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 after painful mistakes. Biblical wisdom, […] The post Nurturing All the Special Needs in Your Family appeared first on Christian Home Educators Association (CHEA) of California, Inc ..read more

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 to all germs, leaves children low in resilience, […] The post Sticks in the Mud: 7 Ways to Get Stuck on Outdoor Education appeared first on Christian Home Educators Association (CHEA) of California, Inc ..read more

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 recognition just three years into her tenure. Kalani was presented her award during […] The post Kalani Mark Named 2024 CHEA Support Network Leader of the Year appeared first on Christian Home Educators Association (CHEA) of California, Inc ..read more

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 than 200 teams, with representation from all six inhabited continents. For several weeks […] The post Summer Unit Study: The Olympics appeared first on Christian Home Educators Association (CHEA) of California, Inc ..read more

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 Challenge!] Many new homeschoolers’ first stumbling block is the realization […] The post Help! My Child is Behind in Reading appeared first on Christian Home Educators Association (CHEA) of California, Inc ..read more

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 you and your kids. While there are plenty of opportunities, finding friends in […] The post 5 Ways to Find Homeschool Friends in California appeared first on Christian Home Educators Association (CHEA) of California, Inc ..read more

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 use their own talents and to recognize and encourage talents in […] The post Grow Where You’re Planted: Teaching Kids to Use Talents Wisely appeared first on Christian Home Educators Association (CHEA) of California, Inc ..read more

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 my intensely artistic and imaginative five-year-old son was not impressed with the new supplies. I distinctly […] The post Letting Go and Letting God in Homeschool Problems appeared first on Christian Home Educators Association (CHEA) of California, Inc ..read more

by Gena Suarez, The Old Schoolhouse Were you good at softball as a teen? How ‘bout baseball? Because you are a natural pitcher and catcher; did you know that?  Depending on the circumstances and the situation of the day (or moment!), you are ready to go. You rarely miss because “opportunity” is your middle name. […] The post There’s No Crying in Homeschool appeared first on Christian Home Educators Association (CHEA) of California, Inc ..read more

by Katie Julius Hearing about a homeschool convention can evoke a variety of emotions – from uncertainty to trepidation to wish-filled longing. Many of these feelings come from the variety of myths that are out there about attending a homeschool convention. Today, we will bust several of those myths to give you the confidence and […] The post Homeschool Mythbusting: Convention Edition appeared first on Christian Home Educators Association (CHEA) of California, Inc ..read more