The road to simplicity is marked by complexity. But it’s still worth it.

by on May 11, 2012
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path in the woods

The following is a guest post written by my friend Jamie Martin, editor of Simple Homeschool and creator of Steady Mom. With all the talk about simplicity these days, you’d think that the route getting there would be, well, simple. But many find that with each step they take toward simplicity, they encounter temporary complications. [...]

Giving Your Children a Global Perspective

by on October 5, 2011
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globes on a desk

Photo by Peter Harris Written by Jamie Martin of Simple Homeschool and Steady Mom. The world is changing. Technology has connected continents like never before. Within seconds, we hear about triumphs or tragedies happening in faraway places. With this amazing knowledge comes a deep responsibility. This is the world in which our children live. We [...]

10 Picture Books that Teach Important Life Lessons

by on June 28, 2010
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henry builds a cabin

I’m on maternity leave from June 11 to July 16: The following is a guest post from Simple Homeschool editor Jamie Martin of Steady Mom. Often as parents we get consumed by the details of our days–life speeds past while we try to catch up and just keep everyone fed, clothed, and healthy. Sometimes the [...]