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How it is: Honest Talk About Home School Weaknesses pt 2

04.29.2009 · Posted in Home and Garden Articles

Part II will look further into some things the parent/educator can do to maximize the home school environment. In part I we examined the need of global- and peer-socialization: learning about societal expectations and expectations in personal circles. Lastly discussed was the benefit of learning outside of the house, getting out of the known and ...

Make The Tough Choice The Right Choice: Home School Tips pt 1

04.26.2009 · Posted in Reference and Education Articles

Nothing is more emotional to parents than the subject of their children. It's hard to be moderate in discussions when it comes to children and what's the right decision. Obviously, most decisions are extremely personal. Major decisions and issues are filled with complexity and it's difficult, if not impossible, to speak from a calm center. ...

Don’t Discount The Benefits of Outdoor Education pt 1

04.14.2009 · Posted in Self Improvement Articles

To say folks are frustrated with much of the US education system is an understatement, many people are fighting angry, spitting mad. For many of us part of the US's founding intentions were to provide the best education in the world and evolved into a bragging right for the US. While there are many quality ...

Dont Discount The Benefits of Outdoor Education pt. 2

04.14.2009 · Posted in Self Improvement Articles

In article one of this two part series we scrutinized the public school system, identified some courses that have been permanently removed from the course schedules, decided important skills were no longer taught and are looking toward the positive benefits of outdoor education programs, specifically 5-points: ...

Summer Camp, a Guide For Parents on How to Have Your Cake and Eat it Too

04.13.2009 · Posted in Self Improvement Articles

You recognize the benefits of residential summer camps, you care about the experience your child receives and thus you're researching just a bit more. Whether you're a 3-kids-a-year-for-3-years summer camp veteran or a first time parent, there are some things you've thought about. ...