Chattin' With CHAP

It's the end of the school year! Boy, is my house full of stuff! What do I do with it? Connect with Ginger today to get some tips about what should be saved and what you can trash - and some helpful ideas about how to go about it. Don't forget to register for the convention! https://conv.chaponline.com/ Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

In this interview with Krisa, she reflects on her time homeschooling as she shares lessons learned, and provides keys and knowledge to moms on balancing it all, setting the tone, and creating peace in your homeschool journey. Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Today is Q&A Day! Most questions focus on convention this time of year, but there is a bit in here about evaluators, CHAP's online group list, options other than CTC, and the College and Career event on June 13th. Get all your info here! To register for convention, go here: https://conv.chaponline.com/ Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Today's installment of reminders includes two important deadlines:

1. iStartStrong inventory for the College and Career Day on June 13

2. Scholarship applications for the CHAP Memorial Scholarship awarded on Saturday at the convention

Ginger also lists out the topics covered in the sessions at the convention. It is quite a list of helpful topics!

You are in for a treat as three homeschool mamas share their journey. Grab your paper, pen, tissue, and a glass of water and listen in! You will be encouraged in your spirit and soul. Your mindset and confidence will be renewed as you find the courage to start... or start again. Bridget, Denise, and Ginger will be sharing more in their session Encouragement to Endure on Saturday of the convention. For more information or to register for the convention, go to: https://conv.chaponline.com/ Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

We made it! 250 episodes! Today Ginger, Ro, Sara, Bridget, and Steve remember God's faithfulness in the Chattin' with CHAP history. We also had a little fun, gave out some prizes, and wore some fun hats to celebrate! Tune in to remember some fun moments, realize God's goodness in the process, and enjoy the fellowship. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Good afternoon! Today's installment if reminders focuses on Chattin' with CHAP 250, the Special Needs conference, and Volunteering at convention. Chattin' with CHAP 250th episode chat party! To join the fun, simply register for free for our zoom party! https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqf-CtrzIoHdEoO5My6p0YHAXF8WFA_OHP To learn more about the special needs conference, volunteering at convention, or registering for convention check out this link: https://conv.chaponline.com/

Can you homeschool through high school? Spoiler alert - yes you can! Listen in to this interview as Jennifer Cook-DeRosa shares what all parents need to know about homeschooling for college credit and explains that getting into college IS easy. You will walk away with a renewed reassurance that you can complete this journey and that you have everything you need to do so. This is the next installment of interviews with the 2024 Convention speakers! Check out the CHAP convention and register here: https://conv.chaponline.com/ Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Today's chat is another convention speaker chat with Ro! Are you curious about your rights as a parent to educate your children? Have you heard the quote that "Those who don't know history are destined to repeat it?" In this interview, HSLDA's Will Estrada takes us on a short journey through the history of parental rights. Grab your ticket to the convention to understand parental rights from the dawn of civilization to present day, how homeschooling fits in, and the challenges and battles ahead. To learn more about convention or to register, go to https://conv.chaponline.com/ Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

College and Career Day at Elizabethtown College: https://chaponline.com/events-etown/ Chattin' with CHAP 250th episode chat party! To join the fun, simply register for free for our zoom party! https://us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZYqf-CtrzIoHdEoO5My6p0YHAXF8WFA_OHP Don't forget to sign up for a lunch ticket for convention! For more information and to register online, go to https://conv.chaponline.com/ See you soon!

Have you ever had a day when your children are finding every excuse to delay doing what they are supposed to do and you find yourself frustrated and annoyed? No? Just me! Join me and my guest for this humbling episode on thanksgiving and applying gentleness, the fruit of the spirit.
Mrs. Marie Valle has been homeschooling her four children since 2016 while supporting her husband, Angelo, as he pastors a small church. Together, Angelo and Marie have launched KVB Publications, a small digital publishing company, for biblical resources to help you study what you believe, why you believe it, and how it transforms your world. Marie also serves as a certified Biblical Counselor, specializing in ministering to families and children.
To read the CHAP blog post that inspired this episode, check it out here: https://chaponline.com/2023/11/13/payments-of-gratitude/" Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Today, Ro shares another interview introducing you to one of the 2024 convention speakers! Listen in as Mike Snavely shares how an interesting series of circumstances started his homeschool journey and why he is fascinated by the Book of Genesis, how it brings the world alive, and his thoughts on the lost secrets of ancient civilization. Register for Convention here: https://conv.chaponline.com/ Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Ro Uwague and Aziza Butler, founder of WeSchool Academy, discussed their experiences as mothers and homeschoolers, emphasizing the importance of flexibility, community, and faith. If you feel insecure, uncertain, or ill-equipped to teach your children; Aziza encourages parents reminding them of their innate ability to educate their children. Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

