Being Real: How to Cultivate Trust in Friendships

Being Real: How to Cultivate Trust in Friendships

Being real is getting tougher. Have you found yourself wondering if being real with others is even possible in our current cultural landscape? If so, you are not alone. Learning to cultivate trust within a school environment is an important foundation for learning....

Why Accreditation Is Important

Why Accreditation Is Important

If you've ever looked at hybrid schools near you, accreditation is important. But why? Accreditation is kind of like having a set of family boundaries that all family members agree to -- things that are foundational to how the family operates. You may have an...

Afraid of Bullying? 5 Ways to Prevent It

Afraid of Bullying? 5 Ways to Prevent It

Bullying in schools has been an age-old problem. Think back to when pioneers started one-room schoolhouses. Even then, students were excluded on purpose, teased, or made to feel like they were not enough. In today's modern environment, we tend to think of bullying as...

Is Your Child’s Education… Enough?

Is Your Child’s Education… Enough?

No matter what kind of education your child receives, you have probably found yourself wondering... Is it enough? It's a terrific question for parents to ask every now and then. As a school, our answer may surprise you. We can't tell you if your child's education is...

3 Reasons to Guard Your Family Life with Intentional Margin

3 Reasons to Guard Your Family Life with Intentional Margin

Family life and intentionality go hand in hand. But how do you guard your family's time? Why is it important? Intentional margin is choosing to leave time and space in your days, your weeks, and your seasons to ensure that you can rest, regroup, and remain tethered to...

5 Benefits of Extracurricular Activities

5 Benefits of Extracurricular Activities

Remember when extracurricular activities weren't "extra" and you got to learn about music, art, and get fresh air as part of your school day? In today's fast-paced world, the classic pursuits of art and getting fresh air can easily get left behind -- especially if you...

When Learning Is Boring

When Learning Is Boring

If your child would rather watch a YouTube video, go next door to a friend's house, or play Xbox rather than learn, he is not alone. Students often complain that learning is boring. As our children grow, the enthusiasm for learning can wane -- but the good news is...

7 Ways to Rescue Homeschool Lesson Plans That Aren’t Working

7 Ways to Rescue Homeschool Lesson Plans That Aren’t Working

There's a solution for when your homeschool lesson plans don't work. We've all been there. They're homeschool lesson plans that came with your curriculum or that a qualified teacher wrote, but for some reason, they do not seem to be working for your student. Not today...