The Key to Raising Smart Kids
While it’s true that some kids seem to be born geniuses, others need gentle nudges to help them bloom. Any child can discover a...
How Theatre Helps Your Child Grow
For many families, seeing a live theatrical event can be a truly magical and memorable experience. But it's really so much more than just...
My First Encyclopedia by DKCanada: Review
When we decided to homeschool our youngest son Gabriel, & I tweeted a few of the major publishers to ask which books they might...
How to Get the Family Back to School Ready
Are your kids headed back to school this fall? If you're like us, there is always a period of readjustment when the beginning of...
Kore Wobble Chairs Changed How Our Kids Learn
When I was asked if we would like write a Kore wobble chair review, I didn’t need to stop and think about it; my...
Do “How We’re F***ing Up Our Planet” and “The Ecology Book” Deserve a...
Not many people know this but my Master's Degree work was a cross-over between economics and environmental science, focussing on how to place an...
Back to School Tips for First Graders
Back to School is always a time of excitement, upheaval, and trepidation and going back to school can be hard for the kids too! Is...
8 Tips for a Successful Back to School Sleep Routine
Even though we home school & do not have a 'back to school' as such, we do enjoy the lazy days of summer and...
Safety Tips for Teenagers
The sales are over, the school buses are back on the road, and teachers are settling into their classrooms. Our children are catching up...
If You Are Thinking Of Homeschooling Consider These Basic Points First
Homeschooling is becoming more popular, with more parents choosing to homeschool every year. Although homeschooling can be an incredible way to educate your children,...
Safety Tips for School Bus Riders
Roughly twenty-three million students ride the bus to and/or from school during any given school year- and that number is expected to rise. If...
Back to School for Homeschooled Teenagers
Whether you're new to homeschooling a teen or going into your tenth year, these tips will help you prepare for an excellent year ahead.
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How Kids Can Stay Safe On The Playground
Playground safety is always important
It is almost time for school to begin again (and in fact, some children are already back!). Can you believe...
DK FindOut – A Learning Resource From @DKCanada
Everyone who reads my blogs with any regularity knows how much I really like Dorling Kindersley books. The reference books are always so well...
9 Tips For Homeschooling Your Child with Autism
Choosing to homeschool your child is a big decision, even more so when you have a child with any kind of additional needs. Two...