by Diane Helfrich | Aug 13, 2021 | Freedom to Homeschool, NCHE Blog, Encouragement, Community, Homeschooling in Crisis, Parental Rights, War on Homeschooling, Parenting, Considering Homeschooling, Culture, High School, Discipleship, Young Children, Teaching Strategies, Middle School, Reasons to Homeschool, Uncategorized
by Diane Helfrich, August 2021 Once a child enters our lives, we start thinking about the years to come—their first words and steps turn into school, graduation, and college, and then, we hope, a successful launch to adulthood. Part of how well our child negotiates...
by JessicaFrierson2 | Aug 10, 2021 | Young Children, Teaching Strategies, Middle School, Schedule, Reasons to Homeschool, High School, NCHE Blog, Encouragement, Teens, Considering Homeschooling
by Jessica Frierson, August 2021 If I were to sum up the essence of homeschooling in one word, it would be flexibility. Every aspect of the homeschool can benefit from the flexibility it offers. The scheduling of both your school year and school day, the selection of...
by JessicaFrierson2 | Aug 6, 2021 | Considering Homeschooling, NCHE Blog, Encouragement, High School, Math, Young Children, Middle School, Reasons to Homeschool
by Jessica Frierson, August 2021 Of the many reasons our family chose to homeschool, creativity is my favorite. Unlike traditional classrooms, the homeschool environment is particularly conducive to encouraging and inspiring creativity. Just as in a greenhouse where...
by Matthew McDill | Mar 12, 2021 | NCHE Blog, Parenting, Teens, Discipleship, Videos, Middle School
Parents often struggle to have an open and positive relationship with their children. We are trying to train and correct them, which they often do not appreciate. We create limitations and enforce compliance with discipline. This also introduces tension. However, the...
by Matthew McDill | Feb 12, 2021 | Parenting, Discipleship, Middle School, NCHE Blog
Middle school is often a confusing time for kids. Even though we lived through it, it is really no easier for parents. One reason it is challenging (besides puberty!) is because they are at a critical transition point as we move from discipline to discipleship. This...
