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5 Ways to Encourage Independent Learning
This post is by Kerry, a homeschooling mother of two, and is from our contributing sponsor, Time4Learning. Homeschooling during the elementary years involves a lot of hovering, doesn’t it?…
Homeschool Insurance for Parents Made Simple
Guest post written by Grace Wigfield – NCG Insurance Agency Understand why homeschool groups need homeschool insurance coverage, what kind of coverage to get, and where to get it. Most homeschool…
How to Find Funding for Homeschooling
It's news to no one that costs for everything are on the rise these days, causing most of us to reevaluate budgets and cut expenses wherever we can. Unfortunately, some are having to rethink…
Remembering 9/11 in Your Homeschool
On September 11, 2001, the world as we knew it changed. That morning, four planes were hijacked by members of an Islamic extremist group known as al Queda, and those planes were used to carry…
What is Dyscalculia?
You may have heard of dyslexia (difficulty in learning to read or interpret words, letters, and other symbols) and dyspraxia (a condition affecting physical coordination), but have you heard…
Flexibility is the Key During Summer Months
Guest post by Time4Learning.com With summer approaching, you may be thinking about your plans to spend time with your children. Are you traveling? Planning on sleeping in more often? Are you…
Your Child Learned to Read. Now What?
Post sponsored by Time4Learning There are certain milestones when it comes to your child’s academic achievements, but few surpass the triumph of when your child first learns to read. Do…
Is Your Kid Ready to Learn Coding?
Today’s kids are all "digital natives." A digital native simply means someone born during the information age who can quickly and easily consume digital information through computers, mobile…
Teaching Homeschooled Teens Financial Independence
Public schools may not appreciate the importance of financial literacy for teens, but the great thing about homeschooling is the control over the curriculum we teach. Adding finances to your…
Homeschooling Children With Severe Food Allergies
Food allergies can be dangerous for anyone, but they are especially scary for kids. Unfortunately, about 8% of children in the U.S. have developed food allergies, and about 40% of those children…