Chattin' With CHAP

Today Ginger and Ro share CHAP triumphs from the past year, relate what CHAP has to offer you, and explain how you can be a part of it all! It's Giving Tuesday 2024 - How can you utilize your time, treasure, and talent to bring God glory and help other homeschoolers? Chattin' with CHAP and Ro's Resournce Room are a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their...

Can you believe it? Ro's Resource Room is one! One year ago today, CHAP launched a second podcast designed to provide transparency, introspection, perspective, and strategy for the homeschooling community in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and everywhere! We've all been blessed by Ro as she chats with us to get to the heart of issues that bring us joy or concern on our journeys. Celebrate with us by lik...

The day of thankfulness. What are you thankful for? Are you cultivating an attitude of gratitude in your heart? Are you teaching that to your children? Ro and Ginger share some thoughts about thankfulness and share some ideas for enjoying homeschool through the holidays. Chattin' with CHAP and Ro's Resource Room are a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on the...

Mystie shares that "most people think or even teach that "being organized" is an achievement you can unlock, a switch you can flip, a button you can push. But organization is actually a continual process we simply always do, not a magical state we achieve." These were there reassuring words that landed in my inbox that inspired me to find the author and invite her for an interview. Tune in as Myst...

Do you hear Him? Do you hear God calling you closer to Him? Ginger walks through Hebrews 6: 7&8 today, looking at the types of crops we produce and what causes those results. Take a deep dive into the Word today and be encouraged to make the next steps on your journey with Jesus. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homescho...

Today is part 2 of Ginger's interview with Winkie Ilic. The content gets a little deeper into what Marxism is and how it affects people. Winkie shares instances where she has experienced oppression from Marxist thinkers. Near the end, the discussion turns to what we as homeschool parents can do to change the trajectory of the country. If you missed VOTE Part 1 - How to Choose a President, you can...

Listen in to this mama as she shares her journey from being a PreK teacher to educating her own children at home. She shares her story of navigating unknown territories and the one thing she does each time she is uncertain. 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...

Today is a fascinating discussion about civics - extremely thought provoking and appropriate for parents and students alike. What characteristics and skills should a president have to run a country? Is it easy to understand an process all the information we receive? Where is our country headed? Join Ginger as she chats with Winkie Ilic, homeschool mom and passionate teacher. The time is now to lis...

In this episode with The Old Schoolhouse Magazine's Deborah Wuehler, we explore the different kinds of tears we experience and the underlying emotions that trigger them. Join us as we unpack these experiences, share personal stories, and offer actionable tips to navigate the complexities of our emotions. Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage famil...

How's the school year going? Off to a good start? Looking to switch things up? Today Ginger discusses curricula choices based upon teach approaches. She also touches on some possible learning challenges that may be attribuiting to your child's progress. Tune in for suggestions and some much needed encouragement! Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encoura...

Welcome back! Chattin' with CHAP is back from summer break. Today Ginger shares lessons learned from the mission trip she took to Ghana this past August. It's all tied into homeschooling, of course, from missionary biographies to the all-important foundation of homeschool: relationships. TELL US YOUR CHAP STORY! We are gathering stories from our faithful supporters about how CHAP has encouraged, c...

In this super short video, you will uncover one of the biggest culprits that affect focus in the home-centered education. Brace yourself, it's probably not what you think! 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...

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Have you heard of family worship? In this interview, Andrew Boozer will define what it is, explain our duty to it as outlined in Scripture, and reveal the necessity of it in our children’s lives. Listen in as we underscore the importance of family worship and discuss practical tips to incorporating it in our lifestyles. Read the article here: https://chaponline.com/2024/04/20/what-is-family-worshi...

Are you doing enough? Are you enough? Do we have enough? Are you constantly acquiring more things, titles, or talents? Do you find yourself grasping for comfort food or engaging in retail therapy to fill your voids? In this episode, you will uncover alternatives and potentially the root cause of your desire for more. Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip an...

Do you want to find or regain the beauty in your home-centered education? Listen in as Maria shares a mindset shift on how to view your children and our precious privilege of engaging in home-centered education. 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 Penns...

Today Ginger chats with Moriah Sam, once a homeschool student, now a homeschool mom. When good books were hard to find, Moriah took matters into her own hands and started writing them! Tune in to hear tips on how to encourage your willing - and even your reluctant - writer! To find out more about Moriah and her books, go to https://moriahsam.com Chattin' with CHAP is a series of informational...

What if we just loved the kids we were given? Isn't that a novel idea? In this episode, Ro uncovers 1 Corinthians 13, the love chapter, and shares practical tips to making love the foundation and atmposphere of home-centered education. Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families on their homeschooling journeys. CHAP is the Christian Hom...

The Fruits of the Spirit, as mentioned in the Bible (Galatians 5:22-23), are love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. Incorporating the Fruits of the Spirit into homeschooling goes beyond the academic curriculum; it involves shaping the character and values of the students. By integrating these virtues into daily lessons and activities, parents an...

Are you the helicopter mom or more of a free-range parent? By understanding different parenting styles and reflecting on your own practices, you can find a balanced approach that works best for your family. In this short video, Ro ignites introspection on your parenting style as she discusses cultural and societal influences on parenting. Are we parenting based on fear, trauma, or God-centered par...

Listen in as our special guest LaNissir James talks about all things motherhood, home-centered education, and redefining learning. You will receive tips, tricks, and techniques for how to manage your home-centered education journey. LaNissir is a testimony of God's goodness and faithfulness. Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to equip and encourage families o...

Are you doing too much? No really, check in with yourself. Are you overwhelmed, irritable, and foggy? Look at your calendar or recent activities and it will show you what you value and prioritize. By assessing your current approach and making intentional adjustments, you can optimize your use time, energy, and resources. Don't get caught up in the culture of doing too much. Focus on what matte...

Jesus' ability to maintain peace during the storm, as described in the Bible (Mark 4:35-41), is a powerful model for finding contentment amidst chaos. For homeschoolers, this lesson can be particularly relevant and inspiring. By embodying the peace Jesus demonstrated, homeschoolers can navigate the inevitable storms with grace and contentment. This approach not only benefits the immediate home...

We're delving into the importance of finding your mom squad, that circle of support and camaraderie that makes the journey of motherhood and homeschooling just a bit sweeter. Remember, you're not alone on this journey, and together, we can navigate the highs and lows with strength, laughter, and unwavering support. Ro's Resource Room is a series of informational podcasts designed to eq...

Steve Demme shares transparently about how the Lord has been building him and reminds us that homecentered education is not just for the children. It is an awesome opportunity to build character and our personal relationship with God. Tune in to be upflifted and encouraged. For free resources and downloads of all his books, visit the Building Faith Families website at http://www.buildingfaithfamil...