By Shari McMinn The day starts off okay after a decent night’s sleep. But, before you can grab your favorite morning beverage, the chaos from yesterday returns, and it’s not even time for math facts and English! Sound familiar? Homeschooling is...
By Shari McMinn On that day, when evening had come, He said to them, “Let us go across to the other side.” And leaving the crowd, they took Him with them in the boat, just as He was. And other boats were with Him. And a great windstorm arose, and...
By Shari McMinn “Therefore I tell you, her sins, which are many, are forgiven — for she loved much. But he who is forgiven little, loves little.” (Luke 7:47 ESV). During RMHC 2021 last month, I had the privilege of facilitating a Conversation...
By Shari McMinn Rejoice with those who rejoice, weep with those who weep. (Romans 12:15 ESV) Regrettably, I admit to throwing manure at my daughter that day …. She was out-of-control, and frankly, so was I. It was possibly my worst parenting...
By Shari McMinn But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, longsuffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control (Galatians 5:22-23a NKJV). In my previous CHEC Unique Learners blog post, “Up From Their Baseline,” I...
By Shari McMinn This spring I had the privilege of editing and updating CHEC’s popular and essential publication, The Homeschool Guidebook for Colorado. Published more than 30 years ago, then fully updated and reprinted in softcover in 2016, this...
By Shari McMinn When I speak with parents who are raising unique children and they share their struggles with me in hopes of getting some helpful guidance, often the first thing I ask them is, “Have you established a steady routine for yourself and...
By Shari McMinn Children who do not fit in the “typical kid” box are often unique when it comes to how they view, experience, and interact with the world around them. This can be especially true when it comes to giving and receiving love. In fact,...
