This is how we took my youngest son going to school in BelizeIn my house, we have a rule: never answer the phone when it's dinner time. Last night, I broke that rule. The phone rang four times before the answering machine kicked in. I stabbed a piece of chicken and had just placed it in my mouth when I heard, "Hi Sonia, this is Lori Basheda from Continue Reading
How We Handled Teenage Defiance
Today I'm guest blogging on Blogging'BoutBoysJennifer L.W. Fink is a freelance writer and homeschooling mom of four boys. She's written for Parents, Pregnancy, American Baby, Boys' Life and more and blogs about all things boy at Blogging 'Bout Boys.I decided to give an excerpt from Chapter One in my book, which I hope will give you a little Continue Reading
Is Education a Privilege or a Right?
Big Sergio and his son, little Sergio, in Belize. I am so lucky to live in a part of the world where my children can have an education. Living in the developed world, I sometimes forget that education is a privilege, despite my belief that it should be a right for every child in the world. Greg Mortenson, author of NYT bestseller Three Continue Reading
I should be doing…Do you know the feeling?
I treat myself to a fresh poppy seed bagel with cream cheese and boysenberry jam spread so thick, I can no longer see the bagel. Two eggs are boiling in the saucepan while my Sumatra coffee has finished perking. I find the only tray I own, wipe off the dust, and carry my breakfast outside, pretending to be on vacation. This morning is going to be Continue Reading
The Heart of a Volunteer
"There is nothing stronger than the heart of a volunteer. With it beats the spirit of service, generosity and compassion...and the health and well-being of our community, our country and our world." KOBI YAMADAI have reached a point in my life, where I want to make a difference. Some reach that point at a young age, and others, like myself, are Continue Reading
