How to Develop a Strong Relationship with Your Children

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...

Capitol Riots, Elections, and Censoring, Oh My!

by Matthew McDill | Jan 22, 2021 | NCHE Blog, Resources, Parenting, Teens, Culture, Discipleship

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...

Resources for Teaching Your Teens to Memorize Scripture

by Matthew McDill | Jan 15, 2021 | NCHE Blog, Spiritual Growth, Resources, Teens, Discipleship

If you are a Christian parent, then one of your primary goals is to help your children follow Jesus Christ. An important spiritual discipline that will bear significant fruit in your children’s lives is that of memorizing Scripture. Younger children are great at...

“I Don’t Want to Go to College. . . . Wait, Yes, I Do.”

by Matthew McDill | Jan 8, 2021 | NCHE Blog, Homeschool Law, Teens, High School, Graduation, College

I’d like to tell you a story about what happened with one of my high school students that points to several important homeschooling principles: In NC, parents decide what is required for a student to graduate, not the state or any other organization.  If your student...

When Should I Let My Children Make Their Own Decisions?

by Matthew McDill | May 29, 2020 | NCHE Blog, Parenting, Teens

My 13 year old son said he wanted to go live in the woods for 24 hours. He built a fort he plans to sleep in. The temperature is 43 degrees and it is pouring down rain. You can imagine mom had a few questions and concerns about this adventure. I did too. But I also...

Make Sure You Are Doing This with Your Teenagers

by Matthew McDill | Apr 30, 2020 | NCHE Blog, Parenting, Teens

I had a meeting with my oldest son yesterday. It was our weekly scheduled meeting.  He sat down and said, “Do you have anything to say?” I laughed because this was a strange way to start the conversation. I assumed that he was asking because he didn’t have any...