by Shari McMinn There are many outside the homeschool world who would criticize the choices we make to home educate. They question our ability with, “How are you qualified?” or “Why do you think you can do a better job than trained professionals?”...
The Golden Rule
by Colleen Enos We have all heard the Golden Rule, based on Matthew 7:12, which commands that we treat others the way we would like to be treated. But have you heard of the Golden Rule of Money? This rule says that “He who has the gold makes the...
Why Attend a Homeschool Conference? Five Reasons All Homeschoolers Should Consider It
by Renée Gotcher As a second-generation homeschooler, I expected to be ahead of the game when I began homeschooling our three daughters in 2010. However, as I’ve shared in previous blog posts, the homeschooling landscape had changed dramatically by...
Gender-Crazy Colorado
by Colleen Enos Colorado may go down in history as the most ideologically extreme state in the nation. Between throwing President Trump off the ballot in 2024, persecuting Christian bakers and graphic designers, and banning free speech in religious...
Spring Fever Survival Guide: 7 Stress-Free Ways to Take Your Homeschool Outdoors
In order to best meet the needs of families with “unique learners,” CHEC has created a survey that we encourage you to participate in. The results will help drive our future blogs, event workshops, Homeschool Update articles, and website...
Anti-Parent, Anti-Faith, and Anti-Protection
by Colleen Enos Colorado is becoming much more antagonistic towards families and people of faith. Our leadership appears to place more importance on ideology, secrecy, and crime when introducing and debating bills. The last two weeks have been an...
Help, I Need to Start Homeschooling — Now!
by Renée Gotcher Have you ever scrolled through an online homeschool group and seen that “emergency exit” post? It’s a common scenario: a panicked mom wants to pull her child out of school immediately, but has no clue where to start. In a quick...
Truth, Justice, and the American Way
by Colleen Enos In the United States of America, we cherish our freedoms. We have the freedom to protect our families, to practice our faith, to educate our children, and to live in safe communities. Coloradans want to experience those freedoms in...









