He never fails to groan when you announce it’s time for school. It takes her forever to finish her work. Or worse yet, you get outright rebellion. What to do? Rebecca Spooner of Hip Hoomeschooling…
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How to Find Balance as a Homeschool Mom
We’ve discussed balance for homeschool moms who also work, but we haven’t dug deep into the topic of balance. Even if you don’t work in addition to homeschooling, balance is a challenge. I know it…
How to Manage Anger in Marriage
Hey homeschoolers! Today’s topic isn’t a lighthearted one: how to manage anger in marriage. In fact, it’s a tough one to tackle, even for a psychologist like me. You may wonder what it has to…
How to Teach Kids to Declutter
Hey Homeschoolers! Today’s topic isn’t a lesson kids can learn in a traditional school, but it’s an important life lesson for homeschoolers. Just watch one episode of Hoarders for motivation. But before we jump in, I…
How to Homeschool Through the Winter Blahs
Hey homeschoolers! As soon as the Christmas lights come down, I come down with the blahs. January and February aren’t my favorite months, but this year I’m determined to keep homeschooling right through the winter…
How to Homeschool in Less Time
Hey homeschoolers! One reason you may be stressed in your homeschool is because of how much time it takes. If you feel like you would be a happier homeschooler if you could finish schooling in…
Homeschool FLYing: Organizing with the FLYLady
I am so excited about this episode of the Homeschool Sanity Show. If you have struggled to get organized like I did when I started homeschooling 16 years ago, I think you will love…
Help for Homeschooled Teens with ADD
A homeschooling mom asked me for help for her teen who has A.D.D. at the Homeschool Sanity Facebook page. I gave her some helpful links and promised to do an episode on the topic. I’m…
A Conversation With My Son About Homeschooling, Public School & College
It’s Thanksgiving here and I wanted to tell you how thankful I am for you listening to this podcast. I don’t take your time for granted. Because it’s Thanksgiving, my oldest son is…
Why You Don’t Necessarily Have to Do More
Hey homeschoolers! Today’s show title is Why You Don’t Necessarily Have to Do More. I see homeschool mamas stressed and struggling because they think they have to do more and I hope to put…