Recipe for Success: My reflections on the book that every student should read

Book review of 5 Principles for a Successful Life by Newt Gingrich and Jackie Gingrich Cushman. Dream Big, Work Hard, Learn Every Day, Enjoy Life, Be True to Yourself – these are the five principles presented in this small but profound book. In addition to the authors’ [father and daughter] wisdom, there are many insightful quotes […]

A Weekend to Remember | VALENTINES DAY GIVEAWAY

Imagine a long weekend escape with no kids, no cooking or cleaning, no piles of laundry or dirty dishes, no yard work or kid’s soccer practice – just you, your spouse, and the opportunity to nourish and strengthen your relationship. Imagine you and your love coming away from that weekend encouraged, revitalized, and with renewed […]

Reading Horizons at Home – A Review

We homeschool on a shoestring budget. That is one reason that I was excited to receive a one-year subscription to Reading Horizons at Home, a research based reading intervention program. The other reason was because my daughter was struggling to read, and I knew it. My then-7-year-old is a smart cookie! She THINKS about things […]

Honoring Our Veterans

“When our perils are past, shall our gratitude sleep?” -George Canning Today we come together as a nation to honor and celebrate our heroes who have sacrificed their time and their lives to faithfully serve this great Nation. These brave men and women have fought for our freedoms and rights as citizens of the United States of America. Including such freedoms as our […]

Homeschooling Back on the Campaign Trail: Trump Speaks at Values Voter Summit

Presidential candidate Donald Trump mentioned homeschooling for the first time at the Family Research Council’s annual Values Voter Summit last weekend. In the middle of a discussion on education and school choice, Trump said, “School choice means that parents can homeschool their children. 100%.” (You can watch the video below, with Mr. Trump’s remarks around the […]

New Series || Homeschool Helpers: Grads and Parents Serving Your Community

We are excited to introduce a new series entitled Homeschool Helpers! In these stories, we will highlight homeschool graduates and parents who are making a difference in their communities through their work as public servants. Families who homeschool are sometimes criticized because they are perceived to be isolating themselves from people around them. We have found that the opposite […]

Teaching a Child with Special Needs at Home and at School | Book Review

I want to share some exciting news about a new book for parents who are teaching a child with special needs. It is written by a colleague and private homeschool Special Needs Educational Consultant, Judith Munday, M.A., M.Ed. Judi has a heart to educate, equip, and encourage parents who teach struggling learners. She has taught […]

Endangered Animals Inspire 9-Year-Old Artist, Activist

What do you do when your 8-year-old suddenly blossoms into an acclaimed painter and activist? If you’re Amity Neff, you homeschool. Amity is the mother of Bria Neff (currently 9 years old), whose decision to use her budding artistic talent to help protect endangered wildlife has garnered both an internet following and a fair […]

Celebrate America with HSLDA

The Declaration of Independence is one of the most important documents in American history because it highlights the moment we officially became independent of Great Britain. It was the day we “restored the Sovereign to Whom all men ought to be obedient. He reigns in heaven and from the rising to the setting of the sun, let His […]

Feeling Nourished—Review of Savor: Living Abundantly Where You Are, As You Are

Every Christmas when I was growing up (still living at home), my mom would give me a new devotional book. As much as I appreciated the gesture, each year I faced the same discouragement. I just didn’t get it: the flowery language, the long impersonal prayers, and the façade of perfection. And, as much as […]