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The third week of January was truly a big week in our nation’s capital. Donald J. Trump was sworn in as our 47th President, and he and his administration went right to work. Lawmakers cooperated by passing legislation to protect abortion...
Physical science is an important subject; it teaches students the basics of much of our world. However, many parents feel unfamiliar with the subject and, therefore, are nervous about teaching it. Parents may be asking things like: What is...
Good moms listen. Yes, I want my kids to listen to me. But do you know what I’ve learned? It starts with me. That’s right. If I want them to listen to me, I must listen to them. And it starts early when they’re very young. When my kids were...
Biology, Zoology, Geology. I assume you know that the suffix of these words (i.e., “ology”) means “the study of.” Therefore, you can quickly determine that the corresponding definitions of these words are the study of living organisms,...
Welcome to the New Year! We hope you’re as excited about 2025 as we are. One of our cherished traditions is to start the year with a focus on goal-setting. We believe in the power of setting intentional goals for our personal and professional...
I never wanted to homeschool. When I first heard about it, instead of investigating, considering, and researching, I concluded it wasn’t for me. I had mapped out a course for my life and was determined to work the plan. Now, over two decades...
One of our children is continuing his education by studying at Cedarville University. The school’s president, Dr. Thomas White, encourages the students to instill a good habit of reading God’s Word. He urges them to make this a high priority....
The idea of teaching high school biology can often strike fear in parents. How can I teach a subject I don’t feel capable of teaching? What curriculum do I choose? What about dissections? If you feel this way, you’re not alone. Many parents...
Candlelight service. I think it is my favorite event of the Christmas season. I was not raised celebrating Christmas as the birth of the Savior of the world. When I was a kid, it was all about the gifts, all about getting. The Sears catalog was...
Back in the day, before email, texting, Facebook, or Twitter, people wrote letters before there were blogs or even the internet or digital anything. In my opinion, it was a glorious time. Back then, people took the time to sit down and write...
How many times should you remind your child of your love? Explore the importance of repeated affirmations and encouragement in parenting from a biblical perspective. How many times do we have to tell our children things? In our journey through...
Rachael and I started our homeschool journey way back in 1996 (almost 30 years ago). Although the first year was rocky, by year four, we were committed for the long haul even with the unknown of high school looming in the distance. During the...
Whether they come to us by chance or through deliberate adoption, having pets in your homeschool can have a profound impact on your family and dramatically enhance your students’ home education. Beyond teaching responsibility, having pets in...
Some days are bad. Some weeks are bad. Some months, some years — life is hard. Sometimes it’s just one thing, while other times, trouble seems to come at you from all directions. Sometimes everyone knows, and sometimes no one even suspects....
We all fidget, but kids can sometimes be the masters of fidgeting. So, why not give them something to explore with their senses while they listen to their lessons? The Pumpkin Thinking Putty Activity is the perfect fall-themed science activity to...
The Importance of Bible Curriculum for Children Before diving into some of the best Bible curriculum options for homeschoolers, let’s talk about our why. Why is studying the Bible important for kids? If you don’t have your why solidified,...
We’ve all had those moments as parents—staring at our kids and wondering, “How many times do I have to tell you?” It’s like a broken record that plays in the background of parenting life, right? Being a parent isn’t for the faint of...
