Essentials of Homeschooling

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.

SUCCESS for Teens helps students take steps today to accomplish their future goals.

A love language is the way a person best understands and receives love from others. Speaking your child’s preferred love language builds his

Bounce Back was written to teach students how to grow in resiliency so they can face life’s difficulties without becoming overwhelmed

Years 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...

Picture 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...