We all love receiving gifts in the mail - especially my kids! Do you want to create a recurring activity for your family? Or simply want a great gift for a kid in your life? A STEM subscription box is an answer. It isn't easy to plan regular STEM activities with your family. Maybe you've tried different experiments or new science...
Being a stay-at-home mother has its perks. From not having to commute daily to work to enjoying meals in the privacy of your own home, there are some perks to the job. Many moms say the struggles of being a stay-at-home mom outweigh the advantages. After a mother took to an online mom community to ask...
I was a child of the ‘80s, and there were many aspects of my childhood that kids and adults today would find questionable. For instance, my mother misplaced me several times while shopping — once at a local mall; once in a parking lot. However, parents today are all too aware of the dangers present: keeping...
English teachers work tirelessly to inspire our young people and shape the future of the world through them. At times this load can get heavy, and you may need some inspiration of your own, so I have compiled a list of some of the best quotes for English teachers to get you through your day. After...
When you walk into a classroom that is rooted in a STEM-based approach, you’ll see students working in groups, pairs, or researching something on their own for their group project. The teacher is then walking around and facilitating questions to the students to help them explore their thinking and learning. It is much different than the...
I always like to say there are guides, but no manuals when it comes to raising your children. There are things like parenting books, workshops, and advice (solicited or unsolicited) from loved ones. There aren’t hard and fast rules though, and even these guides can’t predict your child and what their needs are. With that being...
There is a common misconception that gifted students have it easy in school, but this is not always the case. School environments often challenge gifted learners and require informed, targeted support from teachers to thrive. Consider the story of Adhara Pérez Sánchez, the girl with a higher IQ than Einstein who struggled terribly in school before being identified...
Yes, as a parent, this is a new one for me too! There is a term such as “the potato stage” in childcare. According to numerous avenues of research, it resembles the helpless phase, where the infant needs constant support, monitoring — and lots of cuddles, of course. Having a little cuddly potato baby is the...
A concerned parent feels that when you look at the current state of the American public schooling system, you have to be insane not to want to homeschool your children. From fights that aren’t intervened in by teachers because they fear getting penalized to kids bringing literal guns to school, safety is a serious concern....
A man recently shared his story of not wanting to "waste money" on speech therapy for his daughter. For the sake of his story, we'll call him Steve. Fast Talker Steve explains that his daughter is a fast talker. He explains she never realizes she is doing it, and most of the time, you can understand what...
As a homeschooling parent, you probably get numerous questions about your education choices. In addition, family members, friends, and even strangers often flood you with questions about the ins and outs of homeschooling. This can be frustrating, as it may feel like people are questioning how you raise your kids. However, some people are genuinely...