The Ugly Side of Picture Books
From a young age, children are bombarded with messages vying for both their attention and their hearts. The Cat in the Hat claims, “we can have lots of good fun” and Wild Thing Max [...]
Christian Unschooling is Not an Oxymoron
A lot of people hear the phrase “Christian unschooling” and assume it’s an oxymoron. This is because when they hear “unschooling,” they assume “unparenting” — a complete lack of boundaries. Or, in biblical terms, [...]
Homeschool Co-Op Trials: Spreading the Word, The Website & Official Registration
Spreading the word was easy and effective. We had a flyer on the announcement page at church, and I created a Facebook and Instagram page for the co-op. I heard from many families just [...]
Why We Homeschool
Dear CHAP, Thank you for your dedication to homeschoolers and homeschooling! There have been many times I questioned if the next year would be my last year for homeschooling. I now no longer question; [...]
#Field Trip Fails
By now, you might think (thanks to the bias of the internet) that every single one of my homeschool field trips is a smashing success. A magical memory. An internet illusion. So, to dispel [...]