Starting Homeschooling, Homeschooling Through High School, and Finding the Right Mentor

Thinking about homeschooling for the first time? In episode 214 of The Homeschool Show, Amanda and Melanie sit down with Stephen and Jean-Marie Lee to hear how their family came to homeschooling, why they chose to continue year after year, and how attending Thrive! helped shape their homeschool journey. They also discuss practical encouragement for families who are considering homeschooling and share why understanding your family's "why" can provide direction through every season. The conversation continues with guidance for parents who are opening a homeschool for the first time, including where to find free NCHE resources and what to expect during the process. Amanda and Melanie also talk about the transition into high school: recordkeeping, transcripts, and helping students prepare for life after graduation. They wrap up by introducing NCHE's updated mentor page and explaining how families can connect with experienced homeschool mentors for support in every stage of homeschooling. NCHE News Connecticut homeschool background check law NCHE Homeschool Freedom Campaign ( https://nche.com/give/) Support for NCHE legislative efforts