Jan 19, 2026
Wait, Vacation is Over? When Did it Start?
Christmas is over, New Year’s was festive, and now you’re all rested and refreshed and ready to get back into your routines and schoolwork, right? Ju...
Jan 12, 2026
In Defense of Homeschool Kids and Families
In the past few years, it has become apparent that the enemies of homeschool families and homeschool freedom think they have a winning strategy: confl...
Jan 05, 2026
California’s Homeschool History: A Summary of The Battle for Homeschool Freedom in California by J. Michael Smith
The story of homeschooling freedom in the Golden State includes miracles and close calls, endurance and courage on the part of families and homeschool...
Dec 15, 2025
Christmas Traditions — Food, Gifts, and Scripture Brought to Life
Welcome back! Come and visit more of my family’s Christmas celebrations! I hope they inspire you to copy or create your own. Food Fun: Gingerbread Ho...
Dec 08, 2025
Homeschooling Through Christmas — Music, Advent, and Making Home Beautiful
This is some of how we homeschool in December and display Christ to our children. I’m a great believer in stealing and adapting ideas from other famil...
Dec 02, 2025
Growing in Leadership
In J. Oswald Sanders’s book on leadership, he asks a thought-provoking question: “Do you direct people or develop people?” I have been pondering this...
Dec 01, 2025
The Homeschool Parent's Guide to Giving
CHEA is so thankful for the homeschool community in California. We acknowledge that homeschool families already give so much. Every day you give of yo...
Nov 17, 2025
What Are You Thankful For?
In a world that questions our choices, we pause to remember: the freedom to homeschool our children is a profound privilege. And it all points back to...
Nov 10, 2025
Creating a Meaningful Thanksgiving
Are you planning on taking some time off from regular schooling for Thanksgiving? Wondering how to make the time special and meaningful? Here are a fe...
