Why You’re Still an Angry Parent and What to Do About It
Hey, homeschoolers! The episodes and the talks I have done on anger have been some of the most popular and with good reason. Having a problem with anger is very discouraging to us as Christian parents. I know that from experience! Listen to the podcast Before I introduce my guest for today’s podcast, I want to share the sponsor for this episode: The Anger Antidote for Christian Homeschoolers Class. This class was once only available...
Parenting Practices for Christian Homeschoolers
Hey, homeschoolers! Today we’re going to talk about how to parent as a Christian homeschooler. We are spending more time than ever parenting as we shelter in place. There’s nothing like a quarantine to show you what needs your attention. Listen to the podcast Great Homeschool Conventions Before we jump in and I introduce my guest, I want to tell you about Great Homeschool Conventions online, April 16th-18th! VIP access is free. You’ll...
Is Self-Care a Snare?
Hey homeschoolers! Recently, a woman on my Psychowith6 Facebook page, made a comment on the self-care movement. I wasn't aware that self-care was a movement, but she got me thinking. Previously on this podcast in an episode called How to Be Happy and Homeschool, Too, I discussed the importance of what could be called self-care. In fact, I frequently talk about the importance of it during my sessions at Great Homeschool Conventions. I...
How to Use Story to Grow Kids’ Faith
Hey, homeschoolers! I am so excited about today's topic. I believe story is the most powerful way to teach, so of course, I believe in using story to teach our kids the faith. The Bible and Jesus Himself used story to teach, but today we'll talk about another way story can inspire our children with my guests Janet and Geoff Benge, authors of the Christian Heroes and Heroes of History series, published by Youth With a Mission. Listen...
How to Deal with a Troublemaking Child
Hey, homeschoolers! Do you have a child who seems like a troublemaker in your home and homeschool? If you do, you'll want to listen to this episode of the Homeschool Sanity Show. I hear from many parents who have a child who antagonizes siblings, rebels against them, or otherwise makes life difficult. I have six strategies for turning your troublemaker into a terrific child. But first, I encourage you to join me in the Homeschool...
Motivational Mistakes Many Parents Make
Hey homeschoolers! Are you having trouble motivating your kids? If so, you may be making one of six key motivational mistakes that many parents make. That's what we'll be discussing in this episode of the homeschool Sanity Show. Listen to the podcast Grammar Galaxy: The Curriculum Designed to Motivate But first, I want to recommend to you the the elementary language arts curriculum designed to motivate students. I used my training as...
About Me
I'm a Christian psychologist turned homeschooling mother of six graduates. I now help other homeschooling moms find joy in their journey. Check out sanity-saving books and curriculum at FunToLearnBooks.com and get weekly sanity savers & freebies in your inbox here -Dr. Melanie Wilson
