For the past three years, a Teach Them Diligently Convention for homeschooling families has taken place fairly close to my home state of Oklahoma. The first […]
NextGen Perspectives
Three Generations at Teach Them Diligently
This was my third year attending a Teach Them Diligently Convention. The biggest blessing of the conference this year was being able to attend with three […]
Faith & Family, Homeschool Encouragement
Why I Won’t Miss a TTD Homeschool Convention
My family lives in Colorado, and we are blessed to have a state Christian homeschool convention here every June — and I’ve attended several. However after my first […]
Homeschool How-To
Preparing for Teach Them Diligently Dallas
In less than a month, I will be enjoying the weekend with my sister, Elizabeth, and sister-in-law Renée, in Dallas at the Teach Them Diligently […]
NextGen Perspectives
Being Frugal Without Being a Cheapskate
Are homeschoolers cheap? Hopefully, we are frugal — not cheapskates! There’s a difference between being a good financial steward and avoiding paying a fair share of […]
Homeschool Encouragement
Finding Relief for Homeschool Burnout
There are many reasons why homeschooling parents can experience burnout during the school year. It could be seasonal (a long winter), topical (curriculum feels stale), […]
NextGen Perspectives
Homeschool Veterans: Pay it Forward!
It is time — past time, really — for me to pay it forward in the homeschool community. I have always liked to help people, but I […]
Homeschool Encouragement
Ten Things to Let Go of This Year: Comparison
I love going to homeschool conventions. I have written about them here several times. In fact, this year I am helping to plan the OCHEC […]
Faith & Family
Encouragement From Teach Them Diligently
It’s my turn to share about the encouragement I received from this year’s Teach Them Diligently Convention. I realize this is coming late: Teach Them […]
Faith & Family, Guest Posts
TTD Homeschooling Convention: Dad’s View
Last week I drove to Washington D.C. with my family to attend the Teach Them Diligently homeschool convention, but we were also planning to spend time […]
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 […]
NextGen Perspectives
Thoughts on OCHEC Tulsa Convention 2014
I missed you this past weekend. Seriously, I missed you. There were quite a few people missing this year at the OCHEC Tulsa Convention 2014 […]
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, Homeschool Encouragement
Looking Ahead to Teach Them Diligently D.C.
This year our family is planning to attend the Teach Them Diligently Convention in Washington D.C., taking place May 15-17. As residents of Oklahoma, this […]
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 […]
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 — […]
Faith & Family
A Deuteronomy 6:7 Mission: Time for Change
As you may have read in previous posts, this spring my sister-in-law Renée and I attended a Teach Them Diligently Conference in Omaha that really […]
Homeschool How-To
What is Teach Them Diligently Marketplace?
Imagine a convention center full of like-minded homeschoolers, encouraging speakers, discount curriculum and qualified specialists to help equip you for your homeschool journey… It’s not […]
Homeschool Encouragement
Five Places to Find Homeschool Encouragement
This week we are participating in Teach Them Diligently’s homeschool blog link-up, “How to Stay Encouraged While Homeschooling.” Finding support and encouragement for your homeschooling […]
Faith & Family
Teach Them Diligently Speaker Sound Bites
As I shared last week in my “Seven Key Take-Aways” post about the Teach Them Diligently Convention in Omaha, I was blessed to receive a […]
Faith & Family
Teach Them Diligently Take-Away: Battle’s On!
As my sister-in-law Rosanna shared last week in her “Seven Key Take-Aways” post, we met up in Omaha last week to attend the last Teach […]
Faith & Family
Seven Key Take-Aways at Teach Them Diligently
My sister-in-law Renée and I decided to meet up at the Teaching Them Diligently Convention in Omaha last week. I went into it prepared as […]
Homeschool How-To
Homeschool Conventions Part 3: Vendor Hall
Welcome to NextGen Homeschool’s Homeschool Conventions 2013 Series! This year the authors of NextGen Homeschool are covering several conferences all across the country, and we’ll […]
Homeschool Encouragement, NextGen Perspectives
Homeschool Conventions Part 2: Tulsa Speakers
Welcome to NextGen Homeschool’s Homeschool Conventions 2013 Series! This year the authors of NextGen Homeschool are covering several conferences all across the country, and we’ll […]
NextGen Perspectives
Homeschool Conventions Part 1: OCHEC Tulsa
Welcome to NextGen Homeschool’s Homeschool Conventions 2013 Series! This year the authors of NextGen Homeschool are covering several conferences all across the country, and we’ll […]
Homeschool How-To
Homeschool Conventions 101: How to Plan
We are quickly approaching the homeschool conventions season. I love this time of year, and every year I eagerly anticipate our local homeschool convention in […]
Real-Life Homeschooling
Tulsa OCHEC Homeschool Convention 2012
The long anticipated yearly homeschool convention in Tulsa has come and gone. Both my sister and I needed the encouragement. Tuesday, the first day […]