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What would music sound like if there were no rests? Rests provide a break, add dimension, and empower the actual notes, adding emphasis and meaning to the music.

I never set out to give my toddlers chores to do. You might be thinking, “That’s too young! Toddlers can’t do chores!” That’s what I thought too, that is until I was constantly tripping over my boys while trying to do my own household chores.

Although homeschooling allows families the freedom to teach and learn in a flexible environment, it is still beneficial to create a structured atmosphere for the more formal aspects of the learning experience. Regardless of your style of homeschooling, for it to be most effective, there still needs to be an element of discipline.

Have you noticed how hard it is to get a child to really think?

Routines are very important for toddlers. Routines give structure to their day and help to reduce temper tantrums and crankiness that result from irregular sleeping and eating schedules.

Oh, the terrible two’s. As a mom of twin toddlers, I wasn’t particularly looking forward to my boys turning two. As their third birthday approaches, I now realize that it wasn’t really as bad as I had been expecting.

Looking for something fun to do with your family this summer? Your family is sure to enjoy these classic family lawn games.

Like any activity that requires a certain level of commitment, homeschool students and teachers are not immune to “burnout.” Burnout is the stress response you experience with what you are committed to has been perceived as more hard work than fun for an extended period of time. If it is not corrected and/or reversed before it escalates, it can result in mood disturbances, ill health, and poor decision making. Burnout is common, and can happen to almost anyone, especially if you are not aware of what is happening to you.

Most of us have heard the phrase: “Aim at nothing and you’re sure to hit it.” Many also know the scripture from Proverbs 29:18: “Where there is no vision, the people perish.” But how do these ideas apply to families – your family?

What are your plans for summer? What do other homeschooling families do during the summer? Activities are as varied as the families themselves, so you have a lot of options.