Homeschooling shows parents just how tough it is to be a teacher. Sometimes, despite your best efforts, the kids resist and don’t seem to want to learn anything. So, what’s the secret to keeping them on track? To keep kids motivated, make the best of the advantages that homeschooling offers over conventional schooling, not try to recreate it.

Our 10 tips will offer ways to benefit from the unique advantages of homeschooling.

1. Set a schedule and/or guidelines for each day.

The great thing about homeschooling is that you can set your schedule. You don’t need a strict schedule, like at most schools, but having a list of guidelines telling the kids what needs to be completed that day can keep them on track.

2. Set learning goals with the kids.

Your children will be more motivated to learn if they feel they’re in control. This sense of control is something typical schools have trouble providing. Hold regular meetings to agree on learning goals and schedules. This has the added advantage of preparing them for teamwork and negotiation in the workplace.

3. Visit the library regularly for fresh educational books, magazines, and movies.

This goes with the above tip. While your local school may have to use the same dusty old slides each year, you can liven up your class materials whenever you want with a quick trip to the library. Bring the kids along to involve them in the learning process.

4. Stock your home with educational materials.

Make sure your home advertises the joys of learning. Stock up on educational magazines, movies, books, art and office supplies, magnets, magnifying glasses, scales, calculators, cookbooks, thermometers, musical instruments, school-oriented computer games, a telescope, and globe.

Purchasing all your own supplies can be expensive, so buying used is a good way to keep homeschooling costs manageable.  Consider using a cash back credit card.  Besides earning reward points on school supplies, you'll be able to take advantage of purchase protection in case there's something wrong with your purchase.

5. Have frequent field trips.

By homeschooling your kids, you can make the world their classroom. Educational field trips, which are a rare treat at your neighborhood school, can regularly liven up a routine and keep your kids interested.  Read our Discover Miles review to see how you can earn rewards for travel - a good way to keep cost down for frequent roadtrips.

6. Adapt your studies to your kids’ interests.

One of the big disadvantages of conventional schools is that they often use a one-size-fits all approach. With homeschooling, you can tailor classes to your children, not the other way around. Of course, you still need a balanced curriculum, but you can customize it for each child.

For example, if your son loves baking, you can use measurement cups to teach him fractions for math class. During science class, you use cooking principles to teach him about chemistry. He can read books about chefs and bakers during English class. You get the idea.

7. Work with other homeschooled kids as often as possible.

As social animals, we humans thrive on interaction. Homeschooling lets you choose who your kids interact with, so take advantage of this. Connect with homeschooling families in your area and try to learn together at least once per week. Working in teams is a great motivator for many children.

8. Use rewards sparingly.

Rewards can boost morale quickly, but they teach a child extrinsic motivation, not intrinsic motivation. Extrinsic motivation is when you want to do something to get a reward or avoid a punishment. Intrinsic motivation is when you want to something for yourself, because it makes you happy or proud.

So, use small rewards once in a while, but keep the main focus on learning for the intrinsic sake of learning. Pick rewards that match up with your kids’ interests.

9. Focus on developing skills, not memorization.

One of the big criticisms of conventional schools is that they focus too much on memorization. If you’re going to teach your kids the same way, you might as well send them to regular schools. Instead, focus on teaching them the skills they need to learn. If you do want them to memorize some things, like multiplication tables, make sure they understand why remembering this information will help them.

10. Be a positive role model.

You must model the way you want your children to act. If you want them to read more, make sure they see you reading. If teaching them social skills is important, invite your own friends over on weekends and let your kids in on the fun. By learning along with your children, you motivate them to follow your lead.

These tips all focus on the big advantage that homeschooling holds over conventional schools: customization. Homeschooling puts you in control of your children’s education, so work to make it fit their needs instead of copying what conventional schools are doing. Don't forget to read our Miles by Discover review to see how it can keep the cost of field trips down.  Remember, your children will be driven by the best motivator of all: their own curiosity.

Attachment Parenting
Or as the rest of the world calls it, Parenting. Creating a healthy attachment with a baby is the first step in raising strong, confident girls. The confidence they have in their mother and the strength of that relationship are critical in these formative years. You can’t cuddle, kiss, carry, breastfeed, or wear your baby too much. You can’t sing, tell her that you love her, or talk to her too much. If she makes noises, mimic them! She will know you are listening, and this is something she has to know throughout her childhood and teen years especially.

