Parenting

Healthy Habits, Higher Grades
As homeschooling becomes an increasingly popular choice for education, students and families are presented with a unique opportunity to tailor their learning environments to suit individual needs.…

Curveballs and Second Chances
Guest post by Gabriel Morse It’s been a few months since I’ve been able to sit down and write, my dear friends. Not because I didn’t care or didn’t want to, but because I wasn’t…

From the Honeypot to the Garden Pot
Faith-based Resource I don’t know about you, but I love springtime. I do like summer and fall - maybe not winter so much unless it's sitting by a warm wood fire, but as I get older I increasingly…

Homeschooling With a Honeypot
Faith-based resource Have you ever sat through a somewhat dry Sunday morning sermon or one you’ve heard before? You know, the one where your mind wandered off to that cute little stinker…

Top Vitamins To Help Kids Focus
As parents, we would all be quick to admit that we want our children to be as happy and healthy as they can be. We try to maintain an upbeat, happy home environment where our kids feel safe and…

The Elusive Pimpernel: The Working Dad’s Role in Homeschooling
My favorite movie of all time is The Scarlet Pimpernel by Baroness Orczy. It explodes with danger, intrigue, and suspense all swirling with sword fights, heroes, and spies; not to mention witty…

30 Encouraging Homeschool Quotes
Every homeschool parent can attest that there are times of doubt, fear, and uncertainty. We chose to homeschool so that we can do what’s best for our children...and some days, we wonder if…

Calling the Websters: Reclaiming the Dictionary
Guest post by Gabriel Morse. I am realizing the sad truth that when I speak to children and young people these days, we are not speaking the same language at all. The words sound the same,…

Homeschool Insurance for Parents Made Simple
Guest post written by Grace Wigfield – NCG Insurance Agency Understand why homeschool groups need homeschool insurance coverage, what kind of coverage to get, and where to get it. Most homeschool…

To Be or Not to Be: Learning From Failure Part 3
Read Part 1 and Part 2 here. Choosing to homeschool is only for the brave, and I commend you for stepping into the battle on your child’s behalf despite what family, friends, or the culture…