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If you are the parent of a homeschooled high school student, you are probably asking yourself many questions: How do I prepare my student to succeed in college academically? Is my child ready for the spiritual challenges he or she will encounter in college? Is there any more affordable way for my student to earn college credits?

Join HSLDA Chairman Mike Farris as he introduces Patrick Henry College Preparatory Academy, one way that HSLDA is seeking to answer these questions and serve families who are homeschooling through high school.

This online academy offers Advanced Placement (AP) courses, which prepare high school students to succeed on the College Board’s AP exams and to earn college credits accepted by over 90% of American college and universities. PHC Prep provides students a way to get this academic head start without compromising their pursuit of a biblically grounded education by integrating Christian worldview teaching and discussion into every subject.

Want to know more about how this works? Don’t miss this chance to learn more about PHC Prep and ask Mike Farris your specific questions regarding the Academy!

Whether she’s daddy’s little girl or a grown woman, your daughter has needs that only her father can meet. From his experience as a father of six daughters, HSLDA Chairman Mike Farris shares day-to-day strategies that nurture godly character and spiritual strength in a girl’s heart. Learn how God measures your success as father, and how you can raise your daughter to bloom in purity, responsibility, and confidence. Mike shows how you can provide for her needs and be your daughter’s spiritual leader as you communicate love through all stages of her life.

Do you struggle with finding the most effective methods to help your children learn? Are you searching for the optimal way to nurture each child’s talents and abilities? Have you heard the terms “mastery learning” and “ability development” but are unsure what they are or how to apply them to your homeschool education? Join us to find the answers! Author, teacher, and homeschooling father Andrew Pudewa shares the answers to these questions along with insight on how to create an effective learning environment for individualized education. Speaking from his experience as a student under the well known violinist and music teacher Dr. Shinichi Suzuki, Andrew explains how you can apply Suzuki’s ability development model to your family’s educational disciplines to achieve success. Even if your children have struggled in the past, you can initiate a turnaround and draw out the best in each child!

Back-talking, sassing, or plain old disrespect from an insolent son or daughter can upset a parent and incite action—but it’s often the wrong kind of action. To discover a godly, balanced way to deal with disrespectful attitudes, join noted lecturer and experienced biblical family counselor Lou Priolo as he explains what a disrespectful attitude communicates and how it is displayed, as well as why your children might be motivated to show it. Most importantly, Lou will share biblical ways you can help your children overcome their disrespectful tendencies without losing your temper.

Want to learn more about Lou Priolo's book "Getting A Grip"? Visit the HSLDA bookstore!

Is your high schooler thinking about college? While homeschoolers may be better prepared for it than many other college-bound teens, that doesn’t mean they should automatically get sucked into the “college conveyor belt.” If college is not in the plan, what do we do with our right, well-educated, well-socialized homeschooled students? And where do we find resources and apprenticeships to help guide homeschoolers through this process of vocational preparation and calling? Find out the answers to these questions during this e-vent with HSLDA attorney and homeschooling father Michael Donnelly! Join us to learn practical tips and hear insightful apprenticeship advice to aid you and your student in planning his unique future.

Are you a single parent determined to homeschool your children? Or are you looking for ways to encourage and help your homeschooling single-parent friend?

While homeschooling as a single parent can seem like an overwhelming challenge, the growing number of single parents who are homeschooling testifies that it can be done. But how? And how can we help?

Join single homeschooling mom, author, editor, and speaker Mary Jo Tate to find the answers as she shares her story of God’s faithfulness and offers hope, encouragement, and practical tips for single parents who want to homeschool, as well as suggestions for how others in the church, community, or family can help them.

If you’re a homeschooling family in Nebraska, you won’t want to miss this free, informative e-vent just for you! HSLDA attorney Mike Donnelly will help untangle the ins and outs of educating your children at home in Nebraska. Prepare to participate, as Mike will take your specific questions about homeschooling in the Cornhusker State during the Q&A portion of this e-vent!

Got questions about child behavior? What is the most effective discipline method? Does the Bible have specific advice about raising children and being a godly parent that will work in the 21st century?

Well, get ready for answers during this e-vent! John Rosemond—father, grandfather, parenting expert, and syndicated author—will be joining us for an e-vent focused entirely on answering your questions! John is a family psychologist with more than 35 years experience working with parents to improve the quality of life in their families and promotes a traditional approach to raising children.

Join John as he helps you to see through the muddy water (sometimes known as parenting advice) to find the best way to raise your children.

To ask your question ahead of time and hear the answer on the e-vent, send an email to webinars@hslda.org containing your clear, concise question. Be sure to include “John Rosemond Q&A” in the subject line!

Note: Emails must be received by 5:00 p.m. ET on May 26. Questions will be selected for answer based on a number of factors including the nature of the problem, the seriousness of the problem, and the length of the question, with shorter questions being given priority. Also, if a similar question has already been asked and answered, the latter question may not be answered.

Are you considering homeschooling for the first time? Or are you a veteran homeschooler, struggling with burnout? From parental qualifications to socialization concerns, questions from without and doubts from within can leave you desperately looking for encouragement that you are doing the right thing.

All around you, the number of families choosing to homeschool continues to grow each year. Why?

In this session, Davis discusses the moral, academic, and practical reasons to homeschool, helps dispel the myths we all tend to believe, and encourages both prospective and current homeschooling parents on their journey. When you finish this workshop, you will know that if there was ever a time to homeschool, it is now!

