Parenting Tips
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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…
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Organize Your Home to Be a Productive Learning Environment
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. This post looks at how organization can help with your homeschooling process. Originally published April 12, 2020/ Updated on July 30, 2022, Homemade Challenges and Distractions for Homeschoolers One tricky aspect of suddenly turning your home into a makeshift learning environment is that home may not be conducive to this. You likely have central areas of the home with people coming and going throughout the day. Family…
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Easter Holiday: Put Some Healthy Goodies in Easter Baskets
Talking about Easter baskets is a good place to start when discussing having a healthier Easter. This tends to be where a lot of people offer their children unhealthier options. It is also one of the more popular traditions for this holiday. If you want your kids to enjoy their baskets but without sugar-laden sweets, there are some super fun and easy options! Why You Should Limit These Sugary Treats First, let’s go over the nutritional content of some of the more popular candy options for Easter baskets. You may not include all of these, but it is good to have a summary of how much sugar, fat, and calories…
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Working from Home with Kids
If you’re stuck working from home with the kids, there’s no doubt it’s going to be challenging! Any parent knows that getting anything done with their kids around can be almost impossible sometimes. However, there are some great tips you can follow to make working from home with the kids much easier. It’s all about finding the right balance. Here, you’ll learn some of the best ways you can effectively work from home even with kids in the house. Plan engaging activities When you need to get on with an important project, it can help to get the kids immersed in an engaging activity. Craft projects tend to be a…
