Stop Worrying; Start Homeschooling (Part 1)
Hey homeschoolers! Do you worry about homeschooling? If so, you're normal. You're welcome and thank you for joining me for this episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show. Just kidding. It is normal to worry, but I'm going to help you stop, so you can get on with the business of homeschooling. For this episode, we will discuss five common worries. If you're still worrying, you can join me for part 2 of the topic. Listen to the podcast But...
Homeschooling Where Strivings Cease
Listen to the podcast Read the blog post Have you been trying to be a Proverbs 31 Homeschooling mom as I described in previous episodes? If you have, you'll want to listen to this episode in which I'll share what I've learned about the problem of striving and how to find a place in your homeschool where strivings cease. But first, I’d like to thank our sponsor, Sony Pictures –Sony Pictures Animation along with Affirm Films....
Homeschooling a Middle Schooler
Hey homeschoolers! I am teaching two middle schoolers this year. It's hard to believe! These are fun years, but they are also challenging for many homeschoolers — especially those who will be teaching middle school for the first time. In today's episode I want to talk about six important suggestions to keep in mind when homeschooling middle school students. Listen to the podcast Read the blog post But first I would love to...
Educational Gaps: Should You Be Worried?
Hey homeschoolers! I’m happy to be with you this week, talking about a topic that causes many of us anxiety: gaps in our children’s education. We worry that if we fail to teach them something, they will struggle in college, work, or even if they later return to a traditional school. Listen to the podcast Read the blog post I’m excited to address this topic today, but first I would love to have you subscribe to Psychowith6. I have so...
Curriculum Paralysis: How to Decide What to Use This Year
Hey homeschoolers! This week I had a reader question about curriculum that I just had to respond to with a podcast episode. It was essentially this. I have so many curriculum options. How do I choose which to use this year? We're going to chat about that in just a bit! Listen to the podcast Read the blog post If you are interested in a fun language arts curriculum for your elementary students, I would love to have you follow me on...
How to Be a Consistent Homeschool Mom
Hey homeschoolers! I am excited to be back with you after my month long vacation. I especially had a wonderful time meeting many of you at the great homeschool convention in St. Louis. This week I am addressing a topic that I desperately need help with. That is, how to be a consistent homeschooler. As we consider the new homeschooling year, our thoughts inevitably turn to the days that follow those exciting back-to-school days. I'm...
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. -Dr. Melanie Wilson
