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Teaching Your Kids About Car Safety
Something you never want to become lax about is teaching your kids about car safety. It’s never too early to start showing them safety techniques and general protocols they will use now and as they get older. The Basics of Cross Walks One thing you can start teaching...
Scrapbooking with Your Kids
Today’s kids are growing up with more technology and less hands-on memorabilia. Gone are the Polaroids, the DVDs, and other hand-held gadgets of the yester years in lieu of having most everything on your phone. But if your kids are looking for a fun hobby to pick up,...
Letting Kids Express Themselves
No matter how you were raised, you are most likely wanting to keep an open mind in raising your own kids, right? Generations are ever-changing, and certain things that might have been taboo when you were growing up are no longer issues in today’s world. Letting your...
Bullying and Your Kids
In today’s world, bullying still persists in schools and friendships across the globe. And with far-reaching technology at our fingertips, this allows even more forms of bullying to be utilized. Knowing how and where bullying starts can help you notice whether your...
Baking with Your Kids
With the holidays out of the way but the chilly days still persisting, you and your kids may be feeling a little stir crazy. If you’re sick of binge-watching TV or playing card games, then break out the muffin tins and baking supplies! Getting Creative No matter what...
New Year’s Celebrations for Kids
Despite most New Year’s celebrations revolving around drinking, there are many activities and ways to celebrate with your children. And no matter your child’s age, there’s always going to be something fun and entertaining to do while you countdown to midnight! Costume...
Podcasts for Kids
No matter your child’s age, they don’t have to always watch videos and shows to gain knowledge! There are many great podcasts specifically geared towards kids of any age! If your kid is constantly wanting to know more information about certain things, then introduce...
Indoor Activities During the Winter
Winter blues catching up to you and your family? Feeling stir crazy inside the house while staying toasty warm? We’ve got the remedy for those winter blues with these indoor activities! Build Forts Remember when you were little and you’d spread out bedsheets over...
Homeschools and the School Voucher System 2022
School voucher programs have been around for a while, but until now, most states did not participate. Now, in October 2022, there are 30+ states taking part in the program, but the regulations surrounding the programs tend to vary from state to state. WHAT IS A...
Holidays 2022
When you say the word “holiday” late in the year, most people will think of Christmas. And although this holiday seems to rule the December landscape, there are many individuals, cultures, and personal beliefs that don’t normally celebrate this holiday. Different...
Reality vs. Fantasy
It can be tricky navigating the world as a child nowadays. Technology allows instant access to basically everything known to man, whether it’s true, real, fantasy, or fake. But within this realm also allows kids the opportunity to see everything as potentially real....
Teaching Your Child About Their Heritage
Whether your child is noticing their differences within their classmates or just curious about their family, it’s never too soon to start teaching them about their heritage. It can be confusing sometimes, though, depending on their age, to be able to explain different...
Celebrating Thanksgiving with Gratitude
If you’re wanting to host Thanksgiving this year but don’t know what to do beyond the usual feast, there are plenty of activities for kids (and even adults!) to keep them busy. Every Thanksgiving is obviously centered around gratitude, but can occasionally get lost in...
Make Thanksgiving Goodies with Your Kids!
Everyone knows that Thanksgiving revolves around food. And whether your kids will be helping with the main meal or not, there are always a million recipes you can cook together! It can be good practice for the day of baking and cooking, or just for fun while we get...
Celebrating Fall
With the season change right around the corner, Fall is approaching! And while not everyone is excited to trade in popsicles and pool parties for sweaters and pumpkin spice, it’s still time to celebrate the newness of another season approaching. If you’re feeling...
When Your Middle Grader Is Growing Up
What parents soon forget about when having children is them growing up. You’re so used to them depending on you in so many various ways when they are born, it’s almost inconceivable that they won’t always need you. But usually around middle school age, children really...
Halloween Costume Ideas for Kids
Every year it may seem harder and harder to find appropriate Halloween costumes for your children. Either they reveal too much, are too gruesome, or simply not worth the price. But with a little grit and supplies, you can easily make a costume for your child that you...
Hiking The Great Outdoors with Your Kids
With summer wanning and school beginning to sprout into your thoughts, it may be time for one last hurrah with your family! And what better way to keep it short and simple than with a day-long hike? Where To Begin First things first is to figure out where to go! This...
Post-Pandemic Homeschool
With the coronavirus hitting many households hard in 2020, it created a whole new level of homeschooling. Whether parents were interested in teaching their children at home or not, many were forced to make accommodations and dive head first into the learning right...
Why Teach Civics to Homeschoolers
CIVICS DEFINED Simply stated, Civics is the study of how our government works and the part American citizens can play in their own government. Civics is often required to be a part of public-school curricula, and many state homeschool laws require the subject be...
Lemonade Stand with Your Kids
As we begin entering the cooler weather and busier school schedules, now may be your last chance to do something fun with your younger children. Whether it’s something more specific to your family or not, we all know how each day and month goes by very quickly. ...