A Worthwhile Investment
by Dr. Christopher Cone, The Old Schoolhouse It was a daunting task, and the choice to start was even more difficult. Ralph and Lucy Cone were newly minted missionaries in an isolated island village in Alaska. They eagerly sought to serve their community, but they...
Be Home
by Katie Julius You have heard it a thousand times. One of the most common “concerns” when families are homeschooling or considering homeschooling is that children will not be socialized. I think most of those who have spent any time as a home educator can easily...
Giving Grace
by Rebecca Kocsis Most of us are back into the swing of things after the holidays—or we are at least trying! But that mid-year slump is just around the corner. As we enter into this season of the homeschool year, it’s important to remember to not only give ourselves...
Freedom It’s Why We Homeschool
by Deborah Wuehler, Senior Editor of The Old Schoolhouse Sitting at music lessons, I met a mom who had just started homeschooling this year. She pulled her little one out of public school because her daughter was struggling in that environment. She was telling me how...
The Plate-Spinning Mama
by Lisa Nehring You homeschool. You work. You cook, clean, do the dishes, buy the food, and manage the laundry. You have a dog. You have a husband. You have children. You have a body. You have a lot of plates in the air. They are spinning. The first rule of...
Seven Going on Seventeen
My daughter is seven, going on seventeen. You think the toddlerhood is challenging--wait until you hit the pre-tween stage! Not only are kids this age seeking independence, much like their toddler counterparts, but they actually have the capacity to be, in some areas....
Finding True Community
by Katie Julius I feel like one of the most common frustrations I hear from homeschool parents is that they struggle to find community. The need to find a place where one fits in and belongs is certainly not exclusive to homeschooling families, though, perhaps a bit...
The Beauty of Homeschooling
by Katie Julius Sometimes when I hear about the “beauty” of homeschooling, it’s in reference to the benefits of private home education. “That’s the beauty of homeschooling…” Whether it is the flexibility of one’s schedule, the freedom to cater education decisions to...
Judy Hadfield Named 2019 CHEA Support Network Leader of the Year
Congratulations to the 2019 Support Network Leader of the Year, Judy Hadfield of Cornerstone Christian School. Judy retired from her leadership role at Cornerstone after serving for many years. Judy was presented her award during the Luncheon at the 36th Annual...
When Can My Child Stay Home Alone?
by Rebecca Kocsis As group leaders we are often asked by parents if it’s okay to leave youngsters home alone for school. This is usually because both parents or a single mom work during traditional school hours. Many people are often surprised to learn that there is...