The summer solstice happens in the northern hemisphere around June 20-22 and in the southern hemisphere around December 20-22. It’s roughly defined as the longest day/shortest night of the year, which also means the sun is at its greatest potency. The days will now become progressively shorter until the winter solstice. If you want your […]
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Yosemite National Park in California is one of the great natural wonders of the western United States. It is home to giant sequoia trees, grand waterfalls, majestic granite mountains, and picturesque meadows. Each year it welcomes more than 3 million visitors, though more than 5 million visited during 2016 alone! Below are fun facts for
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An essential aspect of raising multicultural children is providing them with a broad understanding of the realities of the world they live in. In this world racial injustice persists, human rights are under attack, the effects of climate change are felt and youth depression rates are on the rise. Teaching our children about these realities,
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The month of Ramadan has arrived and Muslims all over the world are welcoming the month of mercy. In my childhood, we were also excited about this month but we didn’t decorate our homes, as far as I remember. Now as a parent myself, I am excited to do something special so the positivity of
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Ostara, a Celebration of the Arrival of Spring I didn’t grow up celebrating Ostara (Spring Equinox), or any of the other old nature holidays. It is something that grew on us ever since we started homeschooling in 2010. We realized that following and celebrating the seasons was a great fit for our lifestyle and our
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