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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...

Homeschooling has been legal in the United States since 1953.  Some states have more restrictive regulations and accountability requirements than others, but the home school option is available in all 50 states. (NOTE: for a summary of homeschool laws for all 50...

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than to help your child or children make Valentine’s for their friends? Teenagers may not be too keen about sharing who they like and don’t like with you, but your younger children will get a...

Children are getting more and more opportunities these days in the myriad ways of teaching styles and curriculum. Not only is technology pushing forward with more advances every day, but even the pandemic caused a shift in learning. Having children learn at home may...

Your child will quickly mature and grow up, and there’s no better time than the present to start teaching them about responsibility. Children are born without any notion of what it means to be responsible, and thus it’s up to the parent to instill a good foundation...

Your children were most likely ecstatic to be back in the classroom this fall, and enjoyed being around friends and teachers again. With winter break and colder temperatures outside, however, it can be hard to keep your child entertained again indoors. So much time...

STEM curriculum in the classroom is gaining fast momentum, and for good reason. Many hiring companies are looking for extra emphasis on these subjects, and with growing technology, it’s a no-brainer that children should learn these areas more extensively. If you’re...

You’ve most likely worn many hats this last year and a half, juggling not only the usual number of daily tasks and responsibilities, but also taking on even more. You may have had to create a whole new plan for your childcare, or started teaching your children at home...