Homeschool Update Archives

As readers, our most important task is to identify and understand the central problem—the conflict—in a story.

One day it took me two hours to get to work. After a great deal of thought and research, we left it all behind and moved to Oregon.

As my kids get older, it can be easy to forget how much influence I still have on them. They still look to me for approval.

By learning what others have done before us, we are able to use critical thinking to guide our families in truth.

I’m a frugal home educator and an enthusiastic believer in the value of educational travel. A journey doesn’t just teach—it inspires.

That garden may be growing beans or daisies, but in the child’s heart, eternal seeds are growing.

In the area of sexuality and moral integrity of our children, we are in a state of emergency. This is not a test!

If your children are taking tests this year, here is some advice from one who has a love-hate relationship with the process.

Barna’s proclamation that an average 70% of teens will leave the church after high school graduation honestly doesn't scare me.

It’s challenging to know how to help kids who are grieving news of other kids’ tragic deaths, such as in the Boston bombings.

If you have a large enough family, you’re likely to have a child who develops a "Hate of Learning" attitude at some point.

Obviously, the best toys here won’t be the best toys for everyone, but there are some things we’ve considered as we’ve purchased toys:

There are great things you can do with computers: play music, view websites, do research, interact with people, and much more.

Our neighborhood tea parties were so much fun, and they provided an opportunity to teach manners, politeness, and even prayer.

I think, though, in order to truly bloom where we are planted, we must be grateful for all circumstances seasons.