Having watched their children approach life with gusto, sensing few boundaries, the Smiths will share some of the things they think made it possible for their children to think outside the box, and live like it! Stories from others they know, and examples from scripture will be used to help make the ideas and approaches applicable to your home. We all want our children to be brave. This session will examine what that may look like in its development.

Dr. Roger Smith, author of Parenting with Influence, is a primary care physician in rural Louisiana where he oversees the medical care delivered in four small town clinics. He is board certified in

Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, and has a special interest in the relationships in the home and community. His vlog, Parenting Matters Now, can be found on YouTube, Facebook, and RogerSmithMD.com. Dr. Smith speaks on parenting, marriage, education, and leadership, and offers parenting tips through his podcast, Parenting Matters Now.

Over the last 25 years, Dr. Smith has served in leadership roles in numerous organizations, including 4-H, Boy Scouts, Homeschool Speech and Debate, and the Chamber of Commerce, and has been a mentor at a local faith-based substance abuse program. He currently serves on the board of his state and national homeschool organizations Dr. Smith, influenced by science education, spiritual teachings, psychosocial research, and personal experience, delivers insights with southern flare, applied with common sense.

You can find out more about Dr. Smith on his website.

Preparing your children for success means giving them the best part of you, and that doesn’t happen by accident. A combination of deciding what you think is important and discovering ways to clearly and effectively communicate it is core to discipling your children. The Smiths will share ideas for ways you can communicate your family values. Additionally, a key concept for establishing goals for each child will be shared from scripture, . . . and it could be a game changer!

Dr. Roger Smith, author of Parenting with Influence, is a primary care physician in rural Louisiana where he oversees the medical care delivered in four small town clinics. He is board certified in

Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, and has a special interest in the relationships in the home and community. His vlog, Parenting Matters Now, can be found on YouTube, Facebook, and RogerSmithMD.com. Dr. Smith speaks on parenting, marriage, education, and leadership, and offers parenting tips through his podcast, Parenting Matters Now.

Over the last 25 years, Dr. Smith has served in leadership roles in numerous organizations, including 4-H, Boy Scouts, Homeschool Speech and Debate, and the Chamber of Commerce, and has been a mentor at a local faith-based substance abuse program. He currently serves on the board of his state and national homeschool organizations Dr. Smith, influenced by science education, spiritual teachings, psychosocial research, and personal experience, delivers insights with southern flare, applied with common sense.

You can find out more about Dr. Smith on his website.

What’s a dad to do? In a busy home, dads often find themselves being dragged along in all the activity involving the children. But can it be another way? The influence of the father can be the thing that helps all the activity stay on course. Dr. Smith will share ways he and others have made significant contributions to the home in the midst of a busy career. This session will not be an attempt to produce guilt about failures, but will offer solutions and hope for increasing the influence of dad in the home, resulting in everyone being more happy.

Dr. Roger Smith, author of Parenting with Influence, is a primary care physician in rural Louisiana where he oversees the medical care delivered in four small town clinics. He is board certified in

Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, and has a special interest in the relationships in the home and community. His vlog, Parenting Matters Now, can be found on YouTube, Facebook, and RogerSmithMD.com. Dr. Smith speaks on parenting, marriage, education, and leadership, and offers parenting tips through his podcast, Parenting Matters Now.

Over the last 25 years, Dr. Smith has served in leadership roles in numerous organizations, including 4-H, Boy Scouts, Homeschool Speech and Debate, and the Chamber of Commerce, and has been a mentor at a local faith-based substance abuse program. He currently serves on the board of his state and national homeschool organizations Dr. Smith, influenced by science education, spiritual teachings, psychosocial research, and personal experience, delivers insights with southern flare, applied with common sense.

You can find out more about Dr. Smith on his website.

How are your children growing toward adulthood? Children have essential needs that enable them to grow up, and it is our job to help meet those needs. This session will identify the core needs that must be met to provide optimal growth toward maturity, and the Smiths will discuss how we, as parents, can effectively meet those needs. Home is the place where children grow the most. Be inspired to change your home environment resulting in a better outcome for all. Handout included.

Dr. Roger Smith, author of Parenting with Influence, is a primary care physician in rural Louisiana where he oversees the medical care delivered in four small town clinics. He is board certified in

Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, and has a special interest in the relationships in the home and community. His vlog, Parenting Matters Now, can be found on YouTube, Facebook, and RogerSmithMD.com. Dr. Smith speaks on parenting, marriage, education, and leadership, and offers parenting tips through his podcast, Parenting Matters Now.

Over the last 25 years, Dr. Smith has served in leadership roles in numerous organizations, including 4-H, Boy Scouts, Homeschool Speech and Debate, and the Chamber of Commerce, and has been a mentor at a local faith-based substance abuse program. He currently serves on the board of his state and national homeschool organizations Dr. Smith, influenced by science education, spiritual teachings, psychosocial research, and personal experience, delivers insights with southern flare, applied with common sense.

You can find out more about Dr. Smith on his website.

