Introduction

Homeschool critics sometimes worry about the social-emotional development of online learners. However, modern online education provides many opportunities for social development, from group video sessions to local sports, church, or community clubs. The flexibility of online learning can enrich students’ social networks, while also creating a supportive environment for social-emotional growth guided by parents.  In this blog, we will explore how online education supports social-emotional learning (SEL) and equip parents with strategies—like movement, visualization, and advanced emotional therapies— to address student outbursts, focus challenges, difficulty sitting still, and optimize brain development to be able to visualize complex information more quickly. The ultimate goal of this blog is to support parents with key strategies that are aligned with biblical foundations and stimulate their students' learning so they mature into their unique persons in God’s image.

The homeschooling option¹ has been one of the most popular solutions for education for decades. It provides parents the opportunity to teach religious principles to their children. However, many parents have questions about how homeschooling would affect their child’s high school years, namely: 

• Limitations to socialization
• Access to specialized courses to advance their skills in subjects they love
• Receiving a high school diploma from an accredited school
• Being admitted to a college of their choice 

This is where online Christian homeschooling shines as the best answer to meet varying students' academic needs. 

This blog will cover five distinct advantages that come with an online Christian homeschooling program.

Are you pondering about homeschooling your children? If so, you are not alone. With more parents searching for an alternative to traditional schools, homeschooling has become an increasingly popular option. From providing individualized attention to fostering creativity and encouraging family time, homeschooling might be the best choice for your family. Here are ten reasons why homeschooling might be an excellent choice for you.

Part 2: Helping Your Children Reach Their Full Potential

“So God created mankind in His own image, in the image of God He created them; male and female He created them” (Genesis 1:27).

God works in mysterious ways, and everyone’s combined experiences affect them in ways that makes them unique. You are “fearfully and wonderfully made” (Psalm 139:14). This truth is what is most important for us to instill in our children: every person is made in the image of God, the way that they are meant to be, for their own sake, for the sake of those around them, and ultimately, for the glory of God.

Common Core standards have been adopted by the many states and the District of Columbia. In light of their widespread adoption and implementation, you might expect general agreement on what they are, their benefits, and their acceptance. Unfortunately, the debates surrounding the Common Core standards often serve to confuse those they affect most deeply: you and your students.

Here are some basic facts about the Common Core Standards in the high school years to help you gain a better understanding of the system your school is using, and the possible alternatives.

Bringing the family together for a fun movie night can be just what they need after a full day in the sun. However, before you start getting out the popcorn maker, you need to decide on a good movie for your family. We’re here to help.