1. Does My Son Need to Toughen Up a Little? Raising Boys who are Courageous

    One topic that I see around the internet on a fairly regular basis is a concern over boys who might need to "toughen up a little."  More often than not,…

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  2. 20 Awesome Nerf Games to Make and Play

    At our house, we LOVE Nerf guns!  Here are a collection of the most awesome Nerf games to make and play. This post contains Amazon Affiliate links. Favorite Nerf Gear:…

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  3. A Day in the Life of a Homeschooling Mom of Five

    Ever wondered what it's like to homeschool five kids?  How we get it all done?  What a day looks like?  I thought it might be fun to record an entire…

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  4. Non-Mushy Valentine's Day Card Ideas

    Are your kids looking to avoid lots of love and hearts and mushy stuff this Valentine's Day?  Here are some ideas for Valentines to make or print that have a…

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  5. How to Make Silly Putty

    How to Make Homemade Silly Putty with Glue and Liquid Starch This stuff stretches and oozes. If you give it a sharp pull, it will break.  But if you hold…

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  6. Boys and Girls are Not the Same. And why that's GOOD!

    One thing that I never anticipated when I started this blog was how much controversy the name would create.  At the time, I had three boys. (Now I have four.)…

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  7. 40+ Activities for Preschoolers

    Whether you have one preschooler or several, here are some ideas for keeping preschoolers busy!  For this post, I chose to especially focus on activities that preschoolers can do independently…

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  8. Tips for Homeschooling When You Have a Baby or Toddler (Or Both!)

    Here are some survival tips for homeschooling when you also have a baby or toddler in the house. (Or both!) Little ones definitely make homeschooling more challenging.  Babbling toddlers make…

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  9. 30+ Ideas for (Indoor) Family Fun

    Here are more than 30 ideas for indoor family fun!  Whether the weather is bad or you just need to stay inside, there's something for everyone on this list! Fun…

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  10. Sibling Fighting and the Problem of Selfishness

    If your house is anything like mine, you are always on the lookout for ways to deal with sibling fighting. It can be exhausting, can't it?  It's so easy to…

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