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Families who decide to homeschool their children have the flexibility to create a learning schedule that works best for them and their lifestyle. A common conflict that parents run into is scheduling schooling for half days all year versus full days and taking a...

We all are still recovering from full-blown quarantine from the Covid-19 outbreak two years ago. And for most, getting the vaccine and protecting themselves and family have proved effective. People are beginning to get a sense of safety back, and are venturing outside...

After years of wearing a mask, there is tangible progress moving forward. Many states are lifting mask mandates, including for schools, and people are beginning to venture out more and more. Normalcy seems to be returning to everyday life, school, and family, but also...

Most of us remember the old days of school lectures, attending class after class of teachers mostly talking and lecturing about different topics. At the end, there may be a quiz or an assignment from reading materials plus what was spoken during class. But did we...

It can be difficult being a parent and trying to determine when to introduce certain events and activities to your baby or small child. Trying to remember when you did these activities can be hazy, and of course every parent you ask can have a different answer. It’s...

It wasn’t all that long ago when doors were held open for women, men would tip their caps to strangers, and people would give firm, meaningful handshakes when being introduced. Does it feel like that was a few lifetimes away? No matter your age, having manners are...

If you’re just starting out with homeschooling for your children, don’t worry! It may seem overwhelming with all the information available online and the exact number of online learning companies ready to teach your children. Where do you begin? How do you structure...

It may seem difficult some days trying to figure out fun activities for you and your teen at home. When the holidays roll around, it can sometimes become even trickier making sure it’s an activity that can hold your teen’s attention and be enjoyable. But these Easter...

Spring is just around the corner and with that comes Easter! Whether you are a religious family or not, you can still enjoy Easter-related activities with family and friends. With the weather getting warmer, an Easter egg hunt can be a great way to spend some time...

Although the term “neuroscience” may sound intimidating, it’s a relatively newer way of exploring the human brain and making sense of how we learn, play, and make decisions. Neuroscience can help stop the generalizations and instead dig deeper into the brain to see...

Raising your children to be compassionate, smart, and strong individuals is no small feat by any means. As parents, we want only what’s best for our children and to have strong bonds with them from birth through adulthood. With how tumultuous these last few years have...

Today’s world is changing by the minute, and this includes people too. We are evolving as the world changes, dealing with day-to-day challenges and global changes as they come our way. Children are becoming more and more aware of the state of the world, and realizing...

It comes as no surprise to most that movies and TV seem to be showing more and more: more violence, more sex, and more inappropriate language. It may feel like every show available contains something inappropriate, especially for young children. But is this really the...

Although St. Patrick’s Day may only bring up memories of parties and drinking, you can easily make the holiday about it’s true meaning and involve your children. There are many fun, interactive games and activities you can easily create to give your kids a chance to...

What better way to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your young kids than to read some Irish folklore and stories? It’s a great way for your children to learn about different cultures and how folklore began for many different areas and peoples. Some folklore can be a...

Any child of any age learns differently from each other. Schools and educators alike are always finding new and innovative ways of teaching across different learning styles for students. One such module is bite-sized learning.  What Is Bite-Sized Learning? Although...

It’s that time of the year again when high school seniors are getting serious about college choices and applications for the 2021-2022 school year. For both traditional and homeschooled seniors, now is the time to make campus visits to the top colleges on your list....

For some parents, allergies or other reasons may hinder animal interactions for your child. But if you’ve also been waiting for your child to grow up a little before introducing a cat, dog, rabbit, fish, or other myriad array of animal, you may wonder what age is...

THE BIG QUESTION “Will children homeschooled during the pandemic be scarred for life?” This is one of the questions posed by Carol Polsgrove writing for the Berkely Daily Planet on February 14, 2021.  (https://berkeleydailyplanet.com/issue/2021-02-14/article/48995)...

With different modes and ways of teaching comes a deeper understanding of how these can both benefit and maybe even hinder some children. With online learning comes fantastic opportunities for a lot of children and the chance to work on their own pace more easily, but...

With hearts, relationships and love being promoted these next few months, your younger children may not quite understand all this love business. Of course, they can make Valentine’s for their friends, but they may not fully understand the basis for Valentine’s Day in...