CWC247: Contest Alert!!! Ever been to a homeschool convention? Have no idea what one is like? Been to CHAP's for years and wonder if anything is new and different? Tune in today, because Sara and Ginger will chat all things convention about this year - the new, the different, the exciting (well, it's ALL exciting)! Listen to the end for details about our FREE convention ticket givaway!!! Find information and register here: https://conv.chaponline.com/ Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Ro will spend the coming weeks interviewing our convention speakers so you have the opportunity to meet them prior to June! Hopefully this will help you choose which sessions to attend, but it might make it harder! Never fear! We record all the sessions, so you will have access to the ones you can't attend. Abby Banks is a former classroom teacher turned homeschooling mom of 5! If you want to be inspired, encouraged, and equipped to homeschool confidently , tune in to this episode! Abby talks about her relationship with worksheet printables, how to simplify homeschooling, and reassures us that God has the master plan. We can do this! Register for convention here: https://conv.chaponline.com/ Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage,connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.co/donate/

Today Ginger chats about all your questions! Most questions are about convention, but there are a few about law-related issues. Tune in if you need the low-down on CTC, obtaining a diploma years after graduation, or accommodations for college-aged students. Also, don't forget to register for convention at https://conv.chaponline.com/ Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Are you concerned about gaps in your children's education? Staying up at night researching the perfect curriculum? Do you constantly think about your children's socialization? Whether you are deeply grappling with these questions or constantly defending your decision to homeschool; this episode is for you. Listen in to Sara Madden, CHAP's convention coordinator, as she shares the importance of fostering a love of learning and sets your mind at ease with simple truths and dispels homeschool myths. Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/

Join Ginger for a deep dive into the secondary requirements for homeschoolers! The air will be cleared and you will have a better understanding of the freedom you have in continuing to guide your children in their educational journeys. For information on the 2024 convention and to register, go to https://conv.chaponline.com/ Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Let's talk about money! For some, this illicits an exciting response and for others it is a topic to be avoided at all costs. Many families who decide to engage in home centered education require that one parent work part-time or not at all. Living on one income in these economic times is an ultimate faith walk. Listen in as our guests share their unique journey to faith and finance. Share your own in the comments! Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Today Ginger is chatting with Gillian, a CHAP mentor and homeschool mom. Gillian's heart is to encourage homeschool moms, and one way she does that is by hosting a group at her house. Ginger and Gillian discuss pros and cons to having a set structure vs. a loose plan when it comes to getting together. Once again, the sky's the limit with homeschooling! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.co/donate/

I implore you to challenge societal norms and dive into the essence of personal and biblical identity. We explore the liberating journey of shedding titles, particularly the often-overlooked important role of being "just a stay-at-home mom." Shedding titles and embracing one's identity is about recognizing the full spectrum of who you are—beyond roles, responsibilities, and societal expectations. Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

As Christian parents, we know that we should share the gospel with our children and others who do not know about the good news of Jesus. But do we realize that there are two prongs to the gospel? Not only is there the gospel of salvation - and our responsibility to share it - but there is also the gospel of the kingdom of God, or service. This is the living out of our salvation. Tune in as Ginger discusses this concept and encourages you to live out the whole gospel! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Our Hearts Are Home serves the dual meaning of being a home-centered education and also experiencing the loss of someone who is in their heavenly home. It's understandable to feel challenged when trying to offer encouragement during difficult times. Listen in to learn strategies for dealing with grief and supporting others who are grieving. Our guest Laura shares her personal experience with loss, reflects on her homeschool journey and shares practical tips on what to do and what not to say. If you want to show up more powerfully for those who are grieving, plan to attend the April 12-13 conference to gain support and learn how to support others.
Conference website: ourheartsarehome.org/conference
Podcast: ourheartsarehome.org/podcast
How Pastors and the Church Body Can Minister to Grieving Parents: https://ourheartsarehome.org/downloads
List of (free) online events for bereaved parents: https://ourheartsarehome.org/calendar Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Today is Q&A Day! The questions ranged from evaluations to how to help the homeschool movement to what the school district's involvement is in our homeschools. Tune in to receive encouragement to stay the course! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

We are diving in to a topic that often goes unnoticed but holds the key to a fulfilling life. Join us as we explore the overlooked element that plays a crucial role in health, healing, and happiness. Ro’s Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Today Ginger is joined by Shannon Lehman, homeschool alumni and CHAP mentor. This chat focuses on IEPs and homeschooling - the benefits, pros, cons, and requirements. Listen in for some encouragement and help for your journey! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Are you ready for a journey down memory lane? Join us as Ginger & Gretchen reflect on their completed homeschool journey being in the trenches, navigating multiple school aged children, and share tips and lessons from hindsight. Gretchen shares introspective questions to help current homeschoolers simplify their routine while Ginger speaks about her current journey as she continues to make tweaks in her routine. Both will be speaking at the upcoming MidWinter Conference February 23&24. Find out more here: https://midwinter-conference.org/ Ro’s Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

