By Shari McMinn Oh give thanks to the Lord, for He is good; for His steadfast love endures forever! (1 Chronicles 16:34 ESV) Well, tomorrow is Thanksgiving and it’s just another day in the life of trauma mommas. Are you one of them? I am. This long...
Wintertime Science Delights
By Guest Author Brandee Gillham How is it that when the days are shortest, they can feel the longest? The winter months can seem to drag on, so here are some fun and encouraging STEM-based activities to do with your kiddos in the kitchen. You...
5 Simple but Powerful Ideas to Help Homeschool Families Navigate Technology
By Guest Author COSMO Technologies This blog was written for CHEC by COSMO Technologies, a family tech company founded by homeschool graduates. Learn more about COSMO and an exciting partnership with CHEC at the end of this article. Connection is...
Legislative Update November 3rd, 2021
By Carolyn Martin (CHEC Director of Government Relations) Stop Misinformation The increase of new homeschooling families means there are more students withdrawing from public schools which presents unique challenges for school administrators and...
Unique Learners: What’s in a Label?
By Shari McMinn We frequently read labels for food ingredients, cleaning chemicals, and operating power tools. Why? Because it helps us become more successful with their use in our overall lives. If we apply this concept to our homeschools, should...
Benefits of a Family Homeschool Discussion
By Guest Author Yvonne Strachan When homeschool moms get together, a depth of emotion is released and conversations delve into topics very close to their hearts. Recently, I was in the midst of a profound conversation with another homeschool mom...
So, You Homeschool?
By Guest Author Thara Reinitz When you tell people you homeschool, their reactions usually fall into three categories. One is camaraderie. Maybe because they homeschool too, are a homeschool grad, or a homeschool grandparent. This is a great...
Legislative Update October 6th, 2021
By Carolyn Martin (CHEC Director of Government Relations) Upcoming Election Mail ballots will begin being mailed out to all registered voters on Friday, October 8th. Despite nagging questions and lagging confidence in our election system, it is...










