Best Homeschool Methods Podcasts (2024)

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Empowering Young Minds Through The Socratic Method With Michael Strong Founder And Chief Visionary Of The Socratic Experience 32:02

4d ago32:02

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Intro Michael Strong Founder and Chief Visionary of The Socratic Experience, is one of the most experienced designers of innovative school programs in the United States. He is also the author of The Habit Of Thought: From Socratic Seminars To Socratic Practice and the Lead Author of Be The Solution: How Entrepreneurs and Conscious Capitalists Can S…

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Ep. 23 - Alternative Career Roadmaps (Part 2 of 2) // Hannah Maruyama 28:03

4h ago28:03

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Christy Faith continues the conversation with Hannah Maruyama, discussing the concept of vocational creativity and challenging the notion that a college degree is necessary for success. Hannah emphasizes the importance of helping children explore different career pathways and highlights five degree-free options: getting a job, on-the-job training o…

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Citizenship Together: Simplified Civics for Your Homeschool 36:20

2d ago36:20

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Are you ready to make civics a fun and engaging part of your homeschool? Pam Barnhill and Meg Angelino discuss the new "Citizenship Together" curriculum, designed to bring government and citizenship concepts to life through detailed, engaging lessons. Meg, with her extensive background in history and education, shares practical tips for seamlessly …

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Conquering Math Anxiety-Strategies for Frustration-Free Learning 52:14

2h ago52:14

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In this enlightening episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, host Peggy Ployhar sits down with Amy Sneath, the dynamic owner of Moxie Learning to talk about math anxiety and strategies for frustration-free learning. Amy takes us on a journey through the origins of math anxiety, offering insights on recognizing when your child has mastered a…

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Ep. 22 - From Struggle to Success: Building Confidence in Math // Pat Murray 1:01:48

2h ago1:01:48

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Christy-Faith interviews Pat Murray, a trailblazer in educational innovation, who shares his journey from being a high school math teacher to creator of groundbreaking online math programs. He emphasizes the importance of finding the best way to teach math to engage and help students succeed. Pat's short and concise videos, along with interactive p…

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Decoding Dyslexia-Unraveling the Neurodevelopmental Puzzle 1:00:14

2d ago1:00:14

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Are you ready to dive deep into the world of neurodevelopment and discover the mysteries behind dyslexia? Join us in this enlightening episode as we sit down with Dr. Jan Bedell, a renowned Master Neurodevelopmentalist. With her extensive expertise and passion for helping individuals unlock their full potential. Tune in to uncover the keys to under…

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How to Tailor Homeschooling to Your Kid's Strengths and Interests With Colleen Kessler 41:11

9h ago41:11

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Welcome to the Homeschool Better Together Podcast, where we explore building a joyful homeschool experience for your family. In today's episode, we are thrilled to have Colleen Kessler, an education consultant with a master's degree in gifted education, homeschool mom, podcast host, and author. We'll be discussing Colleen's latest book, "The Homesc…

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Create A Legacy Of Entrepreneurship And Time-Money Freedom For Generations To Come With Crissi Allen Founder And Executive Director Of HEART Academy 19:21

1d ago19:21

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Intro Crissi Allen Founder and Executive Director of HEART Academy Christian Microschool in San Jose, California, and a Certified Holistic Health Coach. She finds it great joy helping parents capture the hearts of their children, helping parents find their children's God-given passions early in life, creating a heartfelt community, and partnering a…

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Equip Your Child With The Skills, Training, And Strategies With Norma Jean Maxwell Founder Of Time To Shine 26:30

11d ago26:30

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Intro Norma Jean Maxwell, Founder of Time to Shine Teach & Coaching is an Orton Gillingham trained Reading, Spelling & Writing Specialist. With over 20 years teaching experience, both within and outside the public school system, Norma Jean truly loves teaching children, particularly those with learning differences. She is passionate about providing…

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Simplify Language Arts With Books Your Whole Family Will Love 45:37

5d ago45:37

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Feeling overwhelmed with language arts education in your homeschool? Join hosts Pam Barnhill, Meg Angelino, and Laney Homan, in episode nine of Homeschool Better Together, as they discuss how literature-based learning can revolutionize language arts education for your family. Discover the transformative power of integrating grammar, writing style, …

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Parenting with Patience: Expert Advice on Managing Challenging Child Behavior 53:00

4d ago53:00

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Navigating the complexities of parenting children who have experienced neglect or trauma can be daunting. In this episode, we sit down with Jayne E. Schooler to explore compassionate and effective strategies for managing challenging behaviors. Discover practical tips on fostering resilience, building trust, and nurturing emotional healing in your c…

