The missing link: quality sleep
Often when we look at a child's education we mainly focus on the curriculum or what a school offers. For a student to flourish it takes more than books. Good…
20+ simple tips to stressless homeschooling
Homeschooling can be a challenging venture especially to a beginner; from choosing the right curriculum, getting into a routine, and managing housework. You don't have to endure the experience, but…
How to balance homeschooling and housework
A clean home looks different for everyone, but one thing is certain- it lifts everyone's mood. For most people, this is easy to achieve because cleaning can be done when…
Kids need to be listened to
One day, our daughter was talking to the dad excitedly and she asked a question that needed a 'name of a place' answer, but he said 'yes'. She was not…
Life skills application at home
I used to wonder why some parents don't try to mediate between their kids when they are fighting; until I became a mom myself (it's still a mystery to me:…
Should I do more in my homeschooling?
Have you ever had an episode with your child where it feels like you are interrogating a criminal: they give the classic 'deny, deny, deny' responses? Typically, questions like, 'Remember…
Ho Ho Holidays are here!
Late post alert! I was feeling lazy and debating whether I should write or not. But since this is here, I have gotten over to the other side of the…
Children are full of surprises!
You know how we usually put children in certain categories? How we often just think, "Naah they can't do this or that?" "They are too young to know what that means?" Well, I am sure I am not the only one who has learnt from experience that children are so full of surprises. They can say or do the unexpected!
Reading for your child has amazing benefits
Children have such a vivid imagination, and what better way to exploit that than with books. Books engage the brain, and are good for intellectual development. Reading for your child…
Enhancing the learning experience with song
Music is a universal language that we all understand and love. It has power to move our emotions, affect mood and enhance cognitive abilities. In this post we are going to discover how rewarding enhancing the learning experience with song can be.
