What if I told you of just 1 daily practice that holds immeasurable benefits for both you and your kids? That there exists a magical shortcut to help your whole family think clearly, respond calmly – heck, even sleep deeply? And that it’s 100% free and takes no more than …

We’ve all seen it – the picture perfect playroom with neatly-organized bins, happily stacked wooden blocks, books arranged in a rainbow-hued pattern. It’s expertly styled, of course, but is it functional? Is it real? Is it a space a child will feel empowered to play in? Today, we’re debunking the …

When I decided to homeschool my kids, I was itching to get started. I knew the benefits – a stronger family bond, flexible schedules, freedom to travel, time to explore individual passions and interests. But with my oldest daughter just turning 2, here’s what I didn’t know: What does it …

Truth time: hangry kids make for a very stressed out household. But keeping kids fed can sometimes feel like a full-time job in itself, and if you have a particularly picky eater on your hands, the task is trickier than ever. If you’ve ever doubted whether or not you’ll make it …

  Let’s face it; we all know the importance of reading aloud to our kids. (Fun fact: reading aloud makes up for 1/3 of our curriculum’s key foundational pillars!). But why, exactly? What’s happening to the minds and hearts of our children every time we crack the spine on a …

  Want to hear something mind-blowing? Studies show that even a short 10-minute walk with your children offers immense relationship benefits, from deeper connectivity to increased empathy – even problem-solving skills for reoccurring triggers or behaviors within the household. While a family walk may seem trivial, we know the truth: …

  So, you’ve heard the method thrown around in friend circles, book pages, and childhood development experts: play-based learning. And in theory – it sounds great. What’s not to love about fostering independence, discovery, and exploration through games, pretend, art, and outdoor play? But theory is very different from reality, …

  There’s a reason our kids can’t get enough of “There Was an Old Woman Who Swallowed a Fly…”. Cumulative stories – the kind of books where words and phrases are repeated over and over, building upon new additions with every page! – are as entertaining as they are memorable, …

  From the time your child was a baby, you’ve read endless stacks of alphabet books, bedtime stories, fairy tales. You know Goodnight, Moon by heart, you’re DYING to learn the actual name of the man with the yellow hat, and you think The Runaway Bunny is sweet, sure, but …

When it comes to homeschooling, few things feel as intimidating as bringing a newborn into the mix. After all, you’re finally in a good rhythm addressing the various needs of each age in your home when – boom! – someone throws you a baby bomb to effectively blast all perceived …