The cool, crisp air. The sound of leaves crunching under your feet and finally, being able to go for a walk without oppressive heat and humidity. There’s nothing quite like fall in North Florida. Homeschoolers have the unique privilege of… read more
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The Reality of Roughhousing
Parents sometimes recoil at scenes of roughhousing — kids wrestling, tumbling, chasing — yet that kind of play may be one of childhood’s unsung developmental powerhouses. According to recent research, rough-and-tumble play (commonly referred to as roughhousing) is more than… read more
Teach Your Children Math Without Them Knowing
Long before your little peanuts will be required to demonstrate algebra proficiency on an exam, they will look to you — their parent — to help them lay the foundations of their math knowledge and understanding. Starting when they are… read more
How To Handle Sibling Rivalry
Having siblings can be one of the biggest blessings, and the same goes for being the parents of siblings. Watching your children interact together and build strong relationships together is amazing, but sometimes sibling rivalries can create temporary obstacles as… read more
Crushing Senior Year of Homeschool
You made it (almost)! Your child’s senior year is here. Now you can sit back and relax, right? Not so fast! Even though most homeschoolers are relatively independent by this time, there is still a lot for you to do… read more
Start off on the Right Foot: Don’t let Behavior Disrupt the School Year
It is back to school time, and for parents of children with a history of behavioral or academic issues, this could be a cause for concern. The Florida Department of Education follows a Multi-Tiered System of Supports that helps to… read more
Skipping School: A Day of Fun or Something More Serious?
Teen life is tough. School is “boring” and teens gripe about the daily school grind. While they may rather stay in bed all day, Florida law requires regular school attendance. Some kids play hooky a few times while others are… read more
Shattering Eggshell Parenting
Walking on eggshells, metaphorically, is never comfortable in a relationship, as it symbolizes having to tread lightly in communicating with someone else. The phenomenon known as “eggshell parenting” is not a new concept, but it has become more popular since… read more
What to do When They Have a Bad Report Card
The dreaded report card… it comes whether your child wants it to or not. Hopefully the results are not a surprise and you’ve been able to see some graded assignments along the way. Whether we expect it or not, it’s… read more
Keep Your Family Safe from Hot Car Fatalities
It is something we hear on the news, but none of us ever imagine that it could happen to our own families. Although many of us think we would never make this fatal mistake, a simple change in routine or… read more
