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My Tanks are Topped Off
One of my favorite events in a year just took place. From Thursday evening to Saturday evening, most of my family were attending the Texas Home School Coalition Convention and Family Conference in The Woodlands. We heard dynamic speakers, we met people, we shopped, and we had a great time as a family discussing all that we had learned. The key... »
Online Conferences
My family and I always look forward to attending the Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) Convention and Family Conference in August. I know that there are similar conferences across the nation to encourage and support home-schooling families. Being with like-minded people for just a few days is always an encouragement to me. Once your family makes the decision to be counter-culture and... »
Rocket Phonics
I recently wrote an article about Dr. Stephen Guffanti entitled, "Dr. Guffanti Changed the Way I Teach." I attended his workshop at the Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) Convention and Family Conference in August. Dr. Guffanti shared his experiences as a person growing up with ADHD and dyslexia. Additionally his career as a doctor allowed him time to work with... »
Mother and Son Day
I thoroughly enjoyed the 2010 THSC State Convention and Family Conference this past weekend. Thursday night my husband and I went to see the opening programs. John Erickson entertained us by reading excerpts from his writing. He writes the Hank the Cowdog series. Next we listened to Carol Barnier. She shared her insight about parenting in her speech, "Don't Miss... »
THSC Convention
I wrote last week about inspiring your children. Well, sometimes adults need to be inspired, too. We need to be encouraged by like-minded individuals and our spirits need to be refreshed. Every year for the last five or six years I have left the Texas Home School Coalition (THSC) State Convention and Family Conference in The Woodlands feeling renewed and... »
5 Reasons to Attend a Homeschooling Conference
I had a great weekend! It began Friday morning when I drove my oldest son, Clayton, to The Woodlands for the Texas Home School Coalition's (THSC) Annual Conference. THSC hosts the conference at the Marriot Waterway. Speakers, vendors, and activities fill the 2 1/2 day event. My son had a great time participating in the Teen Program. My husband and... »
