Ways that your family and kids can use a drone

Posted in Homeschooling on April 10, 2017

So, your kid wants a drone? Although there are plenty of "affordable" drones, you still need to rationalize why this is a worthwhile purchase. I'm a geek and to be 100% transparent with you, I was an "early adopter." I bought a drone before they were cool. As a programmer and iPhone app developer, I was Read More »

Should I Let My Kids Read Those Harry Potter Books?

Posted in Book Reviews on April 10, 2017

From one skeptical homeschooler to another, I never planned to read the Harry Potter books. You know who you are. You’re reading this review because you never read the Harry Potter books—maybe never wanted to—but now your youngsters are curious about the famed young wizard in spectacles. As the oldest of seven, I was semi-officially Read More »

Your Guide to Finding the Best Drone For Kids

Posted in Reviews on April 10, 2017

When you hear the word 'drone,' it may well be the ethically divisive modern warfare machines that first spring to your mind. Or maybe its Amazon's latest delivery service scheme. But for many kids, 'drone' means something far more profound – it means adventure. Since the dawn of time, mankind has been inspired by the skies. Read More »

What Modern Moms Think About Breastfeeding: It's Unrealistic

Posted in Lifestyle on April 9, 2017

I read a lot about natural health. And recently, I read a handful of articles and a study discussing modern perceptions of breastfeeding. Because I think this will be insightful to a lot of moms, I’m essentially going to combine the data from several articles into one. Breastfeeding is about as natural as it gets. Read More »

Encourage Sarcasm, Its The Highest Form of Intelligence

Posted in Homeschooling on April 8, 2017

I thought I was writing a click-bait title, so I'm positive I've already scared a few readers off. But no, this is NOT pure click-bait, the title is taken directly from the paper of an actual academic study. The study's full title: The Highest Form of Intelligence: Sarcasm Increases Creativity for Both Expressers and Recipients. Read More »