‘Schoolhouse Expo’ is the online convention for homeschooling parents

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Since I recently decided to homeschool my son, I've been scouring the internet for information.  I recently came across a website called SchoolhouseExpo.com and I learned about their upcoming online convention for homeschooling … [Read more...]

Official ‘Homeschool Day’ events happen all across the country

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If you're a homeschooling mom, you may or may not know about the unofficial "Homeschool Day" activities that take place all over the country.  Here's a list of some special events especially for homeschooling families: Disneyland's … [Read more...]

HP Mini 100E… just for kids

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The latest netbook to hit the market for kids comes from HP.  It's called the Mini 100E and it's created specifically for the little ones.  Starting at just $299, it's probably the most affordable netbook available.  Designed with a … [Read more...]

The Anti-Drug website a good resource for parents

All parents should be aware of the different types of drugs and other threats that can possibly harm their children, and a website called The Anti-Drug has been designed to do just that.  It covers everything including prescription … [Read more...]

‘Day of Silence’ in public schools… is it promoting gay acceptance?

So the national "Day of Silence" is scheduled to take place on April 16, 2010.  Thousands of public high schools and increasing numbers of middle schools will participate in this event which is sponsored by the Gay, Lesbian, and … [Read more...]

Celebrate teachers on World Teachers Day 2009

Next Monday, October 5th, is World Teachers Day 2009, a worldwide recognition event that puts the spotlight on the global teacher shortage and the challenges of being a teacher today. This is an awareness opportunity to invest in the … [Read more...]

Parents have mixed feelings about Obama’s back to school speech

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President Obama's education speech scheduled for Tuesday, September 8th at 9 a.m. (PST) has more than a few parents in an uproar. One argument is that parents feel the speech about education is cutting into learning time. Other … [Read more...]

Kmart helping kids learn about money

Kmart is teaming up with teachers and parents in an effort to teach kids about money and finances. The retail giant along with TIME Magazine, Inc. has created a program called the "Kmart Money Smart Cirriculum" and it was designed to … [Read more...]