by Shari McMinn Homeschooling moms frequently ask me, “How did you do it all?” Well, I’ll be honest. I didn’t! I was...
Think Outside the Cookie-Cutter: Seven Homeschool Methods to Consider
by guest author Julianna Duerksen Step into an average homeschool family’s day, and you’ll notice a definite...
Five Ways to Find and Connect with Homeschool Groups near You
Finding homeschool groups that work for your family isn’t as easy as a quick Google search. In this article, you’ll learn five ways to make your search for homeschool groups more focused and fruitful.
Why Use an Independent School (Umbrella) if It’s Not Required?
by Renée Gotcher When my mother decided to start homeschooling in 1988, I was just two years away from finishing high...
Looking for Homeschool Community? Start a Simple Homeschool Co-op!
by Renée Gotcher The foundational idea of a homeschool co-op is to “cooperate” with one or more families to share any...
Homeschooling on a Budget Without Government Funding
by Shari McMinn But godliness with contentment is great gain, for we brought nothing into the world, and we...
10 Steps to a Memorable and Stress-Free Holiday Season
by Yvonne Strachan The stretch between Thanksgiving and Christmas is upon us, filled with twinkling lights, delicious...
What Does God Say About Mom Guilt?
by Yvonne Strachan Hey, fellow moms! Do you often find yourself grappling with feelings of guilt? You are not alone!...
Completely His, Part 2
by Patricia Dotten For the eyes of the LORD roam throughout the earth, so that He may strongly support those whose...
Gearing Up for the New School Year
by Shari McMinn And the Lord went before them by day in a pillar of cloud to lead them along the way, and by night in...
Upholding the Homeschool Law
By Carolyn Martin (CHEC Director of Government Relations) The purpose of this blog is to focus on the Homeschool Law...
Five Common Homeschool Struggles and Solutions to Overcome Them
by Yvonne Strachan I am genuinely grateful for my experiences educating my kids over the past fifteen years. But that...
Summer School: Continue Your Own Education
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...
How to Make Homeschool Friends in Colorado
Discover how to make homeschool friends.
Don’t Start Early: Why Waiting to Begin Homeschooling Your Child Is Better!
By Julianna Duerksen “The earlier they’re in school, the earlier they’ll read.” “Kids need preschool to learn to sit...
Vicarious Living
By guest author Cindy Puhek What picture comes to mind when I say “stage mother?” Most of us think of a parent of a...
Back-to-School: Resetting Routines
By Shari McMinn Our Father which art in heaven, Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done in earth, as...
Resistant Learners: Help for the Journey Part 1
By guest author Patricia Dotten Yesterday I got coffee with a friend, a homeschool mom of four children ages 7–17. As...
It’s Worth the Sacrifice to Stay Home
By Julianna Duerksen One of the biggest obstacles to homeschooling is the predicament of finances. How in the world...
Experiential Learning
by Shari McMinn You shall teach them diligently to your children, and shall talk of them when you sit in your house,...





















