Conference Speakers
Rick & Marilyn Boyer
Character Concepts
Rick and Marilyn are parents to 14 children, grandparents to 19 grandchildren (and counting!), and homeschoolers for 37 years. They own Character Concepts, which they started for the purpose of helping others raise children with strong, godly character and a biblical worldview. They have developed character curriculum from preschool through high school, based on what they found worked when teaching their own 14 children over the years.
Speaker Sessions
For You They Signed
Rick & Marilyn Boyer
(Faith, Freedom & Foundations Track)
More than ever before, it is crucial to arm your children with the exciting and inspiring truth about the men who made America a “city on a hill” for the rest of the world. The courage, brilliance, and self-sacrifice of the signers of the Declaration of Independence — who pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor — are still powerful examples to young people today, challenging them to greatness and showing them why they must help preserve the “sweet land of liberty” that is our American heritage before it is too late!
Boys Will Be Men
Rick Boyer
(Family Discipleship)
Eighty percent of the children labeled “Learning Disabled” in school are boys. That’s why wise parents understand that the confinement, boredom, and regimentation of school are things to be avoided if boys are to thrive. The key to understanding and cooperating with the drives God has built into boys is recognizing that boyhood is preparation for the roles of family protector, provider, and leader that naturally and biblically fall upon men. We must understand that we are not raising boys, but training future men, if we are to make boyhood the exciting and profitable season of life that God intended it to be.
The Killer “B” Whose Sting Poisons Relationships
Rick Boyer
(Family Discipleship)
It’s quiet, but deadly. It can poison a whole family when no one even knows it’s there. It dampens affection, kills communication, and leaves hearts wounded and hurting. It is the No. 1 reason why marriages break up and why parents lose the hearts of their children. The Bible describes it as a “root” that springs up and defiles many. In this talk, Rick Boyer explains how the poison of bitterness damages relationships, and how the grace of God can put them back together again. Peace and love in your home are not just a dream.
Proverbs: The Ultimate Parenting Book
Rick Boyer
(Family Discipleship)
Have you ever felt lost amid all the “stuff” marketed to homeschoolers? Confused by the many voices telling you to do it this way or that way? There’s no need to panic. The wisest man in history has some advice to offer. Come and hear powerful, practical solutions that will help you get your priorities straight. God wrote the Proverbs for parents just like YOU.
Raising Cain Without Killing Abel
Rick Boyer
(Family Discipleship)
Few things create more tension for parents than hearing their children fight with each other. But it’s nothing new, as the Bible clearly shows. Scripture also shows several causes of sibling rivalry AND teaches us how to deal with it effectively. Peace in your home really is possible! Come and hear how you can help your children learn to live at peace with each other, laying foundations for successful relationships all throughout life.
Getting It All Done
Marilyn Boyer
(Homeschool How-to)
Have you ever felt overwhelmed with the demands of parenting? Life is certainly a challenge for parents, and especially those who accept the added responsibility of home education. But there are ways to make life easier and more productive, and this workshop discusses some of those. Marilyn Boyer, mother of 14 children and a veteran home educator with more than forty years of experience, shares her techniques for accomplishing a mammoth amount of housework, while giving her children a superior education at the same time.
Got Kids? Get Character
Marilyn Boyer
(Family Discipleship)
Character is the key that opens the door to successful adult living. It is the first thing wise people examine when evaluating a prospective employee, spouse, or friend. That’s why Christ-like character is the MOST important subject you will ever teach your children! Come hear Marilyn Boyer, mother of 14 homeschooled children, and learn as she shares how to intentionally teach this most important of all subjects!
Homeschooling and Preschoolers, Too?
Marilyn Boyer
(Homeschool How-to)
Having taught all 14 of her children at home, Marilyn has plenty of experience with all ages. But her very favorite age to teach is those eager, curious, challenging munchkins we call preschoolers. Preschoolers aren’t just interruptions to be kept “occupied” while older siblings study. This season in a child’s life is the time to tap into his huge potential by maximizing his natural love for learning, and helping him to see that God is preparing him for a lifetime of important service. Come and learn from Marilyn how to make your little ones a valuable part of the team!
Why I'm Glad I Homeschooled Through High School
Marilyn Boyer
(Family Discipleship)
Marilyn Boyer is no stranger to the joys and challenges of raising teenagers. With 14 sons and daughters now graduated from high school at home, Marilyn shares why she taught them herself from kindergarten through the high school years, and why she wouldn’t consider doing it any other way.
You Mean, I Can Teach History Like That?
Marilyn Boyer
(Homeschool How-to)
Were you ever bored in history class? So was Marilyn Boyer! History is not just a boring list of names and dates. It is the breathtaking panorama of human experience! Real people, real lives, real adventures. For nearly forty years, Marilyn has been learning history with her children in a way that is not only fascinating, but also life-changing. Come and learn how to do history as a family.
Join thousands of homeschoolers this June 11-13th at the Rocky Mountain Homeschool Conference in Denver, Colorado!
Expect to have a lot of fun and fellowship, find great deals on curriculum, and get practical encouragement for your homeschooling journey!
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