisfarne (d.651). St. Aidan… Read More
What Is a Charlotte Mason Education? Part 2 of 3
Foundational Principles: Education is an Atmosphere, a Discipline, and a Life Charlotte Mason is famous for her motto: Education is… Read More
What Is a Charlotte Mason Education? Part 1 of 3
Interest in Charlotte Mason’s educational approach has exploded within the homeschooling community in the last 15 years. We seem to love… Read More