25 Ways to Socialize Kids Outside of Public School
We all know the stereotype: kids who don’t go to public school aren’t properly socialized. It’s a legitimate concern, and it causes many parents to
Active vs. passive screen time: how does it affect your kids?
Screens are no longer indulgences or luxuries in society; they are tools. As we are (slowly) learning to help kids master these tools, we are
What to do when you’re bored? Nothing.
Leo Tolstoy once said, “All our education should be directed to the accumulation of the cultural heritage of our ancestors, the best thinkers of the
How to incorporate play into your kid’s day (and why it’s important)
The life of a fourth grader is an alarmingly busy one. The schedules of fourth graders are often inundated with the pressure to pursue task
How to homeschool/unschool your kids for free
One of the biggest myths about alternative education is that it’s expensive. Parents write it off as inaccessible – sure, it would be nice to
Questions to ask when considering a new school
If you’re considering a non-traditional education for your child, you likely know first hand that “default” models of schooling aren’t right for everyone. That’s why
3 Questions To Help You Choose The Right School For Your Kid
You might be familiar with on-the-way-to-school temper tantrums. You know, the red-faced, snot-nosed, neck-vein-popping episodes of screaming that feel like you’re dragging your kid through
57 Things You Can Do Today, If You Can’t Pull Your Kid from Public School
Generally, we’re emphatic supporters of alternative education options, and choosing the learning environment that works best for your individual child. But if leaving institutional school
Four Life Skills School Isn’t Teaching Your Kids
In 1947, Martin Luther King Jr. was already worried about the education system. “We must remember that intelligence is not enough,” he warned in a
How to tell the in-laws you’re unschooling
Many American readers will gather this week around Thanksgiving tables with rarely seen relatives, only to have their parenting choices roasted right alongside the turkey.
