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How Not to Raise Bratty Kids

Then horror of horrors your child throws his first fit in public or talks back to you. And all of a sudden it dawns on you; you are on your way to having a bratty kid.

Endangered Minds

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

Gaining Dad’s Support In The Homeschool Classroom

Hey, I’ve been doing this homeschooling gig a long time, and over the years I’ve met homeschooling moms that have one of two kinds of husbands in regards to homeschooling.

Minimizing Temper Tantrums: Giving Your Toddler Choices

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 Forward to Summer?

I am too. We “officially” take summers off from school. We swim on swim team and spend a lot of time playing at the pool. But for the kids and me too, summer can be sooooo lonnnnnng and hot!

Household Chores for Preschool-Aged Children

Suggested household chores for preschool-aged children.

The Parents’ Guide to Surviving Homeschool

When it comes to homeschooling, there are lots of responsibilities. The comfort of the child in being homeschooled, the performance, the decisions and the outcomes are all dependent on the parent. Starting your kid on a homeschooling session and surviving it can take a lot of patience and endurance.

Parenting Young Children – Some Basic Rules

When children are young, it is easy to set up some basic “rules” that will help them to understand their role in the home and their role towards others if you take the time to craft your rules in simple, easy to follow terms. As they grow, the rules can expand to fit children’s changing situations.

Communicating Awareness for Safety

Criminals usually rely on the element of surprise to catch their victims off guard in order that they will be unprepared. This is their greatest asset. Knowing this is YOUR greatest weapon against them.

How to Avoid Homeschool Burnout (Part 1)

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.