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100 + Whole-Hearted Books To Fight Back the Culture

October 8, 2016 By Jacqueline

Many of you have asked for a reading list of great story books for children, the kind that contain wholesome adventure and inspire a young heart to courageous living. I have been busy and did just as you requested. What fun I had compiling it!

We are all aware that there is a battle raging in our culture for the minds and hearts of our children, but how do we as parents prepare them to live in the world? How do we teach values and build character at home on a day to day basis to equip them for a lifetime?

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Books Unhealthy For Children- Recent Newbery, Caldecott, YA

October 1, 2016 By Jacqueline

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The American Library Association’s list of Book and Media Awards winners was recently proclaimed at the Newbery Caldecott Wilder banquet, creating quite a commotion in children’s lit circles.

As a homeschooler twenty years ago, I was interested to see the new Caldecott selections assuming that they would live up to very high standards of 60 years ago. My book-loving friends and I didn’t question the American Library Association (ALA) “experts”. We were almost too busy to see the sharp decline in wholesome adventure and mental food to inspire a young heart to courageous living. I trusted them and their yardstick for judging children’s literature – but not anymore.

However, bad is not for me to determine. It is for me to increase awareness so conscientious parents can make wise choices.

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Purposeful Parenting When Your Child Rules You and Your Home

September 19, 2016 By Jacqueline

[Is your home child-centered? Sadly, this philosophy is misleading many parents. The child(ren) are enabled to dominate when instead they must learn humility, empathy and self control, and the 3 r’s – Respect, Responsibility and Resourcefulness. I share this important guest post by homeschool Mom Mrs. June Fuentes (with her permission), because we want your families to thrive.]

A reader recently commented:

I’ve been reading your blog for some time now. I’m a stay at home mother parenting my 4 year old. I feel absolutely frustrated and maybe that is why, now, I’m reaching out for help.

I am ashamed to admit this, but maybe someone can help me restore peace to my home.
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“I’m Sorry, We Don’t Do Sleepovers” & 4 Reasons Why Not

August 4, 2016 By Jacqueline

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(While sleepovers are not a black and white issue, this thought-provoking guest post by Angie Tolpin of Courageous Mom may help you make a decision based upon the convictions the Lord impresses into your heart. And for those wondering, our family did not do sleepovers either for the same reasons.)

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Warning: If You Vaccinate Don’t Give Acetaminophen Before/After

July 20, 2016 By Jacqueline

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In published research in the Journal of Restorative Medicine, compelling evidence is shown that acetaminophen (sold as Tylenol or Paracetamol) (does not cause autism) but increases the incidence of autism, attention deficit with hyperactivity and asthma in genetically and/or metabolically susceptible children. In the US, acetaminophen is sold over-the-counter, in spite of the fact that it results in death for hundreds of Americans each year.

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Parents Play Key Role Helping Kids Avoid Gender Confusion

July 11, 2016 By Jacqueline

At the news of every child’s birth, what’s the first question we ask about the baby – even before we ask if the baby is healthy? We want to know if it’s a boy or girl!

Knowing the sex of the child is the first way we begin to connect with and understand the new human being. To be human is to be gendered – male or female. And one of the most important jobs of a parent is to help their children develop as healthy boys or girls and into strong, confident men and women.

How do we as Christian parents keep our children from gender confusion and teach them about gender and gender distinction in light of the huge cultural and moral shift that has been taking place?

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