Intentional Parenting

Has anyone seen my magic wand? It’s got to be around here somewhere, or at least I thought it was…. The laundry is piling up. Dinner needs to be fixed. I need to call Mom, get ready for the day – oh, and shower! Do any of you remember Bewitched? It was the forerunner to...

Articles about parenting are continually being published. There are even magazines entirely dedicated to the topic. You can find articles titled things like: “Tips and Tricks,” “Things that Work,” “How NOT to Mess-up Your Kids,” “What My Parents Did Wrong,” or “How to Avoid Being Your Mother to Your Kids.” As parents, we are constantly...

In last month’s blog article, I listed 26 words of wisdom from 26 years of homeschooling experience. I want to highlight and combine two of those items. First on that list was “Go on one more family vacation before the month ends.” And number 24 on the list suggested that you “Plan a secret field...

Raising children in the admonition of the Lord is a truly monumental, yet glorious, responsibility. As parents, we want the best for our kids. But how can we know we are raising them to become spouses, parents, and workers who love, serve, and honor the Lord? Let’s take a look at what the Bible says...

UPDATE: Listen to the continued conversation Listen to the Let’s Talk Homeschool podcast episode where Davis and Rachael Carman discuss Shiny Happy People with Ladd and April Lesh. Amazon Prime Video is now streaming “Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets,” an exclusive four-part documentary that purports to expose the truth lurking beneath the wholesome Americana...

As Christian parents, the matter of education is something not to be taken lightly.  Our children are a gift, given to us by God, not the government.  The Bible teaches us that parents have authority over their children and that He will hold us responsible for whether or not our children learn the truth about...

Watch and pray that you may not enter into temptation. The spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak. — Matthew 26:41 Scripture tells us that Jesus faced the same temptations we experience, yet He did not sin. God’s Word also informs us that with every temptation, God provides a way of escape. These...

What images come into your mind when you think raising an American patriot? There are so many things that may come to your mind as symbols of patriotism in the United States of America. Baseball, hotdogs, apple pie or Chevrolet? Parades, weekend barbeques, lines to the voting booth or standing for the red, white and...

Along with Yvette Hampton and Aby Rinella of Schoolhouse Rocked, Rachael Carman discusses how this whole motherhood thing can drive you out of control if you’re not intentional. With over 25 years of homeschool experience, Rachael narrowed down a power-packed list of 7 simple steps to sanity. This is applicable to wives, mothers, and homeschool...

Motherhood is exhilarating.  It is far more of every emotion than I could have ever imagined- more challenging, more joyous, more encouraging, more exhausting, more work, and more rewarding. Every emotion is heightened, every conviction is confronted, every hope is required and every aspect of love is tested. Pregnancy has been one of my favorite...