by Amy LeForge | Jul 31, 2013 | Adolescence
Even in this high tech world of computers and innovation, some basic skills will go a long way towards helping your child succeed in college. For many parents, the time eventually comes when summer is not about camp for the kids, but is about making plans for college....
by Amy LeForge | Jul 29, 2013 | Linky
It’s Monday again, Heroes! In addition to the terrific giveaways in the linky below is the laptop giveaway going on here at Earnest Parenting! I love giveaways. Enjoy! An InLinkz Link-up
by Amy LeForge | Jul 28, 2013 | Contest
Staples.com sent me a Toshiba C855-S5350 laptop computer recently so that I can give it away. I love giveaways! And. AND!!! You also win an official Staples Easy Button. You’re welcome. And please don’t call me when your children push it incessantly and...
by Amy LeForge | Jul 26, 2013 | Education
A friend of mine has a son who dutifully sent off college applications and was accepted by two of them. He then promptly announced that he really didn’t want to go to college. His father’s response: “You will go, like it or not.” In my opinion, you could easily swap...
by Amy LeForge | Jul 24, 2013 | Education
There are many people out there who believe that homeschooling children is a bad idea for a variety of reasons. Most of the time, these misunderstandings may be attributed to not truly understanding the involvement of this educational practice as witnessed by comments...