Best Homeschool Tips And Tricks Podcasts (2024)

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24 || 20 Things I Would Tell Myself if Starting Over Again 39:44

4h ago39:44

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I’m definitely not at the end of my homeschooling journey – with baby 4 on the way I have another 18 years to go – but I have definitely learned a thing or two (or 20) that I would want to tell myself if I was starting again. So, if you are new to homeschooling, thinking about starting, or just feeling kind of lost, I hope this episode can give you…

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Episode 55: Why you SHOULD be a Parent-Led Co-op 25:15

11h ago25:15

25:15

Are you struggling to motivate parents to stay involved? Do you wonder how you will ever find and train your replacements as leaders? Do you have student behavior problems that you are having a hard time handling? All these problems can be mitigated by being a parent-led co-op. Today we are excited to talk about all the benefits that you can experi…

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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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Ep. 10: Working Mom Panel | Can you work AND homeschool? 34:38

6h ago34:38

34:38

Sign up for You CAN Homeschool, a course designed to help you⁠ learn everything you need to know to get started homeschooling! In this episode we hear from 4 working moms how they balance work and homeschooling! Mentioned in this episode: Wilson Hill Academy (Great Conversations Class) https://www.wilsonhillacademy.com/ Nature & Science: Nat Theo: …

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CC Plus: Is It for Us? 58:43

1h ago58:43

58:43

Calling all families with questions about “dual enrollment” and the Challenge program! You need to listen to this week’s episode, as Daniel Shirley shares with Lisa the details of CC Plus and all its benefits for families. Daniel offers counsel for assessing a student’s readiness for concurrent enrollment, as well as ideas on how to get started wit…

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151. Start your Homeschool Year with a Memory 34:45

7h ago34:45

34:45

In this episode, we’re talking about how we’ll be starting this new school year. Brittany has some fantastic ideas to share, and I have a few ideas as well. Creating a Moment (00:45) Brittany's First Week Plans (04:40) My First Week Plans (21:36) A Quick Note on Clipboards & Spiral Notebooks (28:55) Resources Mentioned in this Episode (33:18) We al…

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Episode 54: How to Teach to All Learning Styles? Expert Advice from Dawn Jackson 40:39

3h ago40:39

40:39

Wish you and your teachers had more insight on how to teach to different learning styles? What if you had the key to unlock your own child's best way to learn? Today, we have a special guest, Dawn Jackson who is an expert on learning styles and personality dispositions to give us some tools to help all the kids in our co-ops thrive. Want to connect…

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

2h ago1:01:48

1:01:48

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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Road to Wonder - Summer Book Club 26:13

31m ago26:13

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Take your family on a “road trip” this summer, between the pages of a book—or two! Reading opens doors to strange new lands and wonderfully amazing experiences. Reading together opens up worlds of possibilities for great conversations with those we love the most. Our last Summer Book Club of the year shares stories from Africa. Copper Lodge Library…

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150. International Homeschooling with Jenni Cassidy of Dumb Ox Learning 37:48

4d ago37:48

37:48

Have you ever considered what homeschooling might look like in another country? Here in the U.S., laws can vary dramatically from state to state, and so can opportunities for learning and enrichment. Can you imagine how that might look on an international scale? Well, our guest, Jenni Cassidy can! She's a wife, mother to 7 (including 5 graduates), …

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23 || How to Implement a Morning Time in Your Homeschool 29:26

5h ago29:26

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No matter how early or late into your homeschool journey you are, how old your kids are, or how much time you spend homeschooling each day – it is never too late to start a family morning time routine in your homeschool! Our morning time is our favorite time of day in our homeschool and something we do whether we have a lot planned or barely anythi…

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Episode 53: Build Investment With Unique Classes! 36:38

7d ago36:38

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Investment! As leaders, we all want and need the families in our co-op to step up, to volunteer, to stay invested. But how do we achieve this? How do we motivate parents to stay involved and to step up and willingly volunteer their time and effort to our co-op? Two weeks ago we talked about the absolute must of intentionally creating a culture of L…

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Ep. 9: Rhythms for a Super Simple Homeschool Part 3 | Spiritual Rhythms | Mental Health for Homeschool Moms 17:37

3d ago17:37

17:37

Sign up for my FREE Homeschool Introductory Seminar to learn everything you need to know to get started homeschooling! In this episode we complete our series on Rhythms for a Super Simple Homeschool. We will discuss 3 spiritual rhythms: connection, celebration and creation. Part 1: Practical Rhythms Part 2: Slowing as the foundation of spiritual rh…

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Reading is A Gateway, Summer Book Club 33:34

4d ago33:34

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Reading can magically transport us to faraway places, introduce us to new people, and teach us new skills. Reading is also a gateway to great conversations and exciting explorations. In this week’s episode, Lisa shares three stories from Exploring Insects with Uncle Paul and provides some great conversation starters and ideas for further family exp…

