Adapting to a Changing Landscape
by Angela Lasch Throughout history, there have been significant events that everyone can relate to and has a story about. Depending on your age, you might have some things to share about where you were or what you were doing when you heard about the following: 1986 -...
Resolved: To Love My Spouse with Renewed Wisdom and Passion
by Jan Smith, Homeschool Louisiana One of the most important things a parent can do is to love their spouse. It will provide a home that is secure and gives glory to God above. Our society is filled with temptations and distractions that can keep us from loving one...
Nature Study: Pine Trees and Cones
by Megan Mora Fuentes This time of year, pine trees dominate the landscape with their deep green color, sometimes the only things that look alive among all of the other dormant trees and plants. But how do they keep their color–and their needles–through the cold...
When You Feel Like Homeschooling Isn’t Working
by Abigail Dunlap, HSLDA Have you hit a wall in your homeschooling and it feels like it’s just not working? Maybe you were talking to another homeschooling parent, reading an article about a high-achieving homeschooler who just got a full ride to an Ivy League, or...
Mid-Year Check-In
by Charity Silvers, CHEA Board Treasurer Editor’s Note: Today’s blog is an excerpt from a speech Charity gave at one of her PSP’s parent meetings, as she was ending her homeschooling journey of 25 years. Her words ring true today, just as they did almost 10 years ago....
Carpe Diem
by Katie Julius One of my favorite movies as a teen and young adult was Dead Poets’ Society. Maybe it was Robin Williams. Maybe it was the “boarding school” atmosphere and nostalgia of the time period. Maybe it was the coming-of-age and becoming your own person...
Epiphany Unit Study
by Katie Julius As the calendar quickly slips from December to January, we homeschoolers often find ourselves searching for motivation to hit the books again after the busyness of the holiday season. We invite you to take a bit longer to savor (and recover from) the...
Lessons from Advent
by Katie Julius One of my most vivid memories as a child during Christmas time was the advent wreath - a beautiful lush evergreen wreath adorned with three purple, one pink, and one white candle. We had a large one at the front of the church sanctuary that was lit...
Leaving a Legacy of Servant Leadership
by Angela Lasch How often do you think of the future of your group? If you are nearing the end of your homeschool journey and don’t plan to continue as a group leader, then it might be something you think of often. But, you may not think of it too often if you no...
Christmas Book Favorites from CHEA
by Elise Hamel In the cozy glow of Christmas lights and the crisp air of anticipation, there's a special magic found in the pages of a book. This week we wanted to share some of our treasured favorites from the CHEA staff, board, and volunteers. From classic tales...