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family economics vision forum

Leila at “Like Mother, Like Daughter” offers this convicting  post, Self-Control and Where to Get It. So many things to contemplate, implement and think about. If you don’t have time for anything else, go read this one. Hurry this sale ends today! A perfect family study for today’s times, save 35% on Understanding Economics: A Complete…

Is Modern Youth Ministry Multiplying or Dividing the Church?

We’ve talked about it before, whose standard we are going to use to rule our lives. Am I going to seek to bring every thought captive to Christ as He is revealed in the Scripture or am I going to run my life the way I want and occasionally make sure I’m not violating anything directly forbidden in…

Teaching Children Diligence

Congratulations to Betsy Cross for winning the ‘Large Family Logistics‘ giveaway here on RO. Be sure to join the 4 Moms every Thursday starting in August as we blog through this practical resource for families. This week the 4 Moms, 35 Kids: How Moms of Many Manage are talking about teaching children diligence, specifically in…

One Year Ago

Isabella

One year ago today God gave us this precious blessing. How she’s changed. Happy birthday, Bella. Thanks to my friend, Lori, for the beautiful pictures.

Make Your Own Healthy Baby Food

We don’t buy baby food. Well, I did buy a couple jars when Bella (our 10th) was about 8 months old, but other than that we don’t buy baby food. We buy real food and prepare it for our baby. Cheaper, healthier and simpler well not more simple, but still fairly simple. I don’t have…

Homeschooling Kids With Learning Differences: 4 Moms

Around the Thanksgiving table a couple of years ago with my extended family the conversation had turned to our childhood when one of my brothers said, Wait a minute, are you telling me that I have a learning disability? He had a college degree, a masters degree, a patent and a job that many would…

Happiness?

In a discussion here about life choices, a commenter recently related that she wants to show her children  “that there are many happy ways to live life”. But is ‘happy’ the goal? If Thou shouldst give me choice to live in pleasure and keep my sins, or to have them burnt away with trial, give…

Naps and Rest Time

Naps and rest time are a big issue for parents, especially parents with small children. How do you get your children to calm down and rest? How much sleep does your baby need? How do I ensure that all my kids sleep at the same time so that I get the quiet time in the…

Our Responsibility

As I go through each day walking hand in hand with my six daughters, watching as they grow into the young ladies that God created them to be, I realize that the one thing that is vital to being a successful homemaker is something that is out of my power to give. For what is…

Doubts: 4 Moms Q & A

Welcome to this weeks edition of 4 Moms, 35 Kids: How Moms of Many Manage.  This week we’re answering reader questions or in my case, I’m answering one reader question. Rachel at Quirky Momma asks, What words of advice or encouragement would you offer a mom who is full of doubts regarding her family’s growth,…