“The more that children are being monitored, the more opportunities they have to build their self-control. Monitoring is a crucial aspect of self-control, and two parents can generally do a better job of monitoring. Anything that forces children to exercise … Continued

“So how do we educate the heart? There are really only two ways: life experiences and stories about life experiences, which is called literature. And the two forms of literature (fiction and nonfiction), the one that brings us closest to … Continued

This is probably one of the most beautiful counties in the state of Oregon. Rolling hills covered with beautiful evergreen trees and all the valleys are covered in farms and orchards. You can see corn, blueberries, apples, pears, lavender, grapes, … Continued

I have noticed that we make people feel uncomfortable when we are different. Especially when we are trying to better ourselves. And in return they put us down in order to make themselves feel okay. Why is it that some … Continued

There are so many skills/information that I believe are important for my children to learn. If you listen to others or read a lot, you will find that everyone has their own opinion but I believe that each one of … Continued

For years I believed that I was stupid. I had a hard time remembering information. In all seriousness, I still have a hard time remembering things. I have a hard time explaining what I have learned verbally. I have always … Continued

  “Mass production required mass consumption, and at the turn of the twentieth century most Americans considered it both unnatural and unwise to buy things they didn’t actually need. Mandatory schooling was a godsend on that count. School didn’t have … Continued

I was brought up where you don’t question authority. Where you do what you were told. After becoming a mother I realized that it was a wrong way of thinking. Elders and authorities should be respected but they were human. … Continued

“Things that matter most must never be at the mercy of things that matter least. ” – Johann Wolfgang Van Goethe We say no to a lot of things because if we say yes to things that matter least we … Continued

You know what attracted us to eachother when we were dating? Our dreams!!! We are big dreamers. The thing about being dreamers is that you have to support each other and you have to work hard. The other thing is … Continued