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11 Tips to Make Summer Reading Fun

With the school year coming to a close, it’s never too early for parents to start planning for summer reading opportunities. According to StudyDog, an online reading program for kindergarten through third grade, for many children the summer can cause learning setbacks...

Your Kid is Going to College – Now What?

As parents we are excited when our child makes the decision to go to college. That excitement quickly fades when we think about all that is involved with them embarking on this adventure. If you haven’t put aside the money needed to pay for their higher education,...

Why Online School Works Wonders for Gifted Kids

A recent news article published by Voice of America looked at a growing trend amongst parents to home school children with the help of online school. It’s offered children a chance at a better education, particularly when the traditional school fails to address their...

Homeschooling Is on the Rise

I haven’t mentioned our homeschooling experiences and plans of late. You may recall that TechnoBoy went to public school last fall for the 8th grade. He did pretty well, and now The Mercenary is planning to join him for 9th grade next fall. I’m super...