Tag: education
Five Things I love About Homeschooling and One Thing I Hate
Now that we’re a few months into homeschooling, we are starting to feel some rhythm to our days and I have really started to...
What Homeschooling Looks like in My Family
Friends often ask me, what does homeschooling look like for my family?
I asked myself this question dozens of times before deciding to homeschool my...
My Family’s Adventures Starting Homeschooling: From School to Home
Last month, we decided to pull our son out of public school in order to homeschool him, and everyone wants to know why. I’m...
Four Tips for Improved Parent Teacher Child Communication
Our children spend a gazillion hours of their lives in school, so chances are good that you and your child will have to speak...
Board Books: Our Family’s Favorites and Why We Love Them
It’s been scientifically proven that reading to babies at early ages encourages cognitive and language development. It is never too soon to start reading...
A New Career? Transition to Teaching with TAP at Champlain College
{Disclaimer: We are working with the TAP program at Champlain College to bring you this post, however, all opinions are our own!}
When you have...
The Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and My Parenting Shortfalls
In June, I attended my son’s final Individualized Education Plan (IEP) meeting of the school year.
G just completed his second of what will be...
The Schoolhouse – An Experiential, Interest-Based Education
{Disclaimer: We are working with The Schoolhouse Learning Center to bring you this post.}
As moms, we hope our kids grow up to be happy...
Equity and Equality; or Why I Hate Participation Trophies
Lately, everyone is throwing around a bunch of terms about inclusion, cultural appropriation, equity, and equality… I’ve noticed sometimes these words get used in...
Saving for College – Which Option is Right for You and...
I did not attend college the traditional way.
My family and I immigrated to the US from Iran when I was twelve, and while I...
Five Things to Remember When Talking About Reproductive Health With Your...
I think it’s time we started making reproductive health an open subject. We need to have honest, supportive discussions with no judgment. I also...
Books That Break Gender Stereotypes: Part II
For as many times as I have heard comments about gender stereotypes for girls, I have heard as many comments towards boys.
"Your hair looks like a...
This Mom of Boys Is Outraged
I don't know how to react to the recent news involving Brock Turner and his "20 minutes of action" other than to be outraged.
I...
A Question of Kindergarten Readiness
It's that time of year! Kindergarten registration is open...
Many schools are about to have an open house for incoming kindergarten parents. Perhaps your district has already...