Teaching Skills For Independent Living When deciding on which life skills to teach your children, consider those that will prepare them for independent living. As we all know, our little sponges soak up the world around them with ease. If you find your child wanting to “help out” in their younger years, encourage their participation.… Read more

Staying Connected While Growing Apart As the dreaded teen years approach, you may find yourself feeling pressure toconnect with your growing children. Long gone are the days when mom and dadare needed for every little task. Instead, fast approaching are the days of fullindependence. Learning how to adapt to your child’s evolving needs is crucial… Read more

How To Handle Those Who Oppose Your Homeschooling Lifestyle Everyone’s got an opinion. That fact, we cannot change, nor should we. Sure things would run a lot more smoothly if we all agreed on everything, but where’s the fun in that? But how can we deal with a naysayer who opposes our lifestyle without taking… Read more

Summer Activities That Keep Them Learning With summer fast approaching, you may be faced with the decision to either continue schooling or take a break. Some families choose to school year-round, ensuring their child remains engaged in a learning environment. Others take advantage of the change in weather by spending more time outdoors or by… Read more

How To Help Your Child Make Friends As your child’s teacher, one of your jobs is to help them make and maintain friendships. This can be difficult if you’re an introvert (like myself). My early days at the park consisted of me and my child playing parallel to other families. I mean, what kind of… Read more

How Do We Know We’re Succeeding?-A Simple Tip To Ensure Your Success The biggest question that I ask myself on a regular basis, is am I doing it right? Parenting styles belong on an incredibly complex spectrum. We are thrown into the life of a parent in hopes that we will “figure it out” along… Read more