Have Patience
Toddlers are little sponges absorbing words and behavior so fast we have to be careful to make sure it is all positive. It is virtually impossible to shield them from all the ugliness in the world, but home should be a sanctuary. They need attention even when they are busy doing their own thing. They want to please you so always let them know that you approve of their good behavior with compliments and praise. Make up songs about how great they are. Change the words in storybooks to include their name. Be patient with messes and spills. Make her feel like it is ok to make mistakes, that you are still proud of her. Tell her that you love her constantly. Listen and respond to her questions. 

Lead by Example
If you are constantly putting yourself down and critical about your own body, your daughter will do the same. Instead of talking about dieting, engage her in conversations about healthy eating. Learn new recipes together. Find fun ways to stay active together. Playing burns calories! 

The Sky is the Limit
A friend of mine in Mexico once tore a strip off a teacher who told her five year old daughter that she shouldn’t be doing Tae Kwan Do because it is for boys. If we start teaching girls at a young age that certain things are only for boys, we limit them. Show them that it’s ok to get dirty and play sports. They have to learn to compete even when they can’t be sure they can win. My 7 year old niece was the only girl in her skateboarding camp and the only kid brave enough to skate down the ramp without holding onto the instructor on the second day. I was so proud! Later she told me that she is going to be a tomboy. I told her I thought that was fabulous because prissy girls don’t have any fun. Of course I was exaggerating my point, but I really wanted her to know that how she sees herself is valid and that I was really happy to see her leaving behind the princess phase. 

Encourage Her to Be Herself
If she expresses an interest in something, let her explore it. Commend her efforts. One of the most important things you can convey to a girl is that you appreciate who she is. Always be there to listen.

Ashley Cole is a stay at home mother with 2 beautiful daughters who loves to spend her free time writing and blogging. She never writes without a grammar checker and she often uses them to ensure her writing is clear and mistake-free. When she doesn't have time to cook she likes to feed her family quick and easy meals.

There are a variety of factors for why kids bully. For some it arises out of feelings of insecurity and bullying a perceived weaker kid instills feelings of superiority or control. In other cases, kids bully because they haven’t been taught social skills and that it is unacceptable to pick on someone who is different because of race, ethnicity, or physical appearance. 

Bullying may also be a symptom of an on-going behavioral issue, such as defiance or aggression. These children will need to learn how to more effectively handle feelings of anger or frustration. Professional counselors are often called in to help these children cope with their strong emotions and improve their social skills.

It may also be the case that children who are school bullies are mimicking behavior they witness in their home environment. Children who are exposed to violence in their homes and families often come away with the message that it’s okay to treat others that way.

Strategies to Help Children Stop Bullying

• Take Bullying Seriously. The first task is to teach your child that bullying is unacceptable behavior and that there will be consequences at home and at school if the behavior continues. To be effective, the consequences must have meaning for the child in some way. For example, if your child is bullying people via Facebook or another social media site, take away computer privileges for a certain period of time.  Try to understand the underlying causes of the bullying and seek professional help when needed.
• Teach kids to treat other people with respect. Teach children that it is wrong to poke fun at those who are different in terms of race, culture, physical appearance, socioeconomic status, etc.  Consider getting involved in community groups where there are children of different races and cultures, such as a YMCA Youth program.
• Be aware of your child’s social life. Look for any clues in your child’s school environment that may be contributing to their bullying behavior. Speak with the school principal, teachers, other parents and students to find out the cause of the bullying. Perhaps the behavior arises out of peer pressure or excessive stress.  Talk with your child about any problems they are having at school and address any issues mentioned with appropriate school staff.    
• Use Positive Reinforcement. Positive reinforcement is much more effective than punishment in stopping unwanted behavior. While you may employ consequences when your child engages in bullying behavior, also be sure to praise and encourage your child every time s/he shows kindness and respect to a friend or school mate. 
• Provide a good example. Be mindful of how you speak in your home and resolve family conflicts. If you act aggressively, you are sending a message to your child that this type of behavior is acceptable.  Instead, engage in calm discussion and negotiate differences while being respectful of every family member. The lessons that children learn at home are very often the ones that stick the longest so be mindful of what you are teaching
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Daniela Baker is a mother of two.  She's a social media advocate with the credit card comparison website, CreditDonkey, where she helps families make informed and responsible decisions about credit.

