by Martin Forte | Dec 19, 2020 | Health, Reading, Vision
While we are all navigating life through this pandemic another epidemic continues to emerge – children are becoming more nearsighted. In the United States the percentage of myopic individuals increased as measured in 1972 and in 2010 from 25% of the population to 46%! And, before COVID-19, scientists were predicting that more than 40 million people in the US will be nearsighted by the year 2030.
by eiebookstore@gmail.com | Apr 7, 2019 | Getting Started, High School, Homeschool Techniques
High School Outside the Box! By Carolyn Forte Homeschooling through high school can be intimidating for parents. Many, if not most, rely on standardized textbooks and supplemental classes, whether online or in person. If these work well for your...
by eiebookstore@gmail.com | May 28, 2018 | Art
Cynthia Rodriguez Homeschooling Veteran When my daughter was two years old, all she ever wanted to do was color. She would take coloring pencils and crayons, whatever she could get her hands on to create the images she found so beautiful to her. At that time, all I...
by eiebookstore@gmail.com | Aug 6, 2017 | General Information, Getting Started
Many, if not most, new homeschooling parents look immediately for a curriculum. Although they are confused by the vast array of choices and have scant knowledge to bring to bear in making the selection, they feel that they must have a curriculum immediately. Sadly, this is probably the worst mistake they could make.
by eiebookstore@gmail.com | Feb 27, 2017 | General Information, Health, Reading, Vision
Tired of Red, Irritated or Dry Eyes? by Dr. Karen Chao O.D. Usually during the winter we are indoors a lot, with dry heat. As a result, people who suffer with dry eyes tend to feel more symptoms. Do you ever have intermittent blurry vision or do your eyes ever feel:...