Hey, homeschoolers! I met Scott Moening at the Great Homeschool Convention in Cincinatti and am I ever glad! I learned about his company’s forensic science curriculum that I will be using with my 8th grader…
How to Make Grammar Fun Regardless of Your Curriculum
Hey, homeschoolers! Does grammar get groans at your house? That’s how grammar lessons taught in the traditional way are usually greeted. And we can’t blame our kids for dreading grammar. It can be dry and tedious. Skipping…
Why Vocabulary Matters and How to Teach It
Hey homeschoolers! Does your child have a good vocabulary? If you aren’t confident of that, you’ll want to listen to this episode where I will explain why our children’s vocabularies are vitally important. I’ll also…
Mastery Curriculum: What It Is and Why You Should Include It in Your Homeschool
Hey, homeschoolers! This week I want to talk about mastery curriculum–what it is and why I think you should include it in your homeschool. But first, I’d like to thank my sponsor for this episode:…
The Trust Project: Trusting God with Health and Safety
Hey, homeschoolers! I am replacing today’s originally scheduled topic with one I think is of the utmost importance. Today I want to share with you about what I believe is the biggest and best project…
Is It Time for Your Dream, Mom?
Hey, homeschoolers! For years I wrestled with whether or not I should pursue the dreams I have apart from homeschooling and parenting. I know that’s a struggle for many of my listeners too. That’s why…
Teach Kids How to Comfort Others
Hey, homeschoolers! I had a different topic scheduled for this week, but then one of those unexpected crises hit my family. I was driving home from the Great Homeschool Convention in Greenville, South Carolina, when…
How to Homeschool Bravely
Hey, homeschoolers! Are you worried that you’re not doing this homeschooling thing right? If that’s you, and I know that’s the case for many of my listeners, you’ll love my guest’s perspective on this topic…
A Sane Approach to Homeschool Screen Time
Hey, homeschoolers! Do you have concerns about your kids’ screen time? If so, you’re like me and many homeschooling parents who have been forced to deal with a new digital reality. We’ll dive into the…
Making the Most of Your Homeschooled High School Years
Hey homeschoolers! This is an unusual episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show because my guest and I are going to be speaking primarily to homeschool high school students. If you have a high schooler or…