Parenting & Families
Making Math Meaningful for Teens: Practical Homeschool Advice
Spending time with teens to make math relevant to them now can help them build strong math competencies to achieve success later. So how can parents engage their teens in math-focused activities that both can enjoy? Here are tips to help you capture your teen’s interest and make math meaningful in many ways, through encouragement, entertainment and empowerment.
Fun Winter Sensory Play Activities
Winter is upon us and the weather is turning downright frigid in some areas. Let’s warm up with a few winter themed sensory play activities.
5 Useful Projects to Inspire Creativity in Children
Don’t limit art projects to only the traditional origami, collages, and coloring page. You can introduce a number of off-beat projects to their curriculum that goes beyond the usual!
Free Printable Helps Kids Learn Kindness and #SparkGoodness
This free printable from young adult author, T.A. Barron, will help inspire your family to do good deeds, no matter what the season!
What Is Kumon and Does It Really Work?
You’ve likely seen ads on television or passed by Kumon centers in your daily travels. Have you every wondered, exactly, what Kumon is? Read on to learn if it’s right for your family.
Is Your Teen Ready for a Part Time Job?
Is Your Teen Ready for a Part Time Job? | There are a lot of benefits for teens that hold a part time job. Ask yourself these 5 questions first.
How to Homeschool When You are a Single Parent
Homeschooling your child comes with its own set of challenges. When you add in being a single parent, things can be a bit more complex. However, complex doesn’t mean impossible! There are definitely ways to make it work.
5 Affordable Homeschool Field Trip Ideas for Middle Schoolers
In the 21st century, kids can virtually visit any place online. However, there’s something to be said for getting out of the house and into the real world to learn and explore. Here are 5 affordable homeschool field trip ideas for middle schoolers that can enhance your curriculum offline!
Free Disney’s Cars 3 Activity Sheets
This 49-page pack includes coloring pages, matching games, recipes, bookmarks, board games and so much more.
10 Tips to Get Kids Outside and Active
Summer is here and it’s a great time for families with children to spend time outdoors and together. The Episcopal Center for Children (ECC), a nonprofit organization providing mental health and special education services to children ages 5-14 in the greater Washington, DC area, offers tips to help families.