Educational Resources

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...

3 Reasons to Guard Your Family Life with Intentional Margin

3 Reasons to Guard Your Family Life with Intentional Margin

Family life and intentionality go hand in hand. But how do you guard your family's time? Why is it important? Intentional margin is choosing to leave time and space in your days, your weeks, and your seasons to ensure that you can rest, regroup, and remain tethered to...

7 Ways to Rescue Homeschool Lesson Plans That Aren’t Working

7 Ways to Rescue Homeschool Lesson Plans That Aren’t Working

There's a solution for when your homeschool lesson plans don't work. We've all been there. They're homeschool lesson plans that came with your curriculum or that a qualified teacher wrote, but for some reason, they do not seem to be working for your student. Not today...

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...

Feeling unsure about the parent teacher conference?

Feeling unsure about the parent teacher conference?

Parent teacher conferences should come naturally to parents, right? Not exactly. If you have wondered what questions to ask, how to prepare, and what to expect, we can help. Sometimes, it’s overwhelming to think of a one-on-one meeting with your child’s teacher...

Planning for Homeschool: 5 Tips, Tricks, and Resources

Planning for Homeschool: 5 Tips, Tricks, and Resources

Planning for homeschool takes thought, intention, and a little future-forward thinking. It also doesn't always look as good in real life as it does on paper in July or August. Once you are in the thick of teaching your actual, real kids, you might have a few...

When Learning Is Boring

When Learning Is Boring

If your child would rather watch a YouTube video, go next door to a friend's house, or play Xbox rather than learn, he is not alone. Students often complain that learning is boring. As our children grow, the enthusiasm for learning can wane -- but the good news is...

How to Homeschool Without Fear

How to Homeschool Without Fear

We can't take away your worries about how your child will turn out, but we can teach some principles of how to homeschool without fear. It's something every parent needs at some point along the homeschool journey: reassurance. You can do this! 7 Most Common Fears...

Fall Activities Near Me (And How Not to Be Overwhelmed)

Fall Activities Near Me (And How Not to Be Overwhelmed)

Google "Fall activities near me" and you're going to find so many things: bonfires, fall festivals, 5K run/walks, opportunities to attend a potluck, or participate in fall fundraisers. Fall has (just about) arrived in most areas of the U.S. and it's almost here in...

6 big-picture goals for student success

6 big-picture goals for student success

The novelty of a new school year has worn off. Now what? First, keep in mind these six big-picture goals for student success. Whether your child is in public school, private school, a hybrid school, or is homeschooled, the freshness of a new school year wears off --...

4 School Problems that Keep Parents Up at Night

4 School Problems that Keep Parents Up at Night

This is part 2 of a series about hybrid schools in Georgia and how they can be part of the solution for intentional parents looking for educational alternatives for their children. School problems are one of the top reasons parents experience fear or anxiety for their...