Are you tired of being the engine behind every school day? This workshop will show you how to raise homeschoolers who take ownership of their learning and manage their time and tasks without constant reminders. Learn practical shifts in mindset, routines, and tools that help you move from instructor to mentor—so your kids grow in independence, and you gain breathing room in the process.

How to implement gentle, developmentally appropriate activities to help your child develop a love of learning and needed foundational skills for future academic growth.

Homeschooling has seasons—and some feel longer (and crazier!) than others. Whether you’re just starting out, juggling toddlers and teens, or approaching graduation, this workshop offers practical tips and real-life encouragement for every stage of the journey. Come be reminded: you will survive—and even thrive!

This workshop encourages parents to embrace homeschooling as more than academics by focusing on a Christ-centered vision of education. We will explore how to integrate a biblical worldview, character formation, and spiritual discipleship into everyday learning, helping families homeschool with clarity and eternal purpose. Educando con Propósito: Enseñando para la Eternidad, no solo para la Graduación Este taller anima a los padres a ver el homeschool como algo más que lo académico, enfocándose en una visión cristocéntrica de la educación. Exploraremos cómo integrar una cosmovisión bíblica, la formación del carácter y el discipulado espiritual en el aprendizaje diario, ayudando a las familias a educar en el hogar con claridad y propósito eterno.

Parenting comes with conflict and tension between you and your child. In this workshop, cognitive psychologist and Christian counselor Dr. Amy Moore will share ways that parents can transform the relationship with their child through a grace-based approach to parenting that honors God, honors parents, and honors kids. Dr. Amy teaches instant ideas for communicating more effectively, solving challenging behaviors together, and shifting the Christian parent’s mindset about what it means to discipline our children.

Embark on your homeschooling journey with confidence and enthusiasm in this specially crafted workshop for beginners. This session seamlessly blends inspiration, anxiety-reducing wisdom, and practical how-to guidance. Explore essential tips on curriculum selection and creating a nurturing learning environment. Whether you're feeling fully prepared, cautiously optimistic, or downright terrified, this transformative workshop promises to equip you with the tools and confidence needed to navigate the exciting path of homeschooling. Get ready to leave empowered and fully prepared to embrace the homeschooling adventure!

Learn from pediatrician, Dr. Roger Smith, how stress and trauma affects a child’s ability to learn and perform. Research on stress has yielded a better understanding of the biochemical and neurologic responses we see as “behavior.” Parents can tap into this research to better guide their child through life’s stresses. This session will review both the science and the social impact of emotions in the context of a Biblical worldview. Dr. Smith will transform scientific gobbledygook into layman’s language with tangible application.

There is no plug-and-play formula for a good education. Mystie Winckler explains why systems and shortcuts fail, how to keep the home at the center of your homeschool, and how to practice this art with confidence and enjoyment.

Most parents feel unsure about the digital world their teens live in. This workshop explains how today’s online culture shapes young people mentally, emotionally, and socially, and provides practical, faith-informed strategies to guide them toward healthy digital habits. You’ll also discover helpful tools, resources, and strategies that make it easier to set boundaries and support your teen in managing their online life with wisdom.

Marriage is hard...in fact, it’s real hard! But when it is right and good, it can withstand anything. It doesn’t matter what the economy does, the status of your bank account, the condition of your home or vehicles, or what your children dish out...because when a husband and wife are right, they’re unbeatable. On the flip side, when a husband and wife feel distant or apathetic, it only takes the slightest breeze to ruffle a bunch of feathers. The truth is a mediocre marriage sucks the joy right out of life and your homeschool. The economy can swing up, your checking account can be healthy, your home and vehicles can purr like kittens, and the kids can behave like angels, and life still...stinks. That’s because marriage matters. Join Todd Wilson, The Familyman, for a time of laughter and encouragement as he shares real life stories, problems, and frustrations along with practical, simple solutions to having a marriage that can‘t be beat!

