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There is no doubt that online learning is on the rise, among both primary and secondary students. The benefits to embracing today’s technology and having students log-in online for school are indeed valuable: flexibility, accessibility,…

Last week, I challenged the way we observe African American History Month by explaining the dangers of isolating African American History-focused lessons into just one month of the year, and highlighted the importance of embracing…

For many of us, screen time all too easily invades our family time. Even when many families are together, they are still focusing on screens – whether it is checking messages, or using the ever-popular…

Parents often wonder if their homeschooled child is ready for college. As a school counselor that has been working with kids for five years, I often hear the question: How soon is too soon to…

Throughout the month of February, classrooms and homes around the nation will focus on the history and accomplishments of African Americans. For good reason! However, so many of our children will learn about Martin Luther…

Homeschooling can often seem like a daunting feat, with many unknowns, however, you are not alone; there are over one million families in America educating their children from home! Having been homeschooled myself, I can…

Let’s face it, no matter how great our kids are, there will be those days when we have to wonder if the arguing, annoyances, and back-seat bickering will ever end. When one wakes up grumpy…

We often ask children what they “want to be” when they grow up. Astronaut, chef, teacher, or, for 8-year-old me, President. Encouraging dreams are healthy and important regardless of how those dreams change over time.…

The future holds so many endless opportunities for our children, many made possible by new and exciting technologies. Whether it’s in community service, science, writing, arts, or engineering, technology has opened up so many new…

This time of year holds much promise: reflection, renewal, and fresh new days upon which to write your story. And if your last year was like mine, there are many days I would like to…

There are times in our life when we are hit with the unexpected, when our load and challenges cloud every aspect of our day. An unexpected death, negative medical diagnosis, struggles with parenting, or just…

With 2015 right around the corner, I usually like to take some time to reflect over my past homeschool year to decide what worked, what didn’t, and see where I might need to make some…