Intentional Parenting

Embracing Unexpected Beginnings As many of you know, our journey into homeschooling didn’t exactly start as part of a grand plan. We were initially skeptical—kicking and screaming is perhaps a more accurate description. Kindergarten seemed like something we couldn’t mess up, so we took it one step at a time. However, with time and experience,...

Most of your days, as mine, are likely consumed with the ordinary cares of life. Between the grocery store and the soccer field, church activities and family dinners, our lives fall into predictable and comfortable rhythms. We are occupied with the mostly pleasant, sometimes laborious tasks of managing a home and training children. We are...

Are homeschooled kids weird? As a homeschooling mom for the past 11 years, it is a fair question. I often encounter moms who are curious about homeschooling, but afraid their kids will somehow turn out weird. Or upon meeting my kids, they expressed their pleasant surprise that they seemed “normal.” In reality, homeschooling provides a...

Some people were even bringing infants to Him so He might touch them, but when the disciples saw it, they rebuked them. –Luke 18:15 I’m a firm believer that building relationships with your children should be a top priority for homeschooling parents. You’re already spending more time together than most families, so why not take...

Unless the Lord builds the house, the builders labor in vain. – Psalm 127:1 Treehouse Masters When we had a house full of kids, my family enjoyed watching the cable television show “Treehouse Masters.” We had hearty conversations about the theme we would choose if we were clients of Pete Nelson and his crew. Would ours look...

I praise you, for I am fearfully and wonderfully made. Wonderful are your works; my soul knows it very well. –Psalm 139:14 Primitive Reflexes: Origin and Role God is a masterful designer. As early as 11-14 weeks of gestation, primitive reflexes begin to form. Primitive reflexes are involuntary motor responses originating in the brain stem. They...

…the free gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord. — Romans 6:23b “Extreme Home Makeover,” “My Lottery Dream Home,” “Love It or List It,” “Fixer Upper” – We love shows about homes. We imagine that if we can find the right one, then everything will fall into place, and life will...

Evolutionists often present scientific arguments to refute Biblical creation in discussions about the origin of life. They claim that scientific evidence supports evolution over billions of years and argue that if God intervened in natural laws, science would be impossible. However, Biblical creationists can respond effectively using a strategic approach that challenges these claims and...

I had been at this particular red light before. In fact, for the past five years, I had been at this same intersection almost every Wednesday. We were on our way to music lessons, and as with most routines, the surroundings had long been taken for granted. The traffic was usually heavy but not at...

Fostering a love of learning in our children is a subject that is near and dear to our hearts. As veterans of the homeschool journey, we’ve discovered that this pursuit enriches our educational approach and transforms how we engage with the world around us. The Early Years As a former high school teacher, Rachael realized...