Before You Decide Every parent who’s thinking about homeschooling should read The Homeschooling Book of Answers by Linda Dobson. My biggest mistake when I started homeschooling was being completely unprepared for what was to come. Reading at least one good book about homeschooling will help you bridge the gap between what you think homeschooling is, and what it really is. The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Homeschooling by Marsha Ransom is another good choice for families new to homeschooling....

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The ancient Romans adapted the their moon Goddess from that of the ancient Greeks, Selena. Her attributes are a crescent moon and a biga, the chariot she drives. It was said that each night at dusk, she shot an arrow full of stars across the night sky. How Popular Is the Name Luna? The name Luna has been steadily growing in popularity since it appeared on the charts in 2003....

Project: Nail Puzzle There are many more ideas for making toys, games, and puzzles out of everyday objects such as wood, yarn, fabric, or just about anything you can think of. Here’s a list of quick ideas: Make a set of beanbags out of fabric (felt works well) and beans. Make the beanbags approximately the same weight and size. Use them for a beanbag toss game, or learn to juggle with them....

While some of the meanings are quite noble (“great warrior”) or lovely (“full of grace”), others are a bit less so (“palm tree”). Because it is thought of as the “Christian Bible,” New Testament names tend to be more popular in modern America. But that doesn’t mean you won’t come across some more unusual options. Certain biblical names have been popular for decades. Names like Matthew, John, Sarah, or Hannah are considered classic ones, and also found in the Bible....

Level: Easy Time involved: One to two hours Materials: White, blue, and yellow foam sheets Scissors Fine-tipped magic marker Glue gun Hole punch Yarn Velcro tape Enjoy the activity written on the back of the flame. This foam menorah could be used year after year. You might want to change the activities on the flames occasionally.

Electives are classes that your student may choose to take that aren’t necessarily required. The electives your child’s school offers may differ from electives at other schools. Below are a few considerations when it comes time to sign up for middle school electives. Common Electives Your child’s middle school may send them home with a list of electives to choose from, or they may go over elective possibilities at orientation or when your child attends the school tour or open house....

Whatever your school’s particulars, it’s up to you and your student to understand what the school demands of every student. Below is a list of likely expectations your child will have to follow. The Dress Code Just about every school adheres to a dress code, and these codes will vary widely from school to school. Many private (and some public) schools require school uniforms, and those uniforms may be very casual (khakis and polos) or formal (jacket and tie)....

Why a Rubella Infection During Pregnancy Is Risky It’s especially important for women of childbearing age to get the MMR vaccination. Infection with the rubella virus, which can cause mild flu-like symptoms and rash in both children and adults, generally isn’t serious. It’s also extremely rare in the U.S., thanks to childhood vaccinations (the rubella vaccine has been available since 1969 and the MMR vaccine has been available since 1971). However, if an expectant mother contracts it and passes it to her developing baby in the womb, it can cause very serious harm to the fetus....

A 1993 Gallup poll of more than 1,000 adults reported in USA Today found that among those who responded to each question, 43 percent think it is easier to raise a boy; 27 percent a girl; and 23 percent felt no difference. A study reported in Family Circle in 2000 conducted by allowancenet.com uncovered a gender gap in how kids are paid for work within the family. Of the top 10 chores, cleaning, making bed, doing homework, picking up clothes, cleaning bathroom, doing dishes, doing laundry, loading or emptying dishwasher, brushing and flossing teeth, and vacuuming, boys got anywhere from 10¢ to $8....

You might be interested to know that in Dr. Rimm’s study, 83 percent of the mothers of these high achievers were home full-time when their daughters were of preschool age. By the time they entered high school, 67 percent of these girls’ mothers had established careers outside the home. Based on Dr. Rimm’s findings and those reported by Forsyth in her book, here is a comprehensive list of things you should do to nurture high achieving women:

Not only are there great developmental benefits to music activities for kids, but also they offer a fun way to engage with your youngster. Try the 25 games in the list below for children to encourage play through music, songs, dance, and sounds. What Music Activities Teach Kids There are many learning benefits of music games for young children. Benefits may include increased language skills and math comprehension. A 2011 study found a significant connection between a child’s participation in music programs and preparedness for reading and writing skills....

However, very rarely do children grow up to be exactly what their parents expect them to be. Take it from Maureen Emily. Maureen is a self-proclaimed extrovert through and through and always assumed her daughter, Georgia, would be as outgoing and bubbly as she was. But when Georgia started refusing to participate in gym class and receiving low participation grades on report cards, Maureen felt disappointed and confused. More: My Baby Looks Nothing Like Me: A Genetic Explanation “I guess I wasn’t expecting her to have such a shy and submissive personality,” Maureen admitted....

Myelination Myelination in the frontal cortex of the brain is an important part of the maturing process for adolescents. It also is vitally important to healthy central nervous system functioning and it occurs in the peripheral nervous system. But it takes many years, so don’t worry if your tween lacks impulse control, organization, and other signs of improved cognitive function. That’s perfectly normal. Myelin’s Function Nerve cells (neurons) have long shafts or elongated fibers known as axons....

This is a great activity to help your child learn to read and write. She’ll be learning pre-reading skills, using her small-motor skills, and enhancing her creativity. What to Do: Have your child draw and cut out each letter in her name from large pieces of construction paper. Have her look in the magazines and newspapers for pictures and words that describe her hobbies, likes, family, talents, favorite school subjects, and foods....

How Popular Is the Name Naomi? The given name Naomi has become more widespread since the 20th century. Naomi is the 52nd most popular girls name in the U.S., according to 2020 Social Security Administration data. The name Naomi has remained in the top 100 since 2010. According to the Social Security Administration, Naomi was at its peak popularity in 2020. Naomi is also a popular name in Israel, ranking at No....

Due to some complications, his debut into the world was not the magical, all-natural water birth at a birth center that I had envisioned. I was transferred to the hospital for an epidural and luckily some other medical interventions for postpartum hemorrhaging (although his birth was still a magical moment for me!) More: A Realistic Guide to Zero Waste Living with Kids That’s when I re-defined my parenting style. I now use the term “natural(ish) parent” to describe how I choose to parent....

Empty cardboard tube (toilet paper or paper towel rolls) Wax paper Elastic band Crayons, markers, ribbon, stickers, fabric, construction paper, and other items for decoration Directions Older children can make this for themselves, decorating the tube with crayons, markers, stickers, scraps of ribbon, fabric, or construction paper.

Conventional Treatment Conventional medicine maintains that there is no known cure for autism, but recommends an early, intensive treatment program of psychosocial and behavioral interventions, including applied behavior analysis (ABA) and a wide range of drugs: antipsychotics, SSRIs, antidepressants, anticonvulsants, stimulants, and others. Increasingly, the parents of kids with ASDs are questioning the safety and efficacy of these drugs, and are seeking alternative treatments. The alternative approach has been championed by celebrity Jenny McCarthy, who believes that her son Evan recovered from autism through biomedical treatment....