I know we are all a little tired of hearing from people who think they know everything about some aspect of this virus. I really don't want to come across as one of those people. In fact, in my...
It seems like the holidays actually just ended (my neighbors still have their lights up so that tells me it’s not even technically over yet), and I’m already hearing chatter about February vacation. The thing about February vacation (in...
Just last week, my youngest daughter began full-day kindergarten, and for the first time in 7 years, I'm spending my days without a child at my feet. When I share this news with other people, the most common response...
Quiet cool air tiptoes in between little breaks in heat waves. A tiny dance of crispness tests the end of August. The first day of school will soon buzz in, bringing the movement of planning, shopping, and swirling emotions....
Sharon Bettis is a former elementary school teacher and mother of four grown children, all of whom were homeschooled and went on to attend college. Thank you Sharon for answering some of our reader-submitted questions!
How can I teach my...
In more normal years, homeschool families keep busy with co-ops, clubs, classes, library visits, volunteer work, field trips, and all types of other activities. But with social distancing still in full swing, the internet is our lifeline to find...
For part two of our Car Seat Confusion Series, we held a Q & A with Diana Imondi, the Traffic Safety Programs Manager for AAA Northeast and Vice President of Safe Kids RI, an organization that addresses safety issues,...
How do I decide between distance learning with the school and homeschooling ourselves?
Great question, and one that so many parents have right now! I’m answering from the perspective of a mom who has decided I will not be sending...
We reached out to RIGHT (Rhode Island Guild of Homeschool Teachers) to find out more about who they are and how they serve the homeschool community here in RI. Their state coordinator, Jen Curry, graciously made time to answer...
Somehow another Halloween has come and gone. Â If you've been shopping or turned on your radio, it's clear the Christmas season is already here. The time between Halloween and Christmas becomes more compressed every year. Even though Thanksgiving can...
Rhode Island Life
Family-Friendly Walks Throughout Rhode Island
Now that spring has officially arrived and warmer weather is (hopefully) on its way, it's the perfect time to get outside for a family...
