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As homeschooling parents, we often encounter challenges that make us question our approach. One such challenge is the diverse age range of our children, especially if, like in our family, you have multiple kids spanning a wide age gap. But there’s good news—multi-age learning can be a wonderfully enriching experience for both parents and children,...

As a homeschool advocate, I love it when a young couple tells me before they’re even married that they plan to homeschool their children. I’d like to say I had that kind of wisdom and foresight as a young man or that even as a new father, I was just as committed to my children’s...

…the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. — Romans 6:23b “Extreme Home Makeover,” “My Lottery Dream Home,” “Love It or List It,” “Fixer Upper” – We love shows about homes. We imagine that if we can find the right one, then everything will fall into place, and life will...

Evolutionists often present scientific arguments to refute Biblical creation in discussions about the origin of life. They claim that scientific evidence supports evolution over billions of years and argue that if God intervened in natural laws, science would be impossible. However, Biblical creationists can respond effectively using a strategic approach that challenges these claims and...

Jeannie Fulbright faced the same hurdles many new homeschoolers do. Her homeschooling journey began when she decided to educate her daughter at home, and initially, she faced the challenge of dividing her time between homeschooling her daughter and caring for her younger children. This balancing act was tough, but Jeannie soon realized that choosing materials...

Underscoring strong academics is important, but the real impact comes when children are grounded in their faith. By actively engaging with God’s Word, families stay rooted in divine truth rather than worldly values. Deciding that you want God’s Word to be the foundation of your homeschool is a profound commitment. But often, getting started feels...

As your homeschooled student approaches high school, it’s important that they are set up for success in their higher education years. That is why Apologia has some fantastic offerings to prepare your students for the more difficult material that awaits them in high school. 8th graders following Apologia’s suggested curriculum path will go through Exploring...

We exist within a physical world that we experience through our senses of sight, sound, touch, taste, and smell. We live with our human nature interacting with nature itself. So, choosing the right physical science course for your homeschooled student should be a matter of how you want your student to view his or her...

I had been at this particular red light before. In fact, for the past five years, I had been at this same intersection almost every Wednesday. We were on our way to music lessons, and as with most routines, the surroundings had long been taken for granted. The traffic was usually heavy but not at...

Many people would say that the modern-day homeschooling movement in the U.S. began sometime in the 1970s. In the next decade, state and national organizations were founded, including the Home School Legal Defense Association in 1983. When Rachael and I began our homeschool journey in 1996, the movement was still in its infancy. Fast forward...