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It might have been difficult during the school years to keep your children focused on their school work without their phones or social media chirping away. Now with summer in full swing, there’s many more hours in a day to fill with activities that hopefully don’t...

Summer is here! While long days and extended free time is fun, it is still important to keep a basic schedule during the day. If you don’t want to set a strict schedule, consider setting daily goals about what you want to accomplish. Here is an idea for a fun weekday...

For most students, the walk down the aisle upon graduation is the best feeling in the world. You have accomplished a huge task, and now you get to show your dedication by receiving your diploma and tossing your hat up into the air. But with the gauntlet of Covid-19...

Nothing is more refreshing than a popsicle on a hot summer afternoon. While many store-bought varieties are packed with sugar, you can make your own at home that are actually healthy and still taste delicious. Here are a few recipes your kids will love. As a bonus...

Finally, your children made it through another school year that was tumultuous, to say the least. And, almost more important than that, you survived the ordeal as well. But with summer in full swing brings another set of challenges: what to do to fill those empty...

Whether you’re not into traditional summer camps or you’re still wary of sending your kid away this summer because of COVID-19, there are plenty of ways you can give your kids the experience from home. Here are a few ideas.    Plan Your Weeks Traditional summer...

Many homeschool families choose to educate year-round. Just because public schools are out for the summer doesn’t mean your kiddos have to go three months without learning anything new. Here are a few ways you can bring the classroom to the beach.    Observe the...

Whether you homeschool full time or are still choosing to teach your child remotely because of COVID-19, staying home all day can make it hard for kids to get enough exercise. Here’s how to keep your kids active while homeschooling.   Why Exercise is Important...

Reading is one of the most important parts of early childhood education, but it can be tough for some preschoolers to concentrate while reading. If this is affecting your child, here are a few ways you can help them focus and get the most out of their reading.   ...

Homework can be a major source of stress for kids. If they are struggling with a subject, this extra work can make them feel more overwhelmed. Fortunately, there are some changes you can make to your child’s homework routine that will help reduce their stress and...

Between daycare, outings with friends, and the playground, it’s no surprise when your child picks up a bug. It may feel inevitable that their cold will sweep through your entire household, but there are a few ways you avoid a family trip to the doctor. These tips will...

Imagine you’re walking in on your first day as a new hire at a popular restaurant. You and Jeremy, another new hire, are instructed to make macarons for the head chef. You’ll be scored based on the time it takes you to complete the task, as well as the taste and...

A prosperous future does not come easily. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication to achieve great success. However, there are ways your child can make the future less stressful than it needs to be. Planning a future with long-term goals helps a student keep their...

Short-term and long-term goals for your child’s education are essential to mull over. Goals aid in keeping a person on track and achieving milestones for a successful future. It is vital to have both short-term and long-term goals, but our focus today is on goals your...

Are you struggling to find a way to make science fun for your child? Is the curriculum not holding your child’s attention? Do not fret! There are many science experiments that your family can create with common household materials. These projects will spark the...

With the 2020 school year coming to a close, many children equate that with running outside to go explore and play with their friends. Since Covid-19, however, this pandemic has severely limited what’s possible for children to do with their free time. Although adults...

You weren’t quite sure how this last year was going to work with suddenly homeschooling your child while also working full time, but somehow, you survived. And you and your child may have potentially thrived during the experience, finding the right balance of...

With many Americans receiving the Covid vaccine and becoming fully vaccinated before summer break, many people may be itching to get outside and go exploring. But if you have children, how do you handle these situations? The adults in your home are vaccinated, not...

Life is full of philosophical perspectives that advance critical thinking skills and respect opposing viewpoints. Critical thinking is a mandatory skill to obtain as it enhances the ability to ask questions, seek an understanding, and make decisions. Philosophy...

Are you looking for ways to impact your child’s education and their future?  Many parents are.  However, sometimes as a parent, we just don’t know the best way to support our child’s learning.  That’s why we have teachers, right?  But what if the parent is the...

A social learner is also known as an interpersonal learner, which means your child learns better in a group. Group settings have the advantages of feeding off one another by sharing ideas and utilizing vital teamwork skills. However, working with others may be a...