Monday Giveaway Linky: Cheering Up Edition
Good Monday, Heroes! Today we are more cheerful than we were last week. You see, we had to decide it was time to find a new home for our beloved Marlee (one of our Jack Russell Terriers). She really needs to be the only pet in the home; living here with another dog...
Building a Better Student: Spell Check
One of my co-workers at the radio station said something interesting to me this week. He said, “Spell check made me into a good speller.” At first I thought he was kidding, but no. He told me that he was horrible at spelling when he was younger, but through the years...
4 Suggestions for Helping Kids Deal With Grief
So, we had a very sad week here at Earnest Parenting. We decided that Marlee, one of our beloved dogs, needed to find a new home. To explain: we got Keely when she was a puppy in 2009. In 2012, we got Marlee from a local rescue organization. We believe she was 2 years...
Monday Giveaway Linky: Time off for Good Behavior Edition
Hello, Heroes! Here we are at Monday again. I have to tell you that I did something potentially naughty this weekend. I didn't turn on the computer. For 2 days! I got lots of other things done, including resting quietly for a time. It was wonderful. I highly recommend...
Age of Opportunity Explains the Science of Adolescence
I've just finished reading the book Age of Opportunity - Lessons from the New Science of Adolescence by Laurence Steinberg, Ph.D. At 217 pages, it's not an overly long book but it is absolutely packed with information. I did spend a lot of time reading it (normally...
Monday Giveaway Linky, Sore and Tired Edition
Hello, Heroes! Are you glad it's Monday, the beginning of a new work week? Truth be told, I am pretty glad. After this weekend....whew! I count at least 9 hours spent outside working very hard to get yardwork done before the weather changes. There was a prediction of...
Building a Better Student: Circles From the Air
The flight from Austin to Denver was routine. We pulled away from the gate right on time, the guy next to me had already drifted off to sleep with his earbuds snugly tucked, and I settled in with a million-page Michener novel. (Is that redundant?) After so many years...
Thoughts on the Whole Homeschool vs Public School Debate
Longtime readers are certainly aware that I spent many years homeschooling all 4 boys, and then about 4 years ago the older ones began attending public school. To be precise, TechnoBoy went to 8th grade and then The Mercenary joined public school the following year....
Building a Better Student: The Ladder Gets Longer
Our company recently hosted a team building session for about thirty employees, where we focused on creating a stronger internal bond. If you’re going into battle - even corporate battle - it helps to know the people around you on a more intimate level. During one...
Softblock Kids Collection Looks Fun, Versatile
So, I saw this new collection of kids furniture recently called Softblock Kids. It's a contemporary design, which suits my boys in particular. They seem to like that look. There are three pieces: a sofa, an easy chair, and an ottoman. They come in two colors, coral...