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Classical Homeschooling Defined
April 7th, 2008. Published under Children. No Comments.
The classical educators firmly believe that the brain develops through three stages-grammar, logic and rhetoric.
The grammar stage starts at birth and generally continues until age twelve. In the grammar stage the child is taught through listening, reading, writing and observation. The child is taught the fundamental rules of science, are or the subject of […]
Beating Homeschool Burnout
April 7th, 2008. Published under Children. No Comments.
Why do we get burnt out in the first place? Fatigue and discouragement, are the prime reasons. For most of us, if we don’t see results right away, we get discouraged. When we get discouraged we get fatigued.
It’s sometimes much harder to see the results of our homeschooling, our work, than […]
Do’s and Don’ts for Teaching Good Sleep Habits
April 7th, 2008. Published under Children. No Comments.
If you are having problems, getting your little one to sleep while you enjoy sleeping then you will enjoy these tips on what to do and what not to do to teach your child good sleep habits. Not only will your child benefit from getting a good nights sleep but also you will enjoy a […]
Making The Move To Homeschooling
April 7th, 2008. Published under Children. No Comments.
You’re seriously considering homeschooling your child, at least for a little while. You’ve figured out the legalities and your priorities. You’ve even got a good idea of what you’re going to teach, maybe even how you’re going to teach it. You didn’t start out with this in mind, but you can’t help but think, at […]
Basic Pool Safety For Kids
April 7th, 2008. Published under Children. No Comments.
When summer comes kidslove to dig out their swimsuits and head for the pool. Afternoons of swimming and splashing can be lots of fun but pool time fun can also result in accidents. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC), each year nearly 350 children under the age of 5 drown in swimming pools. […]
Bicycle Safety Tips For Kids
April 7th, 2008. Published under Children. No Comments.
Keeping your kids safe is a big job for parents. For most it means safety from bad strangers and others preying on our children.
I take a well rounded approach to stranger danger and expand my classes to cover other “safe kids” topics, too. I reinforce the lessons Mom and Dad emphasize. One subject I also […]
Nanny Cams Are A Must For Parents
April 7th, 2008. Published under Infants and Toddlers. No Comments.
I do not know how many times I have watched those disturbing videos of babysitters, family members, or any other animal who are violently shaking newborns, infants, or young children around trying to get them to stop crying or simply because they are frustrated with them. This is no way to treat a child, and […]