What do you hold up as beautiful? What influences your thought about beauty? What are you teaching your children about beauty? Join Ginger as she chats about biblical beauty and the need to train and encourage our children in appreciating and striving for true beauty. Warning: there are some tough challenges included in this message. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

We get it, it's a new year and there is lots to do. There is talk of resolutions and buzzing about new goals to tackle. Listen in to this super short episode as Ro shares her simple process for goal-setting and evaluating progress. We invite families to listen in as they embark on a fresh spiritual and academic journey with a renewed sense of purpose and inspiration. Reflect on the past year and don't forget to celebrate your achievements as you identify opportunities for improvement. Share with a friend, comment, or connect with us. Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Keeping up relationships while parenting and homeschooling is a challenge! Yet we were made for community, to be relational, to connect. What does this look like over the years? How does it change as your children grow? Tune in as Ginger chats about how to stay connected as the years progress. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Ro welcomes Sarah Collins back to the show today to discuss executive function coupled with family empowerment. Sarah is "the Homeschool OT" and will be at the MidWinter conference February 23&24. Check out details and register here: https://midwinter-conference.org/ Ro’s Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

CWC238: Homeschoolers at Robotics Regionals! Last year we chatted with the FINS Robotics club about their trip to regionals in Denver, CO. Guess what?! They're back with tales of another trip! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Dakota started memorizing Scripture as an early teenager. The verses he memorized in these formative years transformed his spiritual walk, helping him navigate his parents' divorce and overcome severe depression. Dakota’s testimony mirrors that of the psalmist: “If your law had not been my delight, I would have perished in my affliction” (Psa. 119:92).
Emma is a creative professional who has a passion for strengthening and building relationships. Her passion for hospitality and networking led her to the Education Relationship Manager position at Classical Conversations Inc. She also now works as a consultant for The Grace and Mercy Foundation helping them to grow into the education and family sectors.
Listen in as we share our personal journeys, explore the importance of scripture memory, and incorporating the Bible in our daily lives.
Ro’s Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania.

Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion.

Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Today is Q&A Day and your questions will be answered...with the help of Steve Demme! Steve is joining Ginger to chat about the upcoming MidWinter conference that Building Faith Families and CHAP is putting on in February. Not only that, but they'll also answer your questions about the law, IEPs, support groups, conference fees, and more! Listen in for more info! To find more information and register for the conference, go to https://midwinter-conference.org/ Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Are you an overacheiver? Have a to-do list a mile long? Can't say 'no'? Do you swing from feeling full of energy and purpose to being drained and wishing you could just lay on your sofa and watch Heartland? You're not alone! Today Ro and Ginger discuss where this urge to do it all comes from, if it's a healthy thing, and how to manage the crazy - or at least give you a few tips on how to analyze if your crazy should really be that crazy. It's a great discussion for the beginning of the new year!

Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania.

Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion.

Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Are you concerned about the productivity in your homeschool? Do you feel like you're not a very successful homeschooler? You're not alone! Join Ro as she works through these ideas with Sarah, who will be a speaker at the MidWinter Conference in February. If you like what you hear, you may just want to come and hear more at the conference February 23&24. More information about the MidWinter Conference can be found here: https://midwinter-conference.org/ Ro’s Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Have kids? Guess what? You became an instant spiritual leader the day they were born. Husbands become spiritual leaders the day they got married. Many are spiritual leaders before then. What does a spiritual leader look like? How to they lead? Listen in today as Ginger shares about the Mark of a Spiritual Leader. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Emma Roberts is a creative professional who has a passion for strengthening and building relationships. She started her career as a Product Consultant at Sephora, where she honed her customer service and marketing skills. While obtaining her Bachelor of Arts degree at The King’s College in New York City, Emma worked as an Administrative Assistant at the Church Pension Group which allowed her to expand her network in the finance industry. At CPG, Emma was responsible for organizing and coordinating educational programs for plan participants. Her success at CPG led to her next role as an Executive Assistant at The Grace and Mercy Foundation, where she supported the co-presidents, founder, and CEO. In addition to her administrative responsibilities, Emma traveled and spoke at national conferences on behalf of the executives, sharing her knowledge and experience with others in the industry. Emma's passion for hospitality and networking led her to the Education Relationship Manager position at Classical Conversations Inc. She also now works as a consultant for The Grace and Mercy Foundation helping them to grow into the education and family sectors. In her free time, she enjoys walking with her mom, recording podcasts, and playing tennis with her husband, William. Emma is always eager to learn, grow, and serve and is excited to continue strengthening internal and external relations within flourishing organizations.

