Most children are heading back to school this week. People are making goals and resolutions. Many are going back to work after the New Year's holiday. It is a great…
Making the Most of the Holiday
I can remember holidays as a child. It usually meant no school and no homework. Now that I look back, I can see where I wasted so much time. What…
The Time is Now……
We are now passed the first half of the first semester of the school year. Children probably have received progress reports for each subject at school. It is best to…
Families Learning Together
When families learn together, children grow up knowing that learning never ends. My husband and I are constantly learning, reading, and gaining new knowledge. Students who become "lovers of learning"…
It’s Fall Ya’ll!
It is all things Fall now! We just passed the first day of Autumn. My students in China just celebrated Mid Autumn Festival, while my friends and students in Korea…
Back to School Tips
Yesterday was Labor Day, which often is associated with the end of summer. Most schools are back in session, whether it is virtually, in person, or hybrid (a little of…
Family Dinner Topics
The family meal has become a lost art. Most families are too busy to eat together even once a week. Here is a challenge. Have your family eat together at…
The Back to School Stress
Everyone feels some anxiety and stress when children start back to school. I can remember feeling stressed when I was going back to school as a teacher. I also remember…
Living in a Foreign Country
Are you living in an English speaking country because of your job? It can be a huge transition, not only for you, but for your family. I know from personal…
Which is Better? Outschool or Private Tutoring
I get this question a lot from friends and potential clients. Which is better? Is Outschool better for my student? Or is private tutoring the answer? This really depends on…