How Many Time Do I Have to Tell You: I Love You? (12 of 13)
By Davis CarmanIn our journey through parenting, there’s been one profound yet simple message that I found essential to impart upon our children: “I love you.” According to some statistics, less than half of the kids growing up today hear this message daily. This realization should encourage us to be more intentional about expressing love not only...Read More
Should Christians Send their Kids to Public Schools?
By Davis CarmanRachael and I started our homeschool journey way back in 1996 (almost 30 years ago). Although the first year was rocky, by year four, we were committed for the long haul even with the unknown of high school looming in the distance. During the second ten years of our homeschooling journey, we started speaking at...Read More
Having Pets in Your Homeschool
By Davis CarmanWhether they come to us by chance or through deliberate adoption, having pets in your homeschool can have a profound impact on your family and dramatically enhance your students’ home education. Beyond teaching responsibility, having pets in our homeschooling environment transformed how our children learned. Pets foster engagement with Creation and teach life skills that...Read More
5 Invaluable Actions to Take in Hard Times
By Rachael CarmanSome days are bad. Some weeks are bad. Some months, some years — life is hard. Sometimes it’s just one thing, while other times, trouble seems to come at you from all directions. Sometimes everyone knows, and sometimes no one even suspects. There are times in life that can only be compared to a wilderness...Read More
Pumpkin Thinking Putty Activity: Fall in Love with the Science of Autumn
By Rachael YunisWe all fidget, but kids can sometimes be the masters of fidgeting. So, why not give them something to explore with their senses while they listen to their lessons? The Pumpkin Thinking Putty Activity is the perfect fall-themed science activity to add to your homeschool because it helps kids focus when they have something to...Read More
Best Bible Curriculum Options for Kids
By Trisha VuongThe Importance of Bible Curriculum for Children Before diving into some of the best Bible curriculum options for homeschoolers, let’s talk about our why. Why is studying the Bible important for kids? If you don’t have your why solidified, here are some ideas that may help. Bible Education to Learn Their Faith As parents, our...Read More
How Many Times Do I Have to Tell You?
By Davis CarmanWe’ve all had those moments as parents—staring at our kids and wondering, “How many times do I have to tell you?” It’s like a broken record that plays in the background of parenting life, right? Being a parent isn’t for the faint of heart. It means understanding that a lot of what we do involves...Read More
The ABCs of Life
By Davis CarmanWhat are the ABCs of Life? There are three things we all seek in life—Achievement, Beauty, and Community. Read more in this devotional. Ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. — Matthew 7:7 Although I am not a pastor, I have...Read More