Intentional Parenting

What are the ABCs of Life? There are three things we all seek in life—Achievement, Beauty, and Community. Read more in this devotional. Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. — Matthew 7:7 Although I am not a pastor, I have...

In the beautiful, glorious chaos of family life, finding a moment of peace can be a challenge. Our home, especially during mealtimes, felt like an anthill of activity. There’s a delightful order in the chaos as someone folds towels, another sets the table, orange juice gets poured, and eggs are scrambled. Then, there’s a hush,...

Where does a homeschool mom go when she can’t hold it in? When the stresses of life wear her down, little eyes watching her all the time? It had been the most difficult of my life. There were so many losses, hurts, broken promises, and interrupted dreams. 2007 brought frequent bouts of emotion that overcame...

We’re diving into part nine of our series, “How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You?” This segment is especially important as it centers on teaching children to transcend societal standards and focus on something higher—God’s will. As homeschooling parents, we have a unique opportunity to instill these values in our children. Introduction: Teaching...

I have no greater joy than to hear that my children are walking in the truth. — 3 John 1:4 One of my three daughters got married last month. In the days leading up to the wedding, our family worked in the kitchen like a well-oiled machine, making table decorations, place cards, bouquets, and meals...

You can listen to this Let’s Talk Homeschool podcast episode or watch it on YouTube. Introduction Have you ever told your kids, “Now is not the time”? As parents, we often find ourselves in situations where we must explain the importance of timing to our children. Whether it’s a kid wanting a cupcake for breakfast...

If you watched any of the 2024 Olympic Games held in Paris, you are most likely aware of the controversy surrounding the Olympic opening ceremony.  Many articles, podcasts, social media videos, and satires were posted in response. As the publisher of Creation-based science, math, and Bible curricula, I had an immediate reaction as well. And...

Are you preparing for your first year of homeschooling or need some fresh motivation? By popular demand, our team of homeschool mom veterans has compiled our favorite books just for you! For your convenience, these book suggestions are categorized so you can scroll right to the season you’re in. Add these to your home library,...

In the spirit of Father’s Day, I can’t resist the temptation to present some classic dad jokes. You want to keep reading. I know you do. I was at a homeschool conference located on the shores of New Jersey over the weekend. As I was observing the wildlife, I asked myself why seagulls fly over...

This is what’s in the official Carman Family junk drawer in the kitchen. It is supposed to have handy writing utensils, a Post-it pad, some scissors (yeah, right), some tape, maybe a Sharpie; you get it – miscellaneous stuff. But those things are not usually in there. It’s supposed to be a place we can...