Farm & Family
5 Effective Alternatives to Scolding: Training
I know all seven of you who have been following this series were wondering if I gave up on these effective alternatives to scolding. 🙂 Never fear–I’m back today with what is probably my favorite. It is by no means a quick fix and often requires much of me (hello, parenting) but I’ve found it…
Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day with Children
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner. From the archives, here are some of our favorite {easy} ways to celebrate the occasion…
Tips for Planning a Marriage Getaway Weekend
It Keeps Getting Better We have a great marriage. Notice I didn’t use the word “perfect”–we definitely have our issues and have had a number of bumps along the way. But the bottom line is that Mr. Native Texan and I both are fiercely committed to our marriage. It’s been more than ten years since we…
5 Effective Alternatives to Scolding: Inspirational Models
While scolding may not ruin a child, it’s certainly not the the most effective way to reach the hearts of my children. In the attempt to replace scolding with more meaningful methods of communication, I’ve discovered a few alternatives that have worked well at our house. I’m sharing them here, not as an expert who’s…
Exploring Nature With Kids: Winter Nature Walk {Getting Started}
Don’t let frigid temperatures keep you from getting outside and exploring nature! With a simple plan and proper attire, a winter nature walk can become a highlight of your nature adventures.
Sturdy Game Storage
As a homeschooling family that watches very little TV, we have developed quite a collection of games. Many of those games still live in their original boxes and are stored either on the shelves in our Spare Room or in the awesome storage baskets in our playroom. (See below.) A few games, however, suffered from…
Ready for Valentine’s Day?
In honor of Valentine’s Day, which is quickly approaching, here are a few fun resources from the Yankee Homestead archives…
Best Bird Guides for Kids
Birding together is one of my family’s favorite things about winter. Did you read Birding With Kids: 7 Reasons to Do It and How to Get Started? In that post I provided a list of basic supplies, plus a few tips and some encouragement for getting started. After you’ve filled and hung your feeder(s) in a…
Confessions of a Recovering Scolder
Confessions of a Recovering Scolder Confession: I’m a recovering “scolder”. When faced with the foolishness and wrongdoing of my dear children, often my natural tendency is to unleash a fury of words intended to demonstrate the error of their ways and to point out in no uncertain terms my wishes for their immediate adherence to…
Birding With Kids: 7 Reasons to Do It and How to Get Started
Bird watching is a simple way to add more nature to your family life. Birding with kids is easy and inexpensive, and the rewards can last a lifetime!