fter our children were born, I remember joking that it would be nice if they came with an instruction manual. It felt so overwhelming to be a new parent. I remember reading books like What to Expect When You’re Expecting and the riveting sequel about the first year. (They truly were helpful!) But as my sons got older, there were more important questions that only God’s Word could answer. Having the Bible alongside our Christian community—friends and wise mentors—meant so much to us over the years. The voices of experience, helping us practically live out the principles we were learning in the Bible, was invaluable.

Having previewed the course How a Heart-Based Approach to Parenting Changes Everything, I can tell you that Dr. Scott Turansky mentors parents. He’s the kind of wise, warm person who my husband and I would have been glad to seek out and ask our many questions.

One of my favorite quotes by Dr. Ruth Beechich has always been, “Homeschooling is largely heart to heart. The methods and even the curriculum do not matter nearly as much as the relationship between child and parent.” I believe that to my core, and if you do, you don’t want to miss this resource. According to Dr. Scott Turansky:

• 13 video teachings covering crucial parenting topics
• An 84 page comprehensive Leader’s Guide
• The It Changes Everything book
• Bonus resources including blog posts, podcasts, and more

The teaching videos cover topics that parents encounter regularly and present a Biblical perspective on each one. They include slides highlighting key points, lectures—which truly feel more like having a conversation with a friend—and practical ideas and activities. There is also a companion “Question and Answer” video where Dr. Turansky addresses real-life questions from parents, demonstrating how to apply what you’ve learned from the teaching videos.

The Leader’s Guide is truly comprehensive. It offers suggestions for leaders (making it a great resource for church groups), note-taking pages, discussion questions, and infographics that condense the material onto one page.