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Kathy Lee Eggers
Play Skillfully
Kathy Lee Eggers Kathy is an award-winning author and dedicated child development specialist with more than thirty years committed to the well-being of young families.
Dr. Danny Huerta
Psychologist, Clinical Social Worker, & Author
Dr. Danny Huerta Daniel Huerta, PsyD, MSW, LCSW, LSSW Vice President, Parenting and Youth Dr. Huerta oversees Focus’ initiatives that equip mothers and fathers with
Homeschool Literature Spotlight: Margaret Sidney
If you’ve ever read Five Little Peppers and How They Grew, you already know the warmth and charm that Margaret Sidney brought to her storytelling.
Jamie Erickson
Author, Podcaster, & Speaker
Jamie Erickson When she’s not curating memories, hoarding vintage books, or playing ringmaster to a circus of her own making, Jamie Erickson encourages and equips
Candice Dugger
Author, Speaker, & Trainer
Candice Dugger About Candice Dugger A multi-passionate entrepreneur, Candice left a successful career to build a life she loves, homeschooling her sons and spending as
Hal & Melanie Young
Authors, Speakers & Bloggers
Hal & Melanie Young Hal and Melanie Young are the award-winning authors of Raising Real Men, No Longer Little, and Love, Honor, and Virtue. They
Ryan Lauterio
Artist & Founder of Made Makers Curriculum
Ryan Lauterio Ryan Lauterio is a Christian conservative, multi-award-winning studio artist, educator, and founder whose life and work are devoted to the intersection of art,
Nick & Tina Freitas
Social Media Hosts & Speakers
Nick & Tina Freitas Keynote Speakers Nick Freitas, known for his sharp wit and edgy style, tells it like it is to parents who take
Joel Salatin
Polyface Farms
Joel Salatin Keynote Speaker Joel Salatin, 68, calls himself a “Christian libertarian environmentalist capitalist lunatic farmer.” Admirers call him the most famous farmer in the
Fall Homeschool Sensory Activities
Sensory activities and fall afternoons are perfect for some hands-on fun in your homeschool. You’ll be able to spend some time outdoors, soak up the
Brian Jacques Homeschool Unit Study
As an admittedly sentimental and voracious reader, especially in childhood, I’ve built quite a list of authors whose stories have stayed with me (you can
NEW Member Benefit! Introducing eStudents.com
NEW Member Benefit! Introducing eStudents.com Feeling Stuck? You’re Not Alone. Let’s be honest—sometimes the homeschool year starts off strong … and then life happens. Your
Homeschool Science: Yo-yos and Spinning Tops
Exploring a spinning top can do more than entertain. The Museum of Science and Industry in Chicago shares a great activity that shows how weight
Kate Battistelli
Author, Speaker, & Former Broadway Actress
Kate Battistelli Feature Speaker Kate is an author, speaker, former acclaimed actress and singer in the New York Broadway musical theater world, and the mother
Favorite Books for National Book Month
October is a special time for readers of all ages—it’s National Book Month! Whether your homeschool is filled with cozy reading nooks, stacks of favorite
Teaching Homeschool Math With Storytelling
If you’ve ever looked up from a math book and seen nothing but blank stares, you’re not alone. But what if teaching math didn’t have
Journaling In Your Homeschool
In homeschool life, we get to shape not only what our children learn, but how their hearts and minds grow. One simple habit that often
Meet Your Virginia Legislator
You Are the Face of Homeschooling—Be Visible! Have you thought about what your legislator really knows about homeschooling? Chances are—very little. They may not know
Brainstorming In Your Homeschool
Creativity and flexibility are the hallmarks of homeschooling. One skill that beautifully blends both is brainstorming—that vibrant burst of ideas that comes when kids are
Journey to 250: Virginia ~ Mother of Presidents 6
What could you accomplish if you only went to school for eleven weeks a year? Read about this week’s presidential personality and find out some
Journey to 250: Virginia ~ Mother of Presidents 5
I never really wanted to be president. I didn’t really feel compelled by all of the political movements. However, because of my military leadership as
