Summer Math: Does Your Child Need a Break or a Crash-course?
Posted in Parenting, Teaching on May 17, 2017
While kids are looking forward to summer sports, vacations, and freedom, teachers and parents are painfully aware of the infamous summer backslide. Taking a complete break from school for the summer months is a foolproof guarantee that your student will forget some of what they learned in homeschool or school. Mathematics presents itself as an especially Read More »
Motivational Quotes for Students
Posted in Parenting on May 13, 2017
For as long as I can remember, I've been a "quote junkie." I have collections of quotes that I use for birthdays, special events, competitions, encouragement, and scrapbooks (to name just a few). Words from great people aren't just words. They give a level of credibility I cannot. They humanize our heroes and make them relatable. Read More »
Words of Encouragement for Kids: 75 Encouraging Phrases
Posted in Parenting on May 6, 2017
A simple word of encouragement, spoken sincerely, can lift someone up like nothing else. Especially for our children. Whether they let on or not, our kids constantly crave our love and approval. As an educator and parent, I make "corrections" every day. It is crucial to balance correction with encouragement, to support self-confidence while showing that Read More »
The Art of a Kind Tongue - Practicing Kindness with Your Kids
Posted in Parenting on May 3, 2017
I used to think I was a patient person. Then I had kids. Parenting is no picnic—we’re assigned the task of feeding, teaching, and raising people, while simultaneously being deprived of sleep and free time. Is it any wonder our tempers get a little short, and our tongues a little sharp? But I’m not happy Read More »
Do Babies Cry for No Reason?
Posted in Parenting on April 17, 2017
Babies cry all the time. Instinctively, we know this means something is "wrong." On the surface, we often can’t identify the exact reason why our baby is crying. And even if we’re positive we know why, sometimes our instincts can be wrong. Surely, my baby doesn’t really need to cry this much? Sometimes my baby Read More »
