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Build a Wood Rocking Horse

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 00:00:24 +0000

Are you building a wood rocking horse? Chances are, if you’re a woodworker, you’ll at some point make a rocking horse or hobby horse for some little family member. Here are some pointers for getting started on a project that may well become a family heirloom. Styles of Rocking Horses Believe it or not, there [...]

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The Homeschooler’s Winter Change-Up

admin — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 00:00:34 +0000

If you ask homeschooling families what they love the most about home education, you will probably hear “flexibility” more often than anything. Flexibility to teach what they want (within state standards of course), when they want, how they want, etc. Being able to change what we need, when we need it. Winter holiday breaks are [...]

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Building a Kid-Friendly Backyard

JesseLangley — Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:00:19 +0000

One of the joys of childhood is being able to run around in the backyard. It can be a place for adventure, imaginative play, and a child’s first introduction to sports. Whether you just moved into a new home or you’re simply preparing your yard for a new arrival, there are certain steps you can [...]

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How Your Parenting Style Can Damage Your Child’s Chances of Happiness

admin — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 00:00:38 +0000

Parenting styles play an important role when it comes to the future happiness of a child. The manner in which a parent interacts with a child will have influence over their character, self-confidence and positioning in society. Many parents unwittingly make mistakes that may damage a child’s chance of happiness. Here are some tips on [...]

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3 Reasons Families Choose Homeschooling

admin — Tue, 17 Jan 2012 00:00:02 +0000

Homeschooling is as individual as the people who do it. There are many reasons why families choose homeschooling as the way to educate their children. But what motivates them to take a path that is still considered odd in many circles. Religious Reasons One of the most common reasons to homeschool is for religious reasons. [...]

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Recess: Vital to Healthy Child Development

admin — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 00:00:06 +0000

Ask most students what his or her favorite time of the school day is and “recess” often tops the list. While some 40% of all U.S. school districts continue to cut recess time to add more classroom time to the day, more and more studies indicate that recess is just as important as any other [...]

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My Kid Is More Than a Number and So Is Yours

JesseLangley — Wed, 28 Dec 2011 00:00:06 +0000

As it stands now, your child’s performance on standardized tests and IQ tests will be the primary factors affecting his or her future education. Although it may be convenient for the education system to separate children into gifted programs and intermediate classes, it fails to address the distinct learning styles and talents that vary from [...]

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Child Left Behind

The Loving and Caring Golden Retriever

admin — Sat, 17 Dec 2011 00:00:19 +0000

The Golden Retriever is part of the Retriever family, which boast some of the most popular breeds around. For example Labradors are very popular among dog owners and so are Golden Retrievers. They are popular because they are great family dogs. They are actually quite similar to Labradors in many ways. They are both very [...]

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How To Prepare Your Kids for Boarding School

admin — Wed, 14 Dec 2011 00:00:30 +0000

One of the toughest events in a child’s life is going from a traditional school to a boarding school. It can be challenging simply because the rules, attire and overall atmosphere are or can be totally different. It takes a lot of preparation for a child to feel fully comfortable when transitioning into a boarding [...]

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15 Parenting Tips for Single Parents

admin — Tue, 13 Dec 2011 00:00:34 +0000

It can be difficult adjusting to life after a divorce. This is especially true if there are children involved. Single parenting is without a doubt more challenging that having both you and your spouse sharing the responsibility of raising children. The following are 15 parenting tips to help you be the absolute best single parent [...]

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