Overview: Curious about which essential life skills our teens should know before leaving home? Here are the best ways to teach these essential life skills for teens as well as a FREE, printable teenage life skills checklist. Both of my boys have been working part-time jobs since they were 15 and 16. This is a …
After making it through a crazy spring, we’re entering a summer filled with unknowns. Many of us live in areas where businesses and libraries are still closed. And even beaches and parks require social distancing and other things that none of us are used to doing. So, we’re all spending more time at home. Which …
Got anxiety? If you have a child who is struggling right now, there are things you can do. Here are some ways we can all help kids handle uncertain times. We are living in historically important times right now. Years from now, people will look back at 2020 and will talk about how we handled …
Overview: Having a hard time finding a unit study for a particular topic? Why not make your own? It’s EASY and FUN! Let me show you how. The entire world has been turned upside down over the past year. We’re all dealing with lots of uncertainty and sitting down to go through the same old lessons …
Overview: If your homeschool isn’t working because everyone has a bad attitude and doing lessons seems way too overwhelming, here are some tips that should help! Are your kids bored with their homeschool lessons? Are you struggling to stay focused? Many of us get spring fever this time of year and it becomes more and …
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Overview: Looking for some family fun this spring? There are plenty of ways to have a good time as a family if you are prepared and keep these things in mind! As spring approaches, families are itching to spend more time outside enjoying nature. We long for warmer temperatures and dream of picnics in the …
Looking for winter boredom busters!?! When the weather is cold and blustery or wet and dreary, kids spend more time inside. Combat their boredom with these amazing activity books!! Winter is upon us and that means that many of us will have kids who are stuck inside more often, which can be stressful for everyone. …
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Overview: Looking for Christmas books for preschoolers which will grab their attention and help them to learn the meaning of the season. You can’t go wrong here! As Christmas approaches, one wonderful way to create lasting memories is to cuddle up on the couch and read books with your kiddos! Make the experience even more …
Overview: Looking for Thanksgiving books for preschoolers which will help them learn the history of the event and teach them to be thankful? You can’t go wrong here! Reading books aloud is a great way to teach your kids and create warm memories at the same time! With Thanksgiving rapidly approaching, here are some of …
Overview: Want to avoid your kids having an entitled mindset during the holidays? Here are 5 ways to INTENTIONALLY help them develop an ATTITUDE of GRATITUDE instead. Have you ever wondered why our children can have a tendency to act bratty or selfish around the holidays? We’re quickly approaching that time of year when our kids …
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