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Help Your Children Broaden Their Horizons Through Opportunities For Leadership With Josie Balkowski Founder of Online Scribblers 24:20

8d ago24:20

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Intro Josie Balkowski is the Founder of Online Scribblers, an online writing program for students in Grades 3-12 of all skill levels. Josie is a blogger and writer who strives to bring writing education to the forefront of every student's learning and to engage their creativity to create proficient communicators of the future. Since 2012, Josie has…

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Reading Will Help Your Child Be Successful For The Rest Of Their Lives With Yvette Boucher CEO Of Lil Learners Luv Learning 9:23

9d ago9:23

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Intro Yvette Boucher CEO of Lil Learners Luv Learning, a certified kindergarten teacher for 20 years, and an experienced online teacher. She loves to teach little learners. Her passion is teaching children to read. Nothing excites Yvette more than to see a student's face light up as they start to read. Her teaching style includes music and movement…

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Clear Parenting Plan On You Christian Family Journey With Derek And Amy Weichel CEOs And Founders Of Faithful Parent 22:40

11d ago22:40

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Intro Derek and Amy Weichel CEOs and Founders of Faithful Parent they were both personally blessed with Christian Education from elementary through high school. Faithful Parent helps you have a clear parenting plan on your Christian family journey, and find the time and guidance to develop one. They help parents to be more intentional about looking…

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Simplify Your Homeschool Options With These Five Curriculum Types 26:53

13d ago26:53

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Welcome to the Homeschool Better Together Podcast, where we explore building a joyful homeschool experience for your family. In this episode, host Pam Barnhill explores five different types of curriculum—scripted, open-and-go, fixed grid, buffet, and whole-family learning—and discusses how each one can meet the unique needs of your homeschool journ…

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Thriving Together-Strengthening Your Marriage While Raising a Child with Disabilities 57:18

11d ago57:18

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In this episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations, your host Annie Yorty and her special guests dive into the unique challenges and beautiful complexities of maintaining a strong, loving partnership while navigating the demands of special needs parenting. Our expert guests bring a wealth of knowledge and personal experience to the table, offer…

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Keep The Joy In Learning And Empower Your Learners By Co-design Learning With Jennifer Mercer And Jill Pearson-Keltner CEOs And Founders Of Learning Journeys Forum 19:55

12d ago19:55

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Intro Jennifer Mercer, M.Ed Co-Founder of Learning Journeys Forum and she has been working with youth since she was 16 years old. She has spent the past 30 years developing and growing her skills in many different ways; as a classroom teacher, special education teacher, lead teacher, college instructor, tutor, Girl Scout leader, mentor, and group f…

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Kids Can Have Fun Learning Chemistry With Colleen Kelley Ph.D Founder Of Kids’ Chemical Solutions 16:44

15d ago16:44

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Intro Colleen Kelley Ph.D Founder of Kids' Chemical Solutions received her B.S. in Chemistry from the University of Richmond, and her Ph.D in Organometallic Chemistry from the Pennsylvania State University. Her teaching duties have spanned from graduate level courses all the way to elementary school courses. She is the author of "The M.C. Detective…

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Ep. 21 - Alternative Career Roadmaps (Part 1 of 2) // Hannah Maruyama 31:25

16d ago31:25

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Christy-Faith interviews Hannah Maruyama of Degree Free, who helps young adults find career roadmaps without needing college degrees. They discuss the flaws of the academic industrial complex and the misconception that college degrees are necessary for success. They also touch on the pressure homeschooling parents face to prepare their children for…

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Live Out Your Dreams Of Traveling While Still Providing Your Kids With Rich Educational Experiences With Brooke DeHority Founder Of The Brooke Review 18:13

16d ago18:13

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Intro Brooke DeHority Founder of The Brooke Review, an education leader and literacy enthusiast with over a decade of experience working in New York City public schools. Her expert approach to improving early reading achievement through aligned cross-curricular instructional design and project-based learning yields exceptional results for students.…

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Immersive Live Spanish Instruction To Learners Of All Ages With Dana Argueta Puentes Administrator of Spanish Institute of Honduras 13:00

20d ago13:00

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Intro Dana Argueta is the Puentes Administrator at the Spanish Institute of Honduras, an educator with a background in elementary education and linguistic acquisition. She serves as the administrator of the homeschool program and also handles missionary care and student services at Spanish Institute of Honduras. She has been in Honduras since 2018,…

