As soon as we enroll our children in a public school, somehow, we give out this sigh of relief, thinking that our children are getting quality education. But there is always more than one possibility in any situation. So probably they are learning the right way and the right things while we are getting our [...]

Parents naturally make good teachers. After all, the first lessons that a young child learns is usually what he has observed and imitated from his parents as young children look up to their parents as people who never go wrong. That is why in homeschooling, the participation of parents is highly recommended. However, this does [...]

Ask any pregnant woman who is in her first or third trimester how they are feeling and the answer will almost always be “tired”.  One of the first clues that many women have that they may be expecting a visit from the stork is the fact that they find themselves droopy eyed in the middle [...]

In your third trimester, your baby was old enough to start getting a taste of the foods his or her mommy likes.   Now that your baby is here and you’re breast feeding, your baby will get an even better taste of your favorite food.
Typically if you are nursing your baby you should produce anywhere from [...]

One of the first things most of us women prepare to say goodbye to once we see those two pink lines on our pregnancy tests is caffeine. Many women will stop their caffeine habit cold turkey out of the sheer fear of doing some sort of damage to the new life growing inside of them. [...]

The especial province of the mother is the prevention of disease, not its cure. When disease attacks the child, the mother has then a part to perform, which it is especially important during the epochs of infancy and childhood should be done well. I refer to those duties which constitute the maternal part of the [...]

The respiration of a pure air is at all times, and under all circumstances, indispensable to the health of the infant. The nursery therefore should be large, well ventilated, in an elevated part of the house, and so situated as to admit a free supply both of air and light. For the same reasons, the [...]

It is highly important that a mother should possess such information as will enable her to detect disease at its first appearance, and thus insure for her child timely medical assistance. This knowledge it will not be difficult for her to obtain. She has only to bear in mind what are the indications which constitute [...]

Although regulation and laws about homeschooling vary from one state to another, homeschooling is legal in all 50 states of the U.S. There are varying interpretations of these laws in different school districts. Homeschooling policies may also change every year.
Such changes and variety may prove to be confusing especially for first time homeschoolers. That is [...]

Record-keeping is almost always brought up in homeschooling meetings. No matter how fluid the system of homeschooling is, record-keeping should still be done to keep track of your child’s development. In some states, it’s even required. Interest-driven homeschooling operators will most-likely put genuine effort in preparing topics and conducting classes. With the usually unformatted nature [...]

One of the major concerns in homeschooling is maintaining the discipline of the child in studying even if his classes are held probably just a few feet away from the remote control or the video game console. It’s easy for a child to misinterpret homeschooling as a very long vacation especially if Mom or Dad [...]

Dr. Maria Montessori’s Montessori Method has been applied in various private and public school teaching curriculum. Her philosophy, most commonly referred to as the “Discovery of a Child” aims at providing a reflection of lessons that children learn in actual life. Now, this method is not only used in normal school systems but also considered [...]

Homeschooling is just as the name suggests. It’s studying at home. For most people who are more exposed to the format of public education, wherein everyday, there is an inevitable interaction with other children, homeschooling seems to suggest alienation. As the saying goes, no man is an island. Many critics believe in the essential role [...]

Do whatever suits you best.
As shocking as it is to most people, the answer is as simple as that and probably, that’s the same reason why it’s often missed. But if you go back to the basics of homeschooling, it does make sense. It is essentially that simple reason that attracts parents to this [...]

The term “unschooling”, by itself, sounds very unappealing especially to most parents. It usually sounds like a total deviation from learning. In some ways, it could be deviating but not to learning itself but to the conventional way of learning and teaching.
Unschooling is actually a type of homeschooling wherein practically no curriculum or bounderies are [...]

Looking for some new cookie recipes that will knock the socks off anyone that takes a bite? With over 250 recipes to choose from, Tish Boyle makes the task much easier with mouth-watering introductions that describe in detail the appearance, texture, and taste of every cookie.
The chapters are organized by technique, but the recipes are [...]

If you are bringing home a puppy, there is a resource for you. Creating a lasting relationship between you and your puppy is very important. Puppies for Dummies is a book that covers it all. From housetraining to proper puppy socialization, it’s all here in this fun and friendly guide to the toughest and most [...]

Looking for a different pizza recipe that doesn’t include just sauce, cheese, and pepperoni?  This pizza cookbook is great for trying new recipes of pizzas like Chicago Pizza, California, New York, and talian. Pizza: More than 60 Recipes for Delicious Homemade Pizza has beautiful pictures included to help you see just how amazing your pizza [...]

Ever wanted to record your family as the times go by but have no idea where to start? Do you want to make a family tree to hand down to your children but have no idea how to do it?
Our Family History is a beautiful scrapbook to help you preserve your family history with ease. [...]

Have you ever reminisced over candy from days gone by? Or walked into a store and noticed they have your favorite childhood candies? Yes those were the days. The days when you were able to play outside before sundown knowing that you had better be in the house before the first street light came on [...]

Looking at a litter of cute little puppies makes it easy to look over the hard task of raising a good well-mannered dog. Choosing the puppy you take home is much simpler than actually managing and teaching the puppy. How to Raise a Puppy You Can Live With is a well revised and expanded book [...]

Play is an important part of a child’s development.  For babies and toddlers, playing is the best way to learn.  When you engage both their curiosity and their desire to have fun, learning comes naturally.
Older children learn at school but they can also continue to learn through play.  Physical activities improve motor skills.  Toys and [...]

For children, playing is both fun and educational.  They may not realize it but when kids play they are learning a variety of skills.  These skills are important in school, but they are also necessary for day-to-day activities.
Playing individually has unique benefits for children.  But playing in groups adds the chance to develop important social [...]

Walking through the toy department of your favorite store can give you sensory overload.  There are bright colors, all sorts of shapes and textures and lots of toys that light up and make noise.  If you have a child or children with you, they might find every toy that makes noise and turn them all [...]

Finding the right educational toys for your child can be tricky.  Most toys have an age range on them, but that range usually refers to the ages that the toy is safe for, not the ages that it’s learning level is appropriate for.  Even toys that are designed for a specific age range may not [...]

Does your child have a full toy box but only play with a select few?  Toys that only do a small, limited number of things often get tossed aside.  They are fun for awhile but pretty soon they become too predictable.  That results in boredom and kids don’t like to be bored.  So they find [...]

Years ago, children did not have electronic toys and video games to play with.  All they had were things like dolls and dollhouses, toy cars and jump ropes.  No matter what toys they played with, they had to use their imagination to a certain extent.
Today, kids have all sorts of electronic toys to choose from.  [...]

Children love to play with toys that are fun.  They sometimes entertain themselves for hours with a favorite toy.  Wouldn’t it be great if they spent that time learning instead of just playing?
Educational toys allow children to play and learn at the same time.  Finding toys that your child enjoys playing with and learns from [...]

Toys are among a child’s first possessions.  They entertain kids, but they also help them learn about the world around them.  Early experiences with toys can have lasting effects on a child.
There has been much debate about which toys are the best for children.  Some argue that high-tech toys provide the best educational opportunities, while [...]

Most children have little trouble expressing their creativity.  Just ask any mother who has had to clean crayons and markers off of a freshly painted wall.  Providing toys that allow your child to get creative encourage imagination and allow her to learn by doing.
Creativity isn’t just about artwork.  It can be expressed in a number [...]