How to Prevent Sibling Rivalry
Hey homeschoolers! I know that sibling squabbles are a serious source of stress. I know this personally and professionally. I have been giving a talk for Great Homeschool Conventions on how to negotiate sibling conflicts, but I think it's important to talk about how to prevent these conflicts in the first place. That's what this episode of the Homeschool Sanity Show is all about. Listen to the podcast Before I introduce my guests,...
God’s Word in Your Homeschool
Hey, homeschoolers! If you're a Christian homeschooler, you know you want the Bible to be the cornerstone of what you teach. My guest today is going to help us with that. I met Catherine Zoller at the Great Homeschool Convention in St. Louis. Speaking of the Great Homeschool Conventions. I'll be in Round Rock, Texas, and Jacksonville, Florida this month. Please come by the Grammar Galaxy Books booth to say hi. I watched Catherine chat...
Six Lessons My Homeschool Mentor Taught Me
Hey, homeschoolers! Today I want to share with you some powerful lessons my homeschool mentor taught me. I didn't know I needed a homeschool mentor after teaching for two decades. But I did and God provided one. I think you'll be blessed to hear what she's taught me. Listen to the podcast Before we jump in, I want to thank my sponsor: CTC Math. Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in...
How to Raise Children You Enjoy
Hey, homeschoolers! I attended the Great Homeschool Convention in St. Charles, Missouri and met Marisa Boonstra in the booth next to me. When I saw that she taught a course called Raising Children You Enjoy, I had to have her on the podcast. I enjoy my children and consider it one of the great blessings of homeschooling. I want that for you, too. Listen to the podcast Before I introduce Marissa, I want to thank my sponsor, CTC Math....
What to Teach Kids About Dealing with Difficult People
Hey, homeschoolers! One of the things I love about homeschooling is the opportunity to teach my kids things they wouldn't learn in a traditional school. For example, I've done an episode on how to teach kids to respond to others who are hurting or grieving. Today, I'm going to talk about how to help kids deal with difficult people. Listen to the podcast Read the blog post Join me next time as we discuss the homeschool dream. Have a...
How Understanding Personality Can Change Your Homeschool
Hey, homeschoolers! I used to think my husband and kids were trying to drive me crazy. That's before I understood personalities. You would think as a psychologist that I would know better, but I didn't. In this episode, I'm going to explain basic concepts of personality that can transform your homeschool and your other relationships, too. Listen to the podcast Sponsor Before we dive in, I want to thank my sponsor, CTC Math. Are you...