Parenting
Beyond Academics: Teaching Your Kids Essential Life Skills
Basic high school education is important. Classes like math and English, science, and nutrition all help to create well-rounded students. They can also pave the way for successful higher education…
On the Fence? Watch this Video Intro on Homeschooling
Class Dismissed is a Documentary on Homeschooling. All across America, parents are becoming increasingly uncertain with the state of public education. The current situation with our educational…
Dealing with Homeschool Behavior Issues
We've asked homeschool moms about the challenges they are facing. This series addresses their questions with solutions from experienced homeschool moms that have been there and found a way out! It’s…
Smart Ways to Prep for More Indoor Time
Staying indoors has been a common phrase this year, a.k.a. quarantine. We all have had our fair share of time at home, so much so, that we are craving the outdoors. The good thing is…
World Schooling: Learning the True Spirit of Giving Through Volunteering
Guest post by Crystal Esteves from the Culture Trotters. A year ago, I was preparing for Christmas just as millions of Americans are right now. I was all caught up in my first world problems,…
Learning to Persevere in the Face of Special Needs Challenges
It's Wednesday morning and my child is in tears... and so am I. My child is six years old and I am trying to get him to recite the alphabet with no luck. I try verbally and in writing and…
How Do I Find Time to Make Healthy Meals and Homeschool?
Homeschool mom, Sarah L. asks, My challenge is incorporating healthy meal prep into my already hectic day at home with the kids. It seems like the day just flies by and the kids…
Crush Weekend Boredom with 8 Fun Kid Activities
In this age of digitization, social media, and full schedules, boredom is something that you'd think we wouldn't experience. Yet, children are always wanting a challenge and even more…
World Schooling: Helping Kids Thrive in a Time of Chaos
Hi, I'm Crystal, mom in a world schooling family of four! Like everyone else, we started this year out with a lot of plans. I will pause till you are done laughing... I think it’s…
8 Tips for Teaching Gratitude in an Entitled World
To raise a grateful child, parents must move beyond merely teaching the importance of please and thank you. Children need to learn ideas in concrete terms. Helping your child see what being grateful…