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Homeschooling: How to Cope with Waning Attention Spans
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally posted on April 22, 2020. Updated on July 30, 2022. If you homeschool your children, you need some strategies on how to make sure your kids stay focused on the lessons for the day. Help Their Brains: Break It Down It may seem counterproductive, but believe it or not, the best way to get kids to focus on school work is by NOT forcing them to…
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Homeschooling: Success for Kids With Learning Challenges
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally posted on April 22, 2020. Updated on July 30, 2022. On to the topic for today… Children with learning challenges may find the e-learning environment to be especially difficult. With the Coronavirus pandemic and other issues raising stress levels on the whole, your best bet if dealing with kids who have a learning challenge is to be patient and try to reflect a calm demeanor. Below…
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Homeschooling: Combine Learning and Play
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published May 3, 2020. Updated August xx, 2022 Are you one of the many parents who has been homeschooling during the quarantine? Or do you homeschool as a rule? However you started homeschooling, it can be a challenge. You might have hoped things would settle out as you got used to your new routine. But — to your chagrin — are you struggling to keep your…
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Homeschooling: Include Some Life Skills Too
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published April 26, 2020. Updated August xx, 2022. It’s a task to balance working from home with kids and their homework without trying to kill each other. As social media reports suggest, parents are starting to become a bit tense. With all of the changes in the world lately, it’s a challenge with more social isolation and too much time spent under the same roof with…
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Homeschooling: Tech Must-Haves for Safety
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally posted on April 22, 2020. Updated on July 30, 2022. It is critically important to provide a secure online computing experience to your child, not just in regular online activities, but especially now that the schools have turned to a virtual learning format to help reduce contact with others and attempt to prevent the spread of disease. Just as we take special precautions to try and…
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Homeschooling: Adapt to Survive
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Originally published on April 19. 2020. Updated on July 30, 2022. A year or two ago, we were suddenly thrust into the all online learning situation. Now, most of us have the option of in-class learning. However, more people have availed themselves of the option for homeschooling, which may involve an increased use of the computer. As much as today’s kids seem amenable to the online learning…
