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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...

With summer in full swing, your teen may be ready to jump into the workforce! The summers are always an easy way for teens to dip their toes into the adult life of work, setting up a good work ethic and saving towards the future. It may feel a little overwhelming...

June is Pride month, which celebrates the awareness and acceptance of the LGTBQ+ community. You may not realize that someone you love or hold dear is part of this community, and in general, people should always be kind to others.   Community Even if you don’t consider...

Nothing makes the first few weeks (or let’s be honest, the first few months) of back-to-school more difficult than disorganization. Since it’s a whole new routine and schedule, everyone is thrown off by having to get so much ready and prepped in a day or a morning. If...

Ask any parent about the most difficult subject to teach and it will be math, hands down! Children of any age struggle frequently with understanding math and remembering all the equations, fractions, and geometry that comes with it. When your younger children struggle...

Do your kids feel cooped up in the house due to the cold, winter weather? Then it’s time to switch up your routine, put your coats on, and spend the majority of the day at the library! World of Possibilities  No matter what your kids enjoy doing, it can be done at the...

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and you may be waiting patiently for a little rest and relaxation. But you may have younger children at home, or are a single parent, or simply want to spend some fun time with your kids on Mother’s Day. There are plenty of...

Mother’s Day is right around the corner, and it can be hard figuring out fun activities with your kids. On the one hand, it would be nice to have a peaceful, relaxing bath for example. But on the other hand, your kids need supervision and something to occupy their...

For many families and students, these past two years have been nothing but tumultuous. But for many students and parents, a dive into homeschooling most likely occurred during the last few years. And if you were a little sad to see your children head back to in-person...

It is a crazy time to be raising children when social media is such a huge presence in their lives, especially at a young age. Children can be quite impressionable, and take a lot of things to heart, including fame and being popular. Social media can certainly be a...

Whether you are thrilled or have instant anxiety, it can be a little jarring if your teen says they want to go into the Army Reserves. You may be feeling a mix of emotions, which is completely fine! This is an exciting and of course, scary, time to be a parent so you...

It is nearly inevitable that one or all of your children will end up with some type of injury, most likely related to sports. It may not be a serious injury, such as a broken bone, but at the very least a sprain or hyperextension may happen while your children are...

If you are considering homeschooling your child or children in the near future, it is always best to be as prepared as possible. Teaching at home may seem like a breeze, but it can be tricky juggling all the coursework of multiple children in the home. It also comes...

It may not be in the forefront of your thinking to periodically check your children’s school records, but it is a necessity. Schools keep records of their children to maintain all current information, and it can be a plethora, so it is vital to check every once in a...