Angry outbursts. Harsh words. Impatience. Arguments. Temper tantrums. Tears of frustration . . . . Do you feel like you are always pushing your children’s hot buttons? Are you trapped in a vicious cycle? Are you longing for someone to help you diagnose the problem and show you how to walk your children through dealing with their angry feelings constructively?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, then you will not want to miss this @home e-vent. In a straightforward and compassionate presentation, author, lecturer, biblical counselor and father Lou Priolo will dig below the surface of children’s anger problems and identify some of the most common ways parents tend to provoke their children to anger. He will come alongside parents and provide hope, encouragement, and knowledge to help them enable their children to conquer and control their anger.

Interested in Lou Priolo's book "The Heart of Anger"? Click here to check it out at our bookstore!

We've all suffered it at one time or another: frustration about writing assignments. Either on the receiving end, or perhaps now on the giving end, there can be a few distinctly discouraging aspects to teaching and being taught writing. The tough questions include: What to correct and how to give a grade? How much help is too much? Isn't the assignment clear enough? Why don't students find their own errors? Learn and avoid four teaching mistakes that contribute to this frustration: Overcorrecting, Holding Back Help, Unclear Assignments, & Over Expectation.

Have you ever had a war break out in the middle of history or had a math lesson last three hours? Homeschooling boys can be a huge challenge for those of us raised in our feminized schools. Come hear from a mother that has taught six boys at one time from Kindergarten to 12th grade share how to turn wiggle worms into scholars and boys into real men!

Did you miss the Young's first e-vent "Raising Real Men"? If so, you can find it in our archives! Just click the blue "archive" button above.

Interested in the book "Raising Real Men"? Check it out at the HSLDA bookstore!

As a homeschooling parent, you want to teach your kids to cultivate big dreams and aspirations for the future—but you can’t get that kind of education from a textbook! In this webinar, homeschooling mother and veteran volunteer Billie Jo Youmans shares how your homeschool program can benefit from a “service learning” approach. By incorporating intentional volunteer activities, you can give your children hands-on learning experiences that will not only cultivate Christ-like character, but also expand their future educational opportunities. Billie Jo walks you through both spiritual and academic considerations and shows you how to practically implement this approach. Help your students achieve predetermined learning objectives, acquire core skills, and enhance their educational portfolio through service learning!

If you’re a home educator in North Dakota, you won’t want to miss this informative webinar! HSLDA attorney Dewitt Black will explain what you need to do to start a successful home instruction program. Dee will clarify what information must be maintained and reported to public school officials, and will address particular trouble spots in your home state. Throughout the session, you will have the opportunity to ask Dee questions specific to homeschooling in North Dakota.

Hey, Dad! Are you running out of ideas for your children to show Mom their love on Mother’s Day? Are you tired of helping with the same projects year after year? Need a friend full of creativity and fresh, easy-to-complete ideas to come alongside you and your kids this year? If so, we have the answer! HSLDA’s staff have compiled ideas for crafts, outings, poems, and a plethora of other fun, creative things for your kids to do in order to show Mom how special she is to them. Bring your children and join us for this exclusive e-vent designed to help your whole family have a wonderful Mother’s Day!

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In this informative webinar, HSLDA attorney Scott Woodruff addresses the needs and questions of homeschooling families in the state of New Jersey. Don’t be intimidated by homeschool legal issues- learn how to successfully navigate relevant state-specific policies and statutes so that you can be confident in your home education! Scott clarifies specific considerations for homeschoolers and takes time to answer your particular questions regarding home education in New Jersey in a Q&A session.

Along the path of life with our kids, the “dailies” can bog us down and blur our vision. As a homeschooling parent, you know well the tedium of everyday life. It’s all that stuff that has to be done: toddlers to chase, teens to embrace, curriculum to choose, meals to make, bills to juggle, friends to call, papers to correct . . . it never ends. Join Denise Mira, author of No Ordinary Child: Unlocking the Leader Within Your Child, mother of five and long-time home educator, as she unwraps the secrets she’s gleaned over the years to enable you to cross the finish line with hope in your heart and a smile on your face!

The most important element in your children’s homeschool curriculum is you. Is your heart’s cry that your children would grow in character and knowledge? In this webinar, veteran homeschooling mother Diana Waring will define that heart cry and encourage you that you can help them reach maturity. She has been there, knows what you are experiencing, and has talked with many others in your position. Using transparent examples and practical suggestions, Diana will help you understand the pivotal role you play as a mentor, a model, and a facilitator in your children’s education.

If you are an HSLDA member in the state of Utah—we have a members-only e-vent just for you! Join HSLDA attorney Mike Donnelly for an informative webinar all about homeschooling in your state. In this e-vent, Mike will share helpful information to help you set up your home education program and answer any specific questions you may have. Don’t miss this chance to get legal insight and information—bring your questions regarding homeschooling in Utah!

Ever think about starting your own business? But how can parents run a successful business and still homeschool their children? In this session, entrepreneur and retired Air Force Lieutenant Colonel Jon Tigges will share with you how starting your own business can bless your family in multiple ways. Based on his experience of launching four family ventures, Jon will give you an insider’s view of the process—the good, the bad, and ugly—along with insights as to how he and his wife, Chris, have been successful, as entrepreneurs and homeschooling parents, for years.