What do you do when consequences just don’t work? You’ve taken away screen time. You’ve removed privileges. You’ve tried increasingly serious consequences—and your child does the same thing. It’s frustrating, and it can leave you…
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From Traditional Teacher to Homeschooling 10
Have you ever wondered how some moms manage to homeschool a large family—when homeschooling just a few children can already feel overwhelming? Penney Douglas homeschooled all ten of her children, but her homeschool didn’t turn…
Overcoming Anxiety as a Christian
Are you battling anxiety as a Christian—whether it’s constant nagging worry or a fear that feels like it’s controlling your life? I can relate. For years, I struggled with an intense fear of home invasion….
How to Teach Kids Healthy Boundaries
We want our kids to be kind, helpful, and cooperative. But we also want them to be able to say no when someone pressures them to do something that isn’t in their best interest. That…
How to Help Your Child Make Friends This Year
Want your child to make more friends this year—but aren’t sure how to help? Friendships are important for kids’ happiness and well-being, but making friends doesn’t always happen automatically, especially for homeschoolers. Simply putting kids…
Why Your Strong-Willed Homeschooler Keeps Outsmarting You (and How to Win)
Does homeschooling your strong-willed child sometimes feel like negotiating with a used-car salesman? You have a plan, but your child definitely has ideas of their own! In this episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show, Dr….
Teaching English Doesn’t Have to Take All Day
Are your students more like the tortoise or the hare when it comes to learning English? Some homeschoolers find that grammar, writing, spelling, vocabulary, and literature take so long that it feels like they just…
Why Bright Kids Stop Trying (And What to Do About It)
Have a bright child who suddenly refuses to do schoolwork? You’re not alone. In this episode, I share the surprising reasons intelligent, capable students stop trying—and why the problem usually isn’t laziness. After homeschooling six…
A Sane Approach to AI in Your Homeschool
Does using AI in your homeschool mean you’re contributing to the rise of Skynet? Does refusing to use it mean you’re a Luddite living in a cabin in the woods? In this episode, host Melanie…
How to Fix Summer Frustrations
Summer is often seen as a break from the structured routine of homeschooling—an opportunity for kids to relax, play outside, and enjoy more free time. But for many homeschooling parents, summer can also bring heightened…