Giving Chores to Your Teen

Giving Chores to Your Teen

If it feels like you are constantly going, running from one task to another, it’s probably because you are! Take a moment and see what your daily activities involve: Can any of your tasks get delegated to your teen at home? Most likely yes!  Setting Good Intentions...
The Cost of Homeschooling

The Cost of Homeschooling

Based on post-pandemic statistics, it has become apparent that parents are enrolling their children in homeschooling in record numbers.  The actual cost of homeschooling runs at the top of the list of questions families ask when they are preparing to establish a home...
Your Kid’s First Sleepover

Your Kid’s First Sleepover

It is certainly not uncommon for your kid’s friends to host a plethora of sleepovers over the summer. It is the perfect time for them to relax and be able to play and have fun without worrying about school the next day. But if this is your kid’s first sleepover, you...
HOME SCHOOLS WERE WINNERS DURING COVID LOCKDOWNS

HOME SCHOOLS WERE WINNERS DURING COVID LOCKDOWNS

Based on multiple data sources, the American public learned in 2021-2022 that public schools were not actually spreading COVID in the huge numbers predicted.  Nonetheless, schools were still closed even after kids were eligible for vaccinations. The current estimate...
Is Year-Round Schooling Right for Your Kids?

Is Year-Round Schooling Right for Your Kids?

The last couple of years have seen a tumultuous change in how we teach our children. Many schools adapted to online learning and navigated a lot of different school activities from there. But as schools are opening up (or continuing with online learning), many parents...