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How Your Child Learns New Languages
You are most likely amazed by how well your children learn and build upon their capabilities. Kids are like sponges when they’re growing, and it’s easier for them to learn new ideas, languages, and social skills at an earlier age. But how do you best support them in...
3 Ways to “Catch Up” Pandemic-Induced Reading Loss
Parents are concerned, teachers are concerned, even the Department of Education is concerned. Learning loss due to COVID-19 is a real issue across the United States. Even the best laid out virtual and hybrid plans could not compensate for the lack of engagement and...
Teaching Your Children About Gender Fluidity
Gender fluidity and awareness is an important topic to talk with your child about, no matter their age. It’s almost easier to talk to them about gender the younger they are, as they haven’t necessarily learned any preconceived notions related to it yet. These...
Covid Vaccine Will Be Available for Younger Children
Just announced in late October, the Covid-19 vaccine will soon be available for children ages 5-11 years old. The vaccine has not gotten the full approval from the FDA and CDC yet, but that approval is expected to arrive in only a few days. Vaccinations According to...
Staying Safe This Halloween
No matter the age of your kids, Halloween is a big deal. The chance to dress up as your favorite character from comics, movies, toys, and more, all while receiving candy doesn’t seem to contain any negatives. But with Covid-19 variants still persistent, you may be...
Activities to Get into The Spooky Mood!
Before you know it, it will be time to carve pumpkins and stock up on Halloween candy. While you still have some time to savor the Fall season, Halloween is right around the corner! And what better way to get your children excited for the holiday than some...
Allergens 101: What You Need To Know
If you frequently bring treats for your children’s activities and schooling, chances are you’re realizing chocolate chip cookies aren’t going to cut it. Children are facing more and more food allergens, with a whopping estimate of 5.6 million children under 18. With...
How a Housekeeper Can Improve Your Homeschooling Experience
Being a homeschool parent takes a lot of time and work. Many homeschool parents find that there is little free time to complete the necessary tasks during the day like cleaning the bathroom and doing the laundry. Just because you’re at home doesn’t mean you have time...
How to Raise a Social Child While Homeschooling
One of the biggest fears a new homeschool parent has is that their child won’t learn proper socialization skills if they aren’t enrolled in public school. This is far from the truth, as any seasoned homeschool parent. Raising a child with healthy social skills not...
Homeschooling Children on the Spectrum
If your child is on the autism spectrum, it can be very difficult finding the right school for their education and learning. Teachers can offer only so much support when their classroom is full, and some specialized schools may not be available in your area. You may...
How To Homeschool on A Budget
Deciding to homeschool your children is a big step in the education world. There are many steps involved in determining the time and resources involved in taking on your children’s learning. Once you start diving into the curriculum and figuring out extracurricular...
5 Ways to Celebrate Fall’s Arrival!
As the air gets cooler and the days shorter, your heart may realize fall is here before your mind. And whether you are a fan of crisp leaves and apple cider or not, everybody can get into the Fall festive mood. Your children may already be antsy for a break from...
African Americans and Homeschooling 2021
BACKGROUND The homeschool movement has expanded it’s reach dramatically during the 2020/2021 pandemic and its related lockdowns and forced school closures. Many families have decided to not to send their K to 12 students back to school despite broadscale re-openings...
Fueling Your Brain for Optimal Achievement
You are what you eat. Have you heard this saying before? You may be rolling your eyes and thinking, yes, only a million times. Well good, because it’s the truth! If you’re feeling sluggish midway through the school day, this read is worth your time. If not, good for...
Typing Programs for Kids
Everyone uses computers these days. Even if you’re stressing the importance of handwriting to your kids, you’re probably using an online program to assist you in your homeschooling efforts. Here are some great online typing courses to help your kids become keyboard...
Teaching Kids About Money
Before your eyes, your child is growing up quickly. It may have felt like just yesterday when they began Kindergarten, and today they’re almost in middle school. You may have laid out the groundwork for basic money skills when they were younger, but it can’t hurt to...
How To Help Your Child Balance School & Fun
Raising your children this past year and a half has had it’s share of ups and downs, to put it mildly. Both of your worlds were flipped when schooling became home-bound, and you became the teacher. This process alone can be a huge transition for anybody, let alone...
4 Ways to Homeschool in the Car
Even though homeschooling offers more flexibility than public school, you can still find yourself so busy that there isn’t enough time to do everything in the day. If you’re running to doctor’s appointments, band practice, sports, and church, why not use that time in...
How to Teach Your Child to Wash Their Hands
Fall is quickly approaching, and with it comes cold and flu season. Even if you homeschool your children, they can be exposed to germs at the playground, library, and local rec center. Anyone who comes into your home can also bring germs with them. Learning the...
How to Use Homeschooling to Teach Child Independence
Learning independence is an important part of growing up. Homeschooling your children gives you plenty of opportunities to allow them to become more independent. As a parent, there are many ways you can help your child make their own decisions and learn independence...
Tips for Healthy Electronic Use With Children
Many children today grow up watching television, playing computer games, and using portable devices. You probably rely on many of these devices as a homeschool parent to educate your child. Even so, it’s natural to feel concerned about the amount of time your kids...