The Voices of Homeschooling Today

In “Stepping Into the Story,” written and read by Lori Lane, Lori introduces herself as the new voice of the Mom to Mom column and reflects on the unexpected ways God writes our family stories. From raising four boys and beginning the homeschooling journey to becoming a grandmother and walking alongside thousands of homeschool families, she shares how the Lord used ordinary moments to shape both her children’s hea...

In “Learning to Trust God,” written and read by Steve Demme, Steve shares personal stories of God’s faithful provision and the lessons his family learned while living by faith. From a pair of one-dollar work boots to a child’s first bicycle, he reminds us that prayer invites God’s participation and that even simple needs can become lasting testimonies of His care.

Through Scripture and family examples,...

In “Monday Motivation and Celebration,” written and read by Ashley Wiggers, Ashley brings us into the very real Monday moments of homeschooling—the messy forts, disappointed children, interrupted plans, and familiar pull of overwhelm. With honesty and humor, she reminds us that these everyday struggles are often opportunities to encourage our children as they learn to handle frustration, disappointment, and the ne...

In “Adventures in Science,” written and read by Kay Chance, Kay invites families to see science as a natural extension of a child’s God-given curiosity. Rather than approaching science as a subject to simply complete, she encourages parents to create a home where children have the space, time, resources, and encouragement to observe, question, discover, do, and reflect.

With practical ideas like nature study, scie...

In “The Kingdom Way: Trusting God While Raising Children You Cannot Control,” written and read by Connie Albers, Connie speaks to the deep tension parents often feel between trust and control. With wisdom gained from raising children into adulthood, she reflects on the moments when love, fear, responsibility, and faith all collide—and reminds us that our children are entrusted to us, but they ultimately belong to ...

In “Toddlers: Moving from Academic Pressure to Developmentally Appropriate Practices,” written and read by Kathy Eggers, Kathy offers a reassuring look at the beautifully chaotic toddler years. With insight from brain science and early childhood development, she helps parents understand why tantrums, “no,” big emotions, risk-taking, and resistance are not signs of failure, but normal parts of a toddler&rsquo...

In “Your Kingdom Come,” written and read by Kay Chance, Kay introduces her new column, in-Formed, by reflecting on a difficult season that led her to ask a deeper question: What’s missing? Through that question, she began exploring Christian spiritual formation and the beautiful truth that we are all being formed by something—or Someone.

Kay invites us to slow down with the Lord’s Prayer and consider w...

In “Control versus Trust: God’s Lesson in the Warm-Up Problems,” written and read by Jennifer Cabrera, Jennifer brings her signature humor and honesty to the struggle of wanting to get homeschooling just right. Through math lessons, mismatched learning styles, curriculum worries, and one unforgettable “to be opened upon my death” letter, she reflects on the ways control can creep into even our most lov...

In “Connection First: The Hidden Key to Raising Resilient Kids,” written and read by Colleen Kessler, Colleen reminds us that connection is not optional—it is foundational. As children grow and relationships shift, especially through the teen years, the steady work of helping our kids feel safe, seen, and loved becomes one of the most important ways we prepare them for life.

Drawing from her books The Homeschool A...

In “Building Your Own Kingdom Out of Fear,” written and read by Todd Wilson, Todd speaks directly to the homeschool parent who looks like they have it all together but is quietly exhausted from trying to keep everything under control. With humor, honesty, and compassion, he reminds us that fear can turn even our best intentions into pressure, perfectionism, and joyless striving.

Through the story of one “perfect&r...