by Dr. Gil | Articles, Homeschoolers, Homeschoolers Articles
Children begin developing attitudes about money long before they earn their first paycheck. What they see, hear, and practice at home can influence how they think about money for years to come. For homeschool families, money provides an excellent opportunity to...
by Dr. Gil | Expanded Discussions, Homeschoolers, Homeschoolers Expanded Discussions
Children begin learning about money long before they earn their first paycheck. They watch adults buy groceries. They see advertisements for toys and games. They hear conversations about vacations, restaurants, bills, and things the family may or may not purchase....
by Dr. Gil | Articles, Homeschoolers, Homeschoolers Articles
Disagreements are a normal part of childhood. Brothers and sisters argue. Friends see things differently. Children become frustrated when they don’t get their way. While adults may naturally want to stop conflict quickly, disagreements can also provide valuable...
by Dr. Gil | Expanded Discussions, Homeschoolers, Homeschoolers Expanded Discussions
“That’s mine!” “He started it!” “That’s not fair!” “She won’t listen to me!” Anyone raising or teaching children has probably heard some version of these words. Children disagree. Siblings argue. Friends become upset with one another. Someone wants...
by Dr. Gil | Articles, Homeschoolers, Homeschoolers Articles
In a world constantly encouraging children to want something newer, bigger, or better, gratitude may be one of the most valuable lessons we can teach. For homeschool families, gratitude doesn’t need to become another formal subject. It can be woven naturally...
by Dr. Gil | Expanded Discussions, Homeschoolers, Homeschoolers Expanded Discussions
“I want that!” “Why does she have one and I don’t?” “Can we get a new one?” For children growing up in a world filled with advertising, social media, entertainment, and seemingly endless choices, it can be surprisingly easy to focus on what they don’t have...