By Guest Author Barbara West, What to do if you're burnt out on homeschooling Come to me, all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. (Matthew 11:28 KJV) Ahh, rest. After a busy holiday season and launching into the start of a new...
A Homeschooler’s Testimony
By Guest Author Cate Ritchey I am Cate Ritchey. My husband, Craig and I are the blessed parents of five children: two daughters, a son, and two more daughters. As I reflect on our family life, my heart overflows with blessings I attribute to the...
Benefits of a Family Homeschool Discussion
By Guest Author Yvonne Strachan When homeschool moms get together, a depth of emotion is released and conversations delve into topics very close to their hearts. Recently, I was in the midst of a profound conversation with another homeschool mom...
So, You Homeschool?
By Guest Author Thara Reinitz When you tell people you homeschool, their reactions usually fall into three categories. One is camaraderie. Maybe because they homeschool too, are a homeschool grad, or a homeschool grandparent. This is a great...
God’s Purpose for Homeschooling
By Guest Author Kayla White Homeschooling offers a unique opportunity to disciple the hearts of the children the Lord gives us. Indeed, the Lord shows the importance of discipling children when He follows the command to love Him with heart, soul,...
Eight Habits for Highly Successful Homeschooling — Part Two
By Guest Author Marcia Washburn [Editor’s note: In "Eight Habits for Highly Successful Homeschooling, Part 1," Marcia discussed the first three habits. You may read Part 1 here.] HABIT #4: Become a student of your child Study your child. What is...
Eight Habits for Highly Successful Homeschooling — Part One
By Guest Author Marcia Washburn What is a successful homeschool? What does it look like? Is it defined by children who score highly on standardized tests? Is it one in which everyone can’t wait to start school each day? As we begin a new...
Encouragement Along the Way: The Mentor Mom Program
By Katrina Wright Sometimes when you are in the trenches of homeschooling, it can be so hard to keep going. I completely understand, because I’ve been there! Even when my very supportive husband tried to encourage me, there were still those days...












