Grandmother Homeschooling: A Sample Schedule Each homeschool is unique to a family’s schedule. This is by no means a hard and fast schedule, but simply an example of what homeschooling grandmother Lynn Johnson did: Physical education: By choice, her grandson rises at 6:45 a.m. to work out daily at the local YMCA with a homeschooled friend. Studies: Their lessons begin around 9 a.m. For … [Read more...]
18 Ways to Make Your Kids Love Reading
Many older children start to see reading as a chore once they have electronics that compete for their free time. Schools and parents often set aside time for kids to read, but this does not mean the kids necessarily enjoy reading. In fact, sometimes attempts to get your child to read can lead to arguments and negative feelings about reading. "Parents who facilitate positive book and … [Read more...]
Things I Know for Sure About (Most) Middle School Kids
It is normal and understandable to feel anxious about going back to school after a long summer break or starting school for the first time. No matter what the situation is, parents can help their children transition back to school by being able to identify the symptoms of stress and anxiety and coming up with some innovative solutions. Tips for Dealing With Stress and Anxiety The best … [Read more...]
10 Ways Leaders Can Maintain and Improve Emotional Intelligence
It has never been more important to have a leadership team that understands how their emotions will impact their team members. In 2020, we have seen how important it is to have a team that can work together to weather any storm. To promote healing and recovery in the aftermath of the pandemic, it is essential that managers and supervisors develop their emotional intelligence and … [Read more...]
Should You Talk to Your Kids About Money Troubles?
While it is important to be honest with your children, experts say you should also be careful about how much information you share. "While you don't want to burden a child with adult-sized problems, kids pick up on stress. So pretending things are great when they're not isn't helpful," Amy Morin, a psychotherapist, host of The Verywell Mind podcast, and the author of 13 Things Strong Kids … [Read more...]
Emotional Intelligence: What it is and why it matters
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...]
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...]
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...]