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SAT Cramming Sessions for your Teen
Whether your teen was studying dutifully up until the day of the exam, or they are waiting last minute, there’s always going to be cramming sessions for the SAT exam. But what’s the best way to tackle all that information and help your teen do the best that they can?...
Common Misconceptions of the SAT & ACT
Although the SAT and ACT tests are required for high school students, there are many myths and misconceptions about the tests. Even if students are studying for them non-stop, they may have a misunderstanding around their results. Here are some of the top...
Debunking Myths about Online Education
Most parents, teachers, and professionals know that online education is possible. A lot of schools have furthered online education since Covid-19 and are integrating it more and more into classrooms. Despite this progress, there are still some hurdles and myths around...
What Teachers Wish Parents Knew About Their Job
Everybody knows what a teacher does in a day, right? Their job description is right in their job title! But teachers do more than just teach their students, which is a big hurdle in of itself. Teachers’ jobs are very versatile and varied, and even though they have at...
The Importance of Media Literacy
It may seem like a no-brainer that everything digital and media-related would be easy to interpret to younger generations, but that isn’t always true. Many children can grow up with tech and media but still not grasp the underlining or potentially subliminal messaging...
Sparking Your Kid’s Creativity
It may not be apparent to most parents how important it is in guiding and sparking your children’s creativity. We get used to the idea that with so much content and creativity in the real world, children are bound to see it and want to follow in someone’s footsteps,...
Morphology vs. Phonics Teaching
Many people remember growing up with their parents pushing the “Hooked on Phonics” style learning programs at them. We’ve heard the word phonics for what seems like ages now, but have you ever heard of morphology teaching? It may sound intense, but it’s another...
Classic Children Book Themes
Children love hearing and watching the same thing over and over again – those Disney classic movies never go out of style! And although you may be exhausted reading the same bedtime story to your kids, that book may very well be teaching your kids a valuable lesson. ...
How Social Media Can Distort Kids
It’s probably not news to most parents how social media can present a distorted world to younger kids. With how readily accessible and one-sided it can be, parents may not see how much it can affect their kids until it’s too late. Growing Up Digitally Most older...
Helping Build Your Child’s Love of Reading
For most, reading can seem like a chore or something to do when you have everything done on your to-do list. But reading can be fun for anyone of any age! And if you want your child to have a love of reading, this can have many positive learning opportunities and make...
Teaching Your Children About Poisonous Plants
It can be easy enough raising kids and forgetting to teach the essentials – like changing a tire, how to manage a bank account, and all the other myriad happenings of a day. But to be safe in this world requires some basic knowledge of a few items, including poisonous...
Car Maintenance and Your Teen
Although it may feel like just yesterday your teen was in diapers, they are either taking driving lessons or getting ready for a real driver’s license. Either way, your child is growing up! And with that, they also need the skills necessary to complete the car...
Reviving the Love of Learning
You may have felt the same way about school when you were growing up – you just couldn’t wait to graduate and start earning a living. And while your children may still enjoy learning, it can be difficult to stay focused and truly love what they are learning day-in and...
Coping Skills for Burned Out Homeschool Students
When I decided I wanted to write about burnout among homeschooled students, I didn’t realize that the research is mostly slanted towards burnout in parents. (As in an article called “18 things to Try Before Quitting.”) Only after altering my key word search numerous...
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...