Yes, seriously! Come hear all about it from some of the most enthusiastic Bible quizzers and see a short demonstration of how fun, character-building, and competitive Bible Quizzing really is. From what a quiz practice looks like, to the big Quiz Meet, or how to set up a team in your area, we are super excited to share our love and passion for Bible Quizzing with you.

These three homeschooled friends enjoy memorizing scripture and hiding God’s word in their hearts. Lucas is a homeschool graduate who enjoys spending time outdoors, especially hiking and fishing. He loves learning languages and has a passion for missions. Hannah loves spending time with her friends and siblings, going for walks and playing the piano. Olive is a sporty homeschooling girl who loves a competitive game of soccer or spike ball. She also enjoys sewing and creative projects, as well as sitting with a book in the sunshine. The three friends encourage each other to memorize scripture and live out God’s word in their daily lives.

The journey through high school graduation in Ontario involves understanding transcripts, accumulating credits, and navigating alternative options — it can feel like trying to decipher a secret language. If you’re wondering exactly what is required for an Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD), what you need for Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR), and how to make wise and intentional curriculum choices, this workshop is designed to turn confusion into clarity.

Melanie is a devoted daughter of God and a homeschooler for life. As a wife to Dan and mama to five children, she has spent the last 23 years building a life centred on faith, family, and lifelong learning. Melanie is widely recognized within her community as a passionate advocate for rich curriculum and an unapologetic connoisseur of quality literature. When she isn’t deep in the Word or curriculum research, you can find her surrounded by her family, Starbucks and her ever-growing library.

So, you’re a Christian husband and a dad, and you want to be successful at it all. You had it figured out before you got married, you just need to flex your brain a bit and figure something out here…. How are you going to please everybody, God most of all? How are you going to keep your kids from rebelling? Oh, you’ve been at it a while and you’re not pleased with your results? Oh, your wife isn’t either? I see. How are you going to maintain, or even gain, control? Where do you start this time? If this sounds like you, join Benjamin as he explores these questions and more with practical solutions and strategies.

Benjamin Harms is married to a homeschooling wife, and is blessed with six loving children. A Christian for 45 years, Ben’s enduring passion is to bring joy to God’s heart by helping restore the Church in its humble walk with God, its unwavering commitment to Truth, and its love for the Bridegroom. From Bible school to university, Ben’s continuing education has always been with this goal in mind. Though his 30 year teaching experience has been primarily in churches, with children and young adults, Ben now also labors to secure future generations of godly marriages through means of counseling and education initiatives.

Most of us probably obey most of the 10 Commandments. But what about resting on the Sabbath? What about screens and phones and technology? We’ll look at a few practical ways to rest on the Sabbath and how we can make the most of this time together as a family.

Jason and Alli have been married for 21 years and are blessed with 10 children. He speaks to parents, encouraging them to be intentional in their most important organization – their family! He is the author of two books: a fiction adventure book for kids, Danger in the Jungle; and a “hilarious” (so they say!) book about life with 10 kids: Yes, Dear…I’m Watching Them: Stories of Injury & Adventure from the Frontlines of Dadhood. He co-hosts the Helping Men Thrive podcast and supervises the care of hens, ducks, cows and vegetables on their small hobby farm in southern Saskatchewan. Find him at HEYDADS.ca

“How can I homeschool my kids when they don’t even listen to me?” This is a question I sometimes get from young moms thinking about homeschooling. The answer to that question is, “Not very well.” Parenting is a key foundation that needs to be laid in order for children to successfully learn in homeschooling. It’s not easy, but it is necessary and with God’s help, it’s possible. Come, be encouraged with practical ways to lay a solid foundation for child training!

Monica was saved by grace and has been a follower of Christ since early childhood. She married her wonderful husband Ron 27 years ago. They have homeschooled their six children right from day one. On occasion they have inquired if there is such a thing as a money-back guarantee on children, but overall, it has been an amazing parenting journey. They have been blessed to educate their children and also see them come to faith by God’s grace. Monica loves crafting perfect lattes, but her real passion is sharing and praying with young moms to encourage them and help them navigate parenting and homeschooling challenges.

Science is the study of God’s creation. It should not be purely textbook and lab room based because there is so much to be explored, enjoyed, and marvelled at around your house. In this presentation, we will focus on abiotic science in aspects like sun and moon, air temperature and humidity, shape and function, and perhaps construction and design or motion mechanics. Science should encourage young pilgrims to truly appreciate and enjoy God’s good creation and to study it for His glory and their own edification.

Aize Smit is a semi-retired teacher and preacher, he has been married for 45 years to Marioka, and God blessed them with 5 children and 14 grandchildren. They migrated from The Netherlands to Ontario, Canada in 1991, and they started homeschooling their children. Aize has been a teacher in Christian, Public, Private, and Federal schools. He has a B.Ed. equivalent and Master’s degrees in Physical Geography and Pastoral Ministry. The Smits spent 11 years abroad, teaching and church planting in southern China. Aize is coordinator and teacher in several ministries and publishes regular podcasts on ‘The Word and the World’ in 3 languages.