Character is the most important fruit that parents can nurture in their children, and it is the foundation for academic learning. Discover how character is learned and how to establish a plan for teaching it to your children. Kathie will give several creative ways you can encourage your children to develop in this important area. After hearing this, you will be motivated and full of ideas to use with your own children.

Do you struggle with a child who is difficult or challenging? Do you have one child who causes you exasperation and takes more time and energy than all your other children put together? How do you respond to the resentment and anger he stirs up in you? How do you respond to him? There IS hope and help!! Get answers to these questions that will encourage you and help you deal wisely and lovingly with that child.

Is your marriage facing challenges or obstacles? Do the problems seem overwhelming or too big to handle at times? This workshop will clearly define God's intention for marriage but also outline three very simple, practical habits that you can use right away. These habits can strengthen your connection, build resilience, and help "divorce-proof" your relationship. Ebon's goal is to equip and inspire you to build something lasting and deeply rooted in God's plan for marriage.

Are today’s children less creative—or simply expressing creativity in new ways? Many parents worry that screens are crowding out imagination. In this workshop, James L. Carroll, Ed.D. draws on decades of study in cognitive and developmental psychology to explore how creativity actually develops—and how it can flourish even in a digital age. Parents will gain a deeper understanding of how curiosity, problem-solving, originality, and imagination take shape across childhood and adolescence. You will leave confident that your children’s creative capacities are alive—and ready to grow.

In a culture filled with confusion about truth, identity, and morality, parents have been entrusted with the most important subject their kids will ever learn: knowing and loving Jesus Christ. You'll learn simple ways to build daily faith habits, help your kids develop a biblical worldview, and raise kids who stand strong for Christ. Greg will share cool stories of God using kids around the world to impact others for Christ. Parents will leave with practical tools to make discipleship part of everyday family life.

Our culture is redefining masculinity—but God already defined it. In this seminar, we will explore Genesis to uncover God’s original blueprint for men. We will examine Abraham’s faith and leadership and ultimately look to Jesus as the perfect model of biblical manhood. Discover how to live with purpose, strength, humility, and obedience in a world that desperately needs godly men.

Homeschooling homes are havens for teaching much more than just academics. Come explore why the home is truly the best place for children to flourish and for families to pass on the faith.

There is a careful tension that must be maintained between being your child’s authority figure and being their life coach. There is a necessary shift in approach that must take place as your children go through various stages of development. If this transition is not carefully managed, your parenting approach will likely backfire resulting in a lack of influence in your child’s life. Learn the proper balance in this important message.

Who owns the children? Does the state have a compelling interest in your child’s education? What are your rights as a Christian parent? Do you know what to do if a social worker shows up for an unexpected visit? Israel shares personal stories and insights from the early days of the homeschooling movement when many parents faced jail and the removal of their children from the home if they chose to home educate. Learn how to equip yourself to stand against opposition.

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Giving our children a Biblical lens for the world around them isn’t just a high and lofty goal – it needs to be presented and taught in the most comprehensive way throughout each subject. This session also explores why character must come before academics, and outlines steps to help children tune in and listen.

Most Nebraska homeschool parents did not begin homeschooling to make a statement. They began because they refused to surrender their children's formation. This session frames that instinct biblically; parents are not secondary partners in educations, they are the primary disciplers. Education is one of the chief arenas where worldview is shaped, loves are trained, and loyalties are formed. Faithfulness, not perfection, is the goal, and the parents' presence matters more than any curriculum choice.

Come and Learn How to Give Your Daughters what is Becoming a Rare Commodity...Honor. Imagine what it feels like to watch your daughter continue to strive for excellence in all aspects of her life, because she knows she has endless potential and great responsibility. She matures with a desire to be a voice for good and a contributor in making our world a better place. She seems fearless, yet uses great wisdom. She is courageous, yet humble. She is KIND. You watch her as she exercises true empathy for those in need and although she holds herself to high standards, she never places herself above others. She has been taught by example of what a true lady is and she looks forward to one day being that example for her family. She is truly a lady. Parents, this Master Class will help you understand how to create the example your daughter needs to become this lady. You don’t want to miss this.

