Free Play Time: Why Your Child Needs More

April 1, 2020 // by Laura Malone We’re entering our third week of social distancing in our neck of the woods. The first week and a half was surreal. Our busy lives came to a screeching halt as the news and social media filled our minds with a new script that will no doubt make... Continue Reading →

7 Tips for Parenting the Perfectionist

March 4, 2020 // by Laura Malone Have no fear of perfection – you’ll never reach it.Salvador Dali As I’m writing this, I’m camped out in my church coffee bar alone, my half- eaten peanut butter and jelly sandwich and sparkling water at my side and the faint sound of our high school choir’s voices... Continue Reading →

Building a Superhero Immune System

How to Prevent Disease & Illness in Your Family February 17, 2020 // by Laura Malone "Why is my child fighting his fifth cold this school year? Why do my colds always turn into infections? Is it possible to grow old without growing sick? Are monthly doctor appointments inevitable as I age? Am I doomed... Continue Reading →

My 3 Favorite Fall Recipes

October 22, 2019 // by Laura Malone OK, friends.  I don’t know about you, but I am finally feeling the onset of fall here in my neck of the woods. The mornings are crisp, my toes are wrapped in new cozy socks and I’m pulling out some of my favorite fall recipes to share with... Continue Reading →

13 Essential Energy Boosters- Part 2

Last week, in Part 1 of this post, we discussed different ideas for gaining and retaining energy physically. This week we will dive into some ways to fill up our energy tanks mentally and spiritually. Remember, we are not simply physical beings but our mental and spiritual state also play a role in who we... Continue Reading →

Stories Worth Sharing

Strengthening the Faith of the Next Generation My first year as a transfer student at the University of Texas was veiled in loneliness. I knew no one. I remember my husband, Rusty (boyfriend at the time), and my best friend drove me to my new dorm. During the ride, we joked and laughed until we... Continue Reading →

Why We Choose to Homeschool – Part 2

Welcome back, friends! This is Part 2 of Why We Choose to Homeschool. Click here to check out Part 1 previously posted. 6. Individualized Pace- Homeschoolers have the freedom to learn at their own pace.  As you’ve probably discovered in your own family, children mature and grow at different rates. So, we shouldn’t expect or... Continue Reading →

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