Teach Your Children Math

Teach Your Children Math Without Them Knowing

By Kelly Goede | October 12, 2025 | Learn
Long before your little peanuts will be required to demonstrate algebra proficiency on an exam, they will look to you — their parent — to help them lay the foundations of their math knowledge and understanding. Starting when they are babies, their brains are buzzing with activity, making sense of the world around them and

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Crushing Senior Year of Homeschool

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | September 17, 2025 | Homeschool , Learn
You made it (almost)! Your child’s senior year is here. Now you can sit back and relax, right? Not so fast! Even though most homeschoolers are relatively independent by this time, there is still a lot for you to do to ensure your teen is ready for the future.  Academic Completion and Documentation  Your child’s

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How Heavy Backpacks Can Hurt Kids Backs

By Lindsey Johnson | September 9, 2025 | Health
In the morning rush to make it to school in time, you may have grabbed your child’s backpack and realized it was unusually heavy. Backpacks today are jammed full of books, notebooks and electronic devices - how much is too much?  Just How Heavy Are Those Backpacks?  As expected, average backpack weight increases with age,

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Skipping School

Skipping School: A Day of Fun or Something More Serious?

By Lindsey Johnson | August 25, 2025 | Articles , Learn , Teens
Teen life is tough. School is “boring” and teens gripe about the daily school grind. While they may rather stay in bed all day, Florida law requires regular school attendance. Some kids play hooky a few times while others are habitual offenders. Truancy TitleXLVIII of 2020 Florida Statutes states that “If a student has had

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Unpacking Causes of School Anxiety

By Amelia Bowles | August 25, 2025 | Feature
While some children might experience some regular fear or nervousness surrounding the first day of school, true school anxiety is uncommon — and may require some additional help to correct. Understanding the signs and knowing ways to help can make your child’s relationship with school so much easier, allowing them to flourish in school —

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What to do When They Have a Bad Report Card

By Lindsey Johnson | August 19, 2025 | Learn
The dreaded report card… it comes whether your child wants it to or not. Hopefully the results are not a surprise and you’ve been able to see some graded assignments along the way. Whether we expect it or not, it’s never easy to see struggling grades.  Before you panic and worry about college and career

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Making the Most of Your Child’s IEP Meeting

By Crystal Ladwig, Ph. D. | August 3, 2025 | Special Needs
Individualized Education Programs (IEPs) are required by federal law for all students receiving special education services. They outline the specific programs, services, accommodations and modifications a student will receive each year. Parental involvement in the IEP process is critical for ensuring that IEPs meet student needs. When Do IEP Meetings Occur? IEP meetings are held

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