Homeschool Update Archives

All teens have something to say—they just need to discover what it is. All teens have a unique voice—they just need to be quiet long enough to hear...

Instant gratification has become a hallmark of our culture...

There’s a very important activity you should regularly make sure your child is blessed to experience: boredom. You heard me.

The Bible is filled with stories about mothers who struggled with many of the issues still common to mothers of today, and though their voices are...

When facing trying times, I think of Aaron and Hur, who held up the hands of Moses while the Israelites battled their enemy (see Exodus 17).

"No school today?" The familiar question is asked by a nurse whom I meet in the elevator.

No single formula can fit every shape and kind of student writer.

I am reminded daily of the interconnected nature of my parenting and my theology.

Is a conversation with your child filled with a stream of "huh" or "what?" In crowded surroundings does your child seem lost and off topic?

If a child struggles with a particular behavior, use a sticker chart to acknowledge and reward his progress...

After 15 years, Jim and I had managed to get away for a day—just the two of us...

Moses recognized the importance of telling family faith adventures.

Multiple studies over 30 years have consistently found positive things associated with homeschooling.

Counter to what some people might think, I find that the most irresponsible teens come from the most responsible parents...

Sometimes, it's the simplest activities in your very own kitchen that impress important truths into a child's memories.