by Jessica Frierson | Jan 25, 2023 | NCHE Blog, Teens, High School, Testing, College
by Jessica Frierson and Angie Cutlip, January 2023 The subject of college entrance exams can be intimidating to many homeschool parents. In addition to being teacher, administrator, and all of the other roles you fill, you are your child’s guidance counselor. It is...
by Jessica Frierson | Jan 4, 2023 | NCHE Blog, Encouragement, Getting Started, Young Children, Teaching Strategies, Schedule, Reasons to Homeschool, Family life, Uncategorized
by Jessica Frierson, January 2023 This month marks the beginning of the end of an era in my life. My youngest child will turn seven in just a few days, marking the beginning of his official school years. Although we have a decade or so remaining until our youngest...
by Jessica Frierson | Dec 13, 2022 | NCHE Blog, Encouragement, Freedom to Homeschool, Support
by Jessica Frierson, December 2022 I read a very inspiring email this morning from Dr. Jeff Myers, president of Summit Ministries and a featured speaker at past NCHE Thrive! Conferences. He talked about the difference little things can make in big problems. The story...
by Jessica Frierson | Nov 22, 2022 | NCHE Blog, Spiritual Growth, Family life, Gratitude
by Jessica Frierson, November 2022 November is the season of gratitude, culminating in a national observance of Thanksgiving Day. George Washington began the tradition of a national day of thanksgiving in 1789. Washington had previously ordered special days of...
by Jessica Frierson | Nov 2, 2022 | NCHE Blog, Getting Started, NCHE Membership, Young Children, Teaching Strategies, Uncategorized
by Jessica Frierson, November 2022 One of the greatest achievements of my life is passing on the gift of knowing how to read. Reading opens the door to learning every other subject. It can take one to faraway lands or offer a peek into another person’s heart. Your...
