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Students all over the world are having to adjust to missing school as a result of the global pandemic. Many schools have completely shut down for the rest of the year, some opting for virtual learning. These closures may even go on for longer than anyone thought they would. This has sent many people into […]

Final exams can be stressful, and it is easy to lose hope when you’re feeling overwhelmed. School is not always so fun, and what comes after? A full-time adult job? That doesn’t sound very exciting either, but you can make it be! Finally getting to graduate high-school and eventually college means that you can be

It’s pretty easy to accumulate bad habits, we’ve all been there. One more minute of free time in front of the television becomes an hour and before you know it a big part of the day has been lost! Taking breaks is good, healthy even, but taking too many and for too long is just

The food you choose to eat doesn’t just affect your stomach, but your brain as well. The brain is an organ that is very draining for your body and heavily dependent on certain nutrients such as omega-3 fatty acids (which repair damaged brain cells and even create new ones), and antioxidants (minimize cell inflammation or

Technology has a variety of benefits, particularly for remote learners. Unfortunately, too much of it is not only hard on your vision, but your brain as well. The advanced learning tools and addictive qualities behind our screens make them our most beneficial and also our most detrimental resource when it comes to homeschooling. Being at

Knowledge is better retained when the brain is happy and relaxed, which is why it is essential to remember to have fun while homeschooling! School and fun aren’t typically used in the same sentence by students; however, remote learning allows for a bit more flexibility in this area. Incorporating fun games and projects into your

If you homeschool, no need to be an expert! Your child can still achieve success and master self-discipline. Children don’t need to be constantly overseen or criticized; they actually can self-teach rather instinctively. You can rest easy knowing this fact. As humans, we have an innate ability to self-educate, allowing us to thrive with little

Between the government lockdowns, social distancing protocols, mask orders, and intense travel guidelines, our social health and economic wellbeing are suffering. Children are especially susceptible to the negative effects brought on by this pandemic. Although much of the evidence shows that students are thriving in the homeschool environment due to the decreased amount of stress

Burnout is a very real struggle when it comes to learning, especially when working remotely. Students are often overworked and stressed out which leads to a lack of drive and motivation to complete the important tasks placed in front of them. It is very easy to become overwhelmed while homeschooling, especially since the student has

The pandemic restrictions have been seen by some as dehumanizing which is why many homeschool parents are choosing to continue with their current learning path this fall. The virus is also scaring many other parents into keeping their children close to avoid the risk of exposure. Another set of parents may also be concerned about