Stop Worrying; Start Homeschooling – Part 2
Hey, homeschoolers! Were you worried that I had disappeared? I enjoyed an extended vacation that has made a huge difference in how I feel. Normally, I am exhausted at the beginning of summer and I don't want to do anything. But this year, after two consecutive weeks off, I feel great. I highly recommend taking a real break from all the work and teaching you do, so you can be refreshed too. This week we'll discuss five more worries...
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...
What Is a Homeschool Portfolio and Why Would I Need One?
Hey, homeschoolers! Welcome to this bonus broadcast of The Homeschool Sanity Show. Today, I'm going to share what a homeschool portfolio is and how it can be used to save your sanity. Listen to the podcast Before I do, I want to chat a bit about digital curriculum. I did an episode where I explained the advantages of digital curriculum and ideas for how to organize it and use it. Just as a reminder of that content, you can save money...
Interest-Led Learning: Homeschooling, the First Year
Hey, homeschoolers! I want to thank AFFIRM Films and Sony Pictures Animation for their sponsorship of this podcast. The Star is now available on Blue-ray, DVD and Digital – this is a great movie for the entire family. Listen to the podcast For this episode I got to catch up with our new homeschoolers. What was intended to be a topic on curriculum choices became a discussion of interest-led learning. I know you'll be...
Scheduling: Homeschooling, the First Year
Listen to the podcast Read the blog post Hey, homeschoolers! This week I'm talking with some of our new homeschoolers about schedules — another key to homeschooling success. Before we do, I want to thank my sponsor, Apologia. Apologia's materials have been a blessing to me and my children for years. They're more than just science. They're apologetics, planners, and even language arts curriculum providers. Visit them at...
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...
About Me
I'm a Christian psychologist turned homeschooling mother of six. My life can be a little crazy, so I look for sanity-saving ideas to use and share. I hope you'll read my About page to learn more.
-Dr. Melanie Wilson
