Virginia Government Special Session Could Impact Vaccines Legislation A Special Session of the Virginia General Assembly, called by Governor Northam, convened Tuesday, August 18. The
by Megan Bittner What afternoon homeschool adventures wouldn’t be made better by the element of a treasure hunt? Geocaching combines the thrill of the hunt
by Megan Bittner Sea creatures make fantastic unit study subjects. Some of the most awe-inspiring ocean dwellers share some physical similarities but boast an incredible
by Megan Bittner A wonderful part of homeschooling is drawing on your own day-to-day experiences and using the lessons to instill a life-long appreciation of
by Megan Bittner Are you looking for a fun family activity that doesn’t require any travel? We have a full moon coming up in just
As many families are facing significant changes in their schooling methods, summer plans, and even lifestyles this year, a fun summer activity that engages the
Free for HEAV Members Looking for a quality (yet not boring) video homeschool Spanish program? Look no further! No need to devote a fortune to
Your summer road trip plans may have been derailed this year, but there are still plenty of ways to explore our beautiful country from the
FREE for HEAV Members Hands-On Beginner ProgrammingVirtual Class for Teens Do you like video games? Social media? Smart phones? All of the amazing technology you
The Adventure of Homeschooling by Joy Hayden If you home educate your children, you will be asked the question, “Why did you choose to homeschool?”
Planning to Homeschool This Fall? Your Notice of Intent (NOI) Is Due by August 15. Every year, we get many Notice of Intent questions—from new
by Cathi Cohens Being a parent is an enormous responsibility. Being the parent of a child with Asperger’s Syndrome requires you to develop a whole
by Debra Bell We desire spiritual growth for all of our children, indeed! Home is the most important place our children will see the power
by Nancy Coleman Most people don’t realize that when a child is diagnosed with a chronic illness, the family is diagnosed with the chronic illness.
by Diana Campbell I have a dear friend who owns an English garden. It is filled with all types of flowers, climbing roses, and heavy-blossomed
by Laurie Detweiler Many parents have experienced the same of a distracted child. Jenny was sitting in church desperately trying to listen to the sermon,
by Valerie Bendt Educational psychologists claim that more than half of a child’s learning occurs during his first few years, so these formative years are
by Doreen Morgan Choices are everywhere. Seems like I can’t even go to the grocery store and buy peanut butter without having to weed through
by Jamerrill Stewart Homeschool problems? What problems could there be? Whew!―Boy, this homeschooling stuff is easy, were my thoughts as I ordered my school-in-a-box, workbook-based
by Kathy Kuhl “I didn’t really teach my older two; I just threw piles of books at them,” Margaret joked. Her third child–with learning disabilities–is
by Mary Kay Smith Homeschooling parents spend a lot of time making sure they find the right curriculum, schedule, perhaps co-op, and extra-curricular activities for
A favorite outdoor summer homeschool activity for many families is camping and hiking–and Virginia is blessed with glorious outdoor adventure opportunities. With state parks opening
FREE FOR HEAV MEMBERS! Join Dale Cox of Edible Knowledge for a five-lesson, hands-on, food science class. Learn about this unique career opportunity, Science of
by Jonathan Brush Acceptance into the perfect college has become the cultural standard for personal and parental success. At every turn, heavily credentialed experts assert
by Janice Campbell Although there are many ways to approach high school record-keeping and transcripts, the ideal thing is to start planning while your student
Is it ever too early to start learning how to save and spend money wisely? Answer that question and more in this Homeschool Living. Discover
“Being teacher, principal, secretary, advisor, field-trip arranger, school nurse, cook, lunch-room supervisor, janitor, and so on, all wrapped in one is not always easy, but
The Unwritten Curriculum of the Homeschooling Lifestyle by Melissa Dean “The heart of man plans his way, but the Lord establishes his steps.” (Proverbs 16:9,
by Jason M. Smith Know what you want out of college Start your research into prospective careers early in high school. Don’t hesitate to invest
by Melissa Dean As mom to four children with special needs, I have made a lot of mistakes juggling family relationships. I wish I could
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