The IAHE Blog
Schedules—The Why, When, & How of It All
When someone suggests that you make a schedule for your homeschool, does your heart leap with joy, or do your knees turn to jelly? Let’s look at some reasons and formats you can use to make your home school more peaceful without making it feel like you are captive in...
Choosing Smarter High School Pathways: Dual Credit & Trades in Today’s World
Homeschool families often face the “big question” once their teens reach high school: What comes next? The traditional path has been four years of high school, followed by four (or more) years of college, often leaving students with heavy debt and limited real-world...
Your Guide to Homeschooling Young Children
Fall equals “back to school.” For families considering homeschooling their young children, this is when they start asking questions about homeschooling. As the whole world goes back to public school, it can feel intimidating to do something different, and questions...
Three Lessons Every Boy Must Learn
“The greatest tribute a boy can give to his father is to say, ‘When I grow up, I want to be just like my dad.’ It is a convicting responsibility for us fathers and grandfathers. . .The greatest legacy one can pass on to one's children and grandchildren is a legacy of...
Embrace Your Divine Calling: Biblical Homeschooling Made Achievable
God Has Already Equipped You for This Journey When God speaks in Deuteronomy 6, He isn't giving a suggestion—He's revealing His perfect design for families. "You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house, and...
Indiana Train History
Indiana's Railroad History Indiana has a fascinating history with the railroads, with excitement among Hoosiers from the start. Plan a field trip to one or more of these great museums to learn about Indiana's rich railroad history. Field Trip Destinations French Lick...
The Power of Community: Not What You Think
Someone recently asked me to weigh in on their dilemma of whether to join a local homeschooling community. As I began to gather my thoughts, identify my best examples, and marshal my arguments, I realized that for me, the jury is not still out. I am wholly sold to the...
Independence Day: A Family Celebration of Faith & Freedom
As fireworks light up the sky and flags wave proudly across the country, we have a chance to remember not just our nation’s birth, but also God’s guiding hand in the development of our great country. For homeschoolers, this is a meaningful time to teach our children...
8 Laws Every Parent Should Know
As an attorney with Heritage Defense, I frequently get questions from homeschool parents about laws affecting their parental rights. As a parent myself, I have had many of the same questions. Based on my experience practicing law for over 16 years, and being a dad for...








