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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
We know your time is limited — there are only DAYS (okay, maybe weeks) left until your kids are out of school for the summer. You’ve run down your summer checklist: swim gear, check. Board games for rainy days, check. Sunscreen, check. Camp enrollment,...
