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The federal holiday is Monday, June 19, but there are many celebratory events happening before then. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day and Jubilee Day, is the official commemoration of slavery ending in the United States (June 19). Considered the longest running Black holiday in the U.S., Juneteenth has long been called America’s second Independence Day, though it wasn’t recognized by the federal government until two years ago, 155 years after it was first celebrated. The Emancipation Proclamation freeing enslaved people may have been signed in 1863, but Texas went right on operating as if slavery was still legal. The...

In May 2019, I was invited to give a lecture at my old high school in Scarsdale, New York. Before the talk, I met with the principal and his top administrators. I heard that the school, like most high schools in America, was struggling with a large and recent increase in mental illness among its students. The primary diagnoses were depression and anxiety disorders, with increasing rates of self-harm; girls were particularly vulnerable. I was told that the mental-health problems were baked in when students arrived for ninth grade: Coming out of middle school, many students were already anxious and...

[TAG0] Tips and Tricks For Learning While Traveling ~ Written by Jessica Waldock of The Waldock Way One of the best things about homeschooling is the freedom we have. We like to take advantage of our homeschooling freedom to plan our schedules by traveling together whenever we can. There are so many places to see and explore! Learning while traveling happens naturally. Kids are curious and there’s a lot to discover and learn about in a real-world setting when you travel. But how can you make the best use of all that time in the car? Travel In Our Homeschool We...

They may be getting more ice cream brain freezes now, but these learning toys will keep their minds sharp this summer Sure, summer means longer days, damp bathing suits, popsicles for breakfast, and of course, a break from homework. We definitely think those are reasons to celebrate, but with all the play and relaxation, there’s a chance you’ll run into the summer slide. This (relatively new) concept has experts keeping us on our toes (like we needed another thing), warning that the 3-ish months of summer vacation can lead to a learning regression that can make heading back to school...

Enjoy beach days, over-the-top culinary experiences, and so much time to relax Family vacations are always worth it. Especially when they involve the sandy beaches and warm tropical breezes at some of our favorite family-friendly destinations. But if we’re being honest, they’re not always easy. After all, stuffing rowdy toddlers and tweens—who want nothing more than to sleep late on vacation (can you blame them?)—into a cramped hotel room, is less than ideal. Get the space (and extras) you need, without reserving adjoining rooms, when you book your next island getaway at one of two spectacular Maui resorts where suites...