In a few short weeks, my baby graduates from our homeschool.    Several of my friends are curious as to how I will handle the “closing of my homeschool”.  It puzzles them that I’m not more concerned about this grand event.   I’m not sure whether they’re more concerned about my reaction … read more

As a former English teacher and an all-around lover of books, I think building a LOVE of books in your kids is very important. I was lucky with my older son, as he seemed to naturally inherit my love of books. Reading came easily to him, and I have never … read more

I’ve heard it said, from a number of first-time Convention goers, that the Exhibit Hall can be rather intimidating. I remember my first time going to Convention and how overwhelmed I was by the enormity of it and by all of the vendors. Going into it I had no idea … read more

As children are pushed to achieve academic goals at earlier and earlier ages, the incidence of learning disabilities is growing at an alarming (some say epidemic) rate. There may be a host of root causes, from immune response issues to dietary and familial problems, but one factor is susceptible to … read more