by Dr. Gil | Articles, Parents & Grandparents Articles, Homeschoolers Articles
One of the greatest responsibilities parents and grandparents share is helping prepare children for the day when they must make important decisions on their own. Eventually, we won’t be standing beside them for every choice. Children will decide how to treat...
by Dr. Gil | Parents & Grandparents Expanded Discussions, Parents/Grandparents, Expanded Discussions
Helping Children Learn to Make Good Choices on Their Own By Dr. Gil, Creator of JeanieOlogy™ Every parent and grandparent knows something children may not fully understand yet: Childhood doesn’t last forever. Someday children will choose friends, manage money,...
by Dr. Gil | Articles, Homeschoolers, Homeschoolers Articles
Years from now, children may not remember every worksheet they completed, every test they took, or every lesson taught around the homeschool table. But they may remember how their family lived. They may remember being taught to tell the truth even when it was...
by Dr. Gil | Expanded Discussions, Homeschoolers, Homeschoolers Expanded Discussions
Reading a favorite holiday story. Fishing with Grandpa. Cooking Grandma’s recipe. Walking on the beach together. Volunteering during the holidays. Playing games around the kitchen table. Traditions create continuity. They tell children: “This is something...
by Dr. Gil | Articles, Parents/Grandparents, Parents & Grandparents Articles
Years from now, children may not remember every toy they received, every television program they watched, or every activity that filled their childhood days. But they may remember how their family lived. They may remember being taught to tell the truth even when it...