Bible Powerline
Bible Powerline shares simple, natural ways families can discover God’s Word together through storytelling, conversation, creativity, and hands-on learning. Inspired by Becky’s all-ages homeschool Bible studies, these posts encourage children and adults to explore Scripture together in everyday life.
My New Book - Forbidden Orphanage Outside the Forbidden City
I’m super excited about my most recent book, Forbidden Orphanage Outside the Forbidden City, the story of my family’s mystery relative, Laura May Richards. Mom always said that her elderly cousin looked like a little old lady who never ... read more
Empowering the Next Gen: Your Blueprint for a Modern Chore System
The teen years have a reputation for being rough, but I disagree. A well-trained teen is marvelously competent.
The proof?
When a medical emergency landed me in surgery, our three children (17, 14, and 12) completely took over ... read more
A Parent's Guide to Stress-Free Tent Camping with Children
When I met my husband-to-be Dennis, he was already an outdoor enthusiast. Before he turned into a full-time parent, he was basically a wilderness expert—majoring in geology and going on expeditions everywhere from northern India to the ... read more
What to Do with Those Mysterious Solo Socks
Times have changed, but the mystery of solo socks remains.
In the whirlwind of housework, cooking, school pickups, work, making sure you have some focused time with the kids…you collect the dirty laundry and toss in a load. You put in ... read more
The Pre-Teen Question: What am I Good at? from the Parent Powerline
“What am I good at, Mom?”
Like a musical refrain, the question began coming up as, one by one, when each of our three children turned 12 or 13.
It was a signal.
Our kids were stubbing their toes on the threshold of ... read more
Screen Free Fun with Bubbles: from the Parent Powerline
Does anybody ever outgrow the fun of blowing bubbles?
Babies are fascinated watching the way bubbles form and float.
Littles love to chase them.
And although preschoolers can usually learn to blow bubbles themselves, most still prefer ... read more