As a parent, you are probably well aware of the many different trends in parenting styles. It seems that every day, a new book comes on the market, explicating a great new way of parenting. One current buzz phrase among well-intentioned parents is that of attachment parenting. If you are curious about this parenting philosophy and wonder if it might be right for you, then read on. Here is a summary of the principles of attachment parenting:

Early attachment. Parents should begin bonding with their babies immediately after birth in order to establish a strong initial bond that will continue to grow as baby gets older.

Breastfeeding. Attachment parenting encourages breast feeding for a number of reasons. In addition to the obvious health benefits, breastfeeding also gives the mother valuable insights into her baby's verbal and non-verbal cues and stimulates hormones that support the mothering instinct.

Carrying baby. This is also called "babywearing" in the world of attachment parenting, and it is exactly what it sounds like. Proponents of attachment parenting believe in carrying baby at all times, and they use slings to "wear" their babies no matter what activity they are performing.

Co-sleeping. This implies sharing a bed with your child as a baby and for as long as possible after your child is no longer a baby.

Responding to baby's cries. According to attachment parenting philosophy, your baby is crying for a legitimate reason and there is no excuse not to respond to those cries. This is the opposite of letting baby cry it out. Be wary of fads. Instead of paying attention to any and every fad parenting style book that hits the best seller list, listen to your baby and parent accordingly.

Maintaining balance. Being a good parent also means being a good adult. Attachment parenting holds that parents must remember to take care of themselves and seek their own fulfillment if they are to be the best role models and caregivers possible for their children.

It is important to understand that attachment parenting is not a strict set of rules, or what you absolutely MUST do as a parent. Instead, it is a set of tools that you may pick and choose from in order to provide individualized care for your children. No two children are alike, and no one parenting style will work for all children, so take what you can from these attachment parenting principles and apply them in a way that is suited to your unique circumstances.

About the Author: Glenna Wiltbank didn't practice attachment parenting techniques but did her best to talk to her own mother and her doctor before making any major behavioral changes. In her spare time she enjoys searching http://www.goldenmoontea.com for the oolong tea blenda and accessories she loves.

When you’re expecting a new little one, there is a lot of excitement, but there are also a lot of expenses. Budgeting with baby in mind can seem like a daunting task, and the expenses just keep piling up.

Car seats, for example, need to be purchased new to ensure that they meet current requirements and haven’t been involved in an accident.  Buying a used crib is possible, but can be a bit of a fiasco in its own way.  First you have to make sure it hasn’t been recalled; then you need to make sure there are no missing pieces and that the crib meets current safety standards.  Then, you still need a new mattress that must fit the crib you bought used! To ensure safety, many parents simply opt for a new crib. 

How can you counter these large expenses that you will have to deal with in the coming months?  By saving a chunk of cash anywhere you can.  These four tips will get you started. 

Breastfeed

Breastfeeding will save you money by avoiding the expense of formula, bottles, teats, and cleaning paraphernalia.  It also saves you the time it would take to warm up a bottle with each feeding, and the clean-up required afterward.  Plus, breastfeeding is better for your baby, delivering easily digestible, complete nutrition and antibodies to help protect your little one while their immune system is still developing.  Breastfeeding also lowers Mom’s stress level and risk of postpartum depression, helps the uterus return to pre-pregnancy size, and burns calories to help lose the baby weight.  In short, breastfeeding offers extra health benefits for both Mom and baby, that don’t cost a dime. It may even help you to save more money by paying fewer prescription charges or health insurance deductibles.

Consider Cloth Diapers

If you’re looking to save money, cloth diapers may be the way to go.  Know that there is a larger commitment of time in the form of cleaning and laundry compared to disposables, but the financial trade-off can be huge.  Plus, you can continue to use cloth diapers on subsequent children or sell them online, where there is a decent resale market. 

