by Kris Cox | Dec 21, 2022 | Abiding in Christ, Achievement tests, Character Building Ideas, Delight-directed learning, Discipleship, Elementary age students, Evaluation, family, Finding joy, Fruit of the Spirit, Goal setting, Great Homeschool Ideas, Holidays, Homeschool fears, Homeschooling, Homeschooling with Confidence, Joy of learning, learning disabilities, Learning Styles, Preschoolers, Raising Godly Children, Teaching Tips, Teaching with Games, Thankfulness
A young dad came to me with concerns about his son. His friend’s 3-year-old already knew all the sounds of the letters. Plus, he was talking in full sentences and was way ahead of this young dad’s 3-year-old son. His worry was genuine. “Are we doing something wrong?”... 
by Kris Cox | Aug 4, 2022 | COVID-19 Pandemic, Discipleship, Elementary age students, family, Homeschool fears, Mental health, mental illness, Raising Godly Children, Struggling Learner, Thankfulness
Mental health issues are on the rise the last couple of years with the pandemic and all that’s been going on in the world. Sadly, we just passed the two-year mark of losing one of our adult sons to mental illness. It’s the hardest thing I’ve ever been... by Kris Cox | Jul 30, 2019 | Achievement tests, Elementary age students, Evaluation, Goal setting, Great Homeschool Ideas, Homeschool fears, Homeschooling, record-keeping, School Planning, Struggling Learner
6 Popular Achievement Tests for Homeschoolers Do you have questions or feel anxious about annual achievement testing? Many states require that you give your child an annual achievement test if you’re homeschooling them. I’m from Minnesota and achievement... by Kris Cox | Jul 8, 2019 | Abiding in Christ, Bible study, Character Building Ideas, Curriculum, discovery learning, Elementary age students, Evaluation, Family Bible time, Fruit of the Spirit, Goal setting, Great Homeschool Ideas, Homeschool fears, Homeschooling, Homeschooling Through High School, Homeschooling with Confidence, Raising Godly Children, Raising Responsible Children, School Planning, Teaching Tips
Photo by Anthony Tran on Unsplash Are you stressing because it feels like school is just around the corner and you don’t feel ready for your homeschool year? Maybe you’ve already done some planning, but you’re feeling like there’s still so much to do.... 
by Kris Cox | May 13, 2019 | Curriculum, Elementary age students, Great Homeschool Ideas, Homeschool fears, Homeschooling, Homeschooling Benefits, Homeschooling with Confidence, Managing your home, Meal planning, Organizing, Raising Godly Children, Raising Responsible Children, Scheduling, Teaching Tips, Uncategorised
I remember when I first started homeschooling, I had so many fears! In fact, we almost didn’t homeschool because of those fears. I thought I might ruin our children, or they might become awkward or ‘different’. I was concerned that I wouldn’t do a good job, or that I... 
