Best Picture Books About Plants: The Top 20 Favorites
When my children were younger, one of my favorite places was the library. We regularly brought home stacks of books, as I’m sure your family
5 Creative Ways to Use a Native Garden with Kids
Planting a garden with kids can be one of the most rewarding ways to teach them about plants. It provides a custom made nature study
7 Facts About Plants for Kids Who Hate Plants
When we share facts about plants for kids, we often start out with dry, boring stuff like how to define botany. Unfortunately, that’s how most
5 Awesome Ways to Learn Parts of Plants for Kids
One of the great things about summer is the abundance of plants. It seems like the trees suddenly sprout leaves from one day to the
How to Approach Nature for Kids Who Love Electronics
We know our kids should spend more time outdoors in the warmer months, but sometimes it’s hard. It can feel like pulling teeth to get
How to define botany so kids will love it
Have you ever tried to define botany for your kids? How did that go? Did you get the eye roll? And then did you say,
Five Favorite Essential Oils for Busy Moms You Need Now
What does your family do for Mother’s Day? Do they treat you like a queen, take you out for dinner, and clean the house for
Best Writing Websites for Kids with Imagination
Since my kids are all teens and young adults now, a lot of newer homeschooling moms (especially this past year! LOL) ask for my advice.
Why These Homeschool Biology Classes Get Teens Excited
Right now, I have one child in high school and I have graduated two children. My youngest is finishing up middle school. Since I have
The Ultimate On-Demand American Sign Language Classes That You Must Try
When my children were smaller, we belonged to a different church. In that church, one of the congregants was deaf. So, an interpreter stood at
25 Unplugged Fun Winter Activities Your Kids Will Love
I live in northern Illinois, where right now, there is close to two feet of snow on the ground! It’s been a while since we’ve
Chocolate Secrets: 5 Things I Bet You Didn’t Know
I love chocolate. I bet you do, too. It seems to be the treat for everything: chocolate hearts for Valentine’s Day, chocolate bunnies at Easter,
Fun Writing Activities Inspire & Teach Your Teens to Love Storytelling
Let me start by saying that I do not advocate teaching young children composition skills. Teaching young children how to write often has nothing to
Convenient Online Homeschool Science Classes Your Kid Will Love
This school year has been a bit crazy. I usually do a lot of hands-on stuff with my kids, but my remaining two students are
The Best Science Games for Bored, Unmotivated Kids
I’m always looking for new ways to engage my kids in learning. This is even more true now that they are older. They aren’t interested
The ultimate guide to fun winter nature study ideas
First of all, winter doesn’t have to keep you cooped up inside. There are plenty of things to see in the winter that are harder
5 secrets to how to stay healthy in winter
Do you have your winter herbal medicine chest all stocked? I hope you don’t have to use it. Even though the cold weather seems to
Achieve more with high school dual enrollment at Thiel College
As I’ve talked about before, I don’t think that college is for everyone. But, if your teen wishes to pursue a career that requires college,
Adventure Academy Review: 10 Ways for Using in Your Homeschool
When my oldest children were younger (they are adults now), I incorporated many different educational experiences into their homeschool. These sometimes included computer games. At
Why goals are important to your mental health
Many homeschooling families feel a bit lost without a planner or schedule. Using these tools is a form of goal-setting. But, we often fail to
How to Set Goals that Smash Through Ceilings
Well, it’s that time of year again. It’s time to ponder what went well over the past year and what didn’t. After the flurry of
How to stop emotional eating in 5 simple steps
When you’ve been in the habit of stuffing your emotions with food, it can be hard to reverse that trend. But, the toll it’s having
Warning! Stress eating can kill you sooner!
During the holidays and winter months, we can experience higher levels of stress. This time of year often stirs up painful memories and family tensions,
Emotional eating: the Dark Truth About Your Intense Cravings
During the holidays and other stressful times of the year, we often eat too much. And then, we make New Year’s resolutions to lose weight.
