Family time. Those two words can conjure up smiles or the rolling of eyes. We can’t change the personalities in our family, but we can work toward close relationships and connections with one another. Family time is one of the best ways to do that. In fact, I’d say it’s crucial for building a strong…
Archives for May 2016
10 Head-Scratching Questions We’ve Been Asked About Homeschooling
I was looking through the library shelves for books about owls when the librarian from across the room asked me when the public schools were done for the year. I nicely reminded her that we homeschool and then told her the date since my husband is a public school teacher. It was then that the…
8 Ways To Honor Your Child
“Mom, I really want to go hiking for my birthday.” I groaned on the inside at the request. One of our family traditions for birthdays is to allow the birthday boy or girl to pick an activity of choice. I felt bad for feeling so unenthusiastic about his choice, but there were several good…
7 Simple Tips to Add Science to Your Summer
Science is one the easiest subjects to continue learning over the summer. Whether your a public school or homeschool parent, it’s easy to prevent summer learning loss and provide natural opportunities to explore the subject. Summer science can be laid back and led by your child’s interests. Copyright: kobyakov / 123RF Stock Photo *This…
Homeschool Adventure Pack Giveaway - $656 Value!
We’re getting close to finishing much of our homeschool curriculum and moving onto our summer schedule. I’m looking forward to less commitments and a slower pace! Even though we homeschool year round, we still take some time off and lighten the load during summers. But I have some work to do before we can…
