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Homeschooling with Curriculum: Creating a Connection

Homeschooling with Curriculum: Creating a Connection

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COVID-19 is a disaster for mothers’ employment. And no, working from home is not the solution

COVID-19 is a disaster for mothers’ employment. And no, working from home is not the solution

www.shutterstock.comWhen COVID-19 hit, some commentators hailed it as an opportunity to revolutionise gender roles in heterosexual couples. But as public life froze overnight and homes became schools, daycare centres and offices, mothers have been placed under more pressure, not less. Our new study on workers in the United States shows that in the first months of the pandemic, mothers noticeably reduced their employment, but fathers’ time at paid work was unchanged. Read more: Why coronavirus may forever change the way we care within families This is a finding with serious implications not just for the US, but for Australia, where...

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Homeschool 101: What Is Deschooling?

Homeschool 101: What Is Deschooling?

If you’re one of the many parents digging into the idea of homeschooling your children this coming school year, you may encounter some terms you’re unfamiliar with. One question presently flooding every online homeschool group’s feed is “How do I begin homeschooling?” A common response to this question is “Begin by deschooling.” What Is Deschooling? Deschooling is the process of giving yourself and your children the time and space necessary to let go of the ideas you’ve been programmed to accept about what school is for and the basic nature of education and learning. It’s a process of shedding deeply...

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Married to the Midwife: A Husband’s Story

Married to the Midwife: A Husband’s Story

There is no profession quite like being a midwife. I agree, and would add that there is nothing quite like being married to a midwife. What is a Midwife? Every mother has a right to choose how she wants to birth her baby. The most popular option is frequently a hospital birth with an obstetrics and gynecology physician. Other women opt for using a midwife, who can either be contracted by the hospital to assist with births, privately employed, work at a birthing center, or help you give birth within your home. All 50 states in the United States allow...

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Animal Habitat: Rainforest Lapbook

Animal Habitat: Rainforest Lapbook

Looking for a fun way to learn about animal habitats? I have a new series I’ve been working on and today I’m releasing the Animal Habitats: RAINFOREST Lapbook! This lapbook will help your students learn all about the rainforest, and the plants and animals that call the rainforest their home! Inside the download you’ll find plenty of fun pages to help guide your students in their own research project where they’ll gather and learn information the fun way, hands-on experience! I encourage you to have your students research information, watch videos, and print out pictures to add to their lapbooks. I also...

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