Holidays, Tips Article, Unit Study
by Becky Slamer Christmas time is here! There is so much joyful anticipation in this season, even if this year we find ourselves navigating difficult circumstances. Our perspective in approaching the season will drastically affect the mood and environment in our...
Homeschool, Reading, Tips Article
by Jill Wildermuth [Editorial note: Summer is a great time for reading for pleasure and to strengthen skills in a fun and relaxed way, so we launched our Summer Reading Challenge last week. This article has several ideas that might help you and your family enjoy the...
Child Training and Parenting Skills, Discipleship, Family, Homeschool, Out & About, Tips Article
by Megan Mora Fuentes, HEAV There are a lot of resources available to help you identify and nurture your children’s talents, but what about teaching them how they can use their skills within their family, friend groups, and community? Giving kids the opportunity to...
Getting Started, Tips Article
One of the things that drains me the most is being rushed or not having enough time to complete whatever it is we’re doing. Knowing this about myself, I decided, several years ago, to schedule in time to take a breather and to catch up on our work. When...
Getting Started, Tips Article
What is real education? Well, the Noah Webster’s 1828 American dictionary of the English language says it is the bringing up, as of a child. Education comprehends all that series of instruction and discipline which is intended to enlighten the understanding,...
Getting Started, Tips Article
Have you ever had one of those vivid, crazy dreams that you’ll never forget? I had the craziest dream ever last week. It was so strange that the first time I told my husband about it, he thought I must have made it up! I dreamt I was a contestant on a game show that...