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Feeling Overwhelmed? Five Places to Find Homeschool Encouragement & Support
by Renée Gotcher Finding support and encouragement for your homeschooling journey is vital. No matter how prepared or qualified you are, or how “on board” your spouse and children are, you will find yourself in need of encouragement at some point. Trust me: I was one...

Am I Preparing My Teen for Success After High School?
by Renée Gotcher Whether you are new to homeschooling teens, a few years into your journey with high school on the horizon, or still considering whether to homeschool through the high school years, you are probably struggling with concerns like: What if I’m not...

How Special Was That Session?
by Colleen Enos Last Wednesday, on September 10th, we witnessed a political assassination. A young, courageous conservative was murdered in cold blood on the campus of Utah Valley University. Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA, was engaging students in...

When Back to School Isn’t Picture Perfect
by Renée Gotcher What do you remember most about the back-to-school season of your youth? The smells of freshly sharpened pencils, a new box of perfectly tipped crayons, and a brand-new backpack? Picking out a cooler lunchbox? Laying out your first day’s wardrobe,...

Character Training: An Essential Part of Homeschooling Unique Learners
by Shari McMinn This month, my youngest eaglet — a unique learner — successfully flew out of our family’s nest! She entered the U.S. Army Basic Training after three months at their Future Soldier 09 Mike program. That pre-bootcamp opportunity got her in better...