As a homeschool blogger and leader in my local homeschool support group, I get a lot of questions about Common Core. Questions like: “What’s the deal […]
Product Reviews
Review: Well Planned Day Wall Calendar
Back-to-school time is upon us, and most parents — homeschooling or not — are in planning mode for the coming school year and semester. Just […]
Product Reviews
Review: Picture Smart Bible K-3rd Grade
We’ve been homeschooling for four years, and until recently, I have always struggled with finding the best way to include my youngest daughter (who’s now […]
Faith & Family
10 Tips for Parenting Teens With Wisdom & Love
We’re all familiar with the common conflicts between parents and teens, situations like: “My teenage daughter is addicted to her phone, and if we take […]
Product Reviews
Review: Blog Planner from A Well-Planned Day
Whether you are currently a blogger or just thinking about it, you should take a look at a new blog planner released by Home Educating […]
Product Reviews
Review: Cover Story Writing for Middle School
Cover Story is a new writing curriculum for middle school (6th-9th grade) students from the creator of The One Year Adventure Novel high school writing […]
Faith & Family
Parenting Tweens & Teens: Fears to Overcome
When our children are young, danger is obvious. The guidance we provide is very tangible, and saying “no” is part of daily life. However, as […]
Faith & Family
Teach Them Diligently: Raising Arrows
This past week my family traveled to Washington D.C. to attend my favorite homeschooling conference, Teach Them Diligently. However, Teach Them Diligently isn’t just about […]
Faith & Family
Missional Women: Being a Missional Mom
Two weeks ago, I was blessed to attend the Denver Missional Women Conference with my sister-in-law, NextGen Homeschool Author Rosanna Ward, and my first-gen homeschooling […]
Faith & Family
Why I Can’t Wait for Teach Them Diligently D.C.
This year my family is planning to attend the Teach Them Diligently Convention in Washington D.C., taking place May 15-17. Last year, my homeschooling sister-in-law […]
Faith & Family
Part Three: Seeking God’s Direction
When you are faced with major decisions regarding your homeschooling, your family, your own personal role and relationships, seeking God’s direction can be challenging. Even […]
Hands-On Homeschool
Hands-on Homeschool: Garden Prep Field Trip
Last week we took a few days off for a spring garden prep “field trip” at the home of my in-laws in Kansas. Grandpa and […]
Ask a NextGen Homeschooler
Ask a NextGen Homeschooler: Must I Finish Every Textbook?
“Ask a NextGen Homeschooler” is your turn to ask our authors — formerly homeschooled moms who are now homeschooling our children — to weigh in […]
Faith & Family, Homeschool Encouragement
Whole-Hearted Homeschooling: It’s Not What You Do, But Why
Last night I had the pleasure of meeting 20-year homeschooling veteran Lori Lane, founder of Artios Academies and The End in Mind, a Christian homeschooling […]
Ask a NextGen Homeschooler
Ask a NextGen Homeschooler: How Can I Breathe Life Into My Homeschool Curriculum?
Welcome to “Ask a NextGen Homeschooler.” It’s your turn to ask the authors of NextGen Homeschool — formerly homeschooled moms who are now homeschooling our […]
Faith & Family
Five Places to Find Spiritual Refreshment
Every journey requires times of rest to regroup and restore physically and mentally. As homeschoolers, we know this all to well: It’s easy to burn […]
Faith & Family
Considering Homeschooling? Trust Your Calling
Recently a good friend of mine surprised me by asking if we could get together to talk about homeschooling. I wasn’t surprised that she might […]
Faith & Family, Product Reviews
Bible Memorization Made Easy for Families
Because we integrate Bible study and memorization of verses into many aspects of our homeschooling (and my daughters participate in AWANA), I’ve never tried an […]
Homeschool How-To
Simple Homeschool Co-Op for Tweens: Book Clubs
Last week we kicked off our fourth semester of girls book club with ten other homeschooling moms & their daughters. The girls book club is […]
Faith & Family, Product Reviews
“Empty: A Couple’s Study of Marriage” Review
In honor of Valentine’s Day this week, I’m reviewing two books about Christ-centered marriage. I firmly believe that both a strong marriage built on “the […]
Product Reviews
“My Beloved and My Friend” Book Review
In honor of Valentine’s Day this week, I’m reviewing two books about Christ-centered marriage. I firmly believe that both a strong marriage built on “the […]
Homeschool How-To
Homeschooling Tweens: Great Group Activities
Today we’re finally celebrating my eldest daughter’s thirteenth birthday with her friends (two weeks late!), and as we prepare to welcome her guests, I’m reminded […]
Faith & Family
When the War of Words Wears You Down
You may have noticed a little lull in new posts on NextGen Homeschool this past week. I’ll be honest: We’re a bit worn out. Not […]
Hands-On Homeschool
Hands-On Homeschool: A Backyard Farm?
Last year I wrote about expanding our backyard garden and involving the girls in every step of the process, from choosing what to grow and […]
Real-Life Homeschooling
Friday Flashback: There’s a New Teen in Town
We’re technically almost four weeks into the new year, and we haven’t had a “typical” homeschooling week yet! January is historically a very busy travel […]
NextGen Perspectives
Three Decades Later: Homeschooling in 2014
Our story at NextGen Homeschool began in 1984, when Dean & Karen Gotcher began homeschooling their three children (authors Rosanna & Elizabeth, and my husband […]
Faith & Family
Top Homeschooling Posts of 2013: Faith, Family
Welcome to NextGen Homeschool’s Top Homeschooling Posts of 2013 Series! This week we’ll be sharing the top homeschooling topics — and most viewed posts — […]
Homeschool Encouragement
Top Homeschooling Posts of 2013: Homeschool Encouragement
Welcome to NextGen Homeschool’s Top Homeschooling Posts of 2013 Series! This week we’ll be sharing the top homeschooling topics — and most viewed posts — […]
Hands-On Homeschool, Homeschool How-To
Top Homeschooling Posts of 2013: Hands-On
Welcome to NextGen Homeschool’s Top Homeschooling Posts of 2013 Series! This week we’ll be sharing the top homeschooling topics — and most viewed posts — […]
Homeschool How-To
Top Homeschooling Posts of 2013: Curriculum
Welcome to NextGen Homeschool’s Top Homeschooling Posts of 2013 Series! This week we’ll be sharing the top homeschooling topics — and most viewed posts — […]