In Man of the First Hour, George van Popta discusses the life of his father Jules from his youth in the Netherlands, through the war years, and to the end of his life in Canada. In doing so he also portrays the roots of the Canadian Reformed churches and gives us a glimpse into the […]
older teens and adults
For our college age young people, and also for ourselves as homeschooling moms. (I used to tag this as ‘adult’ but my hubby told me that had the wrong connotation.)
Review: A Mosaic of Wings by Kimberly Duffy
Nora Shipley, entomology student at Cornell in 1885, is tied at the head of her class with Owen Epp. Trained by her late father to understand insects, especially butterflies, she excels in both accomplishment and drive. In fact, once she graduates she aims to rescue the scientific journal her father started because her stepfather Lucius, […]
Considering Passion and Career Choices
We homeschooling moms are our teens’ guidance counsellors. I find that a bit nerve wracking, and I’m sure you do, too. Helping our teens plan their future is so important but is so full of unknowns. Now, there are some good, balanced resources out there (see my reviews below for a few of them). There […]