by Renée Gotcher As a homeschooling mom, you are often juggling a whirlwind of responsibilities, expectations, and challenges that can leave you feeling overwhelmed or ill-equipped. The everyday routines can feel lonely at times, and moments of...
Homeschool Enrichment Programs: How to Thrive Without Government Assistance
by guest author Miranda Herberger As home-educating families in Colorado wrestle with changes to the school finance law that affect participation in government-funded homeschool enrichment programs — while also making decisions for the new...
Back-to-School Reset: 8 Simple Steps to Smooth Daily Routines
by Shari McMinn Our Father which art in...
5 Essential Questions Answered About HomeBase by CHEC
by Renée Gotcher When my family started homeschooling in Castle Rock in 2010, I was grateful that Colorado offered three legal options, including the private, independent school route (which we chose). Since then, the homeschooling landscape has...
Reclaiming Homeschool Enrichment: Start a Family-Friendly Homeschool Group
by Shari McMinn A few months ago, I enjoyed a lengthy discussion with a trusted friend who is a “retired” homeschool mom. The Lord has laid it on her heart to start a low-cost, family-friendly homeschool group at her church for homeschool...
The Summer Reset: Practical Steps to Sharpen Your Homeschool Teaching Skills
by Shari McMinn He also told them a parable: “Can a blind man lead a blind man? Will they not both fall into a pit? A disciple is not above his teacher, but everyone when he is fully trained will be like his teacher. Why do you see the speck that...
Not Another Program: Why Simple Homeschool Co-ops Stand the Test of Time
by Renée Gotcher One of my favorite homeschooling memories is wrapping up a semester of Botany by taking a scenic scavenger-hunt hike with two other families whose children were close in age to ours as part of a simple homeschool co-op we created....
Conquering the Homeschool Conference: Five Smart Strategies to Leave Equipped, Not Exhausted
by Renée Gotcher Last month, I shared the top five reasons I believe all homeschooling parents should consider attending a homeschool conference — especially if it’s local. However, I also understand that many aspects of attending a conference can...












