Each Tuesday, I talk to local professionals to get an inside glimpse into what they do and ask them to offer advice to teens who may be considering a job …
Top 5 Reasons Vegas is BEST for Families
I receive so many emails from parents planning to move to Las Vegas, asking what area of town is best for families to raise kids. Las Vegas is a diverse …
Unexpected Homeschooler Overcomes Obstacles
Lara Magdzinski is a hardworking mom of two adventurous boys who started homeschooling on the fly. I love her posts and asked if she’d share her homeschool journey as part …
Tips to Homeschool Fifth Grade for Reluctant Learners
Check out how to homeschool by age and grade, from Kindergarten to Second and through Fifth Grade, tips on setting up your homeschool and rules and tips on how to set up a co-op. Some parents who are distance learning …
U.S Postal Service History and Odd Facts for Kids
The U.S. Postal Service processes millions of letters across the country every single day by more than 500,000 civilians. They collect, sort and deliver letters, packages and medicine to families, …
Fun Educational Activities to Do With Kids
Cristin Howard understands the importance of educational activities in a child’s day. The hardworking mom runs Smart Parent Advice, a site that provides parenting advice for moms and dads, with …
Leadership Building and Distance Learning at YMCA
Working parents have a few options to help their child with distance learning and receive high-quality care during the day. The YMCA of Southern Nevada designed a program to be …
5 Tips to Close the Gaps in Distance Learning
This school year is going to be completely different than you imagine, no matter how much you put plans in place. Distance learning has its challenges, for parents and kids. …
10+ Busy Basket Ideas for Kids
A busy basket has been a must in our house since the kids were old enough to crawl. Back then, plastic lids and wooden spoons were all they needed to …
Polar Pen Pals Teach Kids with Tales of True Life
We’ve reached out to families around the world to ask how they homeschool and came across Laura Jean and her family in the Arctic. She has a pen pals program …