Decisions, Encouragement, New Homeschoolers, Planning
by Christa Svoboda [Editor’s Note: We are looking forward to Christa joining us at CHEA’s Parenting & Homeschool Conference, July 13-15 in Downey. This is just a preview of Christa’s fun and encouraging heart that she will share with attendees this summer....
Encouragement, New Homeschoolers
by Deborah Wuehler, Senior Editor, The Old Schoolhouse What is it about a new school year that is so refreshing and so discouraging at the same time? It’s like our brains have split into two different personalities telling us things like: “Wow, there are...
Encouragement, New Homeschoolers
by Kristi Clover If you have ever homeschooled your children, or even considered homeschooling them, then you know that a little advice from veteran homeschool moms is always welcomed. For the past six years, I have had the privilege of not only speaking...
Elementary, Encouragement, Family, God's Plan, High School, Jr. High and Sr. High, New Homeschoolers
by Penny Ross “But I’m just a mom! I’m not a teacher! Won’t I fail my child?” This is one of the most common fears I hear voiced by parents considering homeschooling. We are accustomed to the world of campus-based education, with “paid experts” filling the role of...
Decisions, New Homeschoolers
by Rebecca Kocsis With the onset of the pandemic, I have admired the effort and ingenuity of parents to see their children receive a safe and high quality education. I applaud them for taking back their children’s education. Many parents’ efforts have been nothing...
Encouragement, New Homeschoolers
by Susan Pineda I remember feeling paralyzed, then angry. In the middle of a large family gathering, Grandpa just tossed it out there like a grenade, “Susan homeschools the kids,” and sat back with arms folded to watch. What started out as a relaxing afternoon of...
