Raising Arrows Podcast #165 – Screen Time Rules When You Have Multiple Ages When you have big kids and little kids and even young adults living in your home, how do you handle all the different screens and rules for being on devices?  Here’s what’s worked for us! Subscribe via iTunes HERE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY! LISTEN ON AMAZON MUSIC! AND NOW ON YOUTUBE! Resources mentioned: Podcast #74 – Screen Time Limits in a Large Family Do Your Homeschooled Kids Need a Cell Phone? (post) Creating a Special Night for Each Child (post) The Anxious Generation (book) VidAngel (movie and tel ..read more

Raising Arrows Large Family Homeschool Life – Week 21 of 2024 Lovely spring days and tasty new recipes made for a delightful and nostalgic week. Read all of the Large Family Homeschool Life posts! MONDAY I woke up around 7:30 am feeling well-rested despite the little girls sleeping in our room last night because they missed me. I had been gone speaking at the Teach Them Diligently homeschool convention. I really enjoyed getting back to doing events, and I learned a lot too! I got to hug Tricia Goyer, Heidi St. John, Jennifer Pepito, Kim Sorgius Jones, and Anna from Just Makin’ It Wo ..read more

Raising Arrows Large Family Homeschool Life – Week 17 of 2024 Preparations and plans for our oldest daughter’s college graduation, plus yummy rhubarb concoctions! Read all of the Large Family Homeschool Life posts! MONDAY The house was cool this morning due to a cold front that has been over the area the last few days. I took my dog on a walk and then ate the muffins we had made to take to my mom’s this past weekend (and then forgot in the refrigerator!). The kids ate the chocolate chips ones we made as well. Then, I worked with the little girls on their math, phonics, and handwriti ..read more

Raising Arrows Podcast #164 – Homeschool Organization in Small Spaces Simple organizational ideas for homeschooling in small spaces using what you already own! Subscribe via iTunes HERE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY! LISTEN ON AMAZON MUSIC! AND NOW ON YOUTUBE! Resources mentioned: Organizing Your Homeschool with Backpacks & Tubs (post) Simple Organizational Systems for Your Homeschool That Work! (post) Homeschool Mom Basket Organization (video) Shelf System with Doors Podcast #164 – Homeschool Organization in Small Spaces Amy ..read more

Raising Arrows Large Family Homeschool Life – Week 12 of 2024 This week, we are preparing for an extended stay from friends. Read all of the Large Family Homeschool Life posts! MONDAY It was 23° out this morning, so I didn’t walk the full mile with Winston. I wasn’t dressed for it at all! When I got home, I had some vanilla green tea to warm me. The kids ate leftover Irish Soda Bread for breakfast, but I opted out of breakfast after such a big meal yesterday evening. It was definitely a Monday here! I had fussy children, loud young adults, and a difficult time getting back into the ..read more

Raising Arrows How to Turn Your Vacation Into an Education This summer, make your vacation educational no matter where you go with these simple and easy to implement tips and ideas! My dad was 52 and my mom was 36 when I was born. They had both learned to slow down and enjoy life by that point. But, they were also fully aware of what truly mattered, and because of that fact my childhood vacations were not only slow-paced, but interesting and exciting and always educational. I carried these experiences into my adulthood and melded them into my own parenting style alongside my husband who has a ..read more

Raising Arrows Podcast #162 – 14 Ways to Make Your Marriage a Priority Don’t let your marriage slip through the cracks of your homeschooling day! Subscribe via iTunes HERE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY! LISTEN ON AMAZON MUSIC! AND NOW ON YOUTUBE! Resources mentioned: The 5 Love Languages (book) Just Between Us (app) Driveway Dates (post) 12 Rules for Life by Jordan Peterson (book) Transcript: 27 years and 10 children, you’d think we’d have this marriage thing down pat. But I have to tell you that marriage is definitely something you have to work at, something you need to make a priorit ..read more

Raising Arrows Podcast #161 – Mothering Sons Into Adulthood The relationship between a mother and her son is special, but it also changes as he moves from being a little boy, to being a teenager, to being a man.  As moms we need to learn to accept these changes and grow and change with them.  Subscribe via iTunes HERE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY! LISTEN ON AMAZON MUSIC! AND NOW ON YOUTUBE! Resources mentioned: Boys and Their Attitudes (Podcast #54) How to Parent and Discipline Boys and their Attitudes (post) Kristin Lavransdatter trilogy Podcast #161 – Mothering Sons Into A ..read more

Raising Arrows Large Family Homeschool Life – Week 11 of 2024 A change in curriculum (again), Creation activities, studying the Bible, and canning projects. Read all of the Large Family Homeschool Life posts! MONDAY The time change had me getting up later than usual. It is nice outside and we didn’t run the heater overnight. Any little bit helps to keep the bills down. I actually sleep with the window cracked as long as we are above freezing. I find I sleep better with fresh air in the room. Last night, I got out all the girls’ Spring and Summer clothes, so Aspen and I worked at put ..read more

Raising Arrows Podcast #160 – How to Keep the House Clean with A Lot of Kids Tactics for keeping the house clean with a bunch of kids underfoot! Get my book – Home Management for the Homeschool Mom Home Management for the Homeschool Mom AudioBook $12.00 Add to cart Home Management for the Homeschool Mom eBook $12.00 Add to cart Subscribe via iTunes HERE LISTEN ON SPOTIFY! LISTEN ON AMAZON MUSIC! AND NOW ON YOUTUBE! Resources mentioned: 4 Steps to a Better Homeschool Day (free class) Mom’s Daily Checklist Cleaning with Kids Podcast Series – #46-49 How to Put Your Home ..read more