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Interview with Homeschool Author - Gina Handerhan 20:41

5d ago20:41

20:41

A long time in the making and a book you don't want to miss! If you are a parent who grew up in the 90's, you will appreciate this adorable and compelling fiction series for your homeschoolers. Join me as we learn all about the book 'The House on Maple Street'. Meet Gina! She is am a wife and a homeschool mom of 3, of which one has graduated. She h…

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149. Homeschool Plan Like A Mother 41:09

19d ago41:09

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On the last podcast, we talked about choosing curriculum and how it needs to line up with your ‘why’. Sometimes, finding your ‘why’ can feel a bit like hunting a mythical unicorn, so Brittany & I thought we’d share her process for discovering her ‘why’ each new year. (Because it changes each year, and it’s different for every family). Reflecting (0…

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Episode 52: What is a Good Mission Statement? Listen to these Audits 45:19

9d ago45:19

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Are you ready to get started building a community where you can grow together in faith? Are you feeling overwhelmed and not sure where to start? Creating a mission statement that will serve your community over the long haul is worth the time and effort you put in up front. Your mission statement is the cornerstone for the foundation of your co-op a…

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Active Listening, Kings of Rome - Summer Book Club 30:34

11d ago30:34

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Do you need some suggestions for helping busy kids slow down long enough to enjoy read aloud time? Here’s an idea: stay active! There are lots of ways to enjoy a good story while you move. Listen in this week as Lisa shows you how as she reads 3 more stories from Kings of Rome. Learn more about the Copper Lodge Library at copperlodgelibrary.com.…

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148. The 'Enough' Trap with Sarah Mackenzie 54:18

27d ago54:18

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Today we have invited one of our homeschool heroes, Sarah Mackenzie here to speak with you and bring the hope, because that's what she's done for us for YEARS. Sarah's the author of Teaching from Rest, The Read-Aloud Family and several picture books, including Because Barbara, which officially released March 5th of this year! She's the host of the …

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22 || How Next School Year will Change with a New Baby 23:55

12d ago23:55

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We learned in late May we are expecting baby #4. This was definitely a surprise baby as we had convinced ourselves we were happy with three kids because I get SO sick during pregnancy. Well, God had other plans and now we are having a baby in early January! I’m now 12 weeks when this podcast is released and despite horrible nausea and exhaustion, b…

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

16d ago31:25

31:25

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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Episode 51:Why You Can't Seem to Get Your Families Involved and How This One Thing Will Spur Investment 22:25

28d ago22:25

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How many of you leaders out there feel like you are doing ALL the work for your co-op and it is completely overwhelming? Why is it that 20% of the people do 80% of the work? What is it that inspires the families in your co-op to step up and take on extra tasks and truly INVEST in your community? Today we are going to talk about one big strategy tha…

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Ep. 8: Rhythms for a Super Simple Homeschool Part 2 | Slowing as a Foundation of Spiritual Rhythms 14:57

20d ago14:57

14:57

In this episode we discuss the important spiritual practice of slowing and how this sets the foundation for all other spiritual rhythms. This is part 2 of Rhythms of a Super Simple Homeschool. Join us in Part 3 next time where we share some spiritual rhythms. For more information and resources visit our website. The Life You've Always Wanted by Joh…

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Stories From When the World Was New - Summer Book Club 37:24

1M ago37:24

37:24

Settle back and spend some time chasing your imagination this summer-pick up a book! Reading as a family draws us together and gives us something to savor. Listen in this week as Lisa shares some stories from the Cycle 1 resource Ancient World Echoes. She’ll also offer some great tips on how to make the stories stay alive after the reading ends. At…

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147. Curriculum FOMO 33:50

1M ago33:50

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We’re coming to you today to talk about something that affects homeschool mommas everywhere…curriculum addiction (or curriculum FOMO). Just Choose Something (1:00) Year 1, Curriculum 1 (05:45) Favorite Curriculums (10:25) Remember sweet momma, You are doing beautiful work! Find the complete podcast notes on our website. To find The Deliberate Day o…

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Episode 50: 3 Ways to Nurture Families That Fit 21:27

23d ago21:27

21:27

Next Steps: Schedule a coaching call: https://calendly.com/leadyourhomeschoolco-op/coaching-call?month=2024-03 Do you have families that feel disconnected from your community? Are families doing their own thing all of the time, except on community days? Are you and your members desiring deeper relationships and stronger connections? Now that you ha…

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Bigger Than Bugs - Summer Book club 40:27

1M ago40:27

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How do you feel about…spiders?? In Week 2 of our Summer Book Club, Lisa shares more tips on reading as a family, and offers more ideas for generating conversation and activity after you read. Exploring Insects with Uncle Paul is our focus, and you’ll love this introduction to the Copper Lodge Library selection that has a distinct Cycle 1 connection…

