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The Key to a Great Parent Teen Relationship

Why Love is Key to a Great Relationship Between Parents and Teens How often do you go out of the way to develop your relationship with your significant other? How about your teenager? All good relationships take a lot of time and energy to build a lasting bond. This can be especially difficult between parents and teens. At times it might feel that your relationship with your adolescent is teetering on a cliff and might collapse at any minute. A teen is developing their own identity- one that is apart from his family. It is normal for there to be ups and downs, but the key to bonding and strengthening your connection might be the secret power of love. Image Courtesy of Shutterstock.com Nature Versus Nurture There has long been a debate over which influences a child the most: the role of genetics or the environment.  The role a parent plays when a child is young is vital to their development. They provide more than the basic needs- they mold a c...

P.I.C.K.: How it will help your home school

Want to improve vocabulary skills?  Focus on reading! Many kids struggle with vocabulary. Think about it, they are just starting to learn to read and there are questions about definitions, unique spellings, and pronunciations to learn. For kids and parents alike, it can feel overwhelming. What is the best way to improve your child’s vocabulary?   Focus on reading! Research indicates that children with larger vocabularies have higher achievement when they reach high school age, as well as higher reading achievement. The key is to start reading with your children at a young age and it will develop into a life-long habit. As their reading skills improve, so will their vocabulary skills. There are many ways to get your kids enthusiastic about reading. Take them to the library or bookstore and ask them to help pick out books. What interests them? Dinosaurs? Nature? Animals? Look for books with topics that they will find fun.  Remember the acro...

Travel Tip Tuesday - Chicago - Home is Where the Heart Is {guest post}

I am so happy to introduce you to Kendra Thornton today. She is my guest here at The Joys of Home Educating .   I am a travel advocate, TV spokesperson , PR businesswoman , proud wife and mama of 3.   I am a long time travel expert who has been packing my bags and traveling the world since I was 3 months old! However, no matter where I have been, I've found my utmost desire in life is right here in my own home. Today, I have taken my excitement for travel and brought it to you with some of my favorite travel tips and tricks for enjoying my home city of Chicago. Enjoy! As you all know from reading this blog, we are travelers. We love a fun educational trip and love to share all the details with you all!  Today Kendra is bringing you the best spots to visit in her town - Chicago!   Home is Where the Heart Is Chicago makes for an incredible place to visit and an even greater place to live. Between the theater, shopping districts, and unique eateri...