by MaryJane | Dec 29, 2013 | A Help for Homeschool
Hey, mom, when was your last stress test? No, I’m not talking about running on a treadmill with monitors hooked up to your heart. I’m talking about the stress levels in your home. With the holidays (almost!) behind us and a new year ahead, now is a great time to get a...
by MaryJane | Apr 3, 2013 | A Help for Homeschool
I’m a huge fan of reading out loud to children. Benefits include increased vocabulary, improved attention span, and greater overall academic performance, not to mention building fond memories with your kids! Most of us don’t have a problem with the idea of reading out...
by MaryJane | Apr 3, 2013 | A Help for Homeschool
In honor of National Library Week, April 14 – 20, I’m sharing one of the best gifts we’ve ever given our children, a gift we’re still giving every day. It hasn’t cost us much money, but this one activity has done more to promote a love of learning in our home than any...
by MaryJane | Apr 4, 2012 | A Help for Homeschool, Money Savers
April 8-14 is National Library Week, and I can’t think of a better way to celebrate this time-honored American institution than by highlighting some of the ways your library can save you time and money. If you aren’t taking full advantage of all the resources your...