By Guest Author Vicki Bentley
Do you ever feel stuck in the day-to-day sameness of your school routine? By circling the holidays on your calendar, you can have not just instant mini-units, but family fun and fond memories. Celebrate!
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By Guest Author Vicki Bentley
Do you ever feel stuck in the day-to-day sameness of your school routine? By circling the holidays on your calendar, you can have not just instant mini-units, but family fun and fond memories. Celebrate!
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By Guest Author Cate Ritchey
I am Cate Ritchey. My husband, Craig and I are the blessed parents of five children: two daughters, a son, and two more daughters. As I reflect on our family life, my heart overflows with blessings I attribute to the grace of God as we faithfully obeyed him, my husband’s leadership and faithfulness, five gracious little hearts, and the overwhelming love of God.
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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 should have most of these items and ingredients hanging around your home, or they can be picked up at a minimal cost.
My cowboy and I are raising four cowpokes (yes, all boys!) here in northeastern Colorado, so their favorite experiments are the ones that end with a great explosion and/or mess. As the mama, those aren’t always my top picks, but I do love seeing the thrill in their eyes as we embark upon creative learning adventures. Here are some of our favorites; I encourage you to try one on your next “inside” day:
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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 an incredible thing, and in our modern world we have more of it than ever before. It’s incredible to think that just 20 years ago, Google had only just been founded, Facebook and YouTube were still just ideas, and the smartphones we can’t live without today didn’t even exist. There’s no doubt that this connection has come with incredible blessings and advantages (homeschool families especially know how great a resource for learning the Internet can be)! But it’s also brought tremendous challenges and damage. Consider the following statistics:
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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 when laughter turned to silence and tears unexpectedly filled her eyes.
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