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4 Fun Evening Activities for You & Your Teen
It may seem like yesterday when your child was still playing with G.I. Joe’s and wanted to hold your hand when you cross intersections. But in the blink of an eye, your child has grown up and is entering their teenage years. Besides sitting close to each other and...
Fun Father’s Day Presents
With summertime coming in full swing this year, that means Father’s Day is right around the corner. Whether your child or children want to create or buy something for the father figure in their lives, it’s a fun way for them to be as creative as they please. If they...
Are Children Growing Up Too Fast?
It’s a question that’s asked of every generation, and every child. Parents worry that their children are becoming too aware of adult themes, exposed to too much violence, sex, drug use and more. It’s always a tricky question to answer, though, as every child is...
Memory Jar
With the end of the school year approaching, you may be wondering how you can close this chapter for your students in a memorable way. Whether your child is homeschooled with a few other children or a full class load, this closure activity can leave children feeling...
Tips For Summertime Homeschooling
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...
Impact the Pandemic Could Have on Young Children
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...
A New Normal Returning?
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...
Why Lecturing Based Learning Is Slowly Leaving
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...
How to Introduce Swimming to Your Baby
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...
Teaching Your Children Old School Manners
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...
Navigating the Homeschooling World
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...
Easter Crafts to Make with Your Teen
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...
Easter Egg Hunt Ideas
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...
How Neuroscience is Changing Teaching
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...
Is the Real World Too Much for Children?
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...
Children & Careers: The Smallest Activity Can Have the Biggest Impact
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...
Is Today’s World More Violent?
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...
Fun St. Patrick’s Day Activities for Kids
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...
Irish Folklore for Children
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...
Bite-Sized Learning
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...
Homeschooling and College Admission Opportunities
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....