When teaching your children at home, you can encounter some tough moments. There will be times when your child refuses to do anything, when she gripes and complains, and worst of all, when she tries her best, but feels like ...
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Composting: Practical and Educational
You probably encounter teachable moments on a daily basis as a homeschooling parent. Being self-sufficient lends itself to a wealth of opportunities for teaching your children about science, math, language, and history. Composting is one of those great chances for ...
Read More »The Psychology of Preparedness, Part 2: Cultivating the Mindset of a Prepared Citizen
When attempting to prepare for the most comprehensive plan, the psychology of being prepared is about being open minded and understanding risk. Knowing what situational awareness is and how to use it to assess changing risks is also important as you implement an action plan based on the thoughts (psychology) of the situation. The basis for the psychology of preparedness also includes knowing where you stand in addition to which risks you face.
Read More »Teach Your Homeschooler the Science of Spring
It may seem far off now, but spring is just around the corner. To battle the winter blues, start learning about spring and the science behind dormant plants and new buds. You can even extend the lessons to include other ...
Read More »The Psychology of Emergency and Disaster Preparedness, Part 1: The Risks
I have always been a prepper; it’s in my blood. I have also always been a gunsmith; I think I inherited those genes via a generational skip from my grandfather. But above all, I have always been a lover of ...
Read More »Homeschooling the LD Child
One of the fastest growing reasons that parents turn to homeschooling is to help their learning disabled child. More and more parents are growing dissatisfied with the learning environment that their child encounters in a traditional school. Learning disabled children ...
Read More »How to Make Your Own Shampoo
On a trip last year, I realized I hadn’t packed my shampoo. No big deal … except it was a major holiday and all the stores were closed in that particular rural community. Rather than make an expensive drive to ...
Read More »Teaching Reading: Whole Language vs. Phonics
If you are homeschooling your young children, chances are you have been reading up on teaching strategies, research, and methods for teaching at home. Teaching reading is one of the most written about subjects in education. Over the years, what ...
Read More »Consider Basic Needs: The Things You Can’t Live Without
There’s a massive trend in the survivalist community that says that buying guns is the most important thing you can possibly do. Unfortunately, Hollywood may have something to do with that reasoning. While prudently arming yourself is important, the most ...
Read More »Useful Skills for the Next Generation
They say that college is a pivotal point in your life—you make lifelong friends, discover new things about yourself, get started with your career, and maybe even meet your future spouse. I can definitely agree with this, as all of ...
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