What’s the Story?

I’ve written about this in previous posts, but I was reminded today just how much I enjoy reading and talking about stories with my teenagers. We are currently in the middle of a new read aloud, Return to Sender, I discovered at our favorite local library branch. I...

Learning vs. Schooling

It’s that time of year, the time of year when school-aged kids of all ages anticipate the countdown to freedom and echoes of the refrain of that popular childhood song ring out: No more pencils / no more books / no more teachers’ dirty looks / when the teacher rings...

Letting My Girls Lead the Way with Learning

At last, as we begin this new week, I am delighted our family is mostly easing back into the familiar rhythms and routines. At last, the girls appear to be pretty much healthy once again, and I am more than happy to dive back into our daily flow and patterns,...