Chattin' With CHAP

Memories bring joy to our hearts, a smile to our faces, and sometimes a tear to our eyes. Join Ginger and Sara as they chat about some of their homeschool memories, but also encourage you in training your children for...

Today Ro sits down with homeschool veteran Joyce Burges, author of Teach Me How to Teach My Child and co-founder of National Black Home Educators. You won't want to miss the straightforward, time-tested wisdom, grit...

Today is a special episode! Mary Ann Eagleson, former CHAP board member and friend and mentor to Ginger is on the show. Together they discuss homeschool freedom in the state of Pennsylvania and how CHAP was created and...

Educational Savings Accounts (ESAs), school vouchers, tax credits—if you've heard these terms tossed around but aren't quite sure what they mean for your family, you're not alone. As school choice programs continue to...

Today is law review day! Tune in for an explanation about all the homeschool law paperwork. Ginger covers it all: affidavits, unsworn declarations, objectives, medical/dental/immunizations, AND compulsory age...

For many homeschooling parents, some of the hardest decisions aren’t about curriculum—they’re about calling. How do you balance preparing your children for college, careers, athletics, and other opportunities while...

AI is everywhere. You can't avoid it. Many of us are using it and don't even realize it. And it's not going to go away. How do we approach AI in our everyday living? In homeschool? Join Ginger and Nancy Manos as they...

Is Latin really worth your time—or is it an outdated subject with little practical value in today’s world? In this episode, Ro takes an honest look at one of the most debated topics in education. From the claim that...

Get the Law Low-down: Withdrawing from public school, relocating to a new district, & understanding the private tutor law plus reminders about graduation and planning for senior year. Chattin' with CHAP is a series of...

As America celebrates its 250th anniversary, the conversation around freedom, education, and parental rights has never been more important. In this powerful episode, Zan Tyler, one of the nation's pioneering homeschool...

Part of being a citizen is understanding your role and fulfilling it. Today, Ginger chats with Joyelle Stoltzfus, wife and mother in one of the families that filed a lawsuit against the ELANCO school district last year...

“Our Constitution was not designed to erase religion from American life; it was designed to ensure ‘respect and tolerance.’” – Justice Gorsuch, Concurring Opinion in Shurtleff v. City of Boston (2022) Join Ro as she...

Today Ginger chats with Rep. Tom Jones about Pennsylvania and how we can preserve the vital and important Keystone state. Their conversation meanders all around, encompassing many questions including: What is a...

Join this energetic conversation as Ro and former homeschooler and Mandarin teacher Rudi Laoshi explore the benefits of learning Mandarin. We’ll unpack why it matters, how it supports cognitive growth and global...

What is thrift schooling? What about homesteading? Join Ro as she talks to Heather Vogler, a thrift schooling homesteading mom with a heart for sharing her experiences and teaching others to thrive. Whether you're a...