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While there’s absolutely nothing wrong with homeschooling, it still has to be done right. After all, your children’s futures are at stake here. Unfortunately, not every parent is an education expert. And being a good mom doesn’t automatically mean that you’re a good teacher. That’s what we learned from redditor Willing_Occasion501. The redditor shared how her sister ‘homeschools’ her kids which basically means that they’re left to do pretty much whatever they want, at their own pace. Actual learning? Not so much. And it’s a scary thing because the aunt is worried that two of her sister’s three children might...

A list of best things to do in Delaware County this weekend, July 30th, 31st, and August 1st    What to do this weekend with your family? Here is a list of things you can enjoy with your family this weekend. There is so much to do for families and kids, especially now that most venues are open and happy to welcome you back. Don't Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! presented by Upper Darby Summer Stage The popular children’s book comes to life on our stage! It’s not easy being the Pigeon–you never get to do ANYTHING! The Bus Driver...

When buying toys for children with autism, parents may wonder what specific considerations to keep in mind. Are there special sensory toys for kids with autism? Toys with certain textures or sounds that might fare better with autistic kids? Turns out choosing the right toy for a child with autism is a lot like picking out a toy for any other kid. Let the child’s interests guide you just as you would with a neurotypical child, says Dr. Kristie Patten Koenig, an occupational therapist and associate professor at New York University. There’s no such thing as the perfect toys for...

The internet has changed the world in myriad ways — it has reshaped politics, retail, media, to name a few things — but it has entirely redefined the way people waste time. If the internet was ever good for anything, in fact, my goodness it it fantastic for wasting time or killing boredom. But not all time wasting is created equal. For instance, your's truly spends countless hours scrolling through Twitter. That might be bad for me, in the long run. But wouldn't it be nice to switch up your habits instead of mindless scrolling? The internet is vast and...

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