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21 || How to Thrive as an INTROVERTED Homeschool Mom 31:09

1M ago31:09

31:09

The reality of homeschooling for an introverted mom, or just being a mom in general, with so many needs, so many sounds, so many behaviors to help regulate, so many emotions, so much touching, and being pulled in a million directions can be EXCRUCIATINGLY HARD on the hardest days if I’m being honest. Needing time alone to recharge as a mom, especia…

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146. Bring Peace to your Table with Kelly Shoup 34:20

1M ago34:20

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Momma…you don't have to do it ALL on your own. In fact…inviting your kids into the kitchen (if this fits within your capacity) has MORE benefits than you might have imagined (the eventual cooking that will be done by NOT you is only one of a very long list!) We want to talk about not only those benefits...but HOW to actually get there and with us t…

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

1M ago41:45

41:45

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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Episode 49: Top 6 Questions You Must Ask in a New Family Interview 30:49

2M ago30:49

30:49

If you have found your leadership team and set up your co-op then you are ready to start inviting families to your community. How do you create a close knit culture that shares your values and mission? How do you ensure that families will fit? We’ve done a couple of episodes on the importance of doing new family interviews. Today we are going to he…

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Texas HomeSchool Conventions EP16: Houston Recap with Chelsea and Sarah 25:56

2M ago25:56

25:56

Welcome to The Texas HomeSchool Conventions Show, the podcast where we explore the world of education from a unique perspective – homeschooling! In each episode, we'll dive deep into the vibrant world of homeschooling. On this show, we'll explore the latest trends and hottest topics in homeschooling. We'll explore innovative teaching methods, swap …

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Ep. 7: Rhythms for a Super Simple Homeschool Part 1 | Practical Rhythms 14:20

2M ago14:20

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In this episode I share some of the practical rhythms that help us simplify our homeschooling. These rhythms work for any method of homeschooling, whether you use curriculum or not. For more resources to help you find purpose in your homeschool while keeping it super simple, check out our website. For more on how we do chores in our home visit this…

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More Than A Story: Summer Reading Club, Kings of Rome 37:53

2M ago37:53

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Looking for some refreshment this summer? Spend a little time reading aloud together as a family! Listen in this week as Lisa shares three big benefits of reading as a family. Bonus? Lisa reads aloud three stories from the Copper Lodge Library’s Kings of Rome series (a perfect lead in to Cycle 1!!), AND offers some conversation tips for diving deep…

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145. Raising Adults Through Chores 41:13

2M ago41:13

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What if your home could (largely) run without you? What if your children (both younger and older) knew how to pick up after themselves (and were part of the team that picked up after the family as a whole)? What if the necessary tasks of running a household were completed quicker and there was more time for FUN for everyone in the family? Regardles…

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Think Differently About Learning with Special Guests Angela & Maren from Homeschool Unrefined | Episode 68 1:01:42

2M ago1:01:42

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Did you know that you can use an app for a full math curriculum? What about homeschooling makes it such a great fit for neurodivergent kids? How do you carve that time for free play when you feel like you have so much math to do? You're going to love this interview with Angela Sizer and Maren Goerss as we talk about all things homeschooling, but in…

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Interview with Bill Allen - Teenage Tycoon: entrepreneurship for teens 34:58

1M ago34:58

34:58

Join us for an interview you will not want to miss! Bill Allen is Real Estate Investor who is invested into our youth and created Teenage Tycoon for your family to learn how to create their own wealth building investments. Listen in and learn what this could do for your teens to have a great start as a young adult! Join Bill at Teenage Tycoon June …

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Episode 48: Should We Advertise? 2 Ways to Attract Families that Fit Your Homeschool Community 26:09

2M ago26:09

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Do you have a vision for a homeschool community for your family, but aren't quite sure where to find other families that also want deep relationships to join you? You want to get the word out, but you don’t have the budget to advertise and even if you did, where would you put the advertisement? How are you going to get the word out to find the fami…

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

2M ago36:21

36:21

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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Open a Book, Open the World 43:59

2M ago43:59

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Want to raise readers? Surround your family with books! This week’s guest, Jennifer Courtney, offers simple ideas on how to whet your family’s appetite for reading. Listen for suggestions on how to build a family library as well as ideas on Cycle 1 “resources” to collect for next year. CC parents, tutors, and Directors – are you looking to level up…

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144. Celebrating the Everyday with Steffani Aquila 30:42

2M ago30:42

30:42

Our guest today is all about elevating daily life with liturgical living practices in small manageable bites...and for our mommas of many...small and manageable is music to our ears! She's a beautiful Catholic wife, educator, theologian, event planner, and trained ballet dancer. She specializes in the study and application of liturgical living, cul…

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20 || How We Do a Daily Quiet Time and Why We Love It 20:27

2M ago20:27

20:27

Juggling the demands of homeschooling and homemaking (and many time working) can be