You’ve heard about family–based education (commonly called homeschooling or home discipleship). Many families have seen the disintegration of family relationships over the last few decades and responded by integrating relationship and character into their home and their children’s lives. But what about the 80% or more of real life not directly connected to classroom learning?…
The skilled art of conversation is rare in today’s culture. Families stare blankly into flickering screens. Teens and toddlers grunt. Spouses “download” information to each other before falling asleep. Yet relationships are, most would agree, what life is about, and conversation is a primary relationship-building tool. Skilled conversation reaches above the day’s business and banalities…
Many years ago, my parents made a radical decision to keep their children home with them—no daycare, no preschool, no kindergarten, no elementary school, no middle school, no junior high, and no high school. Their brave decision then will change generations for centuries, because each one of my siblings and I are equally committed to…
Dr. Thomas Lamar, of Christian Heritage OnAir goes “Man on the Street” with the attendees at the 2013 Christian Heritage Homeschooling and Family Discipleship Conference. Here is a mix-down of attendee feedback! [powerpress]
Next month is May… and that means that the excitement and motivation of the 2013 Christian Heritage Homeschooling and Family Discipleship Conference will have come and gone. Now you’re sitting there on Monday morning, wondering what to do. Instead of remaining overwhelmed, please join us live for this important webinar as Dr. S.M. Davis helps us…
Dr. Thomas Lamar, of Christian Heritage OnAir interviews Dr. S.M. Davis “Live on Stage” at the 2013 Christian Heritage Homeschooling and Family Discipleship Conference. [powerpress]
The sun is beginning to shine, daffodils are braving the elements, and children and parents both are beginning to long for the sweet, beautiful days that spring brings. And while I can’t banish the rain or the chill, I can share some simple, constructive, delightful activities that your family will enjoy doing together over the…
Where does our decision to homeschool fit into God’s larger purposes in our lives? Are we to homeschool as a matter of preference, or of conviction? Should we homeschool at any cost, or are there times and places where other educational options should be considered? The Wisdom of Homeschooling I believe in homeschooling. My late…
Mom, are you bogged down? Burned out? Do you have a worn-out spirit? Don’t care anymore? Can’t face another day? Does the daily grind now supersede your once high-held vision of educating your own children? You’re not alone. Many have faced burnout. In fact, educators in general are one of the highest classes of people…