As the school year wraps up and summer sets in, parents often wonder how to make these months meaningful for their kids. Everyone needs a break from the grind of structured learning, but pre-teens especially crave connection, creative outlets, and...
Read moreDid you start homeschooling with a great sense of excitement and positive energy, only to find that gradually dwindling toward stress, tension, or even exhaustion? Perhaps you’re hitting the middle school years where subject matter and attitudes become tougher to...
Read moreWith children, each age brings a unique set of joys and challenges. As a homeschool parent, you have the opportunity to witness your child’s growth and nurture them through changes at a fairly deep level on a daily basis. During the...
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Seven years ago, my husband and I decided to begin homeschooling our children. As I walked into my first homeschool convention, there was a beautiful carousel, like one I had experienced as a little girl. These events are a wonderful, amazing, and beautiful “ride” in your parenting adventure.
Middle school represents some of the most formative years of every child’s life. While an incredible amount of growth occurs between grades 6-8, we realize that this is also a time when parents tend to feel most disconnected from their Read more…
Five practical suggestions for making and improving communication with your teenager by engaging in their interests.
A new year, a new semester, a new start. If you’re like other homeschool parents, you faced your own unique set of challenges in 2020. Maybe it was the first time your family homeschooled, or maybe COVID-19 required you to Read more…
Recently, I was having a conversation with a fellow parent about christian education and online learning… After a while, they asked, “Is an online christian education worth the cost?”
If something is not right with your child’s schooling, chances are it is felt by the entire family. Middle school students have been deeply affected by changes brought forth by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Whether it’s a stranger, family member, or a prospective homeschooler, questions about your educational choice can catch you off guard or even leave you feeling defensive. Here are some tips on how to navigate these conversations with confidence and love.
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