Happy Thanksgiving to all our readers!
While today is a designated day to give thanks for all the things we are blessed with, don’t forget that we can and should be thankful on a daily basis. Why not start your homeschool day each day by having everyone say what they are thankful for? It starts [...]
As parents, we would love to say that our children are perfect in every way, but the fact is that they aren’t always perfect. In fact, you probably get some back talk from time to time and if you have a homeschooled child . . . chances are you have been the recipient of some [...]
If you have little kids, you might be wondering when the right time to start them in school is. The quick and dirty answer is . . . it depends.
Everyone is different. Some families feel that early education is best, so they might start their children off at 3 or 4 with early childhood [...]
It used to be that adults were the only ones affected by stress. Kids lived in their own world for the most part, uninhibited by the anxieties that come with age and responsibilities. These days, everything has changed. Sadly, stress is becoming a major factor in children’s lives and it just shouldn’t be that way!
Where [...]
During the summer, most of us spend a lot of time doing things we wouldn’t usually do during the school year. Every single one is a learning opportunity if you take advantage of it! Let’s take a look at a few of the things you can be teaching your kids this summer . . . [...]
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With summer here and no strict routine in place, chances are you find yourself with some bored kids on your hands from time to time. Fortunately, they don’t need to stay bored for long. Stock up on the craft supplies, dive into one of these sites and keep them busy creating!
Family Fun: A great site [...]
Homeschooling is great and if you`re here reading this, you are probably already convinced that teaching your children yourself is the way to go. However, there are a few things that some kids miss out on when learning at home which will serve them well as adults. Here are the skills that homeschoolers need to [...]
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It`s perfectly normal for parents to find themselves doubting their decisions sometimes and one of the decisions that can be a real anxiety producer is choosing to keep your kids home. Even if you are completely convinced that it`s the best thing . . . there will be days when you wonder.
I was homeschooled [...]
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Teaching your child begins at birth. Everything you say and do in their presence is a learning experience for your little one and while you might not make every moment a fascinating lesson in something deep, you can certainly choose what you are teaching them. One vital area is through reading.
Most parents read to their [...]
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It was the beginning of another year. I was going through my typical goal setting exercises. I came across someone who made an interesting suggestion. The suggestion was to take your goal and ask yourself, “And then what?”
For example I have long wanted to work for myself. “And then what?”
Oh, then I would have control [...]