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How Planning Brings More Wonder Into Your Homeschool 18:28

20d ago18:28

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Welcome to the Homeschool Better Together Podcast, where we explore building a joyful homeschool experience for your family. In this episode, host Pam Barnhill shares four practical tips that will help you move from feeling overwhelmed to prepared; ensuring your homeschooling days are filled with curiosity, excitement, and wonder. Whether it’s plan…

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From Trauma to Triumph_ Homeschooling a Diverse Family 1:13:16

20d ago1:13:16

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This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations features an inspiring interview with popular Christian non-fiction author and speaker, Shari Howard McMinn! As the loving "Mom" to 11 children through marriage, birth, and adoption, Shari has homeschooled 9 of them to high school graduation. Peggy Ployhar, SPED Homeschool Founder & CEO, hosts Shar…

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Bridging The Best Of Unconventional Education Approaches With Michael Staton CEO And Co-Founder of Colearn 30:22

21d ago30:22

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Intro Michael Staton CEO and Co-Founder of Colearn. Colearn has redesigned the school experience around families for an era of remote and hybrid work. They are bridging the best of unconventional education approaches and great schools to create an entirely new learning experience that prioritizes families. Top three takeaways How Colearn is focused…

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Everyone Can Learn Spanish Easily, Affordably, And Effectively With Debbie Annett Founder And Creator Of Spanish For You! 19:14

24d ago19:14

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Intro Debbie Annett Founder and Creator of Spanish For You! A unique theme-based curriculum for elementary and middle school-aged children. She is an Illinois state-certified teacher who has enjoyed teaching the Spanish language to kids of all ages for 23 years. She has a Bachelor's degree in Spanish from the University of Illinois and a Master's d…

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No One Is More Qualified To Love Your Children Than We Are With Leah Ballard CEO and Founder of B3 Homeschool Support 21:47

25d ago21:47

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Intro Leah Ballard CEO and Founder of B3 Homeschool Support, a certified teacher in the state of Florida. She has a BA from the University of Central Florida in Secondary Education with a Biology focus. Her certifications are in Biology, General Science, and Math. Top three takeaways No one knows our children better or is more qualified to love the…

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Homeschool Today Your One Stop Location For All Your Homeschool Needs With Patty Marler Media Relations 14:59

1M ago14:59

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Intro Patty Marler Media Relations of Homeschool Today. Patty Marler is a veteran homeschooler with over two decades of homeschool experience from preschool through high school. Patty is passionate about helping people navigate the various options, tailor educational methods and resources, and identify supports to build a solid home education progr…

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From Chaos to Confidence: Organizing Your Homeschool Year With Guest Amie Gardner 41:27

1M ago41:27

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Welcome back to the Homeschool Better Together Podcast. In today's episode, host Pam Barnhill and guest Amie Gardner dive into the intricacies of homeschool planning and the tools that can make it all more manageable. Amie shares her experience using Put Your Homeschool Year on Autopilot, which has been a game-changer in balancing lesson plans for …

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Unlocking Potential: Non-Traditional Teaching Methods for Students with Severe Learning Challenges 1:09:13

27d ago1:09:13

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In today's episode, "Unlocking Potential: Non-Traditional Teaching Methods for Students with Severe Learning Challenges," we delve into the world of homeschooling children with intellectual disabilities who are often relegated to a perpetual elementary school experience. From addressing specific struggles in teaching a child with intellectual disab…

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Embrace Imperfections And Unleash Your Artistic Potential With Connie Chapman CEO And Founder Of Your Art Class 23:01

28d ago23:01

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Intro Connie Chapman CEO and Founder of Your Art Class. She was born in Mobile, Alabama, and moved with her family to New Orleans where she finished high school and college, got married, and had two children. She has a bachelor's degree in Elementary education with a minor in art. She has taken art classes at Tulane, attended many art workshops, ta…

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Empowering Parents In Improving Communication With Their Kids With Neta Shani CEO And Founder Of My E-motions 11:54

1M ago11:54

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Intro Neta Shani CEO and Founder of My E-motions. She is a pediatric acupuncturist and sensory balancing practitioner specializing in sensory and emotional processing challenges. Over the years she has acquired an extensive knowledge on these subjects and kept adding more tools to help her better address each child’s specific needs. Her goals were …

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How To Set Up Your Homeschool Right And Be More Present At Home With Melissa Muir CEO and Founder Of Melissa Is Teaching 16:17

