Sharon HancockSwimming forward: How to stick with homeschooling after you've begunJot down the progress your child makes, the accomplishments in each school area, no matter how small. I suggest keeping a notebook rather...
Sharon HancockHackers Target Homeschoolers Amid Coronavirus Pandemic: The keys to prevent cyberattacks at homeHave you inadvertantly set out a welcome mat for hackers? Cyberattackers seek to steal students' personal data during the COVID-19 shutdown.
Sharon HancockSUCCESS for Teens: Real Teens Talk about Using the Slight EdgeSUCCESS for Teens helps students take steps today to accomplish their future goals.
Sharon HancockThe 5 Love Languages of Children: The Secret to Loving Children EffectivelyA love language is the way a person best understands and receives love from others. Speaking your child’s preferred love language builds his
Sharon HancockBounce Back: How to Be a Resilient KidBounce Back was written to teach students how to grow in resiliency so they can face life’s difficulties without becoming overwhelmed
Sharon HancockBelay the breakfast battleYears ago I had a friend with six children who fought every morning over what should be for breakfast. “I want cereal!” said one. “No, I want pancakes,” said...
Sharon HancockThe emotions behind procrastination: Seven ways to help kids avoid itPicture it: A task looms in front of you. You want to do it. You know all the reasons why you should do it. And you have good intentions; you really mean to...
Sharon HancockShed that nagging mental weight, Part 3: Conquer fears and overcome procrastination People procrastinate for all kinds of reasons. Little things, big things, never-before-tried things. They don’t want to do whatever they’re facing. They can ...
Sharon HancockEntertaining flies for lunch: The consequences of our wordsBzzz, bzzz, bzzz. The fly flitted around the dining room chairs, looking for a place to land. Bzzz, bzzz. It finally settled on the wall next to a window ove...
Sharon HancockAll the dirt on grit and why your homeschool student needs more of itKids with grit embrace a “can do” attitude. Instead of complacency, they exude excitement that propels them toward success.
Sharon HancockShed that nagging mental weight, Part 2: Deter distractions to stay on trackIf we as adults have so easily succumb to distraction, how can we expect to keep our kids from doing the same? Especially when they’re not
Sharon HancockShed that nagging mental weight, Part 1: How to conquer your to-do list and find peaceYour daily tasks demand attention. They interrupt your day. They continually fight for space in your brain, jostling with your thoughts and
Sharon HancockHow to spell the most commonly used word in the English language In the realm of reading, English can be tough! The language is full of exceptions. Just when you think you’ve got a rule down pat...
Sharon HancockAn encouraging word--Not! Be a good role model for your kidsIt had been one of those days. You know the kind: Everything seems to go wrong. I’d been in a sour mood, which only exacerbated the string of minor mishaps t...
Sharon HancockThe four-letter word: A simple tweak reaps surprising results“Just.” It seems like a simple word, a nice adverb to qualify our actions. It’s such a wallflower in the scope of language that we probably don’t realize how...
Sharon HancockTime savers: Sticky no moreEver get stuck scraping honey out of a measuring cup? It's a gooey mess. Fortunately, there's an easy solution. For recipes that call for thick liquids (hone...