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Big Kids

June 5

My Child Is Behind Academically, What Can I Do?

Being concerned about your child's academic performance happens to kids in traditional schools, too.

One of the most common posts that I come across in my homeschooling groups is a mom anxiously seeking wisdom and advice from other parents about their children whom they feel are lagging behind in academics.I'm not just talking about newbie homeschoolers;
Real Parenting

November 13

7 Filipino Parent Regrets

All parents have their own regrets and these parents got real and honest about theirs

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Big Kids

October 5

Kids Say Thank You To Teachers For World Teacher's Day

We asked kids to write letters to their teachers to say thank you and we received the sweetest notes!

Teachers don’t only teach, instruct and educate, they also take additional roles as their students’ first-aid responders, entertainers, parents-at-school, trainers, referees, and sometimes, best friends.Their influence goes a long way. I can still remember my Grade 6 teacher patiently training me after
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August 19

Bettina Gives Up Homeschooling, Proves There Is No Shame In Admitting We Can't Do It All

The solo mom is thankful for the opportunity to homeschool her daughter for a year

After a year of trying, solo mom Bettina Carlos is ready to let go of her homeschooling dreams and send daughter Gummy back to regular school. The decision didn’t come easy, she says in an Instagram post documenting Gummy’s first day in
Preschooler

March 8

Homeschooling Advantages: Kids Excel In College

College professors belie the fear that homeschooled kids may not be prepared to go into university

Homeschoolers used to be a small community in the Philippines, but their number has grown exponentially in the last decade. There are roughly 9,000 homeschooled children as of 2018, according to the Homeschool Association of the Philippine Islands (HAPI), and a resolution has even
Big Kids

September 6

Bettina Carlos Reminds Herself to 'Praise Effort, Not Perfection' in Homeschooling Gummy

The celebrity mompreneur, who just started homeschooling, shares how she uses activities to teach her daughter different life lessons.

Mompreneur and single parent Bettina Carlos is taking on a huge task this year as she begins homeschooling her 7-year-old daughter Gummy, who previously attended a big school. You'll be inspired by how well both of them are doing, even if it's not
Preschooler

September 9

How Much Does It Cost to Homeschool Your Child?

Here's a list of DepEd-accredited homeschool providers, including fees and feedback from parents.

Kung gusto mong basahin ang nakasulat dito sa Tagalog, mag-click lamang dito.Is it really more affordable to homeschool your children rather than send them to a regular school? While the tuition fees of homeschooling providers are relatively lower than regular schools, seasoned
Big Kids

July 22

Can Homeschool Kids Compete At Top Universities Like Ateneo?

Two parents say homeschooling can even be an advantage.

One of the concerns that always crop up when it comes to homeschooling is the ability of a homeschooled child to compete with other students to get into a good university. Can they even hack it at our top universities? They definitely
Big Kids

September 22

5 Qualities You Should Look for in a Tutor

And if you want to be your child's tutor, we provide tips on how to be a really good one.

Any parent would agree that education is one of the best gifts you can give to your children, thus we find them the best schools, while some even consider homeschooling. Some parents take it upon themselves to tutor their kids after school,
Real Parenting

September 8

Moms Share How They Got Their Homeschooled Kids to Love Science

At a homeschooling science fair, their kids demonstrated how to grow organic plants in small homes and store solar energy in rechargeable batteries.

Just because a child is homeschooled doesn’t mean he misses out on all the fun traditional school activities. Case in point is "Homeschoolers Conquer Science," a science fair organized by Homeschool Global, where around 200 eager homeschooled young minds exhibited their science projects
Preschooler

October 5

11 Homeschooling Myths Debunked

Have you heard any of these statements about homeschooling? Find out why they’re completely false.

Homeschooling is a relatively new thing here in the Philippines, and many people who have never attended seminars or conferences related to homeschooling may have many questions about it — plus some misconceptions too. To help set the record straight, we asked
Big Kids

November 13

Homeschooling Your Grade Schooler: Moms Share Their Stories (Part 6 of 6)

The Cadiz family share how homeschooling helps strengthen the foundations of their faith

Photo from homeschoolinghelp.comContinued from Part 5Pam Cadiz, fulltime mom to Paul, 10, and Sam, 8, says she and her husband Sanny choose to homeschool their kids primarily because they want to “teach them about God, develop and improve their relationship (parents with
Big Kids

November 11

Homeschooling Your Grade Schooler: Moms Share Their Stories (Part 4 of 6)

Aside from academics, the Belens see homeschooling as an opportunity to teach their kids God's will

Photo from sheknows.comContinued from Part 3Katherine Anne Chanco-Belen, a freelance web designer/“homemaker,” and her husband, Khristofferson, say they started homeschooling their eldest child, Kaliyah, a year ago because they “wanted to obey God's calling for us parents to teach our children to
Big Kids

November 10

Homeschooling Your Grade Schooler: Moms Share Their Stories (Part 3 of 6)

Is homeschooling for everyone? The Agbayanis tell their story.

Photo from visualphotos.comContinued from Part 2Jude Agbayani, a dentist and businesswoman, and her husband Wilfred place great importance on their children’s character development. This is the main reason why they decided to homeschool their eldest child Jacob when he was six years
Big Kids

November 6

Homeschooling Your Grade Schooler: Moms Share Their Stories (Part 1 of 6)

Real parents share their homeschooling experiences

Photo from sheknows.comHomeschooling is becoming more and more common here in the Philippines, mainly because of the many benefits it is said to have for both the parents and the kids. The thought of teaching one’s child at home (“and everywhere else,”
Preschooler

February 16

Homeschooling: How to Choose a Program for your Child

So you’ve decided to homeschool your child. What’s the next step?

Homeschooling is becoming a more preferable option for many families nowadays. Dr. Francis Dimalanta, M.D., behavioral and developmental pediatrician, advises parents who are planning to homeschool to consider the following questions: • Is homeschooling an answer to the family’s economic situation?• Is it
Preschooler

February 15

What It Takes to Homeschool your Child

Is it for you? Find out what experts and homeschooling parents have to say.

Many studies all over the world have found that homeschooled students outperform students in both public and independent (private) schools. This is regardless of geographic location and political jurisdiction. Check out these quick facts:According to the study, Home Schooling: From the Extreme
Preschooler

November 10

The Benefits of Homeschooling Your Child

How homeschool is a viable option when it comes to providing freedom and flexibility for your child's education.

Homeschooling has been making a significant clamor in the local education scene, especially with the advent of education providers, homeschool “umbrella” schools and other individualized education programs. Having been homeschooled myself for a few years in my youth, I’ve seen how this
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October 7

The 3rd Philippine Homeschool Conference: “Nation Building Begins at Home”

If you’re a homeschooling advocate, then you might want to visit the 3rd Philippine Homeschool Conference on October 30.

The 3rd Philippine Homeschool Conference takes place this October 30, 2010, Saturday. Entitled “Nation Building Begins At Home” the event will be gathering parents and various homeschooling experts with the objective of raising homeschooling awareness.As more and more parents are regarding homeschooling

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