Managing sibling squabbles and rivalry can feel like a part-time job, and stressful at that. In the homeschool environment, where siblings are not just sharing dinner together, but most of their waking hours, the struggle can be long. All that time together can bring out the worst in these sibling interactions … or it can be a catalyst for healthy growing relationships. Come to this down to earth, solutions oriented session to explore options that will be right for your family.

Nebraska homeschool families are already practicing something closer to classical education than they may realize. By prioritizing reading, memorization, reasoning, and discussion, they are resisting the modern obsession with efficiency, testing, and credentialism. This session will connect the daily work done around kitchen tables to the older Christian conviction that education is about forming wise, virtuous, truth-loving people, not producing compliant workers. What often feels ordinary is, in fact, countercultural and deeply formative.

Young brains are meant to learn topics at a certain age, start reading later than one would think. And this can all be done while playing on your child's strengths.

For parent educators near or at the finish line: Congratulations - you did it! Now what? Come hear our panel of veteran parents discuss what their journey looked like when they stopped shopping for curriculum, issuing assignments and grading their kids' papers. Let our panel give you perspective, motivation and refreshment - God has a great plan for your role as advisor to adult kids and as a blessing doing the next season of work He prepared for you. This panel will be moderated by veteran homeschool dad, Bill Ward.

Let's imagine...your children: chewing with their mouths closed, not making weird noises at the table, never announcing what they don't like at the table, sitting still and respectful while eating, showing sincere gratitude each and every time they are served a meal, allowing their elders to go first, never forgetting to ask if they can help clean up afterwards, etc. Is this a dream? Is this possible? YES OF COURSE! It's all in how you teach and approach table manners. This Parenting Master Class by Master Motivator, Monica Irvine, will teach you the pattern of teaching your family how to have impeccable table manners and how to make it fun and doable. Parents, this is not rocket science; however, if you think that your children are going to "get it" by just constant correction, then allow me to ask, "How's that working for you?" Don't miss this!

Do you want to lead your child to a life of purity? My Path to Purity enables you to discuss the most important and challenging issues your child will face in their pre-teen and teenage years. Topics include your child's relationship with God and parents, peer pressure, puberty, infatuation, modesty, pornography, gender confusion, pre-marital sex, and forgiveness for past mistakes. Equip your child today and help them experience the rewards of purity forever! Resources include parent and child Trail Guides, activities, discussion questions, an audio story, and audio discussions to help parents share difficult and challenging topics.

Early childhood motor skills build a foundation for later cognitive development and academic success. In recent years several factors in our environment and culture have contributed to a delay in the development of motor skills in many young children. In this workshop, we will discuss these factors, ways to counteract them and provide resources on how to create an environment in your homeschool to build a solid developmental foundation.

When you get married, many of us experience the happily ever after for a time, this is the dream. But as the complexities of life and family begin to blend, challenges arise, and often leave you wondering where the dream went. Let us help you navigate these complexities, find wisdom in God's blueprint for your marriage, and help steer you towards a life of oneness that is everlasting with a firm foundation in Christ.

Discover how to use nutrition and health curriculum "Nutrition 101: Choose Life!" for all grades and ages as a health or science credit. PLUS, learn how to use Nutrition 101 as well as aromatherapy, and supplementation to naturally navigate various family health concerns including hormone and emotional health for moms, dads, teens, pre-teens, and even littles. Sera also will share her PRO TIPS on how to help picky eaters love God's food.

When you are trying to inspire and motivate children, there are two forces that are often exerted: Positive and Negative Reinforcement. In this session, Israel explains the importance of Affirmation as a way to inspire and motivate your reluctant child. Drawing from practical and Biblical examples, this session will help you to keep those important relational connections as you are attempting to impart knowledge.

