Dear High School Teachers
byOn the weekend, my sister-in-law took it upon herself to make us feel like better parents. She didn’t quite succeed.
Homework
Why I’ve Decided To Help With Homework
byI know it’s not considered cool in polite society to gloat about your parenting, but…
Homework – You’re Doing It Wrong
byThe complaints have been coming thick and fast lately in the Devereaux household lately regarding homework.
Why Mornings Do My Head In
by“We’ve got to go!” I called out to our school aged kids. Suddenly there was a flurry of activity. Not. The dog glanced up briefly.
What Was My Wife Thinking?!
by“That is exhausting!” said Master21, shaking his head as he came into the kitchen. I know that look. He’d been helping the kids with homework.
Spelling B
byPeople always assume, because I have so many kids, I’m good with tips and parenting advice. Nuh huh. The only thing seven kids proves is I have no rhythm.
Ticked Off
byClass newsletters are always full of interesting snippets, especially when one of our kids is singled out for something they’ve accomplished. Like last week’s…
Back to basics
byMiss17 does some revision
Let Them Shine
bySorting through her daughter’s school bag, a work colleague discovered her Miss5 had an assignment due the next day.
An assignment for a five year old?
Holiday Home Schooling
byThis holiday, we’ve been using some of our kids’ break to help them get a start on their studies. All we’re doing is half an hour or so of study related activities each day or so and the kids are treating it as a game.