Educational Resources

4 Self-Care Ideas to Avoid Burnout

4 Self-Care Ideas to Avoid Burnout

Self-care ideas to help you stay sane are absolutely a priority for parents. It's one thing to know we need to take care of ourselves, but it's another thing to devote the time and energy to making it a rhythm in our week. Here are four ideas to help you incorporate...

New School This Year?

New School This Year?

7 Questions to Ask Parents of New Friends Whether it's a shift in school levels (such as going from one cluster of schools to another) or your family moves to a different city, making friends at a new school can be tough. Nonetheless, it's something we encourage our...

Planning for Homeschool in 6 Simple Steps

Planning for Homeschool in 6 Simple Steps

Planning for homeschool can bring up a mixed bag of emotions. Let us help. If you are a planner by nature, planning for homeschool may give you all the good feelings: excitement, joy, and triumph. On the other hand, the non-planners among us may Dread planning the...

4 Guarantees of Your Teen’s High School Diploma

4 Guarantees of Your Teen’s High School Diploma

How-To Manual for High School Diploma Must-Haves What does a traditional high school diploma in the U.S. require? State-by-state requirements vary, but there are four guarantees you can expect from any high school diploma. High School Diploma Guarantee #1 First, if...

7 Requirements for Homeschooling in Georgia

7 Requirements for Homeschooling in Georgia

Homeschooling in Georgia has just a few specific requirements, and it may be a good option for you if… Your child has experienced bullying or difficulties with friendships in school. Your child’s educational needs aren’t being met at his or her current school. You...

Being Real: How to Cultivate Trust in Friendships

Being Real: How to Cultivate Trust in Friendships

Being real is getting tougher. Have you found yourself wondering if being real with others is even possible in our current cultural landscape? If so, you are not alone. Learning to cultivate trust within a school environment is an important foundation for learning....

Why Accreditation Is Important

Why Accreditation Is Important

If you've ever looked at hybrid schools near you, accreditation is important. But why? Accreditation is kind of like having a set of family boundaries that all family members agree to -- things that are foundational to how the family operates. You may have an...

Afraid of Bullying? 5 Ways to Prevent It

Afraid of Bullying? 5 Ways to Prevent It

Bullying in schools has been an age-old problem. Think back to when pioneers started one-room schoolhouses. Even then, students were excluded on purpose, teased, or made to feel like they were not enough. In today's modern environment, we tend to think of bullying as...

Is Your Child’s Education… Enough?

Is Your Child’s Education… Enough?

No matter what kind of education your child receives, you have probably found yourself wondering... Is it enough? It's a terrific question for parents to ask every now and then. As a school, our answer may surprise you. We can't tell you if your child's education is...

Chore Charts: Are They Helpful for Older Kids Too?

Chore Charts: Are They Helpful for Older Kids Too?

One of our most downloaded articles is one in which we explained how routines and chore charts provide structure in times of transition. But as your kids get older, you may be wondering if chore charts feel too babyish or are even helpful in setting expectations. For...

What is a growth mindset and why does it matter?

What is a growth mindset and why does it matter?

What is a growth mindset? The term “growth mindset” refers to the belief about yourself that you are able to develop your skills, talents, and abilities. On the other hand, a “fixed mindset” is when a student or person believes he or she has only a certain amount of...

12 Things to Do for Tweens on School Breaks

12 Things to Do for Tweens on School Breaks

It can be tough to come up with things to do for tweens -- typically ages 8 to 12 -- since they're at a stage where toys feel too babyish and they aren't ready to handle teenage opportunities. So what does a parent do? With a little planning and space, your tweens can...

7 Ideas for Children’s Lunches on Busy Days

7 Ideas for Children’s Lunches on Busy Days

About this time in the school year, our household starts to wane in our routines a little. The kids start to sleep a little too late, mornings are dark and chilly, and it's tough, even for Mom, to rise early for lunch-packing. If you too are struggling with ideas for...