Chattin' With CHAP

Today's update provides information about the speakers at convention - what are the topics being covered, what's the big deal about being there in person, and how you can get a copy of a talk if you are not able to attend a talk that you would like to hear. Chattin’ with CHAP Convention Updates are short, helpful bits of information to guide you through the current convention season. All i...

Today is the 200th episode of Chattin' with CHAP! We'll celebrate by having a convention ticket giveaway! On YouTube, please like our video and comment what your favorite part of parenting is and we'll randomly choose a winner next Monday evening! You have until Monday, April 10 at noon to enter with a like and a comment on our YouTube video, which you can find here: https://youtu.be/u...

Today Ginger cover's the deadlines for convention for registration, Used Curriculum, vendors, etc. Know your cut off dates! Chattin’ with CHAP Convention Updates are short, helpful bits of information to guide you through the current convention season. All information given in Convention Updates pertains to the year in which is was recorded. Prior years’ recordings do not necessarily apply to...

There were various questions this month. Topics include arts/humanties, GED,  convention, local support groups, finding an evaluator, deadlines for  seniors, and diplomas. It's a full episode! Listen and learn! 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...

Why attend a convention? What is the purpose? Am I missing out on something that will benefit me and my family? Today's update shares reasons why convention is so valuable to both the new homeschooler and the veteran. Convention will bless you - even in ways you could not have imagined! Chattin’ with CHAP Convention Updates are short, helpful bits of information to guide you through the current co...

This year's convention teen track is Generation Joshua's iNegotiate program! Join Ginger as her guest Daniel explains to us about Generation Joshua and specifically the iNegotiate 2-day camp, which is all about the United Nations. Once you hear about this program, you'll not only want your kids to go, you'll want to go, too! What a great way to fulfill the civics requirement! Listen in and then go...

Today's convention update provides information regarding teen track and the used curriculum sale. If you're wondering how to access these options or what exactly they are, listen in to get informed! Chattin’ with CHAP Convention Updates are short, helpful bits of information to guide you through the current convention season. All information given in Convention Updates pertains to the year in whic...

Today Ginger interviews the CHAP convention keynote speaker, Rick Green! Rick is America's Constitution coach and has a message of hope and liberty to share with the homeschoolers in PA. Listen in and then go register to attend convention! https://conv.chaponline.com/  Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling jour...

Have younger students? Think the college fair isn't useful for you? Think again! Parents and students should come and chat with the college reps that are at convention - not only for looking beyond high school into college, but also for the high school and even junior high years. Chattin’ with CHAP Convention Updates are short, helpful bits of information to guide you through the current conventio...

Chattin’ with CHAP Convention Updates are short, helpful bits of information to guide you through the current convention season. All information given in Convention Updates pertains to the year in which is was recorded. Prior years’ recordings do not necessarily apply to the current year’s convention. Register or find out more about convention at https://conv.chaponline.com/

Chattin’ with CHAP Convention Updates are short, helpful bits of information to guide you through the current convention season. All information given in Convention Updates pertains to the year in which is was recorded. Prior years’ recordings do not necessarily apply to the current year’s convention. Register or find out more about convention at https://conv.chaponline.com/

Have you ever heard the term "dual enrollment?" What is it? Why is it helpful? How does it affect the home education plan for my children? Listen in to get the answers as Ginger explains what dual enrollment is, how it can be a benefit, and where you can do this thing called dual enrollment. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their...

Today Ginger tackles tons of questions! From cyber school to evaluators to finding homeschool resources to convention. There is so much packed into this episode. If you have questions about convention, listen in - chances are your question will be answered here! For more information about convention, check out our convention website at https://conv.chaponline.com/ Chattin' with CHAP is a series of...

Today, Ginger shares a little vocabulary lesson on three misunderstood words/concepts in the home education community. Listen in to find out why "homeschool", "register",  and "school choice" may cause confusion and delay in your life. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homesc...

What is mentoring? Why should I connect with other moms to support them and be supported by them? How can I possibly add this to my homeschool life? Listen in as Ginger and guest Aliza talk about mentoring and how it can be a major blessing to you and your children. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CH...

It's midwinter. You've got the homeschool blues. Doubts. Concerns. Don't worry homeschool momma - or dad - you're not the only one! Listen in for some encouragement as Ginger shares a message of steadfastness from God's Word. Be steadfast! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Homesch...

Love the library? Have a pile of books at your house from the library? Or do you not really love going because you don't know what you're going to encounter? Join Ginger as she discusses how to make your library a place you want to go to again. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Ho...

Today Ginger tackles the past month's write-in questions. Topics vary from testing to graduation, membership to eNews, convention to lobby day. Tune in to hear the answers to the latest homeschool community questions! 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 Pen...

What happens to homeschool when life hits - flood, fire, illness, death? What do you do about the fact that sometimes, there is just no time or energy for homeschool? Should the kids stay home or go to school? Join Ginger as she discusses what to do with your homeschool when life hits. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homesc...

Today we take a look into why it is that so many young adults are leaving the church. What is one of the key elements that plays into this decision? Join Ginger for an important look into what we need to be including in our homeschool practices. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian H...

Today we celebrate success with a PA homeschool robotics club from the Pittsburgh area. Last year, FINS Robotics competed in competitions culminating at a regional competition in Denver, Colorado! In this interview, Ginger chats with the team, learning all about the competition, their club, and what the process was that their group went through to achieve this goal. Listen in to celebrate with us...

Today and Question and Answer Day! Ginger answers your questions from our inbox, contact form, and FB comments! This past month, there were questions about diplomas; how to fill out a resume for a homeschooler; who can post with CHAP on FB, eNews, and our website; and what to do with homeschool when life gets crazy. Join Ginger for some answers! And as always, please feel free to write in and ask...

We all make plans and goals for our kids, whether we're conscious of it or not. How do we respond when our (older) kids start thinking independently of us? What do we do when they make choices that don't line up with what we were planning (secretly or not so) for them? Join Ginger for a discussion on how to walk through this challenge in parenting. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational p...

This episode of Chattin' with CHAP was recorded in 2019. Mention of convention and other dated material is not current. But the main topic still rings true! The portfolio. What should it contain? What is it? Who sees it? Check  out Ginger and Dee's suggestions for how to compile your child's  porfolio. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encoura...

This episode of Chattin' with CHAP was recorded in 2019. Mention of convention and other dated material is not current. But the main topic still rings true! The log - what is it? Listen to this really basic and simple explanation of how to fulfill this portion of the PA homeschool law. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homesc...