Member Showcase: Monica Guerra

When Monica Guerra and her family began their homeschool adventure 12 years ago, they had a few things to figure out. “We had the ‘why’ for choosing homeschooling,” the St. Petersburg resident explains, “but we needed the ‘how.’ We had decided to homeschool because we believe that God had called … read more

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Member Showcase: Monica Guerra

When Monica Guerra and her family began their homeschool adventure 12 years ago, they had a few things to figure out. “We had the ‘why’ for choosing homeschooling,” the St. Petersburg resident explains, “but we needed the ‘how.’ We had decided to homeschool because we believe that God had called … read more

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The Marks of Maturity

A mature person demonstrates seven characteristics.

By Tim Elmore, 2012 Convention Speaker

You may have noticed a paradox that exists among students today. Although there are exceptions to the rule, this generation of kids is advanced intellectually, but behind emotionally.

From an intellectual perspective, students today have been exposed to … read more

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Packing for Convention

Convention Week Has arrived!

Whether your Convention plans include a family vacation at the Gaylord Palms, a “Girls Weekend Away” or driving to the event each day, it’s time to start packing your bags.

We asked our team of FPEA Ambassadors to share some of their favorite tips for preparing … read more

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Great Expectations

You can maintain a successful homeschool even during pregnancy.

Headaches, fatigue, backache … oh, the common symptoms of pregnancy. Or could they be the symptoms of the homeschooling mom? Perhaps both? Imagine dealing with pregnancy — a pregnancy filled with complications — and homeschooling too. Then lo and behold, you … read more

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High School 101

Identify four basics to consider when approaching the high school years.

Many moms (and dads) have encouraged and supported me in homeschooling. But two mentoring experiences have greatly influenced me during my 16-year adventure in home education.

First, I vividly remember sitting in the kitchen of a veteran homeschool mom … read more

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Home Education and the Future of America

Homeschooling exemplifies our national exceptionalism.  The phrase is not one of arrogance…

During a recent presentation on national and personal exceptionalism to a group of 5,000 business owners, I had one of those epiphany moments right there in the middle of the stage. It suddenly dawned on me that if … read more

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The Official Mobile App for the FPEA Convention is Here!

The 2012 FPEA Convention has come to your smartphone, iPad or tablet!  This new mobile app has been developed to enhance your Convention experience.  It has the entire workshop schedule and even a map of the exhibit hall.  With real-time updates and connections to social media, your Convention experience this … read more

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Do Two Halves Really Make a Whole?

Really, there is no such thing as Algebra 1 and Algebra 2.

The word “legacy” comes from the Latin legare, meaning “to bequeath.” Of course, that generally brings to our minds an inheritance in the form of money or property. As parents, we are sure we will be bequeathing … read more

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Lessons From a Mentor

An acronym reveals six tips to apply to your homeschool.

To be a homeschool mentor is to have a listening ear and a willingness to share your homeschool experience.  Each of us, whether we’ve been homeschooling for one year or 21 years, has our unique experience to share. And each … read more

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It’s Almost That Time …

Can you believe it? Everyone working so hard “behind the scenes” at FPEA, including the Ambassador Volunteers, is very excited that it’s almost convention time. The anticipation has been mounting for us for ….. Oh, MONTHS now.  The thought that the Convention is just around the corner has all … read more