The Most Interesting Family
By The Techmom.me
Trying to live the dream...as a parent...of five. Here to provide (unsolicited) advice and answer questions about family, business, tech, and whatever else comes to mind.
The Most Interesting FamilyDec 07, 2020
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Gifting
Want, Need, Wear, Read stage 2. 50th Episode! Thank you!!
Dec 07, 202004:09
Parenting: Time Sinks
If a laden swallow is traveling at 5mph and a school bus is purple... yep. It's one of those introspection days.
Dec 01, 202005:21
Tech: Smart Homes
For those questions Google can't answer...
Nov 30, 202004:27
Missing Holidays
A story about moëts and examples...
Nov 24, 202006:02
Balancing Screen Time
The lockdowns return...
Nov 19, 202007:15
A Story in Politeness
When you change story time...
Nov 18, 202008:25
Homeschooling: Exercise
Wellness Week episode 2 on staying healthy inside
Nov 10, 202004:01
Parenting: Self-Care
Wellness Week Episode 1 on setting the example in self-care
Nov 10, 202003:14
Parenting: Sarcasm
Sarcasm and Language
Nov 05, 202005:17
Post-Election
Nothing political, getting ready for Thanksgiving...
Nov 05, 202001:29
Project-Based and Student Driven Learning
With the recent push toward student-driven education, why are so many struggling?
Nov 02, 202009:42
Interview #7 - Ms. Lisa Wu
See how she was able to get into the comics industry and how comics can help children!
Oct 29, 202017:34
Quiet Time
How to find peace and sanity in a day full of family...
Oct 28, 202006:58
Parenting: Outside Time
How much?! And, why?
Oct 26, 202006:20
The Public Experiment
What drove the public school experiment in the United States?
Oct 08, 202017:35
Parenting: Focus
How do you encourage children to focus on what they're doing?
Oct 06, 202012:07
Change
This World Teacher's Day/Children's Health Day, ask yourself if your child is where you, and they, want to be...
Oct 05, 202007:45
Invterview #6 Mr. Connor Boyack
Welcome to our latest Thursday interview, where I get to share information on Mr. Boyack's Tuttle Twins books and upcoming....
Sep 24, 202014:27
Civics & Relax
It's time to break out the civics learning, and use it as time to regroup yourself!
Sep 22, 202008:34
Grading & Sync
Step 3 in the Homeschooling Success method for planning your school year. The sixth of a six part series.
Sep 21, 202007:07
Productive Planning (c)
Step 2 in the Homeschooling Success method for planning your school year. The fifth of a six part series.
Sep 15, 202003:33
The Basics of Plans (c)
Step 1 in the Homeschooling Success method for planning your school year. The fourth of a six part series.
Sep 15, 202003:46
Electives & Extracurricular
Step 3 in the Homeschooling Success method for finding your curriculum. The third of a six part series.
Sep 15, 202005:43
Curriculum by Type (c)
Step 2 in the Homeschooling Success method for finding your curriculum. The second of a six part series.
Sep 15, 202004:05
Curriculum by Choice (c)
Step 1 in the Homeschooling Success method for finding your curriculum. The first of a six part series.
Sep 15, 202004:08
Homeschooling Success
I just launched something for y'all! www.chaseanddagny.com
Sep 08, 202005:26
Interview #4 Mark Haney
Thoughts from the working parent on:
-Reservations
-Curriculum
-Getting started
-More...
Sep 07, 202010:52
Parenting: Loss
It's story time again... with chickens, cats, and the cycle of life.
Sep 02, 202007:18
Tech : Cybersecurity
Just a buzz word, or can children learn it?
Sep 01, 202005:08
A Business Perspective
Covering a Business Insider article from 2018...what are business leaders being taught about homeschool?
Aug 31, 202011:54
Parenting: PEEP
How do you teach manners? Here is a way...
Aug 26, 202005:35
Tech: Echo Loop
A short bit on the new Echo Loop. Full review coming this weekend on the blog!
Aug 26, 202006:28
Parenting: Permission and Action
While some moments require immediate action, can you give yourself permission to change your reactions to fit and model your desired outcome for your children?
Aug 24, 202007:00
Friday Q&A #4
Organization and housekeeping and...
Aug 21, 202010:18
Tech & Children
What we allow, what we don't, and how we check up...
Aug 19, 202005:59
Rules, rules, rules
How I keep everyone on the same track...
Aug 18, 202005:51
Friday Q&A #3
Starting out, single parenting, fitness and more...
Aug 14, 202007:33
Interview #3 Ms. Julie
Ms. Julie shares insights from her perspective as a successful homeschool parent...
Aug 13, 202014:49
On The GO
How we make it out of the house... and still get work done!
Aug 12, 202008:24
Parenting: Toilet Training
When do you start; how long does it take; and other answers...
Aug 11, 202006:05
The RUT
We all get there... how do we help our children get out?
Aug 10, 202005:06
Friday Q&A #2
Perfection, schedules and more!
Aug 07, 202004:32
Navigating the Public Sector Bureaucratic Minefield
A response to an opinion piece in NYMag.com...
Aug 05, 202009:17
A Day Off...
How many days off does your school district "allow" your child to take? With homeschool you control the schedule.
Aug 04, 202006:39
Socialization, Indoctrination, or Both
How socialization and indoctrination are misused in promoting public education, and are actually better reflected in homeschooling.
Aug 03, 202007:58
Friday Q&A #1
I answer your questions on online schools, how to choose curriculum, and more!
Jul 31, 202005:53
Interview #1 - Me
In my first Thursday interview learn how I came to the homeschool decision...
Jul 30, 202008:41
Scheduling...Hard or Easy?
When you control the schedule, you can do it your way...
Jul 29, 202008:30
Too Many Children!
What do I do with the non-school age children at home during the school day... listen and find out.
Jul 28, 202009:09
Pick YOUR Curriculum
As a parent, or parents, it's your responsibility to decide what and how your child learns...and that's great!
Jul 27, 202008:05