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12 Awesome Tips For New Homeschool Parents — from an Expert!

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  gif by Ulkar- purchased by the author You’re probably distance learning to keep your family safe. Teachers have set up virtual classrooms for their students, and that is amazing! Now it’s up to you to make sure your kids listen to the lessons and do their schoolwork. That can be a daunting task. It isn’t easy to keep kids focused on a screen unless Tik-Tok is scrolling. I’ve homeschooled my three kids for 16 years, and I’ve picked up a few pointers along the way. Here are some ideas to help you stay sane while managing your kids’ education. Distance learning Gif by Ulkar — purchased by the author Create a Homeschool Zone Let your kids help you create a homeschool zone. Younger children can choose their favorite pillows and stuffed animals. Older kids can set up a beanbag chair and choose cool lighting, posters, and decorate it in their favorite colors. Be sure that the homeschool zone is set apart from other activities. It’s essential only to allow your kids to hang out there while d
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I Asked My Therapist How She’s Coping During Quarantine

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  Image by Ulkar — purchased by the author Friday was therapy day for me. I’d spoken to my therapist the week before to figure out how we were going to work out our session. She shared how she’s been coping through her mental health issues while making time for her clients and family. My family started seeing our therapist while we were still homeless. She arranged it so that we could all see her on Mondays. This arrangement gave us a whole afternoon to sit inside, use wifi, and enjoy air-conditioning. Once we made the transition into our new apartment, our van broke down. Our therapist began coming by our apartment to work with us until we could figure out another option. She’s always been versatile. I wasn’t surprised that our therapist found working from home to be mostly a smooth process. I miss face-to-face interaction with my clients. Coping with Change I started our conversation by asking how she’s coping with her county’s stay-at-home order. “I’m not going to lie. It’s been str
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You Need To See These Amazing 100-Year-Old Life Hacks

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image by Ulkar — purchased by the author L ife hacks have been trending on social media for the last few years. Did you know that this is not a new fad? Over 100 years ago, Gallaher’s Cigarettes printed a unique series of 100 “How to do it” cards with life hacks that still work today! ¹ Watering Plants for Lazy People This is a life hack that will save lives. I am well-known for having a thumb that is red with the blood of a million ferns. It’s not that I don’t love plants — I do! I just forget that they need more than the carbon dioxide I throw their way every afternoon when I sing Disney karaoke. George Arents Collection , The New York Public Library Fill a large pail with water, and stand it a little above the level of the plants and group round or near as many plants as practical. Loosely plait two or three strands of wool together, immerse completely in water, and place one end in the pail, weighted, and touching the bottom. Rest the other end on the soil: a separate plait of wool
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