The Voices of Homeschooling Today

In Becoming a Resilient Mom, Ashley Wiggers offers a refreshingly honest look at the challenges of motherhood and homeschooling. With warmth and humor, she explores how to bounce back from rough days, choose grace over frustration, and embrace the daily work of shaping hearts—starting with your own. From adjusting expectations to intentionally smiling more, Ashley reminds us that resilience isn’t about doing it all perfectly, but about faithfully showing up with love and a hopeful heart. Encouragement and practical wisdom blend beautifully in this relatable reflection.

In Heart to Heart Homeschooling, readers are invited to shift their focus from rigid routines to relationships that nurture lasting learning. This thoughtful article encourages parents to embrace natural learning by fostering connection, integrating faith, and simplifying daily rhythms. With practical tips on shared Bible time, open-ended conversations, and making learning part of everyday life, this piece gently reminds us that education thrives where hearts are secure. Homeschooling can be both sacred and simple when it begins with love.

In Taking Care of Your Child’s Heart, Connie Albers offers practical, grace-filled strategies for building trust and emotional safety with your children. From listening without fixing to apologizing when we’re wrong, Connie shows how everyday actions shape deep, lasting connections. This article is full of wisdom on how to create a judgment-free zone, speak life over your children, and invest in one-on-one time that communicates, “You matter.” It’s an encouraging reminder that strong relationships are the foundation of effective parenting.

In Relaxed Rhythms, Kathy Eggers invites parents to embrace the beauty and benefit of slower seasons in their homeschool. With gentle wisdom and playful ideas, she shows how a more flexible routine can still nurture curiosity, joy, and meaningful learning—especially for your youngest learners. From backyard adventures and messy play to book-filled afternoons and everyday discoveries, Kathy encourages families to follow their child’s lead and make memories that matter. This is a warm reminder that learning doesn’t pause when life slows down—in fact, it may flourish even more.

In Me, God, and a Library Card (Optional), Jennifer Cabrera delivers a humorous and heartfelt confession about the allure of homeschool supplies—and the deeper truth that we are the curriculum. Through stories of hurricanes, overloaded carts, and honest reflection, she reminds us that all the tools in the world can’t replace the daily grace and presence we bring to our children. This lighthearted piece is a breath of fresh air for any parent feeling weighed down by expectations. With God (and maybe a library card), you really do have what you need.

In The Power of Connection: Building Strong Bonds, Colleen Kessler explores how meaningful relationships are at the heart of every thriving homeschool. Drawing from her book The Homeschool Advantage, Colleen offers practical, age-appropriate strategies to strengthen connection with your kids—especially during more relaxed seasons. Whether you’re playing on the floor, tackling a project, or simply listening, she reminds us that trust and emotional safety foster curiosity, resilience, and joy. This article is a beautiful encouragement to homeschool with heart and intention.

In Homeschooling on Mars, Todd Wilson uses his signature humor and straight talk to reframe what homeschooling really needs to look like—whether you’re on Earth or a colony on Mars. Inspired by real-life conversations with overwhelmed parents, Todd makes the case for simplicity, common sense, and trusting your gut. Teach what truly matters: reading, basic math, God’s Word, and truth-filled stories. Skip the pressure, ignore the critics, and boldly homeschool your way. This fun and freeing article reminds us that with courage and clarity, you’re already on mission—even without Wi-Fi.

In Finding Rhythm, Ashley Wiggers invites us to reflect on the unique pace of homeschool life and how we can align our days with the gentle guidance of the Holy Spirit. Sharing personal updates and heartfelt encouragement, Ashley introduces a new publishing rhythm for the magazine—one that embraces the true seasons of homeschooling families.

In Slowing Down, Durenda Wilson shares heartfelt wisdom from her years of homeschooling eight children. With honesty, she reflects on the importance of stepping back from pressure and embracing a slower, more natural rhythm of learning.

In Loving Others as Jesus Has Loved Us, Steve Demme invites us to explore the humility and gentleness of our Savior—and how embracing these attributes can transform the way we love those closest to us.

In Deep Gratitude, Ashley Wiggers offers encouragement for those weary homeschool days when negativity and hopelessness seem to cloud our vision. Drawing from personal experience and biblical truth, Ashley shares how choosing gratitude—even when we don’t feel like it—can transform our hearts and renew our minds.