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The Importance of Stable Internet When Homeschooling

The Importance of Stable Internet When Homeschooling

You’ve been working all summer long in getting the necessary supplies for your children’s upcoming school year. Glue, paper, binders, pens and all the necessities to make the school year sparkle has been piling up in one of the corners of your home. You’ve also been...

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The Importance of a Schedule

The Importance of a Schedule

If you’re considering homeschooling your children this fall, there are a lot of considerations to evaluate for your household. Every family and situation is different, and in order to set yourself and your children up for success, you’ll need to keep an organized work...

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Online Education & Cheating

Online Education & Cheating

Technology has certainly come a long way in the last few decades. What once took a trip to the library and hours of research is now loaded onto your phone in mere seconds. When it comes to schooling, this can be either a good or bad thing, depending on how students...

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Get the Record Keeping Resources You Need with GSN!

Get the Record Keeping Resources You Need with GSN!

If you’re beginning the homeschooling journey with your children this coming school year, congratulations! Making the choice in switching to online learning may seem a little scary, but you’ve got all the resources and tools you need with Global Student Network. Our...

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Know Your State Laws Before Homeschooling

Know Your State Laws Before Homeschooling

Many parents and students were tossed into homeschooling during the Covid-19 pandemic. Whether you knew about homeschooling already or this was your first rodeo, you and your children were able to establish routines and get through the school years unscathed. As...

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Getting Your Children More Involved in Cooking

Getting Your Children More Involved in Cooking

With childhood obesity on the rise, it’s more important than ever to get your kids more involved in meal prep and cooking. Even though your days may be super busy, there’s always time to sneak in a few homemade meals throughout the week. It may only happen on the...

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Mask Mandates Ever Changing

Mask Mandates Ever Changing

With a promise nationwide to have in-school learning again this fall, many schools are facing ever-changing policies. Having to switch to digital learning was a big enough change the last few years, with teachers and parents adapting quickly to every nuance introduced...

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Changing How We View Stress

Changing How We View Stress

When you hear the word “stress,” what comes to mind?    I’m going to go out on a limb and assume you chose something in your life that you perceive as negative. Adults and kids alike, often correlate stress to negative feelings of discomfort and unease. When...

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Benefits of a Student ID Card

Benefits of a Student ID Card

If your children have been homeschooling this past year, you may not have realized how handy a school-issued ID card has been in the past until you don’t have one for your child. The world is your child’s oyster now as the world begins to open up after many adults and...

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Questions to Ask a Potential Child Care Provider

Questions to Ask a Potential Child Care Provider

Summer is still in full swing, but the next school year is quickly approaching. Whether you have a job in addition to your homeschool duties or are looking for an enriching experience for your kids, a child care facility can help support your efforts. Here are some...

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3 Ways to Help Your Homeschooler Make Friends

3 Ways to Help Your Homeschooler Make Friends

One of the biggest worries of homeschool parents is that their children won’t make as many friends as they would in public school. Don’t worry: there are plenty of ways for your kiddo to meet new people outside of school. Here are a few ideas.    Utilize...

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3 Old-Fashioned Skills All Kids Should Know

3 Old-Fashioned Skills All Kids Should Know

Between computers, tablets, and smartphones, kids today have an endless supply of knowledge at their fingertips. But even with these new devices and tools, many children don’t grow up learning the same skills as their elders. Here are some things every child should...

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Fun Activities to Add to Your Summer Homeschool Routine

Fun Activities to Add to Your Summer Homeschool Routine

Summer is just around the corner. Whether you choose to continue your curriculum during the summer months or are just looking for some structure to keep your kids occupied in all their free time, here are some fun activities to try.  Create a Summer Reading Program...

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Fun Activities to Add to Your Summer Homeschool Routine

Fun Activities to Add to Your Summer Homeschool Routine

Summer is just around the corner. Whether you choose to continue your curriculum during the summer months or are just looking for some structure to keep your kids occupied in all their free time, here are some fun activities to try.    Create a Summer Reading...

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Keeping Kids Active with Digital Distractions

Keeping Kids Active with Digital Distractions

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...

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Fun Summer Schedule Ideas for Homeschoolers

Fun Summer Schedule Ideas for Homeschoolers

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...

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HS Seniors Experienced Their Last School Year Differently

HS Seniors Experienced Their Last School Year Differently

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...

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5 Healthy Popsicle Recipes for Kids

5 Healthy Popsicle Recipes for Kids

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...

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Safe Summer Activities 2021

Safe Summer Activities 2021

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...

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How to Have Summer Camp at Home

How to Have Summer Camp at Home

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...

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