Obviously, many parents expect only the best in their children’s education and teaching methods. We want to ensure our children are learning everything they need to know to thrive once they are on their own. But to this end, it can also be too easy to lean on teachers to be the “catch all” when it comes to preparing children for many different subjects. While teachers are responsible for giving your children a wide berth of knowledge on varying subjects, they are people too and need their own space. Here are a few friendly reminders when it comes to building a healthy relationship with your ch ..read more

If you ask any child if less school days are better than more, obviously, the answer is going to be Yes! But for many parents and educators, the question is starting to be raised on whether the typical 5-day school week is actually effective or not.  The Open Debate In more recent years, there has been an increase in changes to the traditional school system. With the hit of Covid in 2020, schools had no other options than to completely change how they operate and teach their students, for years to come. Before that, there were schools starting the process of re-evaluating how they teach a ..read more

Homeschooling or in-home learning can be exciting! You may be wondering how to even begin the process! But don’t worry, there are multiple ways to make the most of this exciting way to learn and forming great online classes is just one small way to get the ball rolling. Set Goals The very first step in developing a class for your child is to set goals. You may need them to take an English course, but do you want it to be more on the creative writing side, more of the literature side, or even more on the grammar side of things? You may even want to combine all three in smaller chunks for your ..read more

It may feel like your teen just entered high school and already they are advancing year after year. If they are interested in college, it is always best to start tackling those college admission essays sooner rather than later, as well as these pointers for a stellar college essay. Make Sure Your Teen Has Time It is recommended for teens to start writing their college essays during the summer before their senior year begins. This gives them the time and focus necessary to really nail the essay down before the craziness of their last year begins. It is also ideal that if your teen allows, to le ..read more

Educating not only your children but also yourself about other country’s holidays and celebrations is a great way to learn about the world. It teaches your children to have a more open mind to other cultures and belief systems, and helps them realize that the world moves in different ways depending on where you live. Holi, a traditional Indian holiday, is a fun and vibrant holiday that deserves a spotlight. What Is Holi? Holi is a yearly celebration in India centered around the entrance of spring and the exit of winter. It is a time to put away each other’s grievances against others and to sta ..read more

As parents, we are constantly striving to make the lives of our children a great experience. Whether this is in their home life or school life, we want to make things easier and more engaging, letting them have fun with their younger years. School can always throw a curve ball in this mindsight, and of course there is only so much you can do to help them out. But when your kid is having a hard time with their teacher, it can feel difficult navigating the road ahead.  Figure Out the Viewpoint The first thing you should do when your kid is having a hard time with a teacher is getting to the ..read more

A BRIEF REVIEW Since late in 2019, there have been some strange quirks in terms of standardized testing requirements for college entrance purposes.  Some years, tests were required by most colleges. Some years, tests were not required at all for many colleges, including a few Ivy League institutions. More often, numerous colleges regarded SAT and ACT scores to be “optional” and placed increased emphasis on high school GPAs, participation in extra-curricular activities, and even looking for internship experiences to round out a “strong” application.  (NOTE: During these times of stand ..read more

If you are homeschooling your children or child, you may feel like there are tons of resources available for teaching methods, curriculum, and more. How do you narrow it down while also knowing that your children are receiving the correct line of learning?  The Power of YouTube There are multiple resources you can use as buffers and to drive a point home. You know you want to use reliable resources and not lead your children astray with ads or misinformation. But simply searching for teaching tools online can also feel like you just opened Pandora’s Box! YouTube can actually supply quite ..read more

This past school year has seen a record amount of shortages hitting throughout a lot of the United States. Many schools were struggling to hire before the start of the 2023 school year, and not just teachers. Depending on your situation, you may already be experiencing the aftermath of these teacher shortages, or are even considering homeschooling for next year.  The Outlook Schools struggled to fill positions before the start of the school year, and may be in a better position as the school year continued. But this is not the case for all schools, many states are still actively hiring fo ..read more

Whether you homeschool your children or not, it is always fun to discuss other country’s holidays and beliefs with your kids. It can be far to easy to get wrapped up in our own little world and not think about what other celebrations are happening either in the moment or potentially upcoming.  When The Chinese New Year begins on February 10th this year. The specific date can vary from year to year, but typically falls between January 21st to February 20th. It is also called the Lunar New Year or Spring Festival, and is the most important Chinese festival.  Celebrating the Chinese New ..read more