As homeschooling parents, we work hard and give a lot. What do we get in return? Recognizing, appreciating, and making the most of the opportunities homeschooling offers parents: stronger family bonds, expanded learning opportunities for ourselves, increased confidence, greater control over our lives, connections with other homeschoolers, clearer understanding of how the world works, and preparation for the rest of our lives.

What roles do fathers play in their families’ homeschooling? What leadership do their provide in religion and other areas? How do they support their wives? In what ways do they guide their families’ homeschooling, even when their schedules do not allow much free time? Questions from the audience.

Developing parental skills of observation without judgment. Accepting that our children are often different from us. Living with children from a sense of discovering who they are rather than determining who they should be. Working to guide them and connect with them through their natural gifts. How this affects our homeschooling. Undertaking and learning about their interests which we may not share.

How do you find time to spend with your children? What do you enjoy doing with them? How do you prepare (to increase the likelihood that things will go smoothly)? What do you find most challenging? How do you share responsibility for homeschooling with your spouse?

Come join a group of like-minded souls with an abiding interest in the stars. Hear how Dad’s lifelong passion, fueled by a child’s imagination, gave everyone in the family rocket fever. How they “built” the International Space Station, named the astronauts’ living quarters, and had close encounters with real space travelers and engineers. Resources for further exploration included.

Why parents are essential to children, especially young children. Damage done by screening, labeling, and much special education. How institutionalized early education hurts young children and their families. How parents can maintain their confidence despite pressure from professionals, their associations, politicians, and the media.

Communicating effectively with kids. The importance of eye contact and focused attention. The value of play for children and parents. Rescuing a day that’s gone awry. Finding joy in parenting.