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How to Get Your Kids to Talk With You

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Are you tired of getting one word answers from your kids? Are you wondering how to get your kid to finally open up and talk with you? The solution might be one that Kenneth Barish, Ph.D., wrote about for Huffington Post. Give his ideas a try, and see what happens! Frustrated parents should take a minute to read over what Kenneth Barish, Ph.D., wrote in an article titled: “Why Won’t She Talk to Us? How to Have Better Conversations With Your Children”. In it, he explains some of the reasons why kids become uncommunicative with their parents. In short, there … Continue reading →

Creating Community

I consider myself to be an anarchist. Before that makes you worried, let me assure you that I consider myself to be a kind and gentle sort of anarchist. I am a social anarchist, a person who believes that it is the responsibility of individuals and groups in communities to come together to help each other, not necessarily the responsibility of government. This has led to a life full of wonderful activities and many different communities. I also believe that homeschoolers as a group tend to be somewhat anarchic. Home learning is bucking the overall system, after all. It’s making … Continue reading →

Study Finds Single Parents Lack Life Insurance

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At first glance, this study appears to be pointing out what most of us could have probably guessed. Single parents tend to have more financial difficulties than do parents who have a spouse or partner, because single parents are trying to get by on one income. In any case, there has now been a study that gathered enough data to prove what was previously assumed. Many people feel that life insurance isn’t important, or is something that can be obtained “later”. If you are a parent who recently separated or divorced, then you may be struggling to figure out how … Continue reading →

Resources to Teach Social Skills from Different Roads To Learning

Social skills are something that all children need to learn. Many children pick up these social skills automatically. However, understanding and using social skills is something that is often difficult for children who have autism. Social skills need to be taught, and practiced. The company Different Roads to Learning has resources that can be used to teach social skills. Different Roads to Learning has been supporting the autism community since 1995. They sell over 500 products designed to be used to help teach specific skills to children with autism. Some of the products they sell can be used in a … Continue reading →

Do You Think Jessica Simpson is Fat?

A slew of tabloids do and they are milking photos of the bigger blonde songstress for all they’re worth. And so it begins… another round of who’s fat in Hollywood. Jessica Simpson has been the talk of the World Wide Web since showing up to a concert gig wearing high-waisted jeans, a tank top, and the most hideous looking double-decker leopard print belt I’ve ever seen in my life. Forget about Simpson’s weight gain people… let’s talk about her choice in clothing! All week long the tabloids have been poking fun at the “porkier” version of the once rail-thin singer … Continue reading →

Farm to (2) School Programs Offer Organic, Locally Grown School Lunches

Although most school districts are trying hard to offer healthy fruits and vegetables, the reality is that there are so many high-fat, nutritionally poor choices available to your student. And even when nutritionally rich choices are available, they usually aren’t free of pesticides, additives and hormones. Increasingly, farm to school programs are allowing schools to serve students with rich, healthy meals that can be organic and grown locally. Using small local farms, organic bakeries, and stores that provide locally grown food, the schools can take advantage of higher quality and less processed food, while supporting local producers. Think of pizzas … Continue reading →

Helping Kids have a Clearer Vision of both Pregnancy and Parenting

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I’ve recently shared that statistically, as a group, teen mothers who place their babies for adoption fare better (in terms of staying in school and off the welfare rolls, and avoiding another premature pregnancy). I should also say that there are many young mothers who do a very good job of raising their babies. (To see one of our dedicated blogger’s series on being a young parent, click here.) I admit that I used to think two parents were always better than one. I now realize that being adopted does represent a loss for the baby as well as for … Continue reading →

Tax Credits for Homeschoolers in the News Again

U.S. Senator David Vitter introduced a bill earlier this month to provide tax relief for homeschooling families. The bills would allow tax deductions of $500.00 per child with a yearly limit of $2,000.00 for K-12 activities. The bill (S 3076 IS) would amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986. It is currently in the first step of the legislative process meaning it is still in committee. It has been read twice and referred to the Senate Committee on Finance. His reasoning is that parents of private schools get tax credits, so homeschool parents should as well. I can find no … Continue reading →

Politics 101: More on McCain’s Platform

This is the last and final blog on McCain’s position on various issues. For those of you who are thinking that I highly favor the candidate–well, I’m not saying. But I will say that I will give equal blog time to the other candidates as well. I think it’s important to have a good overview of each candidate and their positions on various issues before you can make an informed choice on who to vote for. *Strict Constructionist–This is perhaps one of the most glaring differences between McCain and the other “major party” candidates. A strict constructionist philosophy essentially means … Continue reading →

The Real Problem with Homeschooling

I’ve only been homeschooling for a few years. . .my oldest is in third grade. But like all homeschoolers, I’ve heard my fair share of objections. I’m either unqualified (because you know, colors, numbers and shapes are so hard to master) or my children will be behind socially. I’ve pretty much accepted the fact that we’re misfits and I’m okay with that on a personal level. However, it has always bothered me on a more philosophical level. I mean, we live in a society that is pretty much “live and let live.” No one wants to be told how to … Continue reading →