Category: Blog
Welcome to the PenningHouse Blog
PenningHouse is your cozy corner of the internet—a place where creativity, education, and family life come together in meaningful, hands-on ways.
Here, you’ll find:
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Creative Crafts for every age—from babies to tweens—designed to nurture developmental growth and joyful learning
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Nutritious, Kid-Friendly Recipes that make mealtime easier, tastier, and a little more fun
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Homeschool Curriculum Tips & Ideas that help you shape a learning rhythm that fits your family
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Parenting Wisdom & Encouragement for the real-life, messy, magical moments of raising kids at home
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Disability Resources offering support, strategies, and understanding for families with diverse learners
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Homeschooling Know-How with practical guidance, seasonal planning, and reflections to keep your days grounded and inspired
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Unschooling Versus Traditional Homeschooling
How Do They Differ? Have you ever heard someone talk about unschooling and wondered what the heck is that? As homeschoolers, we know that our form of schooling can differ greatly from our peers. We have unlimited flexibility involving what, when, and how we choose to teach our children. So why is there such a Read more
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Staying Connected With Your Tween
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
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Dealing With A Naysayer Who Just Doesn’t Get It
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
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The Summer Switch-Give Your Kids a Fun Educational Break
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
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Portfolio Evaluation or Standardized Testing-Which To Choose
What Are My Options?- How To Prove Your Child’s Progress Through Evaluation and Testing As a homeschooling caregiver, one of your responsibilities is to submit evidence of your child’s progress. There are a couple different ways to evaluate your child. Lets take a look together. Most states will give you the option to keep a Read more
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Adaptive & Disability Support
Adaptive & Disability Resources For You and Your Family Finding yourself searching for extra support when it comes to homeschooling your child with unique abilities? I’ve been there! There are great resources out there, but if you’re new to homeschooling, you may struggle to find them. The type of adaptive device or resource your child Read more
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Subscription Kits
Hands-On Educational Kits Are you considering exploring educational subscription kits for your homeschooling family? We’ve weighed the pros and cons so you can decide if one of these hands-on kits is right you you! As homeschooling continues to grow in popularity, many parents seek creative ways to enhance their child’s learning experience. One increasingly popular Read more
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Online Curriculum
Virtual Options For Your Convenience Homeschooling has evolved tremendously, offering families a variety of ways to educate their children at home. Today we’re going to focus on digital curriculum sources and why it may be the best fit for your needs. One of the biggest decisions parents face is whether to use a physical curriculum Read more
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All-In-One Curriculum Sets
Pros and Cons for All-In-One Sets Homeschooling families often seek curriculum solutions that simplify planning while providing a comprehensive education. All-in-one homeschool curriculum sets promise to streamline the homeschooling experience, but they come with both advantages and drawbacks. If you’re aware of the pros and cons and you’d like to dive in, check out my Read more
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Tips for Teaching Kids Social Skills
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