Kids say the most hilarious, embarrassing, and profound things. Today’s post is dedicated to every adult in need of a laugh break. …
WHEN YOU HATE TO SEE YOUR KIDS GROWING UP Part of being a parent is working yourself out of a job. And since…
SHADY OAK BEST PRACTICES: TAB ART STUDIO Every month we publish two articles on “Shady Oak Best Practices,” our favorite approaches to education…
WHEN YOUR CHILD HAS A “PROBLEM TEACHER” What do you do if your child complains that a teacher: While your first impulse may…
Do you resolve every January, “This year I’m going to feed my kids right,” only to see everyone back on a fast-food diet…
7 GREAT PROJECTS FOR THE HOMESCHOOLING PARENT Are you starting to homeschool and suffering new-venture jitters? These are the same kids who whine,…
STAYING ACTIVE IN BAD WEATHER FOR FAMILIES Common parent-child exchange from old comic books: Parent to overly energetic, constantly underfoot child: “Why don’t…
Shady Oak believes in preparing children for adulthood by building on “6 Pillars”: Connection, Communication, Collaboration, Creativity, Critical Thinking, and [Capable] Problem Solving.…
If you think that children always learn from adults and never vice versa, think again! Kids have plenty of useful ideas, and can…
Life is complex, profound, and full of surprises and challenges. When these come rapidly, life is frequently hard, often confusing, and sometimes outright…
FIVE SECRETS OF CONFIDENT LIVING Does it drive you to despair to hear your kids moan, “I’m so dumb, I never get anything…
CREATING A HEALTHY ATMOSPHERE IN YOUR HOME You may have heard that most accidents happen in the home. Not that the household is…
