Keep Calm and Homeschool On

Homeschool, Homeschooling 101, Records

by Katie Julius Take a deep breath in. Hold it. Now, exhale. As we sit in our homes this summer watching the news and social media for word of what school will look like this fall (with a seemingly different answer each week), it can be frustrating, daunting, and...

Play the Man

Homeschooling 101

“Be of good courage, and let us play the men for our people, and for the cities of our God: and the LORD do that which seemeth Him good.” 2 Samuel 10:12 Fathers, Greetings in the glorious name of Jesus the merciful One who does justice and is...

Homeschooling 101: Teacher Perks & Educational Discounts

Homeschooling 101

by Katie Julius With the growing number of homeschoolers, many companies that have traditionally offered educational or teacher discounts also extend these perks to parent-teachers who educate their children at home. Some require a teacher ID, but often a photo ID and...

Homeschooling 101: What Kind of Homeschooler Are You?

Homeschooling 101

One of the most frequently asked questions I get from new or non-homeschoolers is “What is your typical day like?” That can be a difficult question to answer because our family doesn’t really have a “typical” day, though we do have a routine structured around the...

Homeschooling 101: Homeschooling on a Budget

Homeschooling 101

by Katie Julius Living in one of the most expensive states in the United States, a very real concern of new homeschooling parents is how they are going to afford to teach their kids at home. Sometimes, home educating one’s children can result in the loss of one...

Homeschooling 101: How to “Convention”

Convention, Homeschooling 101

by Anjuli Watanabe, CHEA Events Manager It’s convention time! CHEA’s 36th Annual Homeschool Convention is July 11-13, 2019 at the Pasadena Convention Center. For some, attending Convention brings an overwhelming sense of dread, for others it feels like Christmas. I,...