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Harsh Parenting Leads to Poor School & Academic Outcomes
Posted in Parenting on February 9, 2017
A recent study published on February 8th, 2017, found that children raised in a "harsh parenting environment" were more likely to be influenced by the opinions of their peers. The study tracked 1,500 students who were in or above 7th grade. Researchers concluded that by 9th grade the students who were parented harshly were more likely Read More »
130 Best "Would You Rather" Questions for Kids and the Whole Family
Posted in Resources on February 7, 2017
This article is a list of "would you rather questions" that the whole family can enjoy. Some are hard, some are funny, and they are all "clean" and appropriate questions. Would You Rather? is a great game for so many reasons. By asking each other weird and unusual questions, we learn more about our friends and Read More »
Short Chapter Books and Novels for 5-10+ Year-olds
Posted in Reading Lists and Book Lists on February 1, 2017
This is a list of suggestions for short chapter books and short novels that children between the ages of five and eight years old can start reading. Because every child's reading level is unique, therefore making it difficult to prescribe specific age ranges, there will be books on this list that are not age-appropriate for some kids until they Read More »
Homeschoolers Award Educents as Top Educational Site in 2017
Posted in Homeschooling on January 24, 2017
HomeschoolBase.com recognizes Educents as one of the top educational suppliers in 2017. Here's why. Educents, the only online marketplace that brings together thousands of content creators, small businesses, EdTech companies and publishers, leads the list of trusted names in education as a HomeschoolBase.com TOP 10 Educational Websites of 2017. Parents and educators around the world Read More »
2018 Best Electric Pencil Sharpener
Posted in Reviews on January 22, 2017
As a hobby colored pencil artist, an ex-teacher, and a full-time homeschooling mom, I've owned and used my fair share of pencil sharpeners. Depending on your needs,some electric pencil sharpeners will be better than others. I have identified the three best electric pencil sharpeners for four specific needs: the artist, the classroom, the office, and the home. We use a Read More »
