Finally, you made it! After years of prayer, preparation, and possibly even some creative persuasion, your son or daughter has decided to go off to college. But wait! Before you exhale, kick up your feet, and begin making plans for your new craft room, one big question remains. How do...
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Winter is almost upon us, and with that comes so many exciting things to look forward to: chilly weather, mugs of hot chocolate and marshmallows, family gatherings, and in many areas, even snowy goodness to play in. If you have had a rough start to this homeschooling year, or if this...
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Do your children have big dreams? Do they talk about all the things they would love to accomplish? Encouraging and supporting our children to achieve their goals is something they will never forget. Knowing that the most important people in their lives want them to dream big and do their...
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Making the transition from homeschool to college can be a daunting task. Recently three homeschooled students shared why they chose to attend The King’s University (TKU) in Southlake, TX....
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There’s no doubt online homeschooling is growing. And whether we agree or disagree with allowing our kids to learn on a screen, there’s no denying that computers, tablets, and smart devices are here to stay. And our kids, who will end up working in fields we haven’t even imagined, will...
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In this article, I'd like to highlight students who have chosen to homeschool because they want to pursue a passion. They see no reason to try to fit this interest around the constraints of a school day or wait until after graduation to pursue it. These students are living proof...
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Say a nonsense word like nim, or gop, and ask your child to write it. Chances are that many children will have difficulty with this task because children are being taught to memorize the shape and sight of whole words rather than learning to use the alphabet code....
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“He can’t sit still to hear the story,” his teacher said. “I don’t think he understands, and he is too much of a distraction to the others. So we let him do his own thing.” This moment, when Josh was younger, is carved into my memory; the moment I realized that...
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Pictures are a beautiful way to stay connected, especially when we don’t live close to those we love. I enjoy posting personal and ministry pictures on social media and sharing them with friends and family. I’m glad when they share pictures with me. Pictures often communicate more vibrantly than words....
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As our kids head into the last few years of high school, many of us begin to think about college, the college admissions process, how to help our kids stand out, and the scholarships that will make college expenses more affordable. And all too often we realize too late that...
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