Classes, Family, Homeschool, Household Management, Planning
by Karen D. Koch Before you read this, get yourself a cup of tea and take a deep breath. For many of us, the school year is quickly approaching and, if you are like me, you’re wondering, once again, what you have gotten yourself into with this homeschooling thing. I...
Curriculum, Family, Homeschool
by Karen D. Koch Your local library has more than meets the eye. (Our local library even had a fun Star Wars-themed day a few years ago–see photo) Homeschoolers tend to use the public library more than any other segment of the population, but there’s always more...
Convention, Curriculum, Encouragement, Exhibit Hall, Family
Simple Tips to Get the Most Out of Your Conference Time by Kristi Clover {This article was featured in CHEA’s California Parent Educator Digital Magazine May/June 2015} It’s that time of year again—homeschool conference time! Time to get inspired, learn...
Convention, Encouragement, Exhibit Hall, Family
Myth: The Convention is Too Big “There are too many workshops to choose from and by the end of the first day, with all of the people and all the talking, I may get overwhelmed.” Answer: Yes, we understand the overwhelm. Something to keep in mind? You...
Babies & Toddlers, College, Encouragement, Family, Graduation, High School, Homeschool, Mothers
by Karen D. Koch Once upon a time when I had three littles and was busy potty training, teaching shoe tying and pencil-holding and that sort of thing, a homeschool friend with older kids told me, “The days are long, but the years are short.” I was struck...
Convention, Exhibit Hall, Family, Homeschool
Myth: “You can’t go to a CHEA Convention if you don’t home educate privately.” Not true. Anybody can go to a CHEA Convention. When you sign up, we don’t ask how you homeschool. We don’t ask if you homeschool through a charter, if...
