Listen here or on Itunes If your student resists reading, writing, and all things English, you may be concerned. We know that reading in particular is the best predictor of a child’s future success—not just…
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How to Balance Working and Homeschooling
Listen HERE or on iTunes Whether because of finances or choice, more and more homeschooling moms are working and homeschooling. While many women make it work, balancing both can be a real challenge. Today we’ll…
What to Teach Your Child About Obesity
We have heard the statistics, but I think our children need to know them too. 17% of children are obese, meaning that their body mass index (based on height and weight) is at or above…
How You Can Homeschool High School
Listen here or on iTunes One of the most common fears among homeschoolers is that they won’t be able to keep homeschooling through high school. While I can’t help you decide whether continuing into the…
How to Be a Hands-Free Homeschool Mom
The book, Hands-Free Life, arrived at my house just in time. I had begun noticing signs that I was living distracted. In this episode, I share tips for changing that. Listen HERE or on iTunes…
How to Handle Homeschool Haters
LISTEN HERE OR ON ITUNES I asked my Facebook page fans if they received any negative feedback when they started homeschooling and I was amazed by the response. We would love to have you join…
How to Handle Homeschool Overwhelm
Although I’ve been homeschooling for 16 years and seeking simplicity all that time, I still find myself getting overwhelmed at times. Fortunately, there’s a solution that I wanted to share with listeners. Listen here or…
Help! My Child Wants to Go to School
Nothing can create as much angst and confusion in a homeschooling mother’s life as a child wanting to go to school. While I can’t tell anyone exactly what to do, I can share things to…
How to Motivate Reluctant Learners
One of the things that tests a homeschooling mother’s patience is a reluctant learner. Join me for this podcast episode where my Periscope viewers and I share tips for motivating your students. Listen here or…
How to Be a Patient Homeschool Mom
On the first episode of a new season of The Homeschool Sanity Show, I discussed how to be a patient homeschool mom. I have a new format, including broadcasting live on Periscope (@Psychowith6) every Tuesday…