North Carolinians for Home Education

The Homeschool Show with NCHE

The Homeschool Show by North Carolinians for Home Education (NCHE) is available weekly via video and podcast. As with everything NCHE does, our goal for the show is to help you homeschool with confidence and joy! Join us each week for information and encouragement through segments such as homeschool news, homeschool conversations (interviews), and tip of the week.

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Jun 29, 2026

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Episodes

140 Real Life Homeschooling, Free Chess Workshop, NCHE 2024/2025 Field Trips 09.09.2024

Homeschool News: We pass along information for the fall moms retreat , the upcoming free chess workshop , and utilizing the NCHE website. Conversations: Amanda gives us her reasons for doing “Homeschool Helps.” Melanie & Amanda discuss their passions for homeschooling.  Field Trips:  We discuss the NCHE field trip plans for the 2024-2025 school year.

139 Moms Fall Retreat, Finding a Homeschool Group, Drivers Ed 02.09.2024

Homeschool News: We share information about the upcoming moms retreat .  Homeschooling Questions: Amanda tells us how to take driver's education.  Melanie discusses how to find a homeschool group .  Field Trip:  How to sign up for the latest field trip to Tiger World Endangered Wildlife Preserve.  

138 Season 4 Coming! Mom’s Fall Retreat, Season 3 Highlights 26.08.2024

Season 4 Coming Soon!   Homeschool News: We remind you about the mom’s retreat coming up this fall, discuss annual membership benefits,and talk a little about the documentary Shiney, Happy People. (please note the date is different for the 2024 Mom’s Retreat)  ,  Homeschool Conversations: We show you a portion of a webinar we recorded with Lyndsay Leiviska for parents of special needs and struggli...

137 Moms Retreat, How NCHE Began, The Rest of Amanda’s Homeschool Story 23.06.2024

Homeschool News: Announcing our moms retreat .  When should you close your homeschool with NCDNPE ? NCHE’s 40th anniversary.     Homeschool Conversations: Homeschool pioneer Mary McLauren tells us about the beginning of NCHE. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda shares the rest of her homeschool journey with us.

136 Research on Abuse in Homeschools, Teaching Learning Skills, Amanda’s Homeschool Story 17.06.2024

Homeschool News: We look at a research report by Dr. Brian Ray of the NHERI: “ Would More State Control Over Homeschooling Reduce Child Abuse, Neglect, and Murder?” Homeschool Conversations: Matthew speaks with Jared Dodd , he was one of our speakers at Thrive! Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda shares her homeschool journey with us.

134 Is Handwriting Important?, The Fit Farmer, Legislative Survey 03.06.2024

Homeschool News:  Matthew lets you know how to get Thrive! Conference recordings and informs you of a new legislative survey we would like you to take. Homeschool Conversations: We show you the second part of a conversation Matthew had with Kathryn Gomes who was a featured speaker at Thrive!    Matthew speaks with The Fit Farmer , Mike Dickson, whom he spoke with at Thrive!  Homeschool Helps with...

133 Mentoring, Discipleship at Home, Avoid Watered Down Christianity, NCHE is 40! 27.05.2024

Homeschool News: Conference recordings and how to get fantastic homeschool mentoring . Homeschool Conversations: Wil and Meeke Addison are the founders of Straight Edge Ministries and Culture Proof, they are also featured speakers of Thrive! Wisdom from the Word: How to avoid passing on a watered down version of Christianity to your children.  Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda discusses the val...

132 Getting Organized, THE Most Important Thing to Teach, Tips for a Great Conference 20.05.2024

Homeschool News: Thrive! and celebrating 40 years of NCHE www.nche.com/thrive/ www.nche.com Homeschool Conversations: Vickie Bentley, educational consultant for HSLDA and featured speaker at Thrive! hslda.org Wisdom from the Word: THE most important thing you can teach your children Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Tips for a great homeschool conference #homeschooling

131 Make Learning Fun, Graduation Options, Kaleideum Discount 13.05.2024

Homeschool News: We tell you how to get discounted admission to Kaleideum during Thrive!    Homeschool Conversations: Matthew talks with Todd Wilson of Familyman Ministries and The Smiling Homeschooler.   He is also a featured speaker at Thrive! Homeschool Helps with Amanda:  Amanda discusses different options for graduation.

130 Preparing Teens to Engage the Culture, Sometimes Co-ops Are Not Best, Trades Fair 06.05.2024

Homeschool News: Exciting opportunities at Thrive!  Homeschool Conversations: Matthew speaks with Steve Noble, featured speaker and host of The Steve Noble Show , a syndicated Christian talk radio show.  Steve will be a featured speaker at Thrive! 2024. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Why you shouldn’t make a co-op your primary schooling for your little kids.

129 Tips for Teaching Math, Pros and Cons of Co-ops, Chess Tournament 29.04.2024

Homeschool News: Important updates for the conference: How to get free registration , chess tournament , & where to stay . Homeschool Conversations: Kathryn (Bell) Gomes - math author for Apologia and featured speaker at Thrive! Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Should I participate in a co-op? What are the pros and cons?

128 Research on Socialization, Preparing Your Kids for the Culture, Online Homeschooling? 22.04.2024

Homeschool News: We share more research on socialization. Homeschool Conversations: Matthew talks with Wil and Meeke Addison, founders of Straight Edge Ministries and Culture Proof . Featured speakers at Thrive!         Wisdom from the Word: Does God promise to help us raise and homeschool our kids? Homeschool Helps with Amanda: In this episode, Amanda answers the question: Should we use online cl...

