Tag Archives: homeschooling

It all started to unravel when the first drop of blood hit the carpet—“it” being my Instagram-perfect, curated vision of what our family’s home-school would look like. The owner of that drop of blood (and several more drops to follow) was my curly-headed, precocious three-year-old, the youngest of our bunch …

Whether your child’s learning this fall will be remote, in person or a hybrid, it’s back-to-school time. Here are tips and strategies to help you and your kids get organized and energized for the new school year. Work space Even before Day One, consider a space where your child can …

Meet April Flores, a sometimes blogger for BC, former teacher and SAHM to two wee ones. We brought April back into our “Diary of a Parent” mix because she has been thinking a lot about homeschooling and we know many other parents are, too. Here’s what she says. On Tuesday, …

As the world grapples with the spread of COVID-19, moms, dads and caregivers everywhere added “at-home learning” to their list of daily responsibilities. They’re flexing their multitasking muscles by turning their kitchens into classroom. And they still manage to show up on time for virtual staff meetings. To support busy …

We know that balancing working from home and working to ensure your children are still learning, active and engaged is not going to be easy. But as parents, we can rise to the challenge. We’ve rounded up a few ideas to help you navigate this unprecedented time with some free …

Nick Cordileone firmly fits into the role of cool dad.  Currently cast as Timon, the meerkat that introduces “The Lion King” audiences to the “Hakuna Matata” song and mindset, Cordileone is touring the country with the Broadway production of the much-loved play. This week, he arrives in Baltimore with his …

All parents want the best education for their children. Sometimes, that means the local public school, and other times it’s a private institution or nearby charter school. But, for some families, the best choice comes in homeschooling. About 13,000 families homeschool in Maryland, according to the Maryland Home Education Association. …