Make Your Own Baby Food

Once your little one begins to eat solid foods, there is no reason at all for you to shell out for pricey jarred baby foods.  Your baby can often eat exactly what you eat; just puree it in a food processor or put it through a food mill.  If you want to make baby food ahead of time and freeze it yourself, you’ll easily be able to find recipes online.  Either way, you’ll save a bundle over those prepackaged mini-servings. 

Buy Used Baby Clothes

Babies grow so quickly that there is a huge second-hand clothing market, including many items that were never worn at all!  While there’s no reason you have to buy every piece of clothing used, don’t neglect this option.  Check second hand stores and garage sales, and seek out used clothing shops dedicated to baby gear; chances are you have one in your area.  And as your baby grows, don’t forget to sell some of their gently used clothing to make a little money back. 

While there is no doubt that adding a new member to the family will cost you, there is no reason it needs to push you to the financial brink.  If you can take advantage of just one or two of these tips, you’ll save a ton of money.  Then you can keep your focus off your wallet and on your baby, where it belongs.  

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If you’re a mommy and you’ve got little tots to get to school in the mornings AND work to prepare for, then you must know how much of a rush it gets to be at the crack of dawn. There are repeated attempts to rouse the little ones coupled with preparing breakfast and managing bathroom time allocations (provided you have more kids than you have bathrooms). After that you might also have to get ready for work, and then you might have to drive the kids to school, get yourself to work... Needless to say, most moms out there need to shave off a few precious minutes from their morning preparation time.

You may think that nah...you got it, you can handle the morning rush. But think about it—all that extra stress is soon going to show up and it’s going to show up all over your face! Gravity is certainly not your friend. Before you know it you’re spending tons of $ on anti-aging creams that you could have spent for something more beneficial for the household or kids. Shaving time off from your morning rush will also give you more precious minutes of sleep—that sacred, holy thing that every mother can undoubtedly use more of.

Here’s a tip or two that can help you to cut down morning preparation time!

Plan Your Outfits Weekly

We women all know and accept the fact that on some days, we are faced with a full closet yet we still have ‘nothing to wear’. Admit it. You know you’re guilty of it too. This is why planning outfits on a weekly basis (perhaps Sunday night before bed) can help you to cut down your ‘staring at the closet’ time. Even if for one reason or another you are unable to wear the outfit you planned on a certain day (hello, water retention!), you will at least be able to salvage an item or two to base the rest of your emergency outfit around.

This will also work for the kiddos! If you’re still in the habit of picking out clothes for your tots, then planning what they’re wearing beforehand will allow you to exercise your creativity a bit, preventing days where you’re just grabbing the first thing you find.

You won’t believe how much time this could actually end up saving you.

Prepare Packed Lunches The Night Before

Are you in the habit of rushing your kids’ lunches in the morning? A good tip is to pack up some leftover dinner and refrigerate. Heat up in the morning and pack your little ones’ lunch boxes. Don’t forget the fruit and veggie servings!

Although it may not sound like much, it can actually save you some time because you’re doing the next day’s tasks while you are putting dinner away.

Bonus: Create a Task List

To prevent you from forgetting something in the mornings (d’oh!—we all know how a rush can sometimes lead to oversight), write down a task list for your routine that you can refer to.

Just make sure to be as efficient as possible and you’re well on your way to getting that teeny bit more of beauty sleep that actually makes all the difference.

Chrissy writes for Smart Poppy, an Australian Cosmetics discounter. She needs a lot of beauty sleep and does everything she can to be efficient with her time.

Many emotions come naturally once you become a parent: love, affection and a desire to protect. As children grow, venturing into uncharted territories like daycare, school and social events can be hard for some parents. Many feel anxiety about where their kids are, who they're with and what they're doing. Especially during the teen years, irrational parental behavior can actually push kids further away. Although overprotective parents have their child's best interests in mind, trying to control every aspect of a child's life could backfire, causing serious problems for him or her later in life.

Anxiety

Overprotective parents often isolate their children. Perhaps they won't let them play with friends unless carefully supervised. Some parents limit their child's physical activities, for fear they will fall and get hurt. This behavior may protect children physically, but it is also likely to hurt them emotionally. Eventually, your children will encounter dangerous situations in life and without you there, they will lack the necessary skills to cope.

