Every fall we take a week off from regular schoolwork and focus on books. This is a rest and a reward for the fall’s hard work. It is also a huge game changer educationally, as we take time to explore new ideas. This year we were sick during reading week but even so it was […]
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Screens and our Kids’ Mental Health, with Tips for Parents
We parents worry a bit about what screens may be doing to our kids but our worries are mostly about inappropriate videos, internet predators, and similar dangers and there are internet safety devices to take care of that. As for the rest, most kids have screens at a young age and all teens are glued […]
Review: How to be a High School Superstar…Without Burning Out
High school students can have a life. Even if they want to get into top colleges or universities. In fact, based on his research of high school students admitted to top US universities, Cal Newport suggests that having a relaxed, interesting life (along with excellent marks) makes one more likely to get into a top […]
Zeal Without Burnout for Homeschoolers
At this time of year most homeschoolers are feeling a little bit burnt out. That’s no wonder after an intense ten months of teaching some of the most important people in our lives some of the most important things they will ever learn. Or perhaps vainly trying to teach them without actually succeeding, which is […]
Summer Fun and Learning Ideas
Now that we fall asleep to the deep croaks of bullfrogs and the robins are once again nesting in my husband’s good extension cord, it finally feels like summer! We will continue our usual schoolwork for another month, but it is definitely time to start planning a good long break, with a bit of learning. […]