The JeanieOlogy™ Article Library is an ever-growing collection of insightful, family-focused resources created to help parents, grandparents, homeschooling families, educators, families of faith, children’s organizations, and caregivers raise children with strong values, positive behavior, and meaningful character. Drawing inspiration from the life and example of Aunt Jean, each JeanieOlogy™ article offers a practical guidance summary, encouraging stories, thoughtful parenting ideas, conversation starters, and real-world applications that strengthen family relationships while making learning enjoyable. As our library continues to grow week after week, readers will discover fresh perspectives expanding the game applications and timeless principles that help children build kindness, honesty, respect, responsibility, gratitude, compassion, perseverance, and other qualities that families desire to pass from one generation to the next. Together, these articles become a lasting resource that supports families throughout every stage of a child’s development while extending the learning experience far beyond the JeanieOlogy™ game itself.
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WEEK 16-HS-Article- Money Matters: Teaching Children to Save, Spend & Share Wisely
Children begin developing attitudes about money long before they earn their first paycheck. What they see, hear, and practice at home can influence how they think about money for years to come. For homeschool families, money provides an excellent opportunity to...
WEEK 16-PGP-Article- Money Matters: Teaching Children to Save, Spend & Share Wisely
Children begin forming attitudes about money long before they have jobs, credit cards, or household bills. Much of what they learn comes from watching the adults around them and from the small financial choices they are allowed to make themselves. Parents and...
WEEK 17-HS-Article- When Children Disagree: Turning Conflict Into a Learning Opportunity
Disagreements are a normal part of childhood. Brothers and sisters argue. Friends see things differently. Children become frustrated when they don't get their way. While adults may naturally want to stop conflict quickly, disagreements can also provide valuable...
WEEK 17-PGP-Article- When Children Disagree: Turning Conflict Into a Learning Opportunity
Disagreements are a normal part of growing up. Brothers and sisters argue. Friends have different opinions. Children become frustrated when things don’t go their way. Parents and grandparents naturally want to restore peace, but sometimes an argument can become an...
WEEK 18-HS-Article- The Power of Gratitude: Helping Children Appreciate What They Have
In a world constantly encouraging children to want something newer, bigger, or better, gratitude may be one of the most valuable lessons we can teach. For homeschool families, gratitude doesn't need to become another formal subject. It can be woven naturally into...
EEK 18-PGP-Article- The Power of Gratitude: Helping Children Appreciate What They Have
In a world that constantly encourages children to want something newer, bigger, or better, teaching gratitude has never been more important. Parents and grandparents have a wonderful opportunity to help children recognize that happiness is not always found in having...
WEEK 19-HS-Article- Learning From Mistakes: Why Getting It Wrong Can Be a Good Thing
No child enjoys getting something wrong. A missed math problem, a poor decision, a forgotten responsibility, or an unsuccessful attempt can quickly lead to frustration. But mistakes can also be some of life's best teachers. For homeschool families, this is an...
WEEK 19-PGP-Articles- Learning From Mistakes: Why Getting It Wrong Can Be a Good Thing
No child enjoys making a mistake. Whether it's a poor decision, a forgotten responsibility, a broken promise, or simply trying something that doesn't work, getting things wrong can quickly lead to disappointment or frustration. But some of life's most valuable lessons...
WEEK 20-HS-Article- Respect Begins at Home: Teaching Children How to Treat Others
Respect is one of those values children learn not only from what adults tell them, but from what they experience every day. For homeschool families, the home is both a place of learning and one of the first places children practice how to treat other people. Respect...
WEEK 20-PGP-Article- Respect Begins at Home: Teaching Children How to Treat Others
Respect is one of the most important values we can give a child, and its earliest lessons usually begin at home. Children learn respect not only from what parents and grandparents tell them, but from what they see and experience every day. Respect often begins with...