by Amy LeForge | Nov 28, 2011 | Resources/Reviews
It turns out that while the government can report on Census results rather quickly, the entirety of Census data is not released by law until 72 years after the fact. This is to protect privacy (a very good idea). So! In April of 2012, the 1940 Census will be released....
by Amy LeForge | Nov 22, 2011 | Adolescence
So. Teens. They can be frustrating! The respect around here has been occasionally…lacking. I tend to have high expectations for the boys. Not everyone agrees that children should be required to be polite and respectful. I get that. I’ve even tried to talk...
by Amy LeForge | Nov 20, 2011 | Home Management
Editor’s note: please welcome Sandy’s advice for getting the kids to help around the house. Thanks, Sandy!) For years I struggled with motivating my children to help me clean the house. As soon as I said the two magic words “cleanup time” they all...
by Amy LeForge | Nov 18, 2011 | Fun For Your Friday
Good Friday, Heroes! Today we are celebrating Fun For Your Friday, a blog carnival that’s been hosted at Earnest Parenting for many months. This month I’m having fun knowing that almost all of the yardwork is done. Before snow! Who would have expected...
by Amy LeForge | Nov 17, 2011 | Contest
Kurt Bjorklund is the author of the book “Prayers for Today: A Yearlong Journey of Contemplative Prayer”. This book contains prayers and meditations along with Bible verses, all aimed at helping the heart grow closer to God. Bjorklund, a Christian pastor,...
