by Spencer Mason | Oct 1, 2014 | Summer 2014, Uncategorized, GREENHOUSE
1 Oct 2014 He’s had a tough day at work, with deadlines to meet, the boss on his case, clients unhappy about anything and everything. On top of all that, he’s not sleeping well due to stress, and he’s gained fifteen pounds in three months because, well, he just owes...
by Spencer Mason | Sep 24, 2014 | Summer 2014, GREENHOUSE
24 Sep 2014 While homeschooling is full of variety, with its unexpected and daily drama, it can also become chaotic and overwhelming for some. Much like striving to achieve and maintain a successful career, both can take a toll on you. For some women, either of these...
by Spencer Mason | Sep 17, 2014 | Summer 2014, GREENHOUSE
17 Sep 2014 Imagine a beautifully-wrapped box lovingly set in front of you. Carefully pick up and examine this mysterious gift. Here are the clues: Your name is on the label; the person who has given it loves you deeply; whoever wrapped it did such a marvelous job...
by Spencer Mason | Sep 10, 2014 | Summer 2014, GREENHOUSE
10 Sep 2014 My thirteen-year-old daughter Ellie was participating in a mock trial event, so we took a field trip, along with several moms and teenagers, to visit a courthouse and watch a real trial. As we waited for the trial to begin, the sheriff talked with the...
by Spencer Mason | Aug 27, 2014 | Summer 2014, GREENHOUSE
27 Aug 2014 I’ve been homeschooling since 2009 when my oldest daughter was in the second grade, my middle daughter was three years old, and I was pregnant with my third daughter. I wish I had known then what I know now. If I could go back to 2009, here’s what I’d tell...
by Spencer Mason | Aug 20, 2014 | Summer 2014, GREENHOUSE
20 Aug 2014 Cognitive ability or aptitude tests attempt to measure a student’s cognitive reasoning abilities. They help you know how information is learned. An achievement test measures what a student knows. A cognitive ability or aptitude test measures how well a...