Homeschool

As we approach educating our children, perhaps the very first stop is a lesson—for all of us parents—on reliance. Where do we put our trust this fall and how do we do our best for the children that God has entrusted to us?

What if I told you about one simple trick to change the tone of your house?

Even though homeschooling takes effort and commitment, there are some amazing real benefits to making it a part of your family's lifestyle that you probably already have gotten a taste of over these past months of having your kids learning-at-home. Here are 5 signs that homeschooling will be a good fit for your family.

The start of the 2020 school year will look different no matter who you are. Whether your student is starting preschool or high school, you may be considering alternatives to public schooling. So whether you have been homeschooling for years and want a change, or if you are just investigating the possibility of home education, take a look at our list of some of the best online programs.

Would your child describe you as a 'Drama Mama'? Drama happens when unexpected circumstances hit and we are unprepared to handle them. You and I can learn how to maturely respond – rather than emotionally react – to what life brings so that we can dial down the drama, diffuse it, or eliminate it altogether.

How do you survive and pick up the pieces of your life when a dream or plan has died? Here are few ways God can use times of unexpected changes in our lives for our good.

“Dad, I’ve got a problem with my algebra class. See you later!” our daughter blurted out before slamming the car door and running off to school. That quick confession opened the door to expose struggles and pain we’d been oblivious to all year. How can you get your teens to open up and welcome you into their lives? Here are eight ways to invite communication with your son or daughter without saying a word:

Here are 7 essential phrases sons need to hear from their moms to feel valued and capable later in life.

Although the world may see it as unconventional, radical, or even wrong for parents to homeschool their children, there is clear evidence that affirms why homeschooling is right for my family.

Many parents may say a simple grace at meal or a simple prayer with a child at bedtime, but do you want to do more?

It was that delightful look on his face which I will never forget. Enthusiasm, excitement, motivation. It was the look of pure joy. Here was a picture of a kid fully engaged in delight-directed learning. And I couldn’t have been happier.