The Enemy is a master at deception, and oftentimes our children fall prey to his lies. Teaching your child the ability to discern Truth is critical to spiritual survival. Chuck offers sound advice and some practical tips on how to develop spiritual discernment in your children.

Most parents feel unsure about the digital world their teens live in. This workshop explains how today’s online culture shapes young people mentally, emotionally, and socially, and provides practical, faith-informed strategies to guide them toward healthy digital habits. You’ll also discover helpful tools, resources, and strategies that make it easier to set boundaries and support your teen in managing their online life with wisdom.

There is nothing like a baby or toddler to foil the best-laid plans of any homeschool parent. While our littlest ones can seem like a constant disruption, they are a part of God’s plan for our families and our homeschools. In this session, Kathryn will give you fresh inspiration for folding the cuddliest members of your family into your homeschool. She also shares practical tips she has gleaned from homeschool veterans and her own experiences.

Researchers now confirm what the greatest minds in education have advocated for centuries: raising self-sufficient, self-motivated, eager learners depends on specific actions and attitudes from parents and educators. Unfortunately, most of what we naturally tend to do results in the exact opposite—overwhelmed, unmotivated, anxious, unhappy learners. There is a very good and logical reason our parental efforts go unrewarded. In this talk, Jeannie shares modern research along with both Biblical and ancient wisdom to equip you with the mindset, tools, and faith needed to help your children develop self-motivation and a drive to pursue their education and God-given purpose with passion.

The progressive movement believes that all children should be trained in their value system. This is why there are multiple assaults on parental rights in education, medicine, religious upbringing, and more. The homeschooling movement has long been a flashpoint for parental rights clashes—and the groundwork is being laid for an increased assault on our rights and freedoms. We are not the only targets, but we will be the most effective force in fighting for the rights of all parents.

Have you ever wondered why your child lost so much ground over the summer? Or why their frustration in a certain subject just keeps snowballing? Neuroscience is exploding as a field right now and we know more about the brain and how we learn and retain new information than ever before. The brain is an amazing part of God’s design and the latest research can help us work with that design instead of against it. In this session, Kathryn summarizes the research she found most helpful as a homeschool mom and offers practical tips on how to apply it to your homeschool day.

What will your kids think about homeschooling when they’re adults? Kathryn was homeschooled and is now homeschooling her own three kids. Looking back, she reflects on her experiences and those of her siblings. In this tell-all session, Kathryn shares six things she’s grateful for and four that she would go back and change.

There will always be a math lesson, science project, or research paper clamoring for your immediate attention. But what about the bigger picture? How is God using homeschooling to work in your child’s heart? In this session, Kathryn shares how God used homeschooling to build her faith and develop her character and how that is giving her a vision for her own kids. Drawing on examples from her own life, she’ll bring a fresh reminder of how the challenges that your child is facing today are preparing him or her for a life of service in God’s kingdom.

There are 10 Essentials needed for a joyful homeschooling journey. You might be surprised to find out they aren’t using a perfect curriculum, reading a particular book, or following a specific methodology. The 10 Essentials to homeschooling are far more foundational than that (and they are super easy to apply this week)! In this session, Carrie shares the 10 essentials and how to incorporate them into your homeschooling today whether you are new to homeschooling or you have been homeschooling for years.

The first thing you must know is that you’re not alone if you have one. And the second thing you need to know is that they’re sent to you as a blessing. If those two things seem unimaginable, if you’re thinking, “If you only knew.,” well, I do. I’ve got one too. So, what face comes to mind when you hear the phrase ‘That” child? Do you smile or scowl when you see that face? Do you see yourself in that face? Do you struggle to like that child? Does it seem difficult? Impossible? I want you to know: That child is a world changer. God has a plan for that child. All of that energy, all those questions, all that strength, all THAT, is God-given for His glory. Come learn strategies for learning to love that child, to embrace that child, to train that child. They are worth it and He is worthy!

