Just as any long-standing successful business operation (brick-and-mortar or online) relies on its location for its viability, so does a child's quality of education depend on having a school work setting that fosters a healthy learning experience. And, by "school work setting", I mean the actual at-home set-up in which a homeschooled child receives his or her educational training … Continue reading Location… Location… Location
Through daily observation and homeschooling experiences, I have determined that my Little Man is a true visual learner. He thrives in learning environments where he is allowed to engage in visual and hands-on activity in order to take in knowledge and to express himself. And this realization is not something I just happened to stumble upon one day; his … Continue reading Structure: Step #4 – Incentivize for Optimal Performance
My two oldest children, Toodlez and Junior, had their fall break from college the other week; and please believe me when I say that my children (all three of them) enjoy their downtime when they get it. I have clearly witnessed how their daily routines can be incredibly hectic for being so young, between obtaining their … Continue reading Homemade Vacation Getaway
Routinely incorporating vegetables into your child's diet is an admirable feat. After all, veggies are rich in the vitamins, minerals, and dietary fiber that your child's growing body desperately needs. So, what's not to love? Well, for the average 8-year old, the answer is quite simply THE TASTE! And my response to that is... if … Continue reading Sneaky Methods for Veggie Intake
When I tried to wake up Little Man to get ready for school at 7 am one Monday morning, the following conversation transpired: Little Man - "I'm just going to sleep for the rest of my life." Mom - "You're a school boy now. You've got to get up and get ready for school." Little … Continue reading The Written Words
My parental role as a mom didn't cease the moment Toodlez and Junior turned 18. In fact, my role expanded to include the raising of adult children. Yes, I did use the word "raising". Contrary to what some may think, I'm personally a firm believer that 18 year olds still need a little growing up to do … Continue reading Reflections of a Mom to Adults
Gone are the days where you had to become a year-round P.T.A/P.T.O. member, classroom volunteer, tutor, or field trip chaperone in order to serve in some noteworthy capacity at your child's school. There are so many ways to get involved nowadays that we, as parents, have no excuse for our passivity or inactivity. If you prefer more of … Continue reading Box Tops Benevolence
This 12-month period we all exist in tends to be pretty bottom heavy with the majority of big family and friend get-togethers occurring in the last three months of the year. Undoubtedly, when a sizeable number of family, friends, or both come together, you know some serious eating activity is about to go down. And if you're anything … Continue reading Buffet-Style Meal Planning for the Big Get-Together
In elementary school, children learn about the different sentence types, where sentences are categorized as statements, commands, questions, or exclamations. The sentence, "Nip it in the bud.", for instance, is a command because it's indicating that some kind of required action must take place. And for those of you who aren't old school, "nip it in … Continue reading Nip It in the Bud…Airing Dirty Laundry
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