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Single-Parent Homeschool: Can it Work?

February 20, 2018 | by Admin

By guest author Kim Sorgius

I picture her the same way you might: a homeschooling momma driving a 15-passenger van, wearing handmade jean skirts and grinding her own wheat to bake bread. Her husband arrives home from a long day at work and leads the family in Bible reading and prayer time as they finish up a home-cooked meal. Together, the family cleans the kitchen as they sing praise songs. Once the baby’s cloth diaper has been changed, momma plans school for the next day before she settles in with a good Bible study.

Strengthening Your Marriage in the Midst of Homeschooling Part I

February 7, 2018 | by Admin

By guest authors Dianne Doty and Nancy Patterson

As homeschool moms, it can be tough to balance our marriages with the ever-increasing pressures of homeschooling and parenting. How can we keep our marriages strong? We pray this series, taken from an out-of-print booklet entitled Encouragement for Vow-Keepers by the Center for Family Ministries, will encourage and equip you in your journey. Read More …

Thoughts on Dyslexia

January 23, 2018 | by Julianna Dotten

By guest author Andrew Pudewa

“My child is ten years old and not really reading! He can barely write his name let alone a whole sentence. It’s scaring me because he’s so far behind!”

This is not uncommon for me to hear. During seminars and conference talks I often mention my son — “the most dyslexic person I have ever met” — who didn’t read a book until he was twelve! I talk about it because I want people to ask me about it so I can share with them that having a child who’s not reading isn’t the end of the world. I want them to regain hope and have confidence that home education is still the best option. Read More …

The Blessing Jar

January 10, 2018 | by Julianna Dotten

Do you ever feel like your parenting is all correction with little time for positive affirmation? In this video, Andie Davidson, author of Quiet Times for Kids, shares a practical idea, the Blessing Jar, for integrating encouragement and one-on-one time with your kids into your daily life. Read More …

It’s Not Too Late to Start Homeschooling!

December 29, 2017 | by Julianna Dotten

By Julianna Dotten

Is it too late?

It’s never too late to start homeschooling. In fact, many families choose to begin mid-year or even later. Whether your children are struggling academically and socially or you’re facing another cross-country move, homeschooling is a great option to give your children an education tailored to their needs. Most of all, home education will allow you to give your children the kind of Christian foundation they will never get from the public school. Here’s some practical advice for beginning homeschooling in Colorado.

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Single-Parent Homeschool: Can it Work?

Strengthening Your Marriage in the Midst of Homeschooling Part I

Thoughts on Dyslexia

The Blessing Jar

It’s Not Too Late to Start Homeschooling!

Is it too late?

Is it too late?

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