How desperate we are to avoid labeling our kids! And with good reason ... if they're in a classroom setting, maybe. But as homeschoolers, we have a much better handle on the social side, and there are serious benefits to your struggling child when you get her tested earlier rather than later. This episode, we talk about our own struggling learner and what we discovered on the way from a late start ... to a college scholarship! There's hope!

 

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"How can I get my husband more involved in our homeschool?"  It's a common question but there are a lot of things below the surface - and we'd say that no matter what he's doing, if he's married to a homeschooling mom, then he's already a homeschooling dad! This episode we unpack the concept of Dad's part and involvement in the kids' education from a Biblical and always, a practical perspective, and we offer some encouragement to both of you --

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If you homeschool, you've probably wondered if you ought to join a co-op. On today's program, we talk about how co-ops can help you meet your kids' academic and social needs. One of the biggest advantages of homeschooling, though, is being able to individualize education for each of your children. Homeschooling isn't one-size-fits-all, so we'll also talk about how you can know if a particular co-op (or any co-op at all) isn't a good fit for your children or your family.

 

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Christian parents all hope and pray for their children to trust Christ, but how do you know when they've really been saved? Can't we take a little child at his word if he's prayed "the prayer"? Is there any reason to hesitate because of the age, or situation, or just on principle? And what's the difference between the child's actual salvation, and our ability to confirm it from the outside? In this episode, we continue our conversation with Dennis Gundersen, author of Your Child's Profession of Faith, looking at the situation from the point of view of a pastor as well as a parent.

 

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As Christian homeschool parents, what's your number one concern? No question - it's about teaching your kids to know and love and serve the Lord Jesus Christ! In this episode, we talk with veteran pastor and teacher Dennis Gundersen, author of Your Child's Profession of Faith, about the awesome responsibility - and incredible blessing - of sharing the gospel with your children. How early can they truly believe? How can tell if they've really understood the gospel? What do you do if you're just not sure? And more!

 

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Last episode, we wanted to encourage new homeschoolers who may be having second thoughts about this grand experiment they planned. But what about veterans (like us)? How did your last year go? Everything exactly as planned? Or was it like so many of ours, full of interruptions, distractions, illnesses, emergencies ... Maybe you look at last year's disasters and think, "I'm not ready to start again ... I don't know if I can do it!" This episode, we talk about the reality of doubts and disappointments, and how God often works through our homeschooling troubles to accomplish things we may not have realized yet!

 

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Labor Day is approaching and the decision to start homeschooling, that decision that was so exciting and sparkly back in May, suddenly looms like a late summer thundercloud. Relax! This episode, we talk about some key things we learned about starting homeschooling - whether you're beginning with a 5-year-old who's never seen a schoolroom, or bringing home an eight-grader from the local public school. The first year offers some great opportunities - and some great challenges - that will make the difference in your home education experience. And even if you're already a veteran homeschooler, you might find a principle or two that you haven't considered before!

 

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