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Learning in the Dirt

Jun 30, 2018Susan K. StewartHomeschool, Preschooldirt, family, garden, homeschool, learn, lessons

Summertime is here. Yet many of us still want our children to continue learning. What better way to learn than getting our hands dirty? Dirty in the garden. A garden is full of many lessons from how a plant grows to cooking the harvest. Like so many good things, gardening can sound like one more thing

Do we need Worldwide Day of Play?

Sep 29, 2017Susan K. Stewart2 CommentsPreschoolchildren, day of play, family, play, WWDOP

“Will you PUULLEEZZE go outside and play?” Words I remember from my childhood. Not because I was sitting in front of a video device too long, but because I was probably playing and running throughout the house. Yes, and those words were sometimes said when it was raining. Nowadays times to play are scheduled. Oh,

Getting Ready: Money Matters

Jul 24, 2017Susan K. StewartGet Readyfamily, get ready, money, prep, preparation

Depending on where we live or what season it is, getting ready for an emergency is often a topic of discussion. Most of us know we should have at minimum three-days of water and food, a flashlight with batteries, and the battery-operated radio (with batteries). I’m going to guess most of us have at least

Family, Holidays, and Misunderstanding

Dec 22, 2016Susan K. StewartDevotionsChristmas, family, holidays, Mental Health, mental illness

“…the sheepherders talked it over. “Let’s get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can and see for ourselves what God has revealed to us.” They left, running,” Luke 2:15 (MSG) The kings “entered the house and saw the child in the arms of Mary, his mother. Overcome, they kneeled and worshiped him.” Matt. 2:11

Thanksgiving – Coping with mental illness

Nov 23, 2016Susan K. StewartDevotions, Family, Holidaysfamily, loved one, mental illness, shattered lives, thanksgiving

“Be cheerful no matter what; pray all the time; thank God no matter what happens.” I Thess 5:16-18 (MSG) What? I’m supposed to go around with a happy face pasted on? Days when our loved ones’ mental illness is causing great distress for everyone, it is hard to even think about cheerful. Hallucinations, violent outburst, or

Can you always be prepared?

Sep 6, 2016Susan K. StewartFamily, Get Ready, Preparationfamily, mental illness, preparation, prepare

I consider myself prepared for most anything; whether it’s a flat tire (tow service) or a natural disaster (back-up power). But as I’ve thought about these preparations this month, I wondered if there are some things you just can’t prepare for. I’ve come to the conclusion: Yes. Let me give you just a couple of

Learn a foreign language as a family

Aug 9, 2016Susan K. Stewart1 CommentHomeschoolculture, family, foreign language, language learning

by Erin Salazar In today’s world, it is becoming increasingly becoming valuable to be bilingual or at least be able to understand a few key phrases in a second language. Whether your child has a future in the business world or missions, a little bit of foreign language could provide a huge advantage. Research shows

Little Ones in Church

Mar 31, 2016Susan K. Stewart2 CommentsFamily, Lifestyle Learning, Preschoolchurch, Families, family, little ones, small children, worship

“Welcome to our church. The children’s program is down the hall. Mr. Smith will be happy to guide your children,” the greeter said. “Good morning,” my husband responded, “thank you, but our children will stay with us.” Somewhat befuddled, the greeter said, “I’m sorry, children are not allowed in the adult worship service. They will

Really. It’s not a humbug Christmas

Dec 25, 2015Susan K. StewartFamily, Holidaysbah humbug, Christmas, family, nativity

It’s December 25. Traditionally the day we celebrate the birth of Jesus, our Savior. Yet here I am at my desk conducting business as usual. It’s not really a bah, humbug attitude. It’s not that I don’t want to celebrate. Or can’t let go of work long enough to celebrate. We aren’t a family that

Prepare for Peace

Dec 8, 2015Susan K. StewartChristian, Devotions, Family, Get Ready, Holiday, Holidaysadvent, Christmas, family, holidays, peace, prepare

I’m happy to be part of Life of a Homeschool Mom holiday posts, ABCs of Homeschooling through the Holidays. Each day guest bloggers share tips, hints, and encouragement based on a letter of the alphabet. How often are you asked “Are you ready for Christmas?” Or read an article “Easy Peasy Preparations for the Holidays?”