Just like mothers, fathers are critical for homeschooling, and not just for paying the bills. In this fun talk, Alex — who homeschools his 5 children alongside his wife — will share insights into the role of dads in the education, upbringing, and discipleship of their children. He will also offer practical tips for fathers and families that can make home education even better!

The way we are parenting today impacts our grandchildren and great-grandchildren yet to be born. In this session, Dr. Rienow will share key Scriptures, from both the Old and New Testament, which will equip you not only to raise your children for the glory of God but to also accelerate faithfulness in the future generations of your family.

Learn why family discipleship is important and how to easily incorporate role-play into your family Bible time to engage your whole family dramatically. Part testimony and part interactive presentation, Benjamin will walk participants through a creative yet simple process of role playing the scriptures using just their Bibles. Participants leave encouraged and prepared to be a “Director Dad!”

There has been a fundamental shift in our culture’s view of the role of parents versus government in the past two hundred and fifty years. Contrasting the statements of America’s Founding Fathers with ivy league professors and journalists today, you can better understand the battle over who should control the education and upbringing of children.

Studies show that 70% of churched youth abandon the Christian faith sometime before high school graduation. While there are no guarantees in parenting, there are steps parents can take that have been proven through various studies to statistically improve the chances of your child embracing and remaining in the faith. Learn what actionable steps you can take to help strengthen your child against unbelief.

Do you want to start building the foundation of educational readiness for your littlest learner? If so, this is the perfect workshop for you! Cheri Kay will teach you about the stages of development, the importance of learning through play, and the foundations for lifelong learning. She will share tips and tricks for making learning fun and engaging for you and your child, while sparking their curiosity about the world around them.

If you have a unique learner, it’s easy to get tangled up in the stress of trying to get your child ‘caught up’ academically. In this encouraging and practical workshop, Krisa points out areas of progress that are sometimes forgotten. She helps you see that when it comes to kids- academic progress isn’t the only measure of success!

Sibling rivalry and squabbling is something we all deal with every day. It can be frustrating, as well as discouraging. We must teach out children how to respond to conflict Biblically so that arguing and strife don’t disrupt our home, and so they will be prepared to handle conflict in life. Learn the most common causes of sibling conflict and get practical Biblical solutions to the problem

When children of any age struggle with big emotions like worry, sadness, and anger, they often push back against the very help they need. Their reactions can make it hard to know how to support them without escalating the situation further. But these moments—while challenging—are also opportunities to connect with your child’s heart. Learn the CALM approach to guide your child through emotional storms with wisdom and grace. Discover how to connect with your child when they struggle with a big emotion, help them navigate their big emotions in a healthy and effective way, anchor them in biblical truth, and equip them with a plan to move forward and face the challenges of life that brought on those big emotions. You'll also learn simple parenting scripts to use when you feel triggered, helping you respond with calm instead of chaos. Walk away with this powerful strategy to strengthen your relationship while fostering emotional resilience in your child.

Boys have more energy than you can keep up with? Providing an intentional atmosphere of learning for your son will result in successful lessons and joyful days. Hear stories and helpful tips from a veteran homeschooling mom of three boys. “Listen, my son, to your father’s instruction and do not forsake your mother’s teaching. They are a garland to grace your head and a chain to adorn your neck.” Proverbs 1:8-9

Using Matthew 18, learn how to empower your children to handle disagreements biblically. Discover practical tools to teach them how to ignore without bitterness, confront without anger, and tell without tattling—while also equipping yourself to coach your children through conflicts rather than just referee their fights. Learn how to adapt these strategies to fit your children/teens’ ages, stages, and specific challenges. You'll also learn how to actually reduce conflicts through nurturing deeper relationships within your family. Walk away with a clear, actionable, heart-based family peace plan that everyone in your family can use.

Don't react in ways you regret! Parental anger is a signal. Hear what the Bible really says about anger; listen for it in yourself, recognize its triggers, and redirect it toward meaningful growth. Respond with wisdom instead of reacting in frustration, create a more peaceful home environment for both you and your children. Walk away with biblical insights and practical strategies to help you break free from guilt, foster connection, and become the homeschool parent you aspire to be.

