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Today, it is something to admire when we see someone with an impeccable work ethic. A strong work ethic used to be something that was more common – most people had it. Today, however, we seem to be quite struck with surprise when we witness true dedication to a job well done and a work…

One of the great things about RVing is the flexibility you have to see things you might not normally make time for (like I mentioned before). Why, just a few weeks ago, while heading home from Iowa City, we spied a big brown sign announcing the birthplace and presidential library of Herbert Hoover, which was…

We all likely know the phrase, “Work smarter, not harder.” Is it any different to apply this concept to the work of a student? In this series of three articles, I want to explore with you specific steps you can take to help your children study smarter, not harder. As a lifelong educator and strategic…

Hey Traveler, I mentioned last time that this article would delve into the fascinating and little-known world of Wally-Docking. Now, I didn’t coin the Wally-Docking phrase of spending the night in a Wal-Mart parking lot but I think I have popularized it. As of right now my family and I have spent the night in…

The idea of year-round-homeschooling does not appeal to me, nor my kids. However, in year’s past we did manage to school through the summer due to learning issues that once remediated, needed constant practice to keep from sliding back. To sandwich the rote learning with fun activities that teach, we schooled during the summer, in…

It is our duty as parents to help our children develop compassion toward all people. As we know from our own personal experiences, when we go through trials, hard times, and heartache, our empathy toward others in similar circumstances grows stronger and it is easier to have compassion. Once someone experiences homelessness, they are much…

Summer is here and the weather is warm! Let’s get outside and get math moving and shaking! There can still be a lot of learning while having fun and making memories. Just being outside can increase the levels of serotonin and dopamine in the brain, helping your kids (and you) be happier and less stressed!…

This article is going to be short because I’m off to Pasadena, CA (after arriving home from Phoenix, AZ two days ago). I’m exhausted because I didn’t go by RV! I had to travel by plane which is way worse than RV travel. It may be fast, but it’s not a journey… it just gets…

Is it possible to teach integrity, regardless of our children’s ages? Is it ever too late? What if we, the parents haven’t been the best examples? Can we start today? These are some common questions that I receive when teaching parents and talking to parents about helping our children to be the best that they…