Category Archives: Raising Sons

Character-Building Book Resources for Raising Boys ~ Part 2

Posted on May 16, 2013 by Jacqueline

After writing Part 1 of what will become a fairly long series (eventually), I realized I better do it in bite-sized pieces because I don’t want to wear us all out, AND because there are so many wonderful books to … Continue reading →

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Character-Building Book Resources For Raising Boys, Part 1

Posted on May 2, 2013 by Jacqueline

‘Crackers in Bed’ by Norman Rockwell, an advertisement for Edison Mazda Lamp Works in 1921. After sharing book resources that were useful for building character in girls, there was a huge number of requests for a similar list of books for boys. What … Continue reading →

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Running the Race ~ A Unit Study and Guest Post by JES

Posted on March 26, 2013 by Jacqueline

Physical Education is often overlooked in homeschool curriculum and would be welcome after a winter of being kept indoors.  This study will encourage exercise through track and field events, spiritual instruction regarding our call to “run the race”, while including the … Continue reading →

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Cats In the Cradle ~ Parenting

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Jacqueline

    Does anyone remember the poignant song ‘Cats in the Cradle‘ by Harry Chapin? Have you heard it? We played this thought-provoking 1974 folk rock song on Grooveshark for our children at lunch the other day. The stark reality of the … Continue reading →

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Is Your TV Killing You?

Posted on December 4, 2012 by Jacqueline

I remember years ago getting up from watching the television thinking that those are sixty minutes that I would never get back, but it is REALLY MUCH WORSE than I thought. You may be outraged at the information that has … Continue reading →

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Don’t Read Another Word

Posted on November 21, 2012 by Jacqueline

“You are the salt of the earth. But if the salt loses its saltiness, how can it be made salty again? It is no longer good for anything, except to be thrown out and trampled by men.” ~Matthew 5: 13 … Continue reading →

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The Basics Of Marriage

Posted on October 14, 2012 by Jacqueline

Realizing that God gave your spouse to you as a gift to cherish and love, are you willing to work hard at your marriage? Are you willing to sacrifice and trust in the Lord for help? ~ Jacqueline

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I Didn’t Hear You

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Jacqueline

(Jesse Wilcox Smith, ABCs) The Value of Listening Jesus said, “Out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks.” ~Matthew 12:34. Parents can use this principle to gain some understanding and insight into a child’s heart. Listening becomes all … Continue reading →

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Raising Masculine Boys~ Nature Study

Posted on September 16, 2012 by Jacqueline

  (source) Men are designed to be care-takers of their family and to take dominion over what God has placed in their care while here on earth. Boys need to be prepared for this important task. Nature study enrichment can … Continue reading →

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Raising Masculine Boys

Posted on September 10, 2012 by Jacqueline

Last year, there was a J. Crew ad with the company’s president and her little boy. She had painted his toenails pink and stated, “Lucky for me I ended up with a boy whose favorite color is pink. Toenail painting … Continue reading →

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