By Gloria Jones Ellis, M.A.- Educational Therapist & Co-Founder of Lighthouse Homeschool Solutions Summer is just around the corner, and along with enjoying vacations and camps, many parents hope to keep their children’s academic skills sharp over the summer months. The good news is that parents don’t need to spend a lot of money in [Read More]
Explore Local Summer Programs!
While the summer can be the perfect time to help your children strengthen academic skills, it’s also a great time to encourage them to explore their interests. Lighthouse Learning Solutions provides exceptional academic summer programming, and we also love the numerous programs and camps available in the Ojai Valley for families looking for some fun [Read More]
Summer Study Skills
Summer vacation! That wonderful time of the year when our kids feel free to lounge, relax, play outside, and take a break from academics. As parents, we often feel our students deserve this break from “classroom learning.” However, a summer free of academics, especially for students who are struggling learners, can result in months of [Read More]
Countering the Summer Slide
There are many reasons to prioritize summer learning, but countering the summer slide is a big one! The term “summer slide” refers to the loss of academic skills that occurs over the summer. Students who do not participate in educational activities in the summer can lose months of learning in reading and math. While standardized [Read More]
It Starts with Acceptance
Helping Our Autistic Daughter Thrive by Fostering Self Awareness, Self Confidence, and Adaptability By Gloria Ellis Our 15-year-old daughter is autistic. She prefers that designation over the person-first terminology of “child with autism,” and has thus taught us to adapt our own language. Autism is part of who she is and we’ve always been [Read More]
