Knowing Your Child’s Learning Styles

Knowing Your Child’s Learning Styles

In a recent post, we told you that the one-way model of learning styles is actually a myth. Learning happens on a continuum, and children (and adults) learn in more than one modality. Here is a brief overview of some of the most researched models of learning....
Back to School: 10 Routines That Help

Back to School: 10 Routines That Help

Transitioning back to school can be tough on everyone in the family. But easing back into a rhythm at the end of the summer break will set you up for school success. Rhythms and routines: – provide stability – create a sense of ownership – help kids...
How Children Really Learn

How Children Really Learn

I need more exercise. We have a few acres of land, and one of my fantasy solutions to this problem is to have a nice walking trail around the property that is clear of grass, weeds, and other brush. I could create this trail by renting a sod-cutter and spending hours...
4 DIY Hacks for Family Movie Night

4 DIY Hacks for Family Movie Night

“I’m bored.” These are the dreaded words that many parents hear repeatedly by the middle of any school break. So here are 4 ways to turn popular kids’ movies into theme nights. Get the whole family involved, and your living room will be transformed in no time! 1. A...