Looking for an easy and quick family card game? This captivating card game is perfect when you don't have a lot of time for playing games, but are still in the mood for kicking booty. This is a math game (but don't let that deter you!) that blends fun and... read more →
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Jun
15
Fun cicada activities for kids for the emerging broods, fun things to do in the summer, nature learning ideas, or even for fun summer camp ideas! Cicada Mania! Fun Ideas For Cicada Activities For Kids Fun bug themed ideas for summer! Add learning about cicadas to your STEM crafts, fun... read more →
Jun
09
Have struggling reader issues causing your kid to be behind? Or, maybe your child hates reading? Is teaching how to read is sucking all the fun out of books? Here's how to help a child with reading difficulties, how to read challenges, and how to motivate your child to choose... read more →
Jun
06
Strewing is like sprinkling little educational surprises around for independent exploration and to spark curiosity. The next thing you know your kids are learning without even realizing it! It's a great summer boredom buster or fun to add in with your regular homeschool learning or curriculum. Here's how you can... read more →
Jun
04
Home school sports and competitive athletic teams near you can be part of your homeschooling physical education. Learn about Tim Tebow Law and equal access for homeschoolers, homeschool PE and fitness, can homeschoolers play sports for public schools (by state) and how can you play sports while being homeschooled. ALL... read more →
May
17
Preparing an emergency go bag for kids is an important part of emergency preparedness, whether a weather emergency, snowed in with kids and stuck at home, or you have to leave your house in a hurry as a response to natural disaster or event. Here's how to get your family... read more →
May
16
Looking for road trip boredom busters for kids to keep everyone entertained on a long car ride? We're dropping ultimate family road trip hacks every parent needs for stress-free travel — from must-have kids' travel games and engaging toddler activities to sneaky ways to keep your kids learning on the... read more →
May
16
Want a frugal family summer bucket list that won't break the budget? Try our ultimate list of cheap and free things to do in the summer for families and kids bucket list activities! Great ideas for a staycation! The Best Frugal Family Summer Bucket List Ever! (Really!) Need bucket list... read more →
May
15
Banning homeschooling has a surprisingly weird history in the evolution of education in the United States. We're uncovering the astonishing and often bizarre twists and turns of home education — from ancient laws that forced kids into traditional schools to modern-day debates about parental rights and educational freedom. Join us... read more →
May
05
Mom Tired Blast From The Past: July 2006 Every year we have a "friends" Thanksgiving, a Friendsgiving, if you will. EDITED TO ADD IN CURRENT DAY: I think it's only fair that we all acknowledge that I was calling friend Thanksgiving "Friendsgiving" way, way, WAY before it became a catchphrase.... read more →