This week, I'm including an article by well known blogger Jen Hatmaker.
Maybe, just maybe, some of you can identify with some of the stress that Jen identifies in modern day parenting? But also, I trust that you will find hope in what she says.
If you enjoyed the article or have a comment about this article, please feel free to leave a comment below. It might be fun to get a bit of discussion going from within our group.
Have a great rest of the week! Happy Easter to your families!
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What Would My Mom Do? (Drink Tab and Lock Us Outside)
I’m about to tell you the truth: parenting has become very precious in our generation.
This very morning, a mom posted how on her son’s birthday, she assembles a comprehensive “time capsule” including items, photos, and products related to that particular year, stores it in a set of antique trunks, and plans to present them all to him on his 18th birthday as a tribute to his entire life.
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| Jen Hatmaker |
Cannot. Deal.
When I think about upping the joy in parenting and diminishing the stress, I propose that much of our anxiety stems from this notion that our kids’ childhood must be Utterly Magical; a beautifully documented fairytale in which they reside as center of the universe, their success is manufactured (or guaranteed), and we over-attend to every detail of their lives until we send them off to college after writing their entrance essays.
To read more of Jen's article...click here.
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Bring your young scientists out to participate in a six week Primary Physical Science learning camp. Topics covered include: sound, light, forces, magnetism, materials and structures, and states of matter. (See attached outcomes and overviews). The focus will be on "being a scientist" through hands on experimentation. Students will be encouraged to use the Scientific Method as they investigate and record their findings. As well, a handout of a few ideas/websites for them to do at home will be
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- Service (prayer, acts of kindness towards others)
So when you're celebrating your children's learning, remember it doesn't have to come just in the form of Bible memorization or reading scripture (although those are fantastic and definitely encouraged), but can also come from simple everyday things like acts of service they are doing around the home, or a time of prayer you share with them.
Still thinking of how to keep Bible engaging for your child?
Right now Media (a resource you can subscribe to through HCOS) has had some great videos out recently as well.
- How to teach your kids the Gospel
- Experience Easter Like Never Before
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Friday, May 15 at 7:00 p.m. (Cast 1)
Saturday, May 16 at 2:00 p.m. (Matinee, Cast 1)
Saturday, May 16 at 7:00 p.m. (Cast 2)
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This is Xtreme Theatre's 16th year of performing musical theatre in our community. A number of our students are participating in this production.
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I had read that Jen Hatmaker article the day it came out because a friend posted it on facebook, and I loved it. I totally agree, and I had a childhood very much like what she described. Honestly, that's a part of the pie as to what our reasons are for homeschooling--so our kids have time to be kids, play and get dirty outside for hours at a time, and be creative in those 'bored' times.
ReplyDeleteSarah M
Thanks for your response Sarah! It's great to hear you've read Jen's work before. I stumbled across her writing and have always enjoyed her perspective. Glad that homeschooling is working out so well for your family and that you're finding that perfect balance of what works for you all.
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