Erica Bertram

At my most insecure, uncertain moments as a homeschooler, I am reminded that my purpose is not fulfilled by what my kids can exhibit, but to equip them with the ability to learn.  Tempted to feel diminished by the lack of latin recitation, the absence of drama performances or coding classes, like Christian on the […]

This is the age of information. Everywhere we look we are confronted with news, theories, rants, facts and fallacies. Even when we choose to opt out of social media, you can be sure that a friend or neighbor will inform you of something you didn’t know. I have come to realize that the more information

Every Advent my literary radar is on high alert, hoping that this year there will be an advent reading that will fulfill my dreams of a perfect family orthodoxy. One group of expertly bound pages that will draw an envious eye to my living room bookshelf. A book that can be held so ferociously by

Like any mother beginning her homeschooling journey, I set out to equip my children with the best education I could. Better than mine, surely, but better that most was my goal. I pictured beginning at the break of day. I would descend the stairs, fully dressed, hair done, to see my little disciples posture-perfect at