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Learning Marriage from Your Parents

I was raised with somewhat progressive views on marriage.  It feels strange to even be typing that, and it’s certainly nothing I ever thought growing up.  I know that on the overall spectrum of views on marriage, the ideals with which I was raised would only be in the middle, and probably closer to the conservative side of the middle.  But it’s still so surprising to me how many people aren’t even that far. I’ve already shared my story about my college roommate.   The reason she and her boyfriend didn’t talk for years about division of labor in the household, … Continue reading →

Learning When to Zip It

I’ll be the first to admit that I’ve spilled a lot about my kid on this blog. A. Lot. Perhaps too much. Whereas it may not seem like it, I really do filter the information I share with the world about my child. For every one thing I reveal here, there are hundreds of personal tidbits I would never dream of publicizing, and as my daughter gets older, I plan to zip it even more. Even if she becomes an Olympic gold medalist. Ahem. Especially, if she becomes an Olympic gold medalist. You have to wonder if swimming superstar Ryan … Continue reading →

More Lessons on Learning to Listen

The other day I wrote about how I am still learning to listen. This is especially true in my relationship with my teen daughter. I referred to a book I am reading, “The 7 Desires of Every Heart.” One of the desires is to be heard, to be listened to. Once again something jumped off the page at me when I was reading further into the book. “Good listeners are those who don’t try and talk you out of your feelings.” Until I read that, I hadn’t recognized this as a problem for me. But I have been getting really … Continue reading →

An Easy Way to Start Your Genealogy Blog

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Genealogy and technology are two things that are becoming increasingly interconnected. However, not all genealogists are going to be tech savvy enough to know how to get their very own genealogy blog started. MyFamily.com provides an easy way for genealogists to get their own genealogy blog online. I think that most genealogists are using the internet in order to do their research. Websites like Ancestry.com, FamilySearch, and the National Archives have become extremely popular. It is fairly easy to get started using sites like those to get some genealogy research done, and to add to your family tree. Problems begin … Continue reading →

Learning to Share

Holidays tend to be bittersweet when you are a divorced single parent. I’ve always looked forward to holiday traditions with my son, but now as each holiday approaches I find myself feeling a little sad. I never dreamed that I would have to spend the holidays without my little Logan by my side. Unfortunately, this is the reality of divorce. We share our children on a regular basis, and holidays are often the hardest. That first year after my divorce was extremely hard on me. I dreaded the holidays because it meant that Logan was going to be split between … Continue reading →

Learning to Love Yourself

When I got divorced I didn’t know how to be single. I had never given myself the time to be single, even as a teenager. My identity had become engrossed in having someone else love me, and when that person was gone I suddenly didn’t know who I was anymore. At first I panicked. Within a few weeks of the split I was out rushing to find someone to fill the void so I could feel good about myself again. I dated and dated for months trying to alleviate some of the pain I was feeling. I was absolutely terrified … Continue reading →

A Great Place for Those Learning French or about France

Teaching a foreign language is a challenging job for a homeschool mom who is not bilingual herself. When you teach a foreign language you need all the support you can get or your student will have difficulty mastering the language. Immersing yourself in the language is best but the opportunity for that does not come easily for most. For those who are interested in speaking French or simply have a desire to learn more about France you have an opportunity to for an online immersion from a well qualified and amazing lady. Katie’s Language Café is a new site designed … Continue reading →

Blog Networks, Part 2

I discussed yesterday that Blog Networks are a powerful tool for bloggers. A network will provide more exposure and opportunities for your blog. You will also gain learning opportunities and friendship from those in your network. Networks should be small in number so keep it around eight to ten bloggers. Too few bloggers and you will not have an impact but too many bloggers and the network will become overwhelming to manage. Think of a core group of individuals who are likeminded and share a passion to blog and to grow. That is the concept behind a network. Starting a … Continue reading →

Learning to Say No

I typically don’t have a problem saying no to people. I guess that’s because I am a pretty organized, detailed person who likes plans, schedules and routines. So if something is going to distract me from what I need to, I can generally say no to it. However, what I have noticed recently is that where I do struggle to say no is when something is related to my line of work. Once it gets out there that you are a professional in some field, you may suddenly find others in need of advice or help. This has happened to … Continue reading →

Learning About Myself: Ideas for Young Students

There’s no history more interesting than that of your own family, and to small children, very few people are as interesting as the person that they are getting to know best: themselves. Whether you’re working in a homeschool co-op, a guiding group, or simply with your own young children, creating art and stories that reflect young children’s understanding of their own lives can be fascinating. It can also be a good introduction to exploring the lives of other children around the world. My daughter loves to create books. Each year, we make a book together that reflects her experiences of … Continue reading →