How to Choose Curriculum for Homeschool Sanity
Aug25

How to Choose Curriculum for Homeschool Sanity

Hey homeschoolers! Few things cause homeschoolers as much anxiety as choosing curriculum. I understand that. Curriculum can cost us a lot of time and money, and it can be frightening to make the wrong choice. I created a tool to help you in The Organized Homeschool Life book and planner.  The Curriculum Challenge includes a form for rating curriculum on several criteria. You can download it for free at Psychowith6.com/TOHLPlanner....

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How to Use the Charlotte Mason Approach with Any Curriculum
Jul07

How to Use the Charlotte Mason Approach with Any Curriculum

Hey, homeschoolers! I know many of you love the Charlotte Mason approach to homeschooling. But if the popularity of my interview with Cindy West on a sane approach to Charlotte Mason homeschooling is any indication, you want tips for making Charlotte Mason work for your family. My guest today is going to show us how to use Charlotte Mason methods with any curriculum. Before I introduce her, I want to tell you that Grammar Galaxy is a...

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Why We Should Study Geology in Our Homeschools
Jun23

Why We Should Study Geology in Our Homeschools

Hey, homeschoolers! Do you get excited about geology? If not, I think you will be after listening to this episode. Geology is not just science but theology as well. My guest today is Patrick Nurre. After years of field study, collecting and studying the fascinating world of geology, a good friend suggested that he might like to share some of his treasures with others, and from that humble beginning, Northwest Treasures was begun. He...

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How to Teach Your Kids About Money
Jan21

How to Teach Your Kids About Money

Hey, homeschoolers! After graduating three of my kids and seeing two more of them employed, I now believe that the financial education I gave my kids was even more important then I originally thought. The Bible devotes so much time to discussing money and possessions and with good reason. Our relationship with money can make or break us. That's why I wanted to talk about teaching finance to kids in this episode. Listen to the podcast...

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Why and How to Teach Guitar in Your Homeschool
Oct22

Why and How to Teach Guitar in Your Homeschool

Hey, homeschoolers! Music is such an important and gratifying part of home education. You may have heard my interviews with Joseph Hoffman about piano and Gena Mayo about easy ways of including music in your homeschool. Today, I'm delighted to share my interview with Inga Hope, founder of Gentle Guitar online school and the creator of Music Ed digital magazine about why you should consider having your child learn guitar. She shares...

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How to Teach Health in Your Homeschool
Sep24

How to Teach Health in Your Homeschool

Hey, homeschoolers! Remember health class in school? Honestly, I don't. But I do know I haven't been excited about the health curriculum I've used with my high schoolers until now. We'll talk more about how to teach health in a minute. Listen to the podcast Let's Connect But first I would love to have you subscribe to my YouTube Channel. I am going to restart my video series called Ask Dr. Mel. I get a number of questions and I'll be...

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