Hey, homeschoolers! If you’ve ever considered attending a homeschool conference, this is the year to do it. If you’ve attended in the past, I have three reasons you should attend again. In short, you should…
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Lessons Learned Doing a Social-Media Fast
Hey, homeschoolers! It was the end of October when I saw a post on Instagram from a former guest on this podcast –Karla Marie Williams. She shared a picture of Wendy Speake’s book The 40-Day…
Depression and the Homeschool Mom
Hey, homeschoolers! This is going to seem like a weird way to start the year, but I am recommitted to my mission on this podcast of promoting happy, healthy homeschooling. I spoke with a family…
How to Achieve Your Goals: 10 Tips
Hey, homeschoolers! If you’re wondering how to achieve your goals this year, I have 10 tips for you. And this podcast is implementing one of them. I’m co-podcasting with my friend Barb Raveling for this…
How to Make the Most of the Rest of the Summer
Hey homeschoolers! We are already well into July, and if you’re like me, you feel like summer is slipping away. Fortunately, we can still make the most of it. I’ll explain how. Before I do,…
Motivation Myths That Mess Up Your Homeschool
Hey, homeschoolers! After 21 years of homeschooling, I know that motivation runs high at the beginning of the year. But it doesn’t take many weeks before that initial enthusiasm starts to cool. You begin looking…
How to Deal with a Dawdling Homeschooler
Hey homeschoolers! I frequently hear from homeschooling parents about a dawdling student who takes all of their time because he or she won’t finish schoolwork. I’m going to give you my response to this problem…
How to Keep Homeschoolers Motivated All Year
Do you have kids who are motivated at the beginning of the year, only to become reluctant learners as the year goes on? If so, you’ll want to listen in for how to motivate homeschool…
How to Be Happy and Homeschool Too
Hey homeschoolers! This week our topic is how to be happy and homeschool too. Wait a minute. Are you wondering if I’m suggesting that happiness and homeschooling are mutually exclusive? Yep. That’s exactly what I’m…
Change Your Habits; Change Your Homeschool
Hey homeschoolers! Happy new year! As I speak, we have entered a new year. It’s the perfect time to consider making changes to our homeschools and our lives. I want to talk with you about…