Just Mama and Me
Following the guidelines of the local board of education, Mother and Daddy sent me off to first grade when I was five years old. In 1958 in our town, children could begin their twelve-year public school adventure at five years…
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Lessons from President Coolidge About What to Teach First
Like all new presidents and first ladies, the Coolidges experienced many firsts in the early months of his presidency. On September 5, 1923, the president made his first address as president when he spoke to members of the National Association…
You First
When two well-mannered adults arrive at a door at the same time, one or both will often speak or make a gesture that tells the other person: “You first.” Longtime friends of ours recently enjoyed two weeks of vacation with…
Priority One and Priority Two
When mamas are homeschooling day in and day out, it is easy to wonder constantly, “Am I covering everything?” A better question is: “Am I covering the most important things?” A lawyer once asked Jesus, “Teacher, which is the great…
Helping Your Children Be Ready
I’m a dreamer in the sense that I like to think things up and try to make them happen. I do most of my dreaming in the daytime and rarely remember dreams I have while I am asleep. This cover…