Essentials of Homeschooling

Jot down the progress your child makes, the accomplishments in each school area, no matter how small. I suggest keeping a notebook rather...

“I hate Tuesdays.” Irene sighed and slumped in her chair, a downcast look on her face, completely out of character for this normally prim...

End the battles with your teen by using FBI negotiation techniques

To remember which "wood" has to do with trees, think of Red Riding Hood. She might have said, "I stood among the wood in my good hood."

After serving her "sentence" of running all summer, Autumn improved in soccer and discovered she could do more than she'd ever imagined.

A parent who rescues her child from experiencing negative emotions cripples the child's ability to mature.

Students often score low on math computation sections of standardized tests. Here's why and how to help your child fix the problem.

Acknowledge any sense of loss. Move past your lack of training as a teacher. Use the 10/10/10 principle to gain perspective.

The way self-esteem is reinforced "often erodes children's self-worth," said Dr. Martin Seligman, author of The Optimistic Child.

Who are you? Or better yet, who do you want to become? An organized mom? A woman of grace? A generous friend? An excellent homeschooler?...

Crowds & colors overwhelmed Nathan. Meltdowns came without warning. His unpredictable behavior made life exhausting for his family.

Is your homeschooler having a tough time with multiplication? Skip the frustration with this shortcut for multiplying numbers by 9.

Lead with your ears, follow up with your tongue & let anger straggle along in the rear. Listening to your kids takes conscientious effort.

As the story goes, a man and his four children boarded a subway car. The unruly kids ran up and down the aisle, shouting, throwing...

Gratitude is one of the top three traits that predict a person's well-being and satisfaction in life. And gratitude can be taught.

Managing anger is a life skill. Teach it by taking advantage of your blue sky moments, those times with no tornado on the horizon...

Homeschoolers in some states may still have to take standardized tests even though public schoolers don't.

Many people think you need motivation before moving toward a goal. And yet the opposite true: Your actions spawn motivation.

Some quick tips to help your homeschool succeed include consistency, stopping interruptions, managing 1-on-1 time, and watching your words.

Have you inadvertantly set out a welcome mat for hackers? Cyberattackers seek to steal students' personal data during the COVID-19 shutdown.