Extra Curricular

Trick or Treat for UNICEF

Posted 5 days 9 hours ago by Margaret Garcia-Couoh

Extra Curricular

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Want your kids to do something meaningful this Halloween besides start on a a new cavity? Consider reconnecting with an old American tradition: Trick or Treat for UNICEF.

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The Five Best Things I Did For My Kids This Summer

Posted 10 weeks 9 hours ago by Caitlin Giles

Home Life, Social Skills, Entertainment, Learning Tools, Etiquette, Nutrition, Extra Curricular

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August already? With just a few weeks of summer left, I have been reflecting on the season's happiest moments with my two little ones. I'll tell you mine and then you tell me yours.

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Parenting Bucket List

Posted 24 weeks 5 days ago by Sherry Pardy

Health, Social Skills, Relocation, Entertainment, New Parents, Culture, Relationships, Wellness, Extra Curricular

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In thinking about all the things I want to do before I die, I realized there were just as many, if not more, to do with/for my kids before I kicked the bucket.

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Are Mothers Of Boys (Only) Considered Real Moms?

Posted 24 weeks 5 days ago by Julie Rains

Culture, Extra Curricular

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I’ll admit that as the mom of 2 male children and no female ones, I sometimes feel invalidated in my motherhood. Am I being overly sensitive or is there a bias against moms with sons?

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Nine Reasons to Enroll Your Child in Suzuki Talent Education

Posted 31 weeks 1 day ago by Catherine Shaffer

Education, Learning Tools, Home School, Pre School, K-8, Extra Curricular

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When my son began Suzuki violin training at the age of five, a lot of people asked me why I was "forcing" violin lessons on him at such a young age. The very fact that our society views violin lessons as unnecessary torture is telling. However, the truth is that at that time my son totally agreed with it, and would have rather spent his time doing other things. So why did we persist?

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Get Big Discounts When You Homeschool!

Posted 40 weeks 3 days ago by Linsey Knerl

Home Life, Finances, Education, Home School, Parent-Teacher, Extra Curricular

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One of the downsides to educating your children at home is the expense. Shockingly, however, there are also some big financial advantages to homeschooling that often come in the form of discounts to places you may not have been able to visit otherwise. Here are a few of the many types of businesses that are trying to woo the homeschool crowd with up to 50% off on their goods and services.

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Home Education for the Future Heisman Trophy Winner

Posted 43 weeks 2 days ago by Linsey Knerl

Education, Home School, Extra Curricular

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Many parents I have met love the idea of home education. Despite their belief in the process, however, they often close the door on the opportunity due to concern that their child won’t be able to fully participate in all that the world of sports has to offer. This year’s award of the Heisman Trophy to homeschooler Tim Tebow has opened the minds of many to the options available for those parents wanting the best of both worlds.

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