127 Getting Your Home in Order with Vicki Bentley, Homeschooling When Life Is Hard 15.04.2024

Homeschool News: Thrive! and all it has to offer for kids and teens . Homeschool Conversations: Matthew has a conversation with Vicki Bentley of HSLDA. Get a preview of the workshops she will have at Thrive! this May. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Homeschooling when life is hard 

126 Early Days of NCHE, What About IEPs?, Special Gatherings at the Conference 08.04.2024

Homeschool News: We tell you how to connect with others at the Thrive! Conference and let you know how to get the latest issue of GREENHOUSE magazine.   www.nche.com/thrive/regional-gatherings/   www.nche.com/thrive/special-gatherings/   Homeschool Conversations: Matthew speaks with another one of our NC homeschool pioneers, Susan Van Dyke, about the early years of homeschooling.  Homeschool Helps...

125 Testing Season, Todd Wilson on Gender and Being Real 01.04.2024

Homeschool News: We discuss a case against homeschool parents in Texas and tell you about our teen activities at the Thrive! Conference. Homeschool Conversations: We listen to part of a conversation Matthew had with Todd Wilson , who will be a featured speaker at the Thrive! Conference this year.  Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda talks about testing. 

124 Study on Socialization, How Our Homeschool Law Began, Homeschooling Multiple Ages 25.03.2024

Homeschool News: We tell you about a study done on homeschool socialization and give you some information about the Thrive! Homeschool Conference . Homeschool Conversations: We continue our conversation with Spencer and Debbie Mason about the history of homeschooling in NC. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda completes her series on homeschooling different age groups by giving some tips on homesc...

123 Homeschooling High School, Homeschool Pioneers, Purpose of Life 18.03.2024

Homeschool News: Homeschoolers are fighting legislation in SC. More info about the Thrive! Homeschool Conference . Homeschool Conversations: We continue our conversations with NC homeschool pioneers. We listen to part of a conversation we had with Spencer and Debbie Mason. Wisdom from the Word: Matthew discusses "What is the purpose of life?" Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda continue...

122 Parental Rights News, Todd Wilson Talks to Dads, Homeschooling Middle School 11.03.2024

Homeschool News: Learn what the Parental Rights Foundation is doing.  We update you on the upcoming Thrive! Homeschool conference . Homeschool Conversations: We listen to a portion of a conversation we had with Todd Wilson about homeschooling dads.  Wisdom from the Word: How do we know what the truth is? Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda continues her series on homeschooling different age group...

121 Tips for Elementary Homeschooling, How Did NCHE Begin?, Who Do Your Kids Belong to? 04.03.2024

Homeschool News: NCHE homeschool graduation deadlines.  We tell you how to get free conference registration . Homeschool Conversations: We continue our conversation with homeschool pioneers Walt and Sandi Goforth.  Wisdom from the Word: Who do your kids belong to? Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda continues her series on homeschooling different age groups. In this episode, Tips for homeschoolin...

120 Homeschooling Preschoolers, Building a Godly Heritage, NC Homeschool History 26.02.2024

Homeschool News: Thrive! Early bird ⁠registration ⁠ ends this week. ⁠Fabulous Fossils⁠ class will be offered at Thrive! Conference. Homeschool dads, let’s get connected, please fill out a ⁠form ⁠ for us. Homeschool Conversations: Homeschool pioneers Walt and Sandi Goforth.  Wisdom from the Word: The opportunity to build a Godly heritage. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda starts a series on home...

119 Opportunity Scholarships, Getting Through the Winter Slump, Balancing Structure and Flexibility 19.02.2024

Homeschool News: Do homeschoolers qualify for Opportunity Scholarships? New page for homeschool dads, Free chess workshop . Homeschool Conversations: We listen to a conversation Matthew had with Te’Essence about finding the balance between structure and flexibility in homeschooling. We also discuss discovering what our kids are interested in and persevering through what they are not.  Wisdom from...

118 NC Supreme Court Rules on Homeschooling, How to Set up ADHD Students for Success, Field Trips 12.02.2024

Homeschool News: More info on the Thrive! Conference and announcing a new field trip .  Homeschool Conversations: We listen to the end of the conversation with Larry Cockerham, a homeschool pioneer. We learn more about his story and how NCHE got started.  Homeschool Helps with Amanda: How can I set up my ADHD child for success?

117 When Am I Ready to Homeschool?, What If My Student Doesn’t Like Homeschooling?, Single Parent Homeschooling 05.02.2024

Homeschool News: We give you important information about the Thrive! Homeschool conference and new upcoming field trips . Homeschool Conversations: We listen to another portion of Matthew’s talk with NCHE team member, Karen Perez. They answer the important questions: How will I know that I’m ready to start homeschooling & How can I overcome the challenges of being a single homeschooling parent...

116 Criminal Summons for Homeschooling, Getting Started Can Be Hard, Conference Workshops Announced 29.01.2024

Homeschool News: Thrive ! Conference Registration is open, NCHE's 40th Anniversary. Homeschool Conversations: We listen to a conversation Matthew had with Larry Cockerham, who was a homeschooling pioneer in NC and helped NCHE in its early days. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda continues her discussion from last week and gives you some encouragement for pulling a student out of school and s...

115 Single Parent Homeschooling, Pulling Your Kids Out of School Mid-year, Conference Registration Open 22.01.2024

Homeschool News: Exciting news about the Thrive! Homeschool conference. Homeschool Conversations: We listen to a conversation Matthew had with Karen Perez, our new Region 8 Liaison. They discuss single parent homeschooling. Homeschool Helps with Amanda: Amanda talks about practical aspects of pulling a student out of school and starting to homeschool in the middle of the year.

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