Big emotions can easily derail a homeschool day, leaving both you and your child feeling frustrated and exhausted. But what if those emotional moments could become opportunities for growth, connection, and discipleship? In this session, you'll learn how to use a heart-based approach to helping your child/teen process anger, anxiety, sadness, and more—while still making academic progress. Walk away with practical tools to manage emotional challenges, reset negative patterns, and equip your child with lifelong skills for emotional resilience.

Faith, family, and freedoms have faded in Europe and the Americas. But God has given us a tremendous opportunity now — islands of freedom and culture unlike anything we’ve seen. He appears to be using homeschooling as a catalyst for good things. How can your family plant fruitful, beautiful gardens at such a time as this? How does the Gospel of Jesus Christ breakthrough in our homes?

In this workshop, Dr. Vaughn will break down the toxicities found in our food supply, personal care products, electromagnetic (EMF) exposure, and our environment in general. These toxins are getting into our children (and us!) and are affecting growth, motor skill development, brain function and overall health. In a man-made toxic world, how do we make wise choices and live the way God originally designed us to live? What practical steps can we make to choose God’s creation over the man-made things of this world? Dr. Vaughn will also show the link between toxin exposure and the dramatic increase in chronic disease plaguing our children today. Find out how we can stop it and reverse it!

Resistance in a child can take various forms— it can look like laziness, lack of motivation, or outright refusal. This workshop is your guide to investigation, revealing the intricate layers behind why kids don't work to their potential. Together, we'll decipher this red flag, explore its implications and, more importantly, learn how to pinpoint the specific support your child needs. Gain valuable insights into securing the buy-in both you and your child crave. Join me on this transformative journey, where we delve into the complexities of understanding and addressing resistance. Learn to turn challenges into opportunities for growth and collaboration, paving the way for a more hopeful, connected relationship and resolving the problem for good.

Parents, I know you want to raise sons who live with honor, but our society continues to strip away opportunities for our children to do honorable things. Here's the great news...you can make sure that you are creating opportunities for your children to practice living with honor, but it requires parenting with purpose. What happens when our sons learn to live with honor? They: Grow in self-confidence and self-worth. Have endless doors of opportunity opened to them. Build healthier and happier relationships. Set the foundation of becoming devoted fathers and husbands. Come and listen to master motivator Monica Irvine, give important lessons for teaching your sons the skills of honor through small simple acts of generosity. It truly can change their lives and yours as well. You don't want to miss this!

Come and Learn How to Give Your Daughters what is Becoming a Rare Commodity...Honor. Imag- ine what it feels like to watch your daughter continue to strive for excellence in all aspects of her life, because she knows she has endless potential and great responsibility. She matures with a desire to be a voice for good and a contributor in making our world a better place. She seems fearless, yet uses great wisdom. She is courageous, yet humble. She is KIND. You watch her as she exercises true empathy for those in need and although she holds herself to high standards, she never places herself above others. She has been taught by example of what a true lady is and she looks forward to one day being that example for her family. She is truly a lady. Parents, this Master Class will help you understand how to create the example your daughter needs to become this lady. You don't want to miss this.

No one wants to admit it, but most every parent has that moment (or moments) where they're having a difficult time liking their child. It usually has something to do with the destruction of your personal property, or a recurring character flaw (like dishonesty), or the fact that you both have personality traits that are uncomfortably similar. Whatever the cause, left unchecked these feelings can grow into something much stronger than mere "dislike". In this talk we'll explore the root cause of these feelings and offer some practical advice to help you avoid the situations that bring them about.

It's easy to recognize how valuable play is to our children. They love it! It is not so easy to convince ourselves that play has a variety of long term benefits and that play is actually learning. It is arguably the most pure form of learning we have. Dr. Dikkers will walk us through an overview of the physical, developmental, social, and academic benefits of non-directed outdoor play time.