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Researchers from Emory University have found that the #1 predictor of a child’s emotional well-being is how well that kid knows his family history.* It makes sense. Stories matter. This finding is fascinating, but it isn’t surprising. Your child’s knowledge of his family history, his religious roots, his national heritage, and even his own biology…
What follows is the fifth (and long overdue) installment in a series I started late last summer called “7 Life Lessons I’ve Learned from my Husband.” It’s an important one, so take notes! My husband and I entered marriage with very disparate attitudes toward tipping. I had always calculated my tips according to exact (minimum…
For as long as I can remember, I have preferred reading non-fiction to fiction. When frequenting libraries and bookstores in bygone years, I’d push my way past anything with a plot and head straight for the how-to section. There, I was certain to find a book on some topic that piqued my interest. Art or…
I’m answering more questions from listeners on Episode 100 of the Loving Life at Home podcast. Tun in as we discuss training toddlers, homeschooling with morning sickness and dealing with parents who seem to disapprove of your life choices. Show Notes VERSES CITED: RELATED LINKS: STAY CONNECTED: Q&A: Toddlers, Sickness, & Disapproval Full transcript from…
Since September is National Good Neighbor Month, I thought this would be the perfect time to share some of my family’s favorite ways to be a good neighbor (or at least, the top 25 😊). Compiling this list of ideas was easy. Our family has been blessed with lots and lots of wonderful neighbors throughout…
We have an uber-competitive family who loves any kind of contest, physical or mental, especially when prizes are involved. We recently gathered to compete in a Family Shark Tank Challenge. And in Episode 95 of Loving Life at Home, I’m dishing up all the details as to how it went down. Show Notes VERSES CITED:…