Two Trains: Where are you Going?
...I’m praying that before you hop on the homeschool train of high school (and you certainly will want to!) spend some time considering where the dest...
PSA FAQs
We have seen many questions popping up in our Facebook groups about the Private School Affidavit (PSA). We want to take a moment to address those quer...
The Joys of Summer: Outdoor Creativity
Living in our beautiful state allows for a plethora of outdoor activities. In this blog, we’re going to concentrate on some that tend to be more summe...
The Joys of Summer: Seasonal Fruits
We are so blessed in California to have access to good produce all year round. (From those who have lived out of state, can I get an “Amen!”?) But “Ah...
The Joys of Summer: Reading
(FREE PDF Book Lists Included!) I love reading year round, but summer is my favorite time because it just feels more relaxed and there is more time fo...
Permission to Pause: It's OK to Take a Break!
It's been a few years since I was still homeschooling, but I always remember the mixed feelings I would have beginning in early May. On the one hand,...
Laura Mehrley Named 2025 Support Network Leader of the Year
Congratulations to Laura Mehrley of South Orange County Christian hOmeschoolers (SOCCO), who has been named CHEA's 2025 Support Network Leader of the...
Character Matters
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. said, “Intelligence plus character — that is the goal of a true education.” Character does not consist of a single statem...
Walking in Freedom: Reflecting on CHEA's 40th Annual Parenting & Homeschool Convention
As we wrap up another successful Parenting & Homeschool Convention, I'm grateful to everyone who joined us to celebrate our 40th Homeschool Convention...