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Starting a new school is a big deal for any kid—but when your child is autistic, that leap can feel more like a high-wire act… with no net and a crowd watching. But don’t worry, you have got this—and so does your child, whether either of you feel prepared or not. Big...

Homeschooling offers many benefits: flexibility, close parent-child involvement, and control over what is taught. But it can also be demanding on families: sourcing curriculum, ensuring proper accreditation, maintaining academic rigor, and providing feedback and...

In traditional homeschooling, parents shoulder much of curriculum design, instruction, assessment, and accountability. That gives flexibility but can also mean uneven rigor, isolation, and a heavy burden on the parent or caregiver. If you’re considering alternatives,...

We all know how hard it is to get your kids to eat healthy, especially in today’s age of fast (but often not healthy) foods and tight schedules. But starting to teach your children what is healthy and what is not, as well as trying to offer them a variety of foods,...

Parenting a teenager can feel like being dropped into a foreign country—one where the language is emojis, the national anthem is a trending TikTok sound, and constant eye rolls.  Being the Outsider It can feel disheartening as you were the one who raised them and gave...

It may be hard to believe, but back to school is fast approaching! The days of lounging at the pool and making bonfires will definitely be slowing down, but won’t be gone forever. It’s time to look forward to the next coming months, and make sure you have everything...

For most of us, it can be a hard road to navigate parenting, and for our kids to navigate growing up. We always want what we think is best for them, but a lot of ideals that we have in our heads don’t always translate well in the real world. We set limitations on our...

For many families, homeschooling isn’t just an educational choice—it’s a lifestyle that allows them to align learning with their values, schedule, and their child’s unique needs. At Global Student Network, we believe in giving parents the freedom and flexibility to...

It can be hard after having a child and needing to return to work, school, or even just to go out to eat. But it is the way of life oftentimes, and even if you do stay at home full-time to parent, there is still going to be a need for a babysitter. But where do you...

Most parents think of games as what they are named for: games, something fun. But more recently, people realize the importance of games in setting up a lot of different learning exercises for children in an easy and fun way to learn. No matter the game, your kids are...

Although it has been years since Covid essentially shut down schools, many public education institutions are still conducting lessons strictly online. Virtual learning is a great tool, but some schools have decided to open up their doors again and have school...

We all know as parents that every child will reach milestones at different points. There are timeframes attached, but every child can be a few weeks to a few months off this timing and still flourish in the world. But if you are experiencing some developmental delays...

With summer comes one big bummer – bugs, bugs, bugs! But even though those mosquitos are quite annoying, you can make it more fun by teaching your kids about insects! Since you know at least the names of most bugs, your kids may not realize the difference between...

Are you looking for some fun summertime activities? Whether you want to specifically get away for a little while or explore, camping is a great way to get many activities wrapped into one excursion! Gear Up First things first, if you have camped before, this part will...