Guest post by: Douglas Summers For homeschooling families, adopting self-care practices is essential to sustain both personal health and family unity amidst your daily routines. This piece explores effective strategies that empower you and your family to not just manage, but excel within the homeschooling setting. By incorporating these approaches, […]
Read MoreTips for Nurturing Curiosity and a Passion for Knowledge in Children
Guest post by Douglas Summers In an era where information is more accessible than ever, kindling a long-lasting passion for learning in our children has become both a challenge and an opportunity. Imagine a world where children approach each day with curiosity, where learning is not confined to classrooms but […]
Read MoreHelping Your Child Focus Better
One of the questions we see parents asking a lot is how they can help their student to focus better. I wrote a blog a while back called Troubleshooting Student Struggles, which addresses some common issues with more of a broad brush, but student focus seems to be one of the […]
Read MoreMajor Events to Know from the 20th Century (part 1)
Major Events to Know from the 20th Century (part 1) The 20th Century was a time of great conflict, advancements in technology, and political shifts. Knowing about these major events help to give us a better understanding of where we have been as human beings, so we can move forward […]
Read MorePractical Ways to Adjust to Homeschool from Public School
The Challenge When we first made the decision to switch from public school to homeschooling, I thought it would be a smooth transition. But it wasn’t as easy as I had hoped. My kids, who were used to the structure and routine of public school, struggled with the shift to […]
Read MoreHow to Help Your Child Love Learning
Parents want the best for their children. They want them to succeed, they want them to be happy, they want them to grow and thrive and learn. Unfortunately, many parents expect that their children are going to hate school and teaching them will be a struggle. It isn’t uncommon, and […]
Read MoreHow to Help your Child Succeed
As parents, all of us want our children to be successful. We try our best to make decisions for their well-being that will help them to grow physically, mentally, and emotionally. We sign them up for activities that we hope will be positive experiences for them. Activities that will ultimately […]
Read MoreHow to Socialize Your Happy Homeschooler
One of the common misconceptions regarding homeschooling is that homeschoolers do not have opportunities for adequate socialization. People assume that, because students are taught at home, the entirety of their time is spent within the walls of their residence. In fact, most homeschoolers enjoy a plethora of varied social opportunities […]
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