Creating a memorable gift for your family this year doesn’t have to be a daunting task. 

In this episode, Kara shares how you can craft a unique and personalized photo calendar with the help of your children! This will be cherished by everyone who receives it and a gift that the entire family talks about and looks forward to each year!

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There are many benefits to teaching children poetry. Kids like puzzles and figuring out what is there, but isn’t obvious. When you approach poetry like a puzzle that they just have to discover, it becomes much more fun and children become more engaged.

In this episode, Kara shares 5 tips to inspire a love for poetry in your homeschool setting.

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Poetry is worth the effort to teach! From language skills to emotional intelligence, poetry is more than syllables and rhyming.

When taught to children, they can learn a deeper understanding of themselves, develop a better understanding of language skills, and expand their critical thinking skills.

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Turn your special day into a moment to pause, reflect, and yes, enjoy yourself freely.

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Writing prompts are a great way to encourage your child to write. They can be used for quick writes. I have created 50 writing prompts. Some of these are very thought provoking and your child may want to write past the usual quick write time. Unleash your child's imagination this fall with fun writing prompts!

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Stay away cold cooties! We all want our kids to stay healthy and resilient, especially during the back-to-school season when they are exposed to various germs and illnesses. By incorporating these science-backed strategies, you can provide vital support to your kids’ immune system.

Getting enough sleep is crucial for children's physical and mental development. Many parents and children seem to battle the bedtime routine and it becomes a fight each night. Turn it into a time of quality connection and soothing ritual and your child will look forward to the ending of each day.

Article: https://epicpublisher.com/parenting/how-much-sleep-does-your-child-need/

Links:

Benefits of sleep: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/33825621/

Developmental delays due to lack of sleep: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3669074/

Sleep and learning issues: https://www.nature.com/articles/nrn1238

Recommended hours of sleep for children: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6267703

Benefits of consistent bedtime routine: https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6587181/

Your child’s love language: https://epicpublisher.com/parenting/your-childs-love-language/

Spotify Miracle Tones Deep Sleep: https://open.spotify.com/album/7C3nl4GBozEHlj0RgakfxJ

Five Finger Breathing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HQVZgpyVQ78

Square or Box Breathing: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PHQ7YZYRAms

Progressive Muscle Relaxation: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=w4gJuAyPxUk

Blue light interferes with good night’s sleep: https://www.sleepfoundation.org/bedroom-environment/blue-light

Healthy Screen Time: https://epicpublisher.com/parenting/healthy-screen-time-what-can-you-do/

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Homeschooling has become very popular for parents seeking more flexibility and customization in their children’s education. Many expenses can come up when you are educating your children at home. The ability to use an ESA or Education Savings Accounts can ease this financial hardship. 19 states offer a type of ESA.

Article link: https://epicpublisher.com/education/unlock-state-funds-to-make-homeschooling-affordable/

Allowable expenses for an EEA or ESA account in Arizona: https://www.azed.gov/sites/default/files/2023/03/Allowable-List-Published-04-23-2024.pdf

3 Reasons to NOT Homeschool https://epicpublisher.com/education/can-anyone-homeschool-no-3-reasons-to-not-homeschool/

71,520 enrolled in the ESA program in Arizona in 2024 https://www.azed.gov/sites/default/files/2024/04/Q2%20FY2024%20ESA%20Report_SBE.pdf

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Art uses creativity to transcends words, foster emotional growth, self-confidence, and cognitive abilities. Many child development experts believe that creativity is just as important as learning to read and write. Nurture the artist within your child, for it carries immense benefits beyond paint on canvas!

Article: https://epicpublisher.com/activities/unlock-your-childs-potentialthe-amazing-benefits-of-art/

Links: 

Benefits of Art for Young Children: http://bkc-od-media.vmhost.psu.edu/documents/HO_Art_AnOpportunity.pdf

Benefits of Art for Elementary Aged Children:

Coloring improves our mood: https://health.clevelandclinic.org/3-reasons-adult-coloring-can-actually-relax-brain

Color Psychology: https://mhanational.org/surroundings/color-psychology-explained

Creativity is as important as learning to read and write:

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An increasing number of parents are choosing to homeschool rather than send their children to traditional schools. This trend is a result of discontent and quality in public schools, curriculum choice, flexibility, and personalized learning options of a home education.

Article: https://epicpublisher.com/education/why-parents-are-embracing-homeschooling/

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Pew Research on how Republicans and Democrats see the public educational system: https://www.pewresearch.org/social-trends/2022/10/26/parents-differ-sharply-by-party-over-what-their-k-12-children-should-learn-in-school/#wide-partisan-gaps-in-views-of-how-much-influence-parents-school-boards-and-governments-have-on-what-public-k-12-schools-teach

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