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Four Homeschooling Misconceptions Debunked in Our 14-Year Journey

Four Homeschooling Misconceptions Debunked in Our 14-Year Journey

Oct 29 | Blog, How to Homeschool

by Renée Gotcher As a homeschool graduate (also married to one), deciding to homeschool should have been an easy...

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Am I Preparing My Teen for Success After High School?

Am I Preparing My Teen for Success After High School?

May 28 | Blog, Discipling Teens, Homeschool High School, Homeschool Stages

by Renée Gotcher Whether you are new to homeschooling teens, a few years into your journey with high school on the...

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How Do I Help My Homeschooled Teen Prepare to Launch Into Adulthood?

How Do I Help My Homeschooled Teen Prepare to Launch Into Adulthood?

May 7 | Blog, Homeschool High School, Homeschool Stages

Preparing your teen to launch into adulthood is an exciting milestone, but exploring all the available options can also be intimidating. Learn how to move forward confidently from three mentors who’ve been in your shoes.

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Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mental Health Issues While Homeschooling

Anxiety, Depression, and Other Mental Health Issues While Homeschooling

Mar 26 | Blog, Traumatized Students, Unique Learners

By Shari McMinn Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you...

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Graduating to What?

Graduating to What?

May 24 | Blog, Discipling Teens, Family Discipleship, Homeschool High School, Homeschool Stages, Homeschool Vision, Unique Learners

By Shari McMinn Where there is no vision, the people perish: but he that keepeth the law, happy is he (Proverbs 29:18...

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How Learning Good Manners Gives Your Child More Job Opportunities

How Learning Good Manners Gives Your Child More Job Opportunities

Apr 6 | Blog, Discipling Teens, Family Discipleship

By guest author Staci Erikson Being hirable is absolutely critical to our health and security, and in order for our...

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Parents, Let Them Go

Parents, Let Them Go

Jul 14 | Blog, Discipling Teens, Family Discipleship

By Guest Author Kim Ransleben This December, students will join together for CrossCon 2021. Speakers will tell them...

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Discipling Your Children in the Family Economy

Discipling Your Children in the Family Economy

Oct 4 | Blog, Discipling Teens, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

by guest author Mike Cheney When asked to write on the subject of fathers relating with their children, I recalled the...

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Teaching Gifted Children

Teaching Gifted Children

Jul 31 | Blog, Highly Gifted, Unique Learners

By guest author Victoria Weaver Since most of us were raised to be humble, we never want to be “that” parent who goes...

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It Makes a Difference

It Makes a Difference

Jan 9 | Blog, Discipling Teens, Family Discipleship, Homeschool Vision

By guest author Amber Schamel People considering homeschooling their children often ask me about my experience as a...

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6 Practical Books: Skills Your Kids Must Learn

6 Practical Books: Skills Your Kids Must Learn

Jun 27 | Blog, Curriculum & Resources, Homeschool High School, Homeschool Stages, How to Homeschool

By Julianna Dotten One of the great benefits of homeschooling is the daily opportunities we have to teach our children...

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Why Homeschool High School?

Why Homeschool High School?

Dec 23 | Blog, Homeschool High School, Homeschool Stages

No doubt, the thought of homeschooling through the high school years can be daunting. That's why we've included a...

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Four Secrets for Inspiring Entrepreneurs Part 2

Four Secrets for Inspiring Entrepreneurs Part 2

Jul 5 | Blog, Discipling Teens, Family Discipleship, Homeschool High School, Homeschool Stages

By guest author Daniel Craig Check out Part 1 to read the rest of this article! Secret 3: Learn from the Best What is...

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Four Secrets for Inspiring Entrepreneurs Part 1

Four Secrets for Inspiring Entrepreneurs Part 1

Jun 28 | Blog, Discipling Teens, Family Discipleship, Homeschool High School, Homeschool Stages

By guest author Daniel Craig I wasn’t your ideal homeschool kid. Believe me. In fact, you’ve probably heard the...

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Homeschool High School Science

Homeschool High School Science

May 20 | Blog, Curriculum & Resources, Homeschool High School, Homeschool Stages, How to Homeschool

by guest author Cindy Puhek Teaching high school science from home isn’t just possible. I think homeschooling is the...

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