Posts by "Davis Carman"

I was sitting at an airport one afternoon, waiting for my flight, when I noticed a young boy sitting a few seats away from me. He looked to be about ten years old, wearing a giant set of headphones on his little head and deeply engrossed with a tablet. At a glance, it appeared he...

 There’s a moment most homeschool parents have — usually somewhere between “what curriculum should I buy?” and “what am I even doing?” — where the bigger question sneaks up on you: What is education actually for? Tessa Carman, daughter-in-law of Davis and Rachael Carman, has been sitting with that question since high school. A...

If you’ve ever sat across the kitchen table from a frustrated kiddo who’s convinced they’re “just not a math person,” you are not alone. Not even a little bit. And if you’re the mom who secretly agrees with them because math wasn’t exactly your strong suit either—well, this one’s for you. She’s One of Us...

Welcome to a new conversation about home education—one that unfolds slowly, thoughtfully, and with purpose. Over the last five months, from January through May, we’ve explored homeschooling by asking good questions and leaning into meaningful answers. This is a five-part series about the why behind home education as much as the how, the heart, the...

Welcome to a new conversation about home education—one that unfolds slowly, thoughtfully, and with purpose. Over the next few months, we’ll explore homeschooling by asking good questions and leaning into meaningful answers. This is a five-part series about the why behind home education as much as the how, the heart, the habits, the hope—and yes,...

Welcome to a new conversation about home education—one that unfolds slowly, thoughtfully, and with purpose. Over the next few months, we’ll explore homeschooling by asking good questions and leaning into meaningful answers. This is a five-part series about the why behind home education as much as the how, the heart, the habits, the hope—and yes,...

David Nunnery, of Teach Them Diligently, shared the transformative power of thanksgiving and gratitude on the Let’s Talk Homeschool podcast. The discussion highlighted the profound impact these qualities can have, particularly within the context of homeschooling. This conversation offers encouragement and practical guidance to help families embrace gratitude in their daily lives. The Foundation of...

Welcome to a new conversation about home education—one that unfolds slowly, thoughtfully, and with purpose. Over the next four months, we’ll continue to explore homeschooling by asking good questions and leaning into meaningful answers. This is part two of a five-part series following the why behind home education as much as the how; the heart,...

As parents, we often find ourselves navigating the profound mysteries of raising a family in a world that’s simultaneously expanding and shrinking all around us. Yet, within this swirling chaos, an incredible opportunity awaits us—a chance to rethink what it means to be blessed and how those blessings can shape our lives and the lives...

Welcome to a new conversation about home education—one that unfolds slowly, thoughtfully, and with purpose. Over the next several months, in this five-part blog series, we’ll uncover the why and the how behind home education; the heart, habits, hope—and the hard parts. Our goal is to affirm and encourage you in the decision to homeschool,...