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14 Easy Ways to Add Extra Fun to Your Homeschool
In homeschooling, you don’t have to choose between academic rigor and fun. These creative strategies make space for both.
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‘Fighting for Freedom on Raritan Bay’: Revisiting Maritime Clashes
John R. Schneider recalls long-overlooked battles and heroes along the New York-New Jersey waterways.
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An Intense ‘Fiddler on the Roof’ Resonates in Chicagoland
Music Theater Works’s production captures some of grim reality facing Jewish people today.
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Mark Twain’s Advice on Growing Old
In a birthday speech, Twain spoke about habits, laughter, and the necessity of savoring peace.
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In this series of ‘Return to Beautiful Architecture,’ we visit extensive renovations in and around the City of Lights.
Imitation: The Most Natural Way to Teach Good Writing
Instead of rules and formulas, the most effective, tried-and-true style of writing instruction begins with reading and imitation.
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When Dave Harvilicz and Ross Greenberg saw what kids were watching online, they took matters into their own hands and launched a platform parents could trust.
The Transformative Power of Weekly Family Meetings
A simple weekly practice helped Jordan Langdon, once a burned-out mom, transform her marriage and family.
5 Children’s Books That Illustrate Classic Poems
Poetry helps kids develop emotional awareness, language skills, and a love for great literature. These classic books are a perfect place to start.