Creating a Home Learning Routine

By Becky | March 19, 2020
A person wearing a gray sweater writes on papers spread across a wooden table, with a white mug nearby. The scene captures the essence of creating a home learning routine, emphasizing focused work or study in a cozy setting.

Creating a home learning routine will save a lot of angst for you and your kids. Are you home, leading your children in their online schoolwork? Schools around the nation are closed to protect families and staff from the spread of COVID-19. While the family time can be a plus, suddenly having your kitchen table…

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TOO Busy? 3 Tips for Over-Scheduled Families

By Becky | December 26, 2018
A pink pen rests on a planner page labeled "SUNDAY," showcasing a pink border with gold dots. It's a charming reminder for over-scheduled families to pause and reflect with TOO Busy? 3 Tips for simplifying their routine. The background remains elegantly plain white.

2019… a new calendar with loads of space, but not for long in most families. Over-scheduling is an ever-growing trend in our culture because kids have too many activities, too much homework, and too many social media outlets vying for their attention. We as parents aren’t much better. Between work, family and other obligations, we’re running…

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I'm a Capable Tween, Right? Middle School Angst

By Becky | September 7, 2017
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Middle school tweens, they are not youngsters anymore but not yet teenagers. Behaviors often vacillate between the two! Moving to middle school from the security of elementary school can be exciting or daunting. The resulting anxiety can be minimal or overwhelming. Although separation anxiety usually occurs in younger children, the angst associated with being apart from…

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Learning Habits for Little Students

By Becky | September 18, 2012
A silhouette of a child sits against a tree, absorbed in learning from a book during sunset. The sky, awash with warm hues of orange and yellow, creates a peaceful and serene atmosphere.

Good learning habits start early. If you have a preschooler or kindergartener, you might have noticed a HUGE desire to be like the big kids and “do” homework. If so, use it to your child’s advantage. Young students can benefit greatly by identifying letters and numbers, sorting objects, and counting. Have “Homework Time” by reinforcing…

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Solid Foundations with Megan Stone

By Becky | August 28, 2012
A sharpened yellow pencil, metal sharpener, and pencil shavings rest on an open lined notebook. The wooden desk beneath provides a natural foundation to the stationery scene.

Eleven years ago, Megan Stone stopped teaching full-time and started tutoring in math and science. She soon realized students often lacked organizational skills and confidence needed to succeed in school. Megan set out to develop a system that would help children thrive in school, as well as in life. In addition to caring for students’…

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Homework Habits

By Becky | August 24, 2012

Do you find yourself asking the same question of your kids everyday, “Have you finished your homework?” An established homework routine will help your kids get the job done efficiently and effectively. Starting out on the right foot with good homework habits will benefit kids of all ages. How have you helped your kids get…

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