In my life as a white woman, there have been a few people who have cared enough to take my hand and walk me into 'the race conversation.' If I can ever consider myself 'woke' it is because of...
"If I only want to homeschool temporarily, how do I make sure my child stays on grade level? What about high-school? How do I keep them on track with their peers?" When we asked for your questions about homeschool...
Raising kids in a historically rich setting like Rhode Island offers unique opportunities. In honor of Black History Month, I want to encourage us to take advantage of all that local history and share it with our kids. Most...
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What homeschool curriculum do I use? How do I pick one? Where do I get it from?
Homeschool families have total freedom to teach whatever they want within the required subjects, which can feel overwhelming when you are just starting...
In our country, many families must quickly face the decision to go back to work or stay home after their baby arrives. Despite loving my career, the daycare decision still wasn't an easy one for our family. Over time,...
A small girl stood in front of a display case, eye to eye with a fox sculpture and a vase, just some of its fascinating contents. In awe, she pointed to one of the items and asked, "Did someone...
2020 has been a pretty interesting year so far, hasn't it? No matter what your thoughts on COVID-19, it's true that most of us are finding ourselves with a lot more time at home than we originally planned. Kids...
Homeschooling. What is it? How does it work? And everything else you need to know to get started.
What is homeschooling?
Homeschooling is choosing to educate your child at home rather than sending them to a public or private school. As...
At first mention, "Meeting Street" brings to mind images of the Meeting Street Telethon or the amazing work that Meeting Street does to teach, assist, and empower children with special needs. But one of Meeting Street's best hidden gems...
Rhode Island Life
Family-Friendly Walks Throughout Rhode Island
Now that spring has officially arrived and warmer weather is (hopefully) on its way, it's the perfect time to get outside for a family...
