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Finding a Homeschool Community
If you’ve made the decision to homeschool your children, you’re likely wondering how to go about finding the perfect homeschool community that best suits your family’s needs. Luckily, with the number of homeschooling families on the rise, there are plenty of...
Last Minute Summer Activities
Finally, your children made it through another school year that was tumultuous, to say the least. And, almost more important than that, you survived the ordeal as well. But with summer in full swing brings another set of challenges: what to do to fill those empty...
Teaching Your Child About Their Health
Your child’s health is a constant, no matter what their dietary or health needs may entail. You are constantly figuring out what they like or dislike, how much exercise or sleep they need, and more. But have you ever stopped and thought about how much they know about...
The Summer Solstice
On June 21st, the summer solstice brought us the longest day of the year. Whether you were romping around in the extra sunshine or staying cool indoors, the summer solstice is a reason to celebrate! Explaining the day to your child can be fun and educational. ...
Communicating through Play
In the world of a child, toys are the equivalent of words and playing is their language. If you’ve ever struggled to understand or communicate with your child, you are not alone. Children speak an entirely different language through play, and it is important that we...
Teaching Your Child How to Ride a Bike
It may sound simple in theory, but teaching your child to do anything that almost comes naturally can be more difficult than you realize. If your child is itching to learn how to ride their bike, there’s a few key pieces to remember in order to make it fun and...
Showing Your Kids Plant Life
Growing up in a digital world, it can be difficult sometimes for kids to appreciate flowers, plants, and all things green. But that doesn’t mean they can’t experience the wonders of the natural world! Learning There are many ways of teaching and showing your children...
Introducing Equip Christian Academy
As Christian parents, we have no greater joy and no greater job than ensuring that our children are equipped to live out their faith. With its Bible-based curriculum and Christian worldview, Equip Christian Academy is designed to come alongside parents in this high...
Lawnmower Parenting
You may be all too familiar with the term Helicopter Parents, used to describe parents who constantly hover over their children to avoid issues. But the newest terminology these past few years is for a new type of parenting style that’s of course, quite similar:...
How to Prepare Your Teen for the Real World
Although it may seem like children are growing up and maturing at younger and younger ages, this doesn’t necessarily mean they’re fully ready for the real world. There are many facets of adulthood that teens aren’t even aware of, and need to be taught before you blink...
The Back-to-School Blues
It may be difficult enough getting your children and house ready for back to school. But what may be the hardest is when your children are dreading the return. Whether it’s the actual learning or just spending so much time at school, it can feel overwhelming to begin...
Helping Your Child Overcome Fears
No matter your child’s age, there are going to be people, places, and things that simply invoke fear in them. All parents have been down the road of watching movies and having to console a screaming, crying child who got scared of certain scenes. You may not know how...
Knowing the Signs of Overheating
Whatever your plans this summer might involve, you’ll want to make sure you’re well versed in any potential heat related illnesses. Heat stroke and heat exhaustion are separate but equally dangerous conditions that can come on quite suddenly. Knowing the differences...
Banning Books in Schools
No matter what stance you take, you’ve picked a side when it comes to banning certain books found in school libraries and being taught in the classroom. Whether you oppose or approve, each side has pros and cons that ultimately affect your children. Increase in...
Teacher Shortages
The last few years have certainly been a tumultuous time for most Americans, and although there are improvements in our freedom, there are still challenges ahead of us. One such challenge is a growing increase in teacher shortages across the US. Some states may not be...