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Who I Am, What I Do, and Why I Do It
Welcome to my website! For the benefit of those who are new to the site, and for those who may not know me, I'd like to introduce myself....
Kaye Wilson
Mar 25, 20213 min read
What Rules Are For
We're surrounded by rules. Even though we know and understand that rules are a necessary part of living with other people, they sometimes...
Kaye Wilson
Oct 22, 20203 min read
Rainy Day Strategies for Cooped-Up Kids
Today in Oklahoma it's cold and rainy, surely the first sign of a change in seasons. As we enter the transition from warm, sunny weather...
Kaye Wilson
Sep 10, 20203 min read
Mom-xiety: Some Final Thoughts
In my previous several posts, I've discussed what I'm calling "mom-xiety", a form of anxiety and stress that is unique to mothers. I've...
Kaye Wilson
Sep 8, 20203 min read
Struggles With Mom-xiety
I've always been a bit tightly-wound, something of a perfectionist who relied on the approval of those in authority for my sense of...
Kaye Wilson
Sep 1, 20204 min read
Teach Kids About God, Even With Sunday School On Hold
Anyone who has tried to attend church with small children understands the enormous blessing of the church nursery and Sunday School. Not...
Kaye Wilson
Aug 25, 20205 min read
My Homeschooling Odyssey, Part III: What I Learned
In my last post I shared the struggles I experienced during the years that I homeschooled my five children. Before moving into Part III,...
Kaye Wilson
Aug 22, 20205 min read
My Homsechooling Odyssey, Part II: Why I Had to Quit Homeschooling
I loved homeschooling. I came to believe in it so strongly that I began to think it was really the only responsible way to educate...
Kaye Wilson
Aug 21, 20206 min read
Homeschooling: What to Love, What to Guard Against
Homeschooling can add unbelievable richness to life, or be a source of stress and anxiety. . .
Kaye Wilson
Aug 19, 20204 min read
Thinking of Homeschooling? First, Do This
If you've never homeschooled before, you may be wondering how it's different from school at home--is there really that much difference?...
Kaye Wilson
Aug 18, 20203 min read
Keys to Successful Schooling At Home, Key #5: Lines, Cues, and Curtain Calls
Actors in any play have to know their lines (what they’re supposed to say) and cues (when to speak and enter, what to do, and where to...
Kaye Wilson
Aug 14, 20202 min read
Keys To Successful Schooling At Home, Key #1: Your Attitude
Many of you will be managing school at home this fall, at least for awhile. In my years homeschooling my five children I learned some...
Kaye Wilson
Aug 5, 20202 min read
"Your Mission, Should You Choose To Accept It . . ."
When I was a child, the TV program Mission: Impossible was very popular. Every episode began with the main character receiving his...
Kaye Wilson
Jul 16, 20203 min read
How to Deal With Family Conflict
Nobody enjoys living in an atmosphere of conflict and stress. Unfortunately, that's the norm in many families. While conflict is...
Kaye Wilson
Jul 9, 20202 min read
This 4th of July, Set Your Family Free
Do you ever feel that your family is at the mercy of your toddler? Did you know that part of your job as a parent is to set your toddlers...
Kaye Wilson
Jul 4, 20202 min read
PreK Prep
It’s pre-enrollment time! Pull out the Baby Einstein! It’s time to prep your child for that all-important pre-k interview! Make sure...
Kaye Wilson
Jul 1, 20203 min read
Confessions of a Helicopter Mom – or – From Here to Insanity (and back!)
My name is Kaye Wilson. I’m a recovering helicopter mom. Before the birth of my own children, I had very little interest in children at...
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Jun 11, 20204 min read
The Magic Words
Are you familiar with the phrase, “Say the magic words!”? I don’t hear it often anymore, but as a child I heard it almost daily, either...
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Nov 26, 20193 min read
Chores: Your New Secret Weapon!
When I got started as a mom, I decided I wanted my kids to be well-behaved, obedient, and ready to listen and learn. There were other...
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Nov 1, 20194 min read
But What If My Husband And I Aren’t On The Same Page?
Many experts emphasize the importance of parents being united regarding parenting strategies. While there’s no doubt that this kind of...
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Jul 5, 20194 min read
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