As more and more people are working remotely due to COVID-19, emotional intelligence in the workplace is becoming increasingly important for leaders and project managers. Without emotional intelligence, it is very difficult to achieve project goals and manage remote teams effectively. Leaders with high emotional intelligence are more likely to be effective in their duties such as … [Read more...]
Creativity in Your Homeschool
Some people believe that it is more important for children to learn how to follow directions, while others believe that it is more important for children to be creative and think for themselves. We were heavily on the side of creativity in our homeschool life, maybe because I'm not a very good rule-follower myself. Whatever your preference, the way that someone chooses to teach … [Read more...]
Homeschool Mom Self Care: Customizable 20 Day Self-Care Challenge
Figuring out what YOU need as a homeschool mom is just as important as planning for your kids' homeschool year. Do you have ideas for how to take care of your heart while you take care of your homeschool? We are discussing self-care and how it is different than selfishness. It is important to care for ourselves so that we may be able to care for those around us. Sometimes it is wiser … [Read more...]
How to get started with homeschooling- 10 Steps
The Beginners Guide to Homeschooling Families decide to homeschool for all kinds of reasons. Through my time homeschooling, I've met parents who were homeschooling for their special needs kids, their highly intelligent kids bored by the school system, their athletes who spend many hours of each day at practice, their free-spirits where were getting crushed by schools, and almost any … [Read more...]
Homeschool Co-Ops for High School
My family has been involved in several homeschool co-ops over the nine years we've homeschooled. Some of them weren't the right fit, but on the whole they've really enhanced our homeschooling experience. There are many benefits to joining a homeschool co-op: Social activities for both kids and parents Access to teachers who are passionate about a subject It builds your … [Read more...]
17 Simple Ways to Show Your Child Your Love
Many parents feel guilty because they think they should spend more time with their kids. It's not surprising, given that today's parenting culture suggests that parents need to spend a lot of time with their children. Along with the belief that you should spend many hours with your kids, there is also the belief that the time spent together should always be special. Marketers have … [Read more...]
14 Strategies to Motivate Your Child to Learn
Most students who are good learners weren't born that way. Yes, individual personality plays a big part in a child's motivation to learn and their overall disposition when it comes to schooling and education, but most children who are good learners had to work to become good learners. More importantly, any student, who possesses the basic aptitude and receives the right motivation, can … [Read more...]
Back to basics: Why go to school?
Why go to school? For those who like to think for themselves and question life's important questions, Sudbury Valley presents a challenge to the accepted answers. Intellectual basics The first thing most people think of when it comes to school is that it's a place where we go to learn. That's the main, intellectual goal of school and it comes before any others. So much … [Read more...]
How to Ease Back-to-School Anxiety and Stress
It is normal and understandable for kids to feel anxious about going back to school after a long summer break or starting school for the first time. Parents can help their children transition back to school by being aware of the symptoms of stress and anxiety and using some creative strategies. Reasons Kids Might Be Stressed or Anxious Some kids worry because they are afraid of what … [Read more...]
10 Ways to Instill a Love of Learning in Children
It is important to instill a love of learning in your child. You have one opportunity to do this, and it is crucial to start early. Teaching your child to enjoy learning will make many different aspects of their life easier, including school, self-improvement, and relationships. It is important to encourage your child to be curious and open to new experiences in order to … [Read more...]