Posts by Betsy
7 Reasons to Attend a Classical Conversations Parent Practicum
Summer is a time for homeschool moms to have a break from the day-to-day rigors of the school year. It’s great to rest, refresh, and refocus for the next year. While some moms choose to school year round, I choose to make summer a time of learning fun for the kids, but ramp up my…
Read MoreGreat Texas Getaway: Kemah Boardwalk Near Houston
School is out. Summer is here, and getaways are on the menu! My brother-in-law is the king of spontaneity. His family has been frequenting the Kemah Boardwalk in Kemah, TX for the past five years, and it is one of their favorite destinations for a quick getaway because there is something for everyone to enjoy.…
Read MoreCan Fairy Tales Really Foster Morality?
I recently heard Andrew Pudewa speak about Fairy Tales and the Moral Imagination. It was a curious topic for me because I wasn’t sure that fairy tales really had anything to do with morals. Can fantasy really cultivate right living in reality? Why does this idea strike me as so strange? Is it because I’ve…
Read MoreGoing on a Wonder Walk to Spark Imagination
How many times have you decided to go on a glorious walk with your kids only to have them complain the second you start about how their legs hurt, how hot it is, or how long you will be walking? I might be the only one, but occasionally, the walk of my dreams turns into…
Read MorePlanning with Heaven in Mind
I have had the unfortunate opportunity to lose two family members suddenly (my father and sister). Twice I’ve had to go to the same funeral home and sit in that same horrible room (which is actually very nicely appointed) and make decisions that I am not prepared to make. While dealing with the shock of unexpected…
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