Blog

Most people can agree that Fall is a spectacular time of year; the leaves are beginning to change, there’s a crispness to the air without being bitterly cold, and sweater weather is just around the corner. For some parents, though, Fall can be a little stressful with...

Maybe your children have been extra needy recently, or with the beginning of summer, they have wanted to go out and do more and more things. But if you find yourself having to end every conversation as if it is a debate, you may have some children who are unwilling to...

Reading is one of the toughest subjects for some children to learn, and it can become a hurdle if they are continuing to hit wall after wall with their progress. The frustration of not being able to understand the words on the page may be the biggest hurdle to...

Far too often, we as parents find our children struggling in certain subjects or certain teachers. It is by no means at the fault of the teachers, the students, or even the subject matter. It all boils down to learning styles and different ways of learning and...

When starting down the road to homeschooling your kids, there can be a hundred questions swimming around in your head about where to begin. Your children could be in Kindergarten or high school (or both!) and you wonder where to even start. Although a lot depends on...

With the start of the school year comes the potential for at-home learning again. Many schools have been back to the brick and mortar buildings for years now, but Covid still persists, hitting certain areas and neighborhoods consistently. With this uptick in Covid...

No matter what grade your child is in, be prepared for achievement tests to begin almost as soon as the school year starts. Chances are you remember taking tests while in school too, nervous about how well you will do and how well you remember the information being...

It may seem like just yesterday when your child was in diapers, or taking their first step, and now they are taking their first step out into the real world. They may be going to a college five minutes away or one fifteen hundred miles away, but no matter the distance...

If you have a teen who’s either in public school or homeschooling, chances are there is going to be a science project coming up soon. And while you can always whip up a volcanic eruption, your teen may want to try something different. There is a plethora of ideas out...

As parents, the question “Why?” can be asked a million times a day by your children for almost everything that happens or gets done in a day. Although it can become grating by the 10th time it is asked, this is actually a great learning experience for children to...

Does your child have an affinity for plants and all things green? Giving them an opportunity to thrive in something they are passionate about can be a great bonding experience! Here are some ways in which your child can grow both in their passion and in their...

Whether your family is tired of the community pool or you are trying to save up some extra cash, it can hard finding ways to stay extra cool this summer. Hopefully with the AC running, it takes care of the main issue, but if you are trying to turn it down a degree or...

Your children are most likely thrilled about living up the summer months basking in the sun and simply relaxing. But usually half way through the summer, some kids become restless or bored, not knowing how to fill up the whole day. Or they may be on their phone all...

July 4th is just around the corner, you may already be planning the day. There’s barbecues to attend (or host), pool parties to splash in, and of course, fireworks! Whether you are setting some off yourself or going to attend the city-wide celebration, always be...

If your children have been bugging you for a dog or cat for weeks or even years, you may still be on the fence for a myriad of reasons. Maybe you vacation frequently or are not ready to add on more responsibility to your already full To-Do list. No matter the reasons,...

It may sound simple and easy, but many parents can struggle with getting their children properly hydrated each day. Some kids don’t like the taste of water, or simply refuse to drink it as much as they should. Or your kids may drink water but still do not get enough...

No parent wants to think about their child not thriving, whether it is in their home life or at school. But it does happen, and parents need to be as involved as possible in what is going on with their kids at school. This can be anything and everything, from who they...

Time management is something anyone can struggle to maintain, whether they are a child or an adult. It is important to start instilling some lessons on time management as early as you can so your child can learn to adapt and use their time wisely.  Prioritizing The...

Does it seem like every day there is something your child is missing or forgetting? These are the woes of parenthood across the country! But if you feel like your child is chronically disorganized, this may be doing more harm than good for them in their academic and...

Being able to effectively communicate is a must for any child, whether it is to simply have their voice heard or to properly learn in school. Some kids can be very bashful or struggle in communicating their thoughts or emotions, and it is up to us as parents to help...

Time management is something anyone can struggle to maintain, whether they are a child or an adult. It is important to start instilling some lessons on time management as early as you can so your child can learn to adapt and use their time wisely.  Prioritizing The...