With the recent birthday of our son now behind us, my wife and I could not be happier as the proud parents of an healthy, active 2 year old boy. Over the past 2 years, a lot has changed both with us and our son. Watching him grow and learn has been nothing short of amazing. […]
This past year has been very interesting. Not only did our family join a new church but my wife became very active in a local church organization called MOPS. For those who don’t know what MOPS is, the accronym provides a good clue - “Mothers of Pre-Schoolers”. Although not associated directly with our curch, this […]
We all know that parents play an integral role in the ultimate success or failure of a homeschooling system. The commitment to success must be made by both student and teacher. Ultimately, in homeschooling, this often comes down to the mother.
Now while I don’t know specific numbers, I would imagine that the vast majority of […]
Choosing the right homeschooling curriculum can be a challenge for even the most dedicated parent. Deciding what material and system works best can often take a “test it and see how it works” approach. Fortunately, with the internet, help and advice is just a few clicks away.
For parents either considering or already using the A […]
If there is one word that appears to cause more controversy than most among education discussions, that word has to be “homeschooling”. For as long as I can remember, the discussion of homeschooling has brought up a whole range of emotions both positive and negative. But what I have never really understood until recently is […]
We live in an exciting time. What was thought impossible just a few short years ago is coming to reality today before our very eyes. From politics to education to everything in between, our world is becoming smaller and smaller due to the incredible technology available today.
Think about it. Less than 20 years ago, parents […]
By now, most of us know that no two kids are exactly alike. This is true is athletics, social skills and, of course, school. Every child learns, studies and understands at different levels and abilities. Unfortunately, most public and private school systems do not have the ability to adjust their curriculums to this reality.
Homeschooling, on […]
I was thinking about this concept earlier today and thought that I would post it here. With recent news stories about public school teachers actively teaching against capitalism in favor of socialism views, is homeschooling truly the last hope for capitalism in the education system?
As many of you may have heard already, there was a news […]
There is no better teacher than failure. Giving your children the chance to fail is a good way to teach them valuable lessons in life. Of course, you want to be careful that you don’t set them up for failure.
What you do is give them an activity. Set some goals and tell them your expectations. […]
If you run a home business, a good way to teach your children how to run a business and to think about business principles is to get them involved. Give them some responsibility and pay them a small amount for their help. As they grow older, you can increase their responsibilities and pay them more. […]