by Jessica Frierson | Apr 3, 2023 | NCHE Blog, Encouragement, Teens, Young Children, Reasons to Homeschool, Family life, Uncategorized
by Jessica Frierson, April 2023 Homeschooling has its highs and lows. There are days when everything goes according to plan and others when it seems nothing does. Are we fitting school into the busyness of life or working life around school? Either way, both...
by Jessica Frierson | Mar 15, 2023 | Parenting, NCHE Blog, Encouragement, Getting Started, Teens, Considering Homeschooling, Young Children, Reasons to Homeschool
by Jessica Frierson, March 2023 In last week’s blog post, I wrote about what the homeschooling parent needs. This week I will look at the five needs of the homeschooled child. You may expect those needs to include Internet access, a study area, the best...
by Jessica Frierson | Mar 8, 2023 | Resources, NCHE Membership, Considering Homeschooling, Finances, Reasons to Homeschool, Support, Getting Started, Community, NCHE Blog, Encouragement, Uncategorized
by Jessica Frierson, March 2023 When parents consider homeschooling their children, one of the first questions they ask is, “What will I need?” Depending on who you ask, you will get a wide range of answers. After more than twenty years of homeschooling, I can...
by Jessica Frierson | Jan 31, 2023 | NCHE Blog, Encouragement, Reasons to Homeschool, Family life, Uncategorized
by Sarah Hughes, January 2023 I didn’t think I would ever homeschool, but I’m proud of myself for sticking with it and honestly not hating it. Overall I think it has made me a better parent. Here are five reasons why. 1. I enjoy schoolwork (as opposed to...
by Jessica Frierson | Jan 4, 2023 | Schedule, NCHE Blog, Encouragement, Getting Started, Young Children, Teaching Strategies, Reasons to Homeschool, Family life, Uncategorized
by Jessica Frierson, January 2023 This month marks the beginning of the end of an era in my life. My youngest child will turn seven in just a few days, marking the beginning of his official school years. Although we have a decade or so remaining until our youngest...
by Jessica Frierson | Dec 13, 2022 | NCHE Blog, Encouragement, Freedom to Homeschool, Support
by Jessica Frierson, December 2022 I read a very inspiring email this morning from Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries and a featured speaker at past NCHE Thrive! Conferences. He talked about the difference little things can make in big problems. The story...