We all know that Black History is American History and that it should be appreciated, celebrated, and talked about all year long. But, as I wrote in this article for Mom.com, Black History Month dates back to 1915. Carter G. Woodson and Jesse E. Moorland wanted to recognize African-Americans and their achievements. The month of…
If you’re looking for family-friendly hiking trails, look no further than Georgia. With the rugged Appalachians, crisp air, the shady creekside paths, Georgia has a lot to offer. Whether you’re new to the area or planning a trip to Georgia soon, here are some family-friendly hiking trails in Georgia. Davidson-Arabia Nature Preserve Mountain View Trail…
As a teen in Massachusetts in the nineties, my high school was one of the first to roll out Channel One News, a current events outlet for kids. In exchange for satellite dishes and classroom televisions, the school was required to show a 12-minute news segment to students daily. The news segment included 2-minutes of…
If you’re looking for healthy family meals for a busy week, you can easily have everyone in the family make their own DIY Crunchwrap at home. Incorporate healthful ingredients and adjust what you use to your family’s tastes and preferences. Perfect for an easy weeknight dinner, these Crunchwraps are great for the whole family and…
For years I admired families across the internet as they created Christmas book advent calendar bundles; some would pull from books already on their shelves while others would scour thrift stores, bargain bins, and Amazon for just the right holiday titles for their book Advent calendar. As my son approaches 10-years-old, I realized quickly that…
The Every Kid in the Park program, now called Every Kid Outdoors, is all about helping kids get outside to learn about our natural wonders and historic sights. The initiative is made available from The National Park Service and aims to provide 4th graders with a free annual pass to visit the over 400 units…
The election process and all that comes with it can often be a very long, and confusing process for even adults to completely understand. Finding quality election resources for your homeschool can be a challenge but incorporating engaging books, fun games, and activities, make it a whole-family experience and is a fun way to introduce…
Reading books about homeschool is a great way to get inspired to teach your children at home. They are also a great way to give you a little extra encouragement when you find yourself lost or overwhelmed. Here are 6 homeschooling books for parents you should probably try to find time to read. this post…
In 2011 my oldest (then 13, and probably the last year he used Minecraft) created an elaborate setup in the Minecraft world for me. It was a replica of our home at the time all leading to a queens throne. When I clicked a switch a banner saying Happy Mothers Day appeared. I was clueless…
It’s autumn and its pumpkin time! Everyone has pumpkin fever lately. Pumpkins play an important role in the most festive aspects of the season. This is a fun list of pumpkin children’s books full of pumpkin loving hijinks, practical knowledge imagination, even crafts, and recipes. There’s even a printable calendar that illustrates each of the…