Much of what children learn must come from experience. Children need to fall to know an activity is dangerous and to know they can get up and move on, heal and that they will be okay. They must have disagreements with friends to learn relationship skills. If parents don't let their kids learn these skills, their children will face fear and uncertainty when placed in these situations later in life.

Lack of Self-Confidence

When parents constantly rescue children, they send a harmful message. They tell their children that they are incapable of handling things themselves. Instead of developing self-reliance and feelings of independence, the child develops a sense of being weak and incapable. Children who always have parents to solve their problems will lack self-confidence because they won't have opportunities to practice it. Instead of believing they are smart enough to figure out problems, they will believe they can't be trusted to handle situations without help from others.

Increased Risk-Taking

It is common for teens to rebel against their parents, school or life in general. Teens who grew up with overprotective parents might feel an even stronger need to rebel. This can cause them to take greater risks than those who grew up slowly learning the value of responsibility and the self-confidence that results. If parents always step in to assume responsibility, children grow into teens who act irresponsibly and face ever-more dangerous consequences, such as early pregnancy, drug addiction and jail.

Advice for Parents

If you feel like you might be one of those overprotective parents, take a moment to think. Do you often intervene in your child's life, control most situations or strive to make sure your child is never unhappy? If so, you probably do it because you love your child and can't stand to see her suffer. Remember that never letting your child suffer a little as a child leads to serious suffering as an adult.

Take some steps today to stop these behaviors, to ensure your child will grow into a healthy adult. Step back and allow your child to make his or her own age-appropriate decisions and solve his or her own problems. Offer helpful advice rather than telling your child what to do. You might be surprised at the smart decisions your child makes. Allow them to participate in activities away from home that teach self-confidence, such as outward bound and teen service programs. Although the first few stabs at freedom may not show your child makes good decisions, remember that good decision-making is a skill you teach them, not a task you handle for them. In time, with regular practice, your child will learn to make smarter and safer decisions.

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Working parents tend to think they can do it all: work, kids, cook, clean, organize, and schedule. If you're wonder mom or super dad, perhaps you can do it all with style and grace. If you're like the rest of us, you're always searching for corners to cut. When it comes down to it, what matters most is your family. Parents must make their kids and spouses top priority on their to-do lists. That makes it easy to fall behind on household chores. Try some of these time-savers to keep your home in order without sacrificing time with your family.

Set Goals

Most parents can easily walk through their days staying busy every second. If you don't have a clear plan, however, you might spend time on the things that don't matter much. Make a list of a few priorities for the day. Perhaps the laundry pile has grown to the size of Mt. Everest, or you were supposed to schedule dental appointments for the entire family two weeks ago. Make the list manageable, and then set to it. Tackle any other tasks that come up throughout the day once the list items have already been accomplished.

Prepare Ahead

If mornings are hectic at your house, and most likely they are, get things ready the night before. Lay out clothes for your kids, pack backpacks and leave them by the door, get work items ready, and set your goals for the next day. You can even set the breakfast table, or prepare lunches so the kids can grab them from the fridge and go.

Just Say No

When your life becomes too busy with outside commitments, it's okay to say no. Your son's teacher can find someone else to bring a craft project to kindergarten, or your boss can ask another to work extra hours on Saturday. Remember that you are only as busy as you want to be, so keep your commitments manageable by saying yes only to the things that matter most to you.

Accept Imperfection

It's okay to designate household chores to your kids and husband. Whatever you do, don't criticize a job that is done. It's not the end of the world if your kids dusted the living room with Windex instead of Pledge. Try to appreciate the fact that family members are willing to help and understand that they will not do the chores exactly as you would.

Prioritize

When you generate your to-do list, put them in the order of importance for the day. This will ensure that you at least get the most important things done, even if you fail to accomplish the entire list. If the dog and your potty training daughter have wet on the carpet one too many times, make scheduling a carpet cleaning your top priority for the day. You just can't do everything yourself.

Schedule "Me" Time

It might not seem like there is an extra second in the day to take for yourself. However, this is a necessary part of maintaining your sanity on a long-term basis. You must take time for yourself regularly. Perhaps it's a weekly yoga class, a 10-minute chunk when you get home from work to sit alone in your bedroom, or a daily workout.

