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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

Many parents and teachers are fed up with waiting around to be told what to do next, so they are teaming up and taking matters into their own hands. Back to school time has been a stressful ordeal for everyone involved and many are left just trying to understand and learn how to navigate it

Schools all over the country are finalizing back-to-school plans. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, some parents are opting to homeschool their children. Many are parents who, under normal circumstances, would never consider homeschooling. However, they are concerned about their children’s potential exposure to the virus. Other parents are bothered by the social distancing requirements being