It’s an inherit trait of homeschooling moms to love homeschooling curriculum. Some homeschooling moms refer to themselves as homeschool curriculum junkies. But what if you have too much?
Homeschooling the Next Generation
While scrolling down the Facebook news feed recently, an old, familiar image appeared. It was a grainy photo of the first NICHE graduation in 1995.
Let’s Get Serious About Childhood Deaths from Abuse and Neglect
Due to several recent highly-publicized cases of heart-rending child abuse, some have advocated for restrictions on homeschooling. What are the facts?
Waiting Patiently for the “Light Bulb” Moments
I had a degree in child development with emphasis on early learning. How was it, then, that my daughter could not read in kindergarten or first grade?
Bending Our Schedules to Accommodate Their Learning Excursions
It was time for me to fetch my daughter for her English work – because we all know how important English is, right?! I found her sitting in her favorite chair in the sunshine making a list of all the books of the Bible. And, not only was she going to list all of the the books of the Bible, … Read More
Preserving Homeschool Freedom for the Next Generation
Some policymakers are trying to use recent heartbreaking deaths of two young women as “examples of homeschooling gone wrong,” suggesting that ALL home educating parents should be uniformly suspected as abusers and, therefore, their children should be subjected to individual investigation.
Divine Appointments
Divine appointments, instances of God’s hand directing our homeschooling, are incredible experiences. Here’s an example. I reacted with surprise when I saw the name appear on my phone as I reached to answer it. The call was from a homeschooling friend – one who had started homeschooling when I had, back in the 1980’s. I hadn’t seen her or talked … Read More
Taking the Step of Faith
As I prepare to resume our homeschooling life adventures after Christmas break, I’m reminded of the thoughts that ran through my mind almost 30 years ago when I first considered home education for our oldest child. TAKING THE STEP WITHOUT CERTAINTY Homeschooling was unusual back then. Homeschooling was an unknown back then. In fact, homeschooling was essentially illegal back … Read More
What Not to Do This Christmas Break
Ready to take a long-anticipated Christmas break from your homeschooling efforts? Just say “No!” to these 3 homeschooling mom tendencies.
Reviewing Parent-Taught Driver Education
It’s been just over two years since the State of Iowa instituted parent-taught driver education as a means to prepare homeschooled students seeking intermediate driver’s licenses. Many homeschooled students have successfully completed the process and obtained their licenses. Prescribed Procedures or Over-Reaching Oversight? After the parent-taught driver education legislation passed in 2013, the Iowa Department of Transportation (DOT) promulgated administrative rules to … Read More