Chicken Keeping in Your Homeschool
Jan09

Chicken Keeping in Your Homeschool

Hey, homeschoolers! If you've ever considered raising chickens, you'll love this episode. I live in a suburb where chickens aren't allowed, but we had chickens for several years when I was in elementary school. I absolutely loved what my guest, Dalia Monterroso had to say about raising chickens as a homeschool family. Dalia Monterroso is a chicken keeper and a popular teacher on the basics of backyard chicken keeping. She speaks and...

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Test Preparation for Homeschoolers
Jun13

Test Preparation for Homeschoolers

If your homeschooler is going to be taking a standardized test soon, do you know the best way to prepare? This is The Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where my guest shares some lesser known insights and tips to put you and your student at ease. Listen to the Podcast Hey, homeschoolers! I had the chance to interview one of my favorite people for the podcast again–Dennis DiNoia of Mr. D. Math. We first became acquainted when...

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How to Teach Leadership Skills at Home
Apr25

How to Teach Leadership Skills at Home

Have you intentionally taught leadership skills in your homeschool? Have you wondered how to do that as a homeschool parent? This is the Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where my guest shares practical tips for training young leaders. Listen to the podcast Hey, homeschoolers! My guest for this episode is Clara Stacko. Clara is a homeschool mom and bilingual native Spanish speaker who has taught Spanish to homeschoolers for more...

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Your Homeschool Finances with Scott LaPierre
May31

Your Homeschool Finances with Scott LaPierre

Hey, homeschoolers! We are living in a time of financial uncertainty, that's for sure. That's why I appreciate the biblical wisdom I got from my discussion with Scott LaPierre. You may remember him from a previous interview on Christian marriage. Scott is a father of 9 who has no debt on a pastor's salary. He is the author of a new book called Your Finances God's Way. In it and in our interview, he shares the principles that allowed...

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How to Homeschool During a Move and Other Transitions
Feb01

How to Homeschool During a Move and Other Transitions

Hey, homeschoolers! Are you going to be moving soon? Or do you have another big life change on the horizon that could affect your homeschool? Then this episode is for you. Listen to the podcast Before I introduce my guest, I have to say how often I've heard from families using Grammar Galaxy, that it's an easy curriculum to grab and go and easy to use during and after a move. If your student can read the stories written at a strong...

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Depression and the Homeschool Mom
Jan18

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 recently whose presenting problem was child misbehavior. What became obvious, however, is that the mother's depression was leading to marital and parenting problems. Depression puts our homeschools at risk. Children of depressed mothers don't...

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