The Disadvantages of Homeschooling

“Homeschooling: Look Before You Jump” Thinking of homeschooling your children? While you may have focused on the advantages of this form of education, take a moment to think about the possible disadvantages of homeschooling. Consider the demands of homeschooling before you take the plunge. Answer the following questions “yes” or “no” to see how ready you are to homeschool your […]

How can you add humor to your life?

How would you rate your sense of humor on a scale of 1 to 10, with 10 being the highest rating? If it’s close to 10, you don’t need to read this article. On the other hand, if it’s halfway through or close to “1”, you’d better keep reading! Why is it useful to add a little humor to your […]

How to teach the reading element: sequencing

Many of you have been reading my articles for some time and you know how much I emphasize teaching with the child in mind. But for those of you who are not familiar with my articles: Workbooks are fine for reinforcing what the student already knows, but they are not very effective for teaching new concepts. Forcing children to learn […]

What are gift baskets?

Where did the basket originate? Since the beginning of humanity, man has woven herbs, straw, twigs and branches to create baskets. The first uses of the basket were to store dry products and transport food and materials. In biblical times, larger baskets were used to carry people and goods on water. Always a useful and resistant container, it was a […]

Late Bloomers – Potty Training 4 Year Old

Are you over your head with worry because you still can’t successfully potty training your 4-year-old? Thinking about what else you can do has kept you up at night? Is it even normal for a 4 year old to still be in diapers? First, relax. Your baby is not the first 4-year-old to still be seen walking in diapers. In […]

How to Succeed with Doterra Outside Your MyDoterra Office

Doterra Essential Oils is a multi-level marketing company specializing in Certified Pure Therapeutic Grade (CPTG) essential oils. The CEO of Doterra is David Stirling. Before founding Doterra in 2008, David Stirling was one of the founding members of Young Living Essential Oils. While at Young Living, David wanted to create a better quality essential oil, so he launched Doterra. At […]