Homeschooling is the education of children at home and is usually conducted by a parent or a tutor. Some parents choose to homeschool over a traditional school for a variety of reasons such as dissatisfaction with the educational options available, different religious beliefs or educational philosophies, and the belief that their children … Read more
Homeschooling is being practiced by many families today, despite the misconceptions about it. One of those is that homeschooled children will find it difficult to perform once they reach college. But did you know that for centuries, homeschooling was the only option for most people? Before the law that requires school attendance … Read more
Homeschooling is becoming more popular today and homeschoolers are creating ways on how to get together with other homeschooling families. One of the ways to do this is by joining a homeschooling co-op. What is a homeschool co-op? A homeschool co-op or cooperative is a group of families who meet together regularly … Read more
Curriculum refers to all the subjects that will be taught during a school year. It includes the means and materials students will use to achieve identified educational outcomes. In homeschooling, choosing curriculum programs for each academic year can be an overwhelming task for families but it can be exciting as well. There … Read more
Many mothers are already stressed out from running the household and managing their kids who can get so unruly (and that happens so very often). I myself am no stranger to that – I am not just a mom, but a homeschooling mom at that. How I wish there were 32 hours … Read more
One of the well-known issues of homeschooling is socialization. For many parents of homeschooled children, the lack of socialization is often the source of their worry. First, though, it is important to know and understand what the term “socialization” means. It is broadly defined as social interaction, but the term also refers … Read more
With my youngest daughter entering her sophomore year of high school, we decided that she was ready to take dual credit classes at our local community college. Before she could begin taking college-level courses though, she was required to enroll in a study skills class. While taking this course, we quickly realized … Read more
Running a household isn’t an easy task. To be sure, when you first start out it might not seem very intimidating. This isn’t to say that it’s a simple matter when a couple first starts out in the world. But the typical situation involves two people who are splitting things pretty evenly, … Read more
Pain in back and muscles spread many hurdles in the comfort level of a person. These pains don’t let a person stand, walk, and enjoy great moments of life. These pain not only influence human health but also affect work performance and productivity. However, there are many medications in the market that … Read more
Is your household powered by solar energy? In sunny regions, it’s common for solar panels to generate more electricity than a family needs. Instead of selling electricity back to the grid, you can store the power for later use. Solar-powered batteries are the perfect storage system, storing enough energy for homeowners to … Read more
While high ceilings are often celebrated, rooms with slanted ones are often difficult to work with. It can be common for the attics, but now that space is premium, many owners of modern homes and penthouses have to put up with rooms that have slanted ceilings. It’s a challenge to decorate, but … Read more
Yellow is a sunny, cheerful hue and is one of the most visible colors in the spectrum. Wonder why smiley emojis are yellow? It also stimulates memory, appetite and mental processes. Because of its lively aura, it can be a scary paint color or even accent color of choice. But the great … Read more