Betsy, Author at Family Style Schooling

Teenage Vocab for Dummies (i.e. Parents/Adults)

I spend a lot of time with teenagers, and one thing has become quite clear: most of the time I have no idea what they’re saying. Even as I write, the “teenage vocab” I’m sharing with you is nearly ancient history because the times change, and words go in and out of style. Not knowing…

3 Attributes of God Parents Should Imitate

Imitation is the highest form of flattery. As a “Christian”, I am saying that every day I seek to be more and more like Christ. Often, I find that it would be much easier to do this if I didn’t have kids. I imagine that if I didn’t have kids, I could be the most…

Let the Games (and Art) Begin!!

I love the summer Olympics! The torch is being lit on April 21, 2016 (today) to start the torch relay from Olympia, Greece to Rio, Brazil. There is just something exciting about thinking about athletes who have practiced and trained for so long, and are coming to compete while they represent their country. It’s this…

Enriching Family Time with Shakespeare

Our morning time is a cherished part of our day. It’s a family meal of sorts where we come together and spend quality time reading good books, discussing big ideas, and enjoying learning together. I’m amazed that a simple thing like connecting in the morning can be so enriching to our family life. For the…

Dreamy Sleep with Our Dreampad Pillow

My youngest has always struggled sleeping well. Frequently we find her in our room after nightmares wake her and rob her of sweet dreams. Since she shares a room with her sister, they’ve argued about having night-lights on and who will get to pick the music for the night. It’s tough having a kid that…