by Matthew McDill | Mar 12, 2021 | Middle School, Videos, Discipleship, Teens, Parenting, NCHE Blog
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 | Middle School, Discipleship, Parenting, 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...
by Matthew McDill | Jan 22, 2021 | Teens, Discipleship, Culture, Parenting, Resources, NCHE Blog
How many of us have been expecting, or at least hoping, that 2021 is going to be a better year than 2020? Well, based on how 2021 has started, I’m not holding my breath. Like last year, these last few weeks have provided shocking and ground shifting news in politics...
by Sarah Hicks | Nov 9, 2020 | Parenting, Spiritual Growth, NCHE Blog
This year has truly been unlike any other year we have ever faced. It is likely that many people around you have expressed that they are feeling worn-out, uncertain, or stressed. Perhaps you have even had these thoughts. As the holidays are approaching, now is a great...
by Sarah Hicks | Nov 2, 2020 | Parenting, Resources, Community, NCHE Blog
Do you have a mentor? Homeschool mentors are people who believe in home education. They believe in your ability to teach your children. When you need them, a good mentor will provide you with encouragement, practical advice, wisdom, or, let’s face it: a reality check!...
by Matthew McDill | Oct 30, 2020 | NCHE Blog, Parenting, Resources
Some students seem to enjoy and succeed at school more than others. The good news is that this does not mean that your students who do not enjoy school are not smart. They are just smart in different ways. This is the liberating and empowering premise of Dr. Kathy...
