School-aged

We participate in Amazon's Affiliate Program. One of my family's favorite ways to connect is through games—board games, made up games that my husband and I think of on the spot, and even adult games. (We once figured out how...

The birds and the bees are going to fly into our children’s lives at some point. How will they enter? As a tenured teacher new to 5th grade curriculum, I attended a "puberty talk" training. That training prepared me to...

According to the California Homeschool Network, what we associate with today's homeschool model began in the 1960's, however, families have been educating their children at home for hundreds of years. They state that "Homeschooling is an educational option in...

https://youtu.be/PkqMEunuM54 Candy and pumpkin spice season has arrived! So for October’s orthodontic “Did you know” we are highlighting how orthodontic treatment impacts oral health, specifically your risk for cavities and gum disease.  To understand how braces and Invisalign can affect your...

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(This post is sponsored by Ted & Kate.) Why is the end of the school year so busy? Must all school field trips and parties take place within a three week period? And is it me or do kids' birthday...

As a former teacher and school administrator, I can tell you that we love Teacher Appreciation Week. It’s a time to get an extra picture, hug, high five, and even a small gift from our kids (and yes, we...

So, what is unschooling? Unschooling is actually a term coined by John Holt in the '70s. Much like other things, it is a rather flexible term but the general idea is that learning happens without a curriculum. Unschooling is often...

Did you know? Children are 3.5 times more likely to be hit by a car and killed on Halloween than on an average day.  With all the fun and festivities of trick-or-treating, it can be easy to forget a frightening...

We were ready for my daughter's first day of kindergarten. We had new clothes and shoes, a new backpack, lunchbox, and I'd read and re-read the orientation paperwork from the school. My husband cleared his work calendar so he...