Ro’s Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania.

Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion.

Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

We're into the new year! The school year was on a roll, we've had our holiday season break, and now we're back to the books. What are your responsibilities as a homeschool supervisor for the rest of the school year? Listen in as Ginger lays out what is needed for the rest of the year and also some good tips leading into the next school year. Here is the link to the PDE website that lists recognized schools which was mentioned in the show - https://prdeducation.pwpca.pa.gov/K-12/Home%20Education%20and%20Private%20Tutoring/HomeEdPrivateTutoringGuide/EducationalOptions/Pages/default.aspx Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

We're in the post-Christmas space, whether it be a slump or a mountain. Did you give a great gift? What is the perfect gift - every time? Join Ginger for a chat about prayer - that gift that is truly priceless and blesses all those involved. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Are you one of those people who love road trips or are you wondering why anyone would ever drive for 12 hours when they can fly there in two? I am definitely the latter. Let's talk about finding joy and maturity through challenges, trusting in God's plan, and maintaining patience during periods of waiting.

Ro’s Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania.

Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion.

Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Don't homeschool alone! Join Christine as she interviews Ginger Wayde of the Christian state homeschool organization for Pennsylvania, CHAP. Ginger is the grateful wife of Steve Wayde and mom to six amazing people. Homeschooling for seventeen years has shaped and changed her in ways that nothing else could. Besides learning along with her children, Ginger serves on the CHAP board, hosts the weekly vlog/podcast Chattin' with CHAP, and directs stage productions for the local co-op where they live. Be sure to tune in!

Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania.

Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion.

Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Homeschooling Harmony: Finding Balance in the Holidays is an episode dedicated to providing practical tips and strategies for homeschooling families to maintain a sense of balance and joy during the festive season. The episode aims to address the unique challenges that arise when combining homeschooling responsibilities with the excitement and busyness of the holiday season. The episode encourages a harmonious approach to homeschooling during the holidays, ensuring that both learning and joy can coexist seamlessly in the home environment. Ro’s Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Will CHAP have another college and career day? How do I find a graduation? I need help choosing a math and English curriculum. These questions and more have found their way into the show line up for today. Tune in for the info! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate

Today Ginger and Steve Demme chat about the upcoming MidWinter conference that is happening February 22-23. It's another opportunity to connect with other homeschoolers and be refreshed and renewed in your journey. Listen in to get all the info! Also, check out more and register online at https://midwinter-conference.org/

Welcome to Ro's Resource Room, a new CHAP show hosted by Rose-Anne Uwague! Recently you've seen Rose-Anne with Ginger on Chattin' with CHAP. Now we'll start posting Ro's content as Ro's Resource Room, or RRR for short! Now about today's episode:

Let's explore my homeschool confession and the unique perspective that biblical confessions and scriptures can bring to the homeschooling journey.

Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania.

Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion.

Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

It's Giving Tuesday 2023! Join Ginger and Rose-Anne as they chat about CHAP's resources, testimonials from blessed homeschool families, and how you can help homeschoolers thrive via donating to CHAP. Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania.

Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion.

Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/

CHAP has been buzzing with busyness lately! There have been many exciting new things afoot in the organization. Tune in today as Ginger chats with Rose-Anne Uwague, our new show host! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

How do you handle the holidays with your homeschool? Do you switch it up? Do the same? Add fun activities? Join Ginger as she discusses some options and suggestions on how to make the holiday season special and unique to your family.

Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.  

Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com

Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania.

Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion.

Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/

Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/

CHAP is looking for your stories! How has CHAP helped you on your homeschooling journey? Which portion of CHAP's resources have you found most helpful? Do you have a word of encouragement to share with a new homeschooler? Send in your testimonials to staff@chaponline.com or comment on this video. PLUS - Ginger's answering questions today! Most center around the law with a sprinkling of other things, including convention info. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homeschool Association of Pennsylvania and has provided year-round support to homeschoolers since 1994.   Find valuable resources at https://www.chaponline.com Check out https://www.homeschoolpennsylvania.org for all information regarding homeschool law in Pennsylvania. Contact us at https://www.chaponline.com/contact-us with your questions or Chattin' with CHAP topics for discussion. Don’t miss out on the latest in PA homeschool news! Subscribe to our eNews at https://chaponline.com/subscribe-to-enews/ Donate to support CHAP in the endeavor to encourage, connect, equip, and protect homeschoolers at https://chaponline.com/donate/