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How to help kids adjust to *so* much screen time

When your preschooler has a busier Zoom schedule than you do, you might be a bit worried.

April 13, 2020
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Life

I wasn’t meant to be a teacher—but I am trying my best

I was functioning in a constant state of worry as I tried to accept this "new normal" that wasn't normal at all. My new "not normal" role was that of: hybrid mom/teacher.

April 3, 2020
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Child

The case for ‘unschooling’ during the pandemic

Unschooling parents don't formally try to "teach" children—they let their children follow what brings them joy.

April 3, 2020
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Life

My best homeschooling tip? Teach your kids valuable life skills

We can strive to optimize joy, togetherness and potentially an expanded view of what learning and education mean for our families. Here are a few ideas we are experimenting with.

April 3, 2020
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Back To School

5 tips for homeschooling a child with special needs, according to a special ed teacher

School closures are a challenge for parents of special needs kids, but here's what a teacher wants you to know.

March 30, 2020
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Life

I’m a teacher and I want parents to know—it’s okay for school to come second right now

Your family's well being comes first right now, mama.

March 27, 2020
Childrens health, Coronavirus, Coronavirus children, Coronavirus united states, Covid-19, Homeschool, Homeschooling

Child

30+ activities you can do with preschoolers to 10-year-olds

Including a sample homeschooling schedule.

March 23, 2020
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Children's Health

If your child’s school closes, don’t panic: Here’s a list of homeschooling resources

Bookmark this list of resources and ideas for coronavirus-related school closures.

March 18, 2020
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Life

To the mom who didn’t expect to be homeschooling her kids right now

A note of encouragement from a homeschooling mama.

March 17, 2020
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Children's Health

President Trump asks parents to homeschool + take stricter measures to limit the spread of coronavirus

"My administration is recommending that all Americans, including the young and healthy, work to engage in schooling from home when possible, avoid gathering in groups of more than 10 people, avoid discretionary travel and avoid eating and drinking in bars, restaurants, and public food courts," Trump said Monday.

March 16, 2020
Childrens health, Coronavirus, Homeschool, President trump, Social distancing

Life

How an American mom living in China ‘self-quarantined’ with her kids due to Coronavirus

"They are in front of their computers for nearly six hours a day," she says of her children's virtual schooling. "It looks crazy, but this is crazy."

February 26, 2020
Childrens health, Coronavirus, Coronavirus children, Homeschool, Quarantine, Virtual school
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