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How Much Screen Time for Kids is Too Much?

Home Educator Webmaster2022-06-07T11:43:46-05:00

Ubiquitous digital screens are a defining feature of our era. Movies, television, desktops, laptops, pads and tablets, cell phones, readers and gaming devices … many of us spend hours a day in front of a glowing blue screen. We work, play and depend on them for socialization and relaxation. The total amount of screen time for kids each day—an average of 6.5 hours—has more than doubled in the last 20 years.

How Much Screen Time for Kids is Too Much?Home Educator Webmaster2022-06-07T11:43:46-05:00

Handling CPS Child Interviews (What Not to Do)

Home Educator Webmaster2022-07-20T12:30:41-05:00

Speaking from years of experience with Texas Child Protective Services (CPS), THSC’s special counsel for CPS Investigations walks you through handling CPS’ unwarranted intrusion into your homeschooling family.

Handling CPS Child Interviews (What Not to Do)Home Educator Webmaster2022-07-20T12:30:41-05:00

Homeschooling on the Road = Roadschooling! (5 Educational Summer Vacations)

Home Educator Webmaster2022-09-19T18:12:32-05:00

By Donna Schillinger High on the list of benefits of homeschooling is that you can do it anywhere, even as you travel—especially as you travel. Lessons learned during roadschooling are sure to be among [...]

Homeschooling on the Road = Roadschooling! (5 Educational Summer Vacations)Home Educator Webmaster2022-09-19T18:12:32-05:00

Children with Special Needs: Why Sleep Is So Important (and How to Get More of It)

Home Educator Webmaster2023-02-15T16:47:10-06:00

Children with special needs have specific sleep needs to ensure focus and success. Read these sleep tips for parents of special needs students.

Children with Special Needs: Why Sleep Is So Important (and How to Get More of It)Home Educator Webmaster2023-02-15T16:47:10-06:00

The Wide World of Homeschool Sports (and Sports Alternatives)

Home Educator Webmaster2022-09-19T18:11:42-05:00

By Noel Plaugher So you can’t pull together 22 kids for a football team, that doesn’t mean your students can’t enjoy a rich sports experience in elementary, middle, junior and high school. Many of [...]

The Wide World of Homeschool Sports (and Sports Alternatives)Home Educator Webmaster2022-09-19T18:11:42-05:00

5 Proven Benefits to Multiple Extracurricular Activities (Balancing Out Study)

Home Educator Webmaster2022-07-20T12:42:07-05:00

By Cheryl Maguire “I’m bored,” my 11-year-old daughter grumbled as she collapsed onto the couch. Oh no, what did she do now during a rare unscheduled moment in her life? I cringed, remembering when [...]

5 Proven Benefits to Multiple Extracurricular Activities (Balancing Out Study)Home Educator Webmaster2022-07-20T12:42:07-05:00

Homeschooling Your Special Needs Student Through High School

Peggy Ployhar2023-08-02T16:51:15-05:00

With high school graduation looming on the horizon for your special needs child, how can you be sure that you have done enough? The futures planning process, as it is often called, presents both unique challenges and many wonderful opportunities to explore.

Homeschooling Your Special Needs Student Through High SchoolPeggy Ployhar2023-08-02T16:51:15-05:00