It\u2019s popular to take kids on dates, but if you look at the bigger picture historically, it\u2019s a fairly recent/trendy activity.\nDates with our kids can be fun, memorable, and meaningful, but we have to be careful not to make them a gold standard of parenting. They can serve a purpose, but are they necessary?\n\xa0\nResources mentioned in this episode:\nTomato Staking (Podcast)\nMy YouTube channel\xa0\nCTC Math\nThe Unhurried Homeschooler\nUnhurried Grace for a Mom\u2019s Heart\nThe Four-Hour School Day\nThe Unhurried Homeschooler Mentoring Course\n\xa0\n\xa0\n(P.S. Don't forget to check out my latest book, The Four Hour School Day: How You and Your Kids Can Thrive in the Homeschool Life on Amazon,\xa0durendawilson.com, or your favorite bookseller!)