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Getting Ready for College: 10 Things Kids Should Do During Junior Year

February 19, 2023April 12, 2021 by It's the Small Stuff

newly graduated people wearing black academy gowns throwing hats up in the air

College might seem far away to your children when they’re about to start their junior year of high school. Many students don’t give college a lot of thought until senior year, which is a huge mistake. The college preparation checklist is long. Thus, the sooner they start, the better. Junior year is the ideal time to get most of the preliminary stuff out of the way and significantly reduce stress during senior year. Planning ahead puts your child at an advantage during the college admissions process. Learn the 10 things your child do to start getting ready for college. Read More

8 Strategies for Successful Homeschooling

February 20, 2023February 27, 2021 by It's the Small Stuff

In the middle of an ongoing pandemic, educating your children can be difficult. Resources that were once available have sometimes dried up or been restricted. Even without a pandemic at our doorstep, you need various tools to be successful with homeschooling. Read More

A Parent’s Guide to Helping Children Succeed in Online Learning

February 20, 2023August 15, 2020 by It's the Small Stuff

School is out for millions of children nationwide as K-12 education struggles with COVID-19. Most children finished the school year online and may even be going back to this in the fall. Many school districts are giving their teachers crash courses in online learning, but we all know parents also play a significant role in ensuring that kids get a first-rate education. Read More

Experience Indiana: Follow the North Star

October 14, 2022December 16, 2018 by It's the Small Stuff

Educational Experience: Follow the North Star

This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy for more information. Before you hate me, yes, I know I write about travel, parenting, and family, and this doesn’t seem like it fits the bill for “things to do in Indiana,” but I want to tell you that it does. So much so, that if … Read more