1M ago16:17

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Intro Melissa Muir is a homeschooling mom of 4 and works with teachers via coaching and products as she loves teaching online and helping people get started & thrive as online teachers so that they can be present at home. (Yes, even while homeschooling!) Top three takeaways Homeschooling doesn’t mean the end of a career. Working in online education…

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Ep. 20 - Debunking Myths and Misconceptions About Speech Therapy (Part 2 of 2) // Amanda Owens 41:45

1M ago41:45

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We continue the conversation in Part 2 about empowering parents in the speech therapy process. Homeschooling can be the best option for speech and language development, as it allows for more individualized attention and conversation with adults. However, the current system of speech therapy in schools is often ineffective due to large caseloads and…

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Bringing Together Educators And The Wider Community With Calli Veludos CEO And Founder of The Ark Education 16:43

1M ago16:43

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Intro Calli Veludos CEO And Founder of The Ark Education, their goal is to bring together educators and the wider community and to empower people with an educational need by providing a space where they are able to access educators and educational services with ease. Calli and her original team had over 75 years of experience in education, spanning…

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Homeschool Lesson Planning Made Simple 13:02

1M ago13:02

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Welcome to the Homeschool Better Together Podcast, where we explore where we explore building a joyful homeschool experience for your family. In this episode, host Pam Barnhill provides actionable tips to help make your homeschool planning simpler and more flexible. Pam tackles some common struggles, such as, when life happens and your perfectly la…

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Secure Connections: Unraveling Parenting with Attachment Theory Insights 1:00:05

1M ago1:00:05

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This episode of Empowering Homeschool Conversations explores how attachment theory can transform parenting strategies, especially for children with poor self-image or trauma backgrounds. Watch today to discover how understanding attachment styles can empower your homeschooling journey and practical ways to build attachments and connections with you…

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Unveiling The Vital Connection Between Agriculture, Food, And The Environment With Heather Cassill CEO And Founder Of Kids Sonder Agriculture- Unboxed 18:38

1M ago18:38

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Intro Heather Cassil CEO and Founder of Kids Sonder Agriculture-Unboxed, a former 4-H Youth Development Educator/Agent who has lots of information and ideas in her head, love creating educational content and educating kids and she is passionate about learning and teaching about agriculture and the environment. Her mission is to inspire and empower …

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Overcoming Obstacles On Your Homeschooling Journey With Alexis Rosin Founder and CEO Of Guided Light Services LLC 15:23

1M ago15:23

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Intro Alexis Rosin, the Founder and CEO of Guided Light Services LLC, Their goal at Guided Light Services is to help families achieve their fullest potential. They provide compassionate, individualized, one-on-one, and family coaching sessions for children and adults who have been diagnosed with ASD. Their faith-based approach guides their clients …

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Learning To Code Has never Been Easier And USER FRIENDLY! With CEO and Founder of the Blackbird Code Ness Blackbird 29:06

1M ago29:06

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Intro Ness Blackbird CEO and Founder of the Blackbird Code, realized that there were no good systems out there for learning coding at home and that was his inspiration for creating Blackbird Code. Blackbird Code Inc. is an educational technology company based in Portland, Oregon that gives every student the friendliest experience as they learn to c…

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Ep. 19 - Debunking Myths and Misconceptions About Speech Therapy (Part 1 of 2)// Amanda Owens 36:21

2M ago36:21

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Amanda Owens joins Christy-Faith to discuss speech therapy, homeschooling, parent involvement in speech therapy, and the challenges of speech therapy in schools. The conversation emphasizes the importance of early intervention and the role of parents in speech therapy success. Misconceptions about speech delays are debunked and the impact of geneti…

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How To Make Social Studies More Than Just Facts! Make It An Experience With CEO And Author KeriAnne N. Jelinek Of Sloth Dreams Books & Publishing 15:14

2M ago15:14

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Intro KeriAnne N. Jelinek CEO of Sloth Dreams Books & Publishing Company specializes in providing engaging and informative social studies books for young learners in preschool and early elementary grades. Their books are tailored to meet the needs of educators and homeschool educators who are looking to teach their students about history, geography…

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Which Kind of Homeschool Mom Are You? Part Two 32:28

2M ago32:28

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Welcome to the Homeschool Better Together Podcast, where we journey through the challenging yet rewarding world of homeschooling as a community. In today's episode, you'll discover how strategic planning frameworks can relieve the overwhelm of daily decision-making, turning any curriculum into a seamless, open-and-go experience. Whether you're like…

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