Essentials of Homeschooling

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."

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

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

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...