Kids

Planning the perfect play date can be stressful for parents and children alike. Figuring out logistics like where to have the play date, what activities to do, whether food should be included, how long it should last, and what rules should be followed can be overwhelming. But with just a minimum of effort you can be prepared for any occasion and plan the perfect play date for your kids.

Summer is here, the kids are at home and the excitement is in the air! You have to keep the toddler occupied, somehow. Here are 20 fun activities you can do with your kid this…

School may not quite be starting yet, or maybe it is, depending on your area. But, school lunches have been a topic of increasing discussion over the years. Between food allergies, nutrition, childhood obesity, as…

I don’t give a lot of thought to my own Kindergarten experience, if I’m honest. It began with Mrs Purillo, at Lacy Elementary in Warren, Pennsylvania – a school that hasn’t even existed since just…

As you are beginning your homeschool program with your children, we are happy to share our free homeschool guide with you. This list of great resources is a perfect place to begin. From covering where…

Everyone always asks how to keep kids socialized while homeschooling. This question is in fact, one of the most annoying ones a homeschooling parent will be asked. As a way to remind you and those…

As you reach the high school years, you may begin wondering how to go about securing scholarships for homeschoolers. While it isn’t as simple as some from a traditional public school may find, it is…

Homeschool standardized testing can be one of the most frustrating and frightening parts of your school year. Since many states now require this as part of your annual reports, it has become more and more…

If you’ve ever participated in a homeschool group, you know how wonderful they can be for sharing struggles, making friends, and ensuring your children have some different people to hang out with and learn from…

As a new homeschooler, you may be worried about abiding by state homeschooling laws. Since this is a vital part of your homeschooling experience, we have some tips for helping you to understand terminology, your…

Whether you are new or old to homeschooling,g creating homeschool portfolios is one challenge that many parents dread doing each year. While they are often necessary as part of your state requirements, they are also…

A transition from public school to homeschool may seem like a daunting task for you and your children to face, but not when you are prepared with a few simple tricks up your sleeve. While…

Free unit studies are some of the best resources homeschooling parents can utilize with their children. A unit study gives you flexibility to adapt for any age range, and is often equipped with ideas and…

Keeping your budget low while homeschooling is easy when you utilize this list of Free Homeschool Curriculum. Our list includes over 100 resources for free lesson plans, complete curriculum or resources to use for lesson…

There are tons of great homeschool organization ideas out there to help you stay on top of the clutter paperwork, and supplies you keep on hand. We’ve gathered some of the best tips, as well…

This morning my heart broke into a million pieces. I opened an email and found a link to a Washington Post article describing how an eight month old baby died after being given an adult dose…

Potty training a toddler can be a frustrating experience. I remember starting with Dexter when he was around a year old just to get him used to it. It didn’t take at that age, and…

This last week has been hard. Last Monday, we put the kids back into daycare. Dexter for two days a week and Dash full time. This all in an effort to make sure they both…

This is Dexter. He is two years old. He loves to be Batman and Superman and Spiderman. He’s a real boy’s boy. He pretends he is flying, and he captures the baddies who threaten us….

Back in February of this year, when Dexter was just shy of 13 months, I had a lovely impulse to set him on the toilet to see what he would do. I was over the…