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We are all enduring an unprecedented global crisis: COVID-19. While many people are juggling their version of the new normal, parents are dealing with the additional stress of finding childcare or making educational plans for their children.  Some parents have decided that the best approach to this issue is homeschooling! During a typical school year, only 3% of students are home-schooled (Pecor,2020). However, one survey showed that 47% of parents want to homeschool their children this year.  One anonymous parent shared this thought about homeschooling via FamilyEducation.com: When my oldest daughter was four, I agonized over whether to homeschool or...

Are you thinking about adopting a Moss Ball Pet? Do you already have your very own velvety, vibrant, green pal? Some people acquire their moss ball through inheritance. Others have received marimo as a gift. No matter how your new friend has come into your life, now is a great time to think about the name that it deserves. The name you choose could highlight it’s rich history, interesting scientific aspects, or a combination of things!  Naming your moss ball should be fun and if you start to stress over it, think about some quick basic names that might later...

Summer Has Arrived!🌞 What’s your favorite thing about summer?  Going to the beach, taking a break from school, or getting to spend more time with family are all great reasons to be excited about this season. Even more importantly, you’ll be able to spend time with your Moss Ball Pet!  Now I know that there are some skeptics out there wondering, “How in the world is this unique, velvety, green moss ball the perfect summer companion?” Well, as you know, 2020 has been a year filled with turbulent unrest. COVID-19 is still affecting us all as we continue to endure...

Don’t Worry… We Know What Your Dad Wants! It’s going to be hard to accept this but some fathers are tired of receiving the same ol’ gift year after year. Those traditional gifts like socks, ties, and wallets are definitely classics but luckily for you, those tried and true oldies are out and unique gifts are all the rage now -- they’re very fetch!     Dads seem to get stuck in this loop of receiving janky repetitive gifts that usually pale in comparison to the gifts that mothers receive. However, that doesn’t mean it’s too late for a change....

The importance of physical health is well known. We must sleep for an average of eight hours every night, eat healthily, and be active. The combination of these activities will help most people live productive healthy lives. However, taking care of your mental health should be a top priority as well.    May is Mental Health Awareness Month 💚 One in five people will suffer from neurological disorders in their lifetime. That’s 43.8 million people living with depression, anxiety, and other behavioral issues. Mental illness does not discriminate, it can affect anyone regardless of race, gender, or social class. Anyone can...

Don’t Forget to Call Your Mom 📞 It’s almost time to celebrate a very important day...     ...that’s right, Mother’s Day! The history of Mother’s Day can be traced back to the ancient Roman and Greek societies. They would celebrate by having various ceremonies for different goddesses of fertility and mothers.  Mother’s Day is celebrated in almost every culture. It is necessary to take time to honor mothers, people who have provided a maternal presence, and the motherly bonds that are created. These celebrations usually take place in the spring, sometime during the months of March or May. Fun...