Nurturing All the Special Needs in Your Family
by Melissa Dean As mom to four children with special needs, I have made a lot of mistakes juggling family relationships. I wish I could say that the wisdom I share springs from the things I did well, but honestly, most of it comes in the form of hard-learned lessons...
Sticks in the Mud: 7 Ways to Get Stuck on Outdoor Education
by Fiona M. Jones It used to be all about keeping children clean and safe. All of the guidance to teachers and parents was aimed at eliminating physical risks to children. But then studies began to show that indoor living, a lack of autonomy, and preventing exposure...
Kalani Mark Named 2024 CHEA Support Network Leader of the Year
Congratulations to the 2024 Support Network Leader of the Year, Kalani Mark of South Bay Faith Academy. Kalani currently serves as the Junior High/High School Principal and has made such an impact on her homeschool community that she was overwhelmingly nominated for...
Summer Unit Study: The Olympics
by Katie Julius While many homeschoolers take off the summer from traditional academics, if you’re like me, you’re always looking for opportunities to learn, no matter the season. Every four years, the Summer Olympics are held, hosting thousands of athletes from more...
5 Things to Do in Your Summer Homeschool
by Megan Mora Fuentes Summer homeschool can be the most fun and most memorable lessons! Whether you follow more structured lessons year-round or break for a summer holiday, the truth is you never completely stop homeschooling. One of the best things about...
Help! My Child is Behind in Reading
by Jill Wildermuth [Editorial note: Summer is a great time for reading for pleasure and to strengthen skills in a fun and relaxed way, so we launched our Summer Reading Challenge last week. This article has several ideas that might help you and your family enjoy the...
5 Ways to Find Homeschool Friends in California
by Katie Julius The most common “concern” for many families when they are considering homeschooling is “socialization.” But, there’s no reason to fear! Ask any homeschooler and they’ll tell you there’s no shortage of opportunities to meet and make friends, for both...
Grow Where You’re Planted: Teaching Kids to Use Talents Wisely
by Megan Mora Fuentes, HEAV There are a lot of resources available to help you identify and nurture your children’s talents, but what about teaching them how they can use their skills within their family, friend groups, and community? Giving kids the opportunity to...
For Your Family
by Katie Julius It’s been more than 100 years since King Nebuchadnezzar of Babylon had destroyed Jerusalem and the temple and took Israel captive. Two groups of exiled Jews have already returned. Nehemiah, part of the third and final group, has made his way back....
Letting Go and Letting God in Homeschool Problems
by Jamerrill Stewart, HEAV Homeschool problems? What problems could there be? Whew!―Boy, this homeschooling stuff is easy, were my thoughts as I ordered my school-in-a-box, workbook-based curriculum for our first year of homeschooling. You can imagine my surprise when...