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Wherever your kids will be learning from this year, one thing is undeniable: The school year is fast-approaching. Over the past two years, my family's adopted a few new routines — some that will stick, and others we'll need to adjust. Here's how I'm using Google Assistant and the latest educational Search features to help keep my family on track and connected — while still making time for some fun. Make mornings more funI already use Family Bell on my smart speakers and smart displays to help us stay on top of our routines throughout the day, with bells that...

Ahhh, summertime…warm evenings, fresh fruits, cool treats, swimming holes!  It is so easy to enjoy the outdoors without thinking about our impact, but wouldn’t it be amazing to enjoy the outdoors AND make a positive impact?  Today, Creative Team member and Nevada mom of 2, Ashley Greenhalgh is highlighting how to explore a farmers’ market with your kids. Farmers’ markets are an important part of communities, where you can shop small, meet your local farmers, reduce your carbon footprint and learn to eat seasonally. There are so many benefits of farmers’ markets, let’s dig in!  Exploring a farmers’ market with...

Children are starting to return to school, and you may have been thinking about the amount of screen time that they have had. The TV may have been on a lot of the summer, with iPads, tablets, and games consoles being played more than usual. When parentings are working and there isn’t constant childcare for the children, it can be a case of need’s must. Of course, we all know that having too much screen time isn’t going to be super healthy for kids, as it can lead to some bad habits, or lazy habits of just letting the screen...

Nature is all around us. No matter where you live, you can find nature in your area. Exploring nature doesn’t have to be on a grand scale. It doesn’t need to be overwhelming or intimidating. Nature is accessible to all and there to help teach your kids about the natural world around them. Today, Creative Team member and Texas homeschooling mom of three, Lauren Cain shares tips for parents on how to find and appreciate nature in your own backyard.  Beauty in the big and small I love visiting beautiful parks outfitted with amazing trails and stunning scenery. My family...

5 Ways to Plan for Fun in Your Homeschool Year ~ Written by Caitlin Fitzpatrick Curley I don’t know about you, but I am in complete denial that it is August. Summer is my favorite and I mourn its passing every year, but this summer went by in a blink. I’m not ready for autumn and all that comes with it, including homeschool planning. If we’re being honest, I haven’t planned at all. I’ve never entered August without a plan! In a typical year, at this point in the summer, I’ve not only planned for fall but I’ve also written an...