by Dr. Gil | Articles, Homeschoolers, Homeschoolers Articles
No child enjoys getting something wrong. A missed math problem, a poor decision, a forgotten responsibility, or an unsuccessful attempt can quickly lead to frustration. But mistakes can also be some of life’s best teachers. For homeschool families, this is an...
by Dr. Gil | Expanded Discussions, Homeschoolers, Homeschoolers Expanded Discussions
“I got it wrong.” “I can’t do this.” “I’m not good at it.” “I give up.” Most homeschool parents have probably heard words like these at some point. Maybe a child missed several math problems. Perhaps a science experiment didn’t work. Maybe they...
by Dr. Gil | Articles, Homeschoolers, Homeschoolers Articles
Respect is one of those values children learn not only from what adults tell them, but from what they experience every day. For homeschool families, the home is both a place of learning and one of the first places children practice how to treat other people. Respect...
by Dr. Gil | Homeschoolers Expanded Discussions, Homeschoolers, Expanded Discussions
“Say please.” “Say thank you.” “Don’t interrupt.” “Be nice to your sister.” Most children hear reminders like these hundreds of times while growing up. Good manners are important. But respect goes much deeper than manners. Respect means recognizing that other...
by Dr. Gil | Articles, Homeschoolers Articles, Homeschoolers
Some of the most important lessons children learn will never appear on a test. Homeschool families understand that education can happen almost anywhere. A grocery store can teach budgeting. A garden can teach patience. Caring for a pet can teach responsibility....
by Dr. Gil | Expanded Discussions, Homeschoolers Expanded Discussions, Homeschoolers
What was your child’s most important lesson today? Was it a math problem? A new vocabulary word? A science experiment? A chapter in history? Maybe. But perhaps the most important lesson happened somewhere else. Maybe your child returned money a cashier...