by Diane Helfrich | Apr 11, 2023 | Considering Homeschooling, Teaching Strategies, Reasons to Homeschool, NCHE Blog, Multicultural, Community, Support, Getting Started, Family life, Thrive! Conference, Gratitude, Conferences, Moving into NC, Resources, Parental Rights, Freedom to Homeschool
by Diane Helfrich, April 2023 There are multiple ways to take in a football game. For example, you can listen on the radio (probably in your car because the only person I know who still does that at home is my husband—he likes the radio announcer for the Denver...
by Jessica Frierson | Mar 15, 2023 | Getting Started, Parenting, Teens, Considering Homeschooling, Young Children, Reasons to Homeschool, NCHE Blog, Encouragement
by Jessica Frierson, March 2023 In last week’s blog post, I wrote about what the homeschooling parent needs. This week I will look at the five needs of the homeschooled child. You may expect those needs to include Internet access, a study area, the best...
by Jessica Frierson | Mar 8, 2023 | Encouragement, Community, Getting Started, Resources, NCHE Membership, Considering Homeschooling, Finances, Reasons to Homeschool, Support, NCHE Blog, Uncategorized
by Jessica Frierson, March 2023 When parents consider homeschooling their children, one of the first questions they ask is, “What will I need?” Depending on who you ask, you will get a wide range of answers. After more than twenty years of homeschooling, I can...
by Jessica Frierson | Jan 4, 2023 | Young Children, Teaching Strategies, Schedule, Reasons to Homeschool, Family life, NCHE Blog, Encouragement, Getting Started, 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 | Nov 2, 2022 | Teaching Strategies, NCHE Blog, Getting Started, NCHE Membership, Young Children, 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...
by Jessica Frierson | Oct 25, 2022 | NCHE Blog, Encouragement, Getting Started, Family life, Uncategorized
Dana McDill and Jessica Frierson, October 2022 Much like life itself, the course of homeschooling is not about the destination but the journey. Reaching that moment when we present our child with a diploma may be the prevailing image when we consider a vision for our...
