iHomeschool Network

Ami Brainerd

God’s grace runs wild through Ami's life, and she asks daily for more grace as she walks by the way with her two boys.  She makes sure her kids read oodles of living books, get-out-and-get-the-stink-off with frequent field trips, and have plenty of time to explore their interests–keeping them exceptionally curious. She chronicles her homeschooling adventures {and disasters} at Walking by the Way; she also manages the free curriculum-sharing site, Homeschool Share.

6 Tips for Screen-Free Summer Days

6 Tips for Screen-Free Summer Days

When I was a little girl, I was fascinated by my friend’s family. Nell’s parents decided that a television would not be the star of the show in their living room. In fact, the entire house was void of a black box. I can still picture how often someone in her home would be relaxing in a recliner—reading. And after reading a few books of my own, I encountered Roald Dahl’s wisdom in Charlie in the Chocolate Factory: “The most important thing we’ve learned, so far as children are concerned, is never, NEVER, NEVER let them near your television set”

6 Tips for Screen-Free Summer Days Read Post »

Scroll to Top