Easy homeschool ideas are what every parents is desperate for they experience school closures due to coronavirus. As a veteran nine-year homeschooler, I’ve got lots of ideas. The #1 question I’ve been asked this week from parents is: “How do I get my...
As a parent who homeschooled for nine years, I’m seeing a lot of misinformation about homeschooling right now. What you’re being asked to do during the COVID-19 pandemic ISN’T homeschooling. The whole world is in an emergency situation. Your kids were...
“I’m bored. There’s nothing to do,” said every kid who’s suddenly at home with school closed. Every parent has been hearing this lately, as families are suddenly homeschooling as they shelter-in-place. What you need are some go-to...
You gave your kids permission to play a video game, but now you’re having second thoughts. Is it okay to say “no” to a game or app that you’ve already said “yes” to? ABSOLUTELY! You’re human and you are allowed to change your...
February 11th is Safer Internet Day. Parents, if you could wave a magic wand, how would you change the internet to keep your kids safe online? What would you wish for? Here are my thoughts. Cyber safety for kids is based in love All that I do, I do because I love my...
You’ve said “yes” to your child getting an app or game and now you regret it. Or maybe technology just started to ooze into every minute of the day and you need to reset your family’s usage. How do you change the rules on screen time? Here are...
In my work with schools, I get to teach classes on Digital Citizenship. These kids are so smart and so eager to talk about their digital lives. There are some things you should know and some actions you can take right now. Here’s what you should know about how...
How do you know if the latest “must-have” in social media is a good app for kids? What about good video games for kids–how do you figure out which ones are okay? Although the potential for problems varies by app or game, here are some guidelines on...
Have you noticed how fast your kids tune you out if they get a whiff of you lecturing them? How else can you feel good about teaching family values? I try to keep their attention by finding mentors that present the values I have and lead conversations in critical...
