Does your teen know these 5 essential skills before heading to university? These five skills are critical for your teen’s success as a college student. What are these skills? Read on and find out! Help your teen prepare for this significant change in his life! 5 Essential Skills: #1 – Time Management Starting college or…
Both you and your teen need to know some important things about insurance before that teen heads off to university! Usually, as our kids get ready to go off to college, we spend time helping our kids shop, get organized, pack, get their schedules set up, etc. But, I want to encourage you to consider…
Does your teen know how to manage money? Basic money management skills can “make or break” your new college student. Help them prepare for college by teaching them basic financial terms and principles! Hey! Is your child heading off to college in the fall? Are they ready? I’m sure you have the academics all taken…
Undercover Education! It sounds like sneaky spies and special agents, right? Although some families choose to homeschool year-round, many of us do not. But at the same time, we don’t want our kids’ brains to turn into worthless mush over the summer. What to do? Check out these undercover education ideas to sneak some learning…
Homeschooling is not just an educational choice; it is a lifestyle choice. Just like having children changes your life more than you can imagine, so does homeschooling. So, with that in mind, I thought I would offer you some “Dos” and some “Don’ts” of homeschooling. I am sure this is not an exhaustive list, but…
Do you remember going on field trips when you were in school? Did you enjoy them? Did you learn anything from them? Looking back, I am not sure how teachers expected us to learn much on a field trip when a bunch of other crazy kids surrounded us. I distinctly remember two field trips from…
The Resurrection Story. Resurrection Rolls. The True Meaning of Easter. Everyone loves Christmas. (Or at least most people!) But what about Easter? Without the resurrection of Easter, there would be no reason for Christmas. Without the resurrection, Christianity would have no reason to exist. Think about it. Almost every religion had a founder or leader…
Are your kids driving you crazy? Is the stress of dealing with multiple children and homeschooling getting to you? I understand what you are going through. But don’t give up quite yet. Let me share some thoughts and ideas that might help you keep going or help you reframe your thoughts. When Your Kids Are…
Historical fiction is a great way to get your kids into history! Think of historical fiction like time travel without losing the comforts and conveniences of modern-day life. Whether kids realize it or not, history is stories. And who doesn’t love a great story? Unfortunately, though, history books are often more interested in facts, dates,…
Grading Rubric – what is that? Have you ever heard of grading rubrics before? If not, you are not alone! I did some searching online the other day and found several universities giving instructions to their faculty about how to use grading rubrics. What are grading rubrics and why should you care? Keep reading, and…