Take the little bits of alone time and make the most of them by doing something that is selfish and fulfilling.

Natural Remedies for Your Child Particularly in the very early stages of your child’s life, he or she will be incredibly susceptible to a whole range of minor ailments. No matter how hard you try, there’s simply no avoiding them some times. Unfortunately, these ailments can often infringe on those precious moments between mother and child during baby’s first few months.

The very thought of using manmade medicines is off-putting to a lot of parents, and often, the option of using herbal remedies is overlooked. Herbal remedies should never be overlooked – they can cure many common ailments, enhance growth and have a whole host of positive effects on your child’s health.

Here are some herbal remedies that you should seriously consider if your child is affected by some of the most common minor health problems.

Abdominal Discomfort

When your child suffers from any kind of abdominal pain, you will undoubtedly feel just how uncomfortable it makes them. For any parent, this can be quite alarming, but there are several natural remedies that can ease these symptoms.

A great natural remedy that is known to sooth minor abdominal discomfort is ginger root tea. Any feelings of nausea can be extinguished with a few sips, sweetened with a couple of drops of honey.

Alternatively, you could try Slippery Elm. This powdered bark is readily available from most health food stores and a small amount can be added to your child’s drink. This remedy is best known for having an incredibly soothing effect on the entire digestive system.

Bumps and Bruises

Kids of all ages are prone to accidents. It is inevitable that your child will encounter bumps and grazes at some point, and it is worth remembering that there are a number of natural remedies out there to help ease pain and speed up the healing process.

Of course, you should try to limit the amount of hazards that your child is exposed to, yet sometimes there’s just no avoiding these minor accidents.

Lavender and Eucalyptus oils are ideal for reducing swelling and easing pain for injuries in babies over 6 months. A small amount of oil should be rubbed into the area concerned, once in the morning and once at night.

Earache

Earache can be extremely uncomfortable for everyone, particularly children. It can cause sleeplessness and irritability, which will often be the cause of a slight infection. Avoid exposing your child to cold air, as this will often heighten the pain. Herbal remedies that are often used to relieve earache include Mullein and Yarrow. Mullein flowers have natural antibacterial properties, and combined with oil, they can be rubbed on the outer ear to fight infection and relieve pain.

Another method is to soak a piece of cotton wool in warm olive oil and rest on the ear. Be sure that the cotton wool cannot drop into the ear. Applying a warm towel to the ear can also be an effective way of relieving pain around the ear.

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How much time do modern day parents have to spend with their children?  We constantly ask ourselves this question as we juggle the rigours of modern day living and all that life has to throw at us along the way.

We look around and measure ourselves against other parents who seem to be getting the work life balance right and we even feel envious of those who do seem to have more time –did they make better choices than us along the way or were they born with a silver spoon in their mouth?.  Is this sounding familiar?

The stark reality is that most parents have a lot to juggle whether it is home life, work life, relationships, childcare; the list seems to go on and on.  The stresses of modern day living are all around us no matter who you are. The real question is how “do you deal with them?”

Sometimes we find ourselves wondering if the situation will change in the very new future.  We drift off to dreamland where we have all the time in the world and we’ve become the world’s best parents overnight.  We don’t have to worry about paying the bills, they just pay themselves!

Okay, back to reality.  We’ve decided to enjoy every moment we have with our children instead of worrying about the time we don’t have.  Every second counts and the time you share can be very simple like:

• Talking about the day on your way home from school together
• Sharing family meal time together
• Reading, singing or dancing together
• Spending time playing together e.g. playing in the park, going swimming, playing games, doing creative art together
• Going on bike rides, or taking the scooters into the park

Setting up our own children’s furniture, toys, gifts and accessories business has given us the opportunity to explore what is good for our children and “mummy and daddy” time is the highest priority on the list. Whether you have a lot or a little time, it’s the time that you do have that matters.

We choose all of our games, toys and creative art sets with the intent of “maximising the time spent together”. We are great advocates for giving parents greater control over the time that they spend with their children.

Even when the going gets tough, make every day an opportunity to enjoy your children. We do.

This is a guest post by Mr & Mrs Kinderroom, owners of Kinderroom, a website of unique children’s furniture and creative games and art sets.