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The Rebel’s Guide to GTD – Guilt
Whereas brats rarely feel guilt, rebels are quite prone to it. After all, they aren't rebelling because they want to hurt people for the most part. They're rebelling because they feel they know best and refuse to be constrained by silly rules made by people...
The Rebel’s Guide to GTD – Respect
We might be able to get away with disrespecting a brat, because a brat only cares about herself. Rebel's are another story. Rebels, despite their desire to stand out from the crowd in occasionally annoying ways, demand respect from others. The less respect they...
The Rebel’s Guide to GTD – Superior
A brat typically wants to fit in; a rebel always wants to stand out. A brat wants to wear the same designer clothes that her friends have, no matter what her budget. A rebel wears Goodwill clothes in a bizarre combination if she thinks it will set her apart. A...
The Rebel’s Guide to GTD – Rules
The first thing we are tempted to do when dealing with our inner brat is to give her some rules. Your brat procrastinated on that big project and you had to stay up all night getting it done? She hasn't taken advantage of that expensive gym membership even...
Airplane Anxiety
I'm a psychologist, and as such, I try to present myself as being mentally healthy. That facade will be put to rest today. There are only two things that make me anxious and I experienced them both together as I traveled home from a speech tournament with my oldest...
The JOY Method for Deciding What to Do
After sharing one way of deciding what to do with our time, I wanted to share a second way that works for me. JOY stands for Jesus, Others, and Yourself. Jesus As Jesus is the One Who has given us all of our time, we ought to give Him the first fruits of it....
Working Into Working Out
I have been exercising regularly for over 20 years now. The habit didn't come easily to me, but I am very thankful for it. I don't believe I could homeschool six children without the energy, stress relief, and better health I gain as a result of working out. If you...
Homeschooling Myths Put to Rest
I was reading some blog comments about homeschooling today that really got my goat. I realized that I consistently hear people propagating myths about homeschooling that I would like to dispel. Homeschooled kids don't have social skills. This myth is the most...
Gifted Hands
I recently began reading Gifted Hands, the Ben Carson story (Kids Edition) to my children and I believe every homeschooling family, school teacher, and librarian should be reading it to their students. The reading level is appropriate for multiple age levels and my...
Let’s Have a Great Thursday!
My husband regularly plays tennis on Thursdays with a guy named Gary. According to my husband, even though Gary is an exceptionally good tennis player, he is intentional about encouraging his opponents. He goes so far as to be careful not to dominate on the court...
Snow Dare
We had a snow day today and ended the fun by heading out to the hot tub. I was the last one in and my husband and kids were making fun of me for being a snow baby. Northern native or no, I hate being cold. I knew my kids loved doing crazy things like jumping out of...
Crossing a Bridge
I can't believe you are turning five today. My last baby is not a baby anymore at all. But you couldn't be more precious to me if you were. I thank God for you and ask Him to bless you as you go on your way. Just promise to come back my way sometimes, ok?