By Jessica Wolstenholm
When you decide to dive into Christian homeschooling, you will inevitably hear people naysaying and offering stories about unsuccessful attempts. The whole endeavor can seem a bit scary because so much of the responsibility falls on you. Empowering your kids to have a successful year is important from the start, but how can you ensure […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
When you’re looking for volunteers or chaperones for children’s events or children’s ministry, it’s easy to choose the first few warm bodies available. But teaching kids about Jesus is about more than simply having a warm body in place. There are several things you need to ensure prior to signing up your volunteers. Do you […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
As a parent, one of your ultimate responsibilities is to ensure that your student has an appropriate education to prepare them for adult life and teach them how to interact with the world. For some, the best route to that education is through a traditional public or private school. In some circumstances, however, you may […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
If you’ve considered Christian homeschooling, you probably have a myriad of different questions. How can you ensure that your child is getting a quality education? What do you do if you’re not a certified teacher? Which homeschooling resources are the best? One question you may not have considered is a vital one: What are the […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
If you’ve ever watched school kids filing into their classroom unobserved—well, it’s a wonder. Amazingly, many teachers have taught their students to come into the classroom in the morning, go to their cubby, hang their belongings, take out their folder of homework/notes, and put it in the appropriate place. This same child will go home […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Finding people to teach Sunday school can prove to be a tall order. Most of the time your classes are run by the same faithful few who tirelessly give their time every Sunday. Certainly, you appreciate this reliable group, but when your leaders are overworked, they can easily become burned out or disenchanted with teaching […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
One of the best gifts that you can give your children is a quality education. The window of opportunity for providing this gift is fairly brief, so making the right decision is paramount. If weighing your options for schooling your children results in the decision to homeschool, don’t forget about one of the greatest homeschooling […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
Making the decision to pursue Christian homeschooling is a tough one, but many Christian families feel like it’s important enough to embark on the journey. However, what happens when you discover that your student has learning disabilities? Don’t Blame Yourself: Every Child is Different, and You Did Not Mess Up! First of all, don’t blame […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
I recently exchanged emails with a friend whose father passed away not too long ago. The last line of his email struck me; “Continue to appreciate your dad. Time on this earth is short.” For many, Father’s Day is a painful reminder of just how short time on this earth is. For others, it is […]
By Jessica Wolstenholm
As we celebrate dads this Father’s Day, we wanted to share a story from a new dad who is experiencing his first Father’s Day. His story helps us remember that God is faithful, even in brokenness. Two years ago, my wife and I officially started the process to adopt a child from Uganda. We started […]