Right now, school choice and vouchers for homeschooling are hot topics of discussion in Colorado. But what are the consequences for accepting tax-payer funding for private homeschools or for families to participate in public school “homeschool”...
Practical Tips for a Peaceful Start to the New Year
by Shari McMinn And He awoke and rebuked the wind and said to the sea, “Peace! Be still!” And the wind ceased, and there was a great calm (Mark 4:39 ESV). During the hurricane which is sometimes called Christmas, we can find ourselves overwhelmed...
Four Homeschooling Misconceptions Debunked in Our 14-Year Journey
by Renée Gotcher As a homeschool graduate (also married to one), deciding to homeschool should have been an easy choice for me, you might assume. However, my experience was not so straightforward when it came time to make a decision. Even though I...
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. ...
How Do You Do It All? You Don’t! Nine Secrets for Organizing Your Homeschool Days
by Shari McMinn Homeschooling moms frequently ask me, “How did you do it all?” Well, I’ll be honest. I didn’t! I was an old, tired mom — in my mid-60s when I finally graduated the last of my nine home-educated children after 28 years! Before...
Homeschool Groups for Unique Learners
by Shari McMinn I am thankful that for the 28 years I homeschooled nine of my 11 children, our family participated in several different cooperative support groups that greatly helped us stay the course of Christian discipleship and home-based...
Think Outside the Cookie-Cutter: Seven Homeschool Methods to Consider
by guest author Julianna Duerksen Step into an average homeschool family’s day, and you’ll notice a definite difference in the routine, subjects, and teaching methods between one family and the next. Every family’s personality and goals are...
Five Ways to Find and Connect with Homeschool Groups near You
Finding homeschool groups that work for your family isn’t as easy as a quick Google search. In this article, you’ll learn five ways to make your search for homeschool groups more focused and fruitful.












