by Diana Waring | Jan 25, 2016 | Miscellaneous
I love when a dad involves himself in some aspect of homeschooling—whether it is listening to his kids’ recital of what was learned that day, teaching a subject he enjoys, or finding practical ways to support his wife in her extraordinary (and challenging) career as a...
by Diana Waring | Jul 22, 2015 | Miscellaneous
This fall, I am premiering a world history online course, Napoleon Through MacArthur, for high school homeschool students. Capturing students’ interest so they actively engage in learning, inspiring their motivation to dig deeply, and welcoming their unique...
by Diana Waring | Apr 24, 2015 | Miscellaneous
At the 2015 Cincinnati Great Homeschool Convention, I made this public announcement: “As of this weekend, aside from special circumstances, I am going to retire from speaking!” After twenty-six years (27 convention seasons) as a speaker, it is time for an...
by Diana Waring | Feb 18, 2015 | Miscellaneous
Previously, I blogged about my unexpected introduction to Rosemarie, the eldest daughter born to Captain and Maria von Trapp. You can read it here. But, surprisingly, that is not my only experience meeting the von Trapp’s. At a homeschool convention a few years...
by Diana Waring | Feb 16, 2015 | Miscellaneous
What on earth do we do with those kids who seem to constantly fidget and bounce and doodle and roll and jump and run and dance? Prepare yourself, because this might seem simplistic. The answer to the question of dealing with kids who won’t sit still is: Let Them...
by Diana Waring | Feb 5, 2015 | Miscellaneous
What does it mean to be a survivor? We use it in many ways: those who beat cancer; those who pull through a life-threatening accident; those who overcome crippling abuse; and, those who go through war atrocities. As we learn their stories, our hearts are gripped by...
