The first few weeks of remote learning have left me feeling pretty lost as a parent. My 5-year-old couldn't sit through a movie he wanted to watch in a theater for two hours let alone a 2.5-hour lecture on...
The other day at school pickup, my tow-headed daughter shuffled down the sidewalk toward me, her big pink backpack dwarfing her small frame. As she drew closer, I knew something was wrong. Even though her face was mostly covered...
Summer vacation is over and school is back in full swing — but did you know that September is a great time to visit your local library? Libraries are more than just a place to read books. They’re a...
As a librarian, I am a huge proponent of visiting the library. Bring your children to storytime! Sign up for summer reading! Visit often and and stay all day!
But now, in a COVID-19 world, my library message is a...
Are you looking for a stable, safe, and certain education option for your child this fall? In these uncertain times, many of us are searching for the best possible opportunities for our children. Have you heard of Great Lakes...
The first day of school is around the corner. I find myself torn on whether I am proud of my children's accomplishments and growth or dreading my inevitable day of tears and sobbing. Knowing myself, this day will be...
Kids are headed back to school in a few short weeks, but it is already shaping up to be a year like none other. Whether your children will be schooling virtually or going the homeschool route, one thing remains:...
As many of us embark on learning how to be antiracist, we’re gathering books, documentaries, and podcasts. It’s a great start. In my view, one thing that is important to consider when buying books and documentaries is that what...
First off, a homeschool id is not a requirement, is not something everyone makes for themselves, and does not make you any less 'official' as a home educator.
I choose to make myself a homeschool ID because there are countless...