Guidance for kids

Harmony with Homophones: Fun ways to keep your spellings untangled

To remember which "wood" has to do with trees, think of Red Riding Hood. She might have said, "I stood among the wood in my good hood."

The Jailbird's New Wings: How prodding my daughter led to new possibilities

After serving her "sentence" of running all summer, Autumn improved in soccer and discovered she could do more than she'd ever imagined.

The Positives of Negatives: When not to step in

A parent who rescues her child from experiencing negative emotions cripples the child's ability to mature.

The Computation Conundrum and how to fix it

Students often score low on math computation sections of standardized tests. Here's why and how to help your child fix the problem.

Self-Esteem: The damaging effects of overemphasis

The way self-esteem is reinforced "often erodes children's self-worth," said Dr. Martin Seligman, author of The Optimistic Child.

The Nines Finger Trick: A shortcut in multiplication

Is your homeschooler having a tough time with multiplication? Skip the frustration with this shortcut for multiplying numbers by 9.

The Gift of Gratitude: Finding more satisfaction in life

Gratitude is one of the top three traits that predict a person's well-being and satisfaction in life. And gratitude can be taught.

Turning Tornadoes into Blue Skies: How to dissipate temper tantrums

Managing anger is a life skill. Teach it by taking advantage of your blue sky moments, those times with no tornado on the horizon...

How to Get Going by Getting Going

Many people think you need motivation before moving toward a goal. And yet the opposite true: Your actions spawn motivation.

Hackers Target Homeschoolers Amid Coronavirus Pandemic: The keys to prevent cyberattacks at home

Have you inadvertantly set out a welcome mat for hackers? Cyberattackers seek to steal students' personal data during the COVID-19 shutdown.

The emotions behind procrastination: Seven ways to help kids avoid it

Picture it: A task looms in front of you. You want to do it. You know all the reasons why you should do it. And you have good...

All the dirt on grit and why your homeschool student needs more of it

Kids with grit embrace a “can do” attitude. Instead of complacency, they exude excitement that propels them toward success.

How to spell the most commonly used word in the English language

In the realm of reading, English can be tough! The language is full of exceptions. Just when you think you’ve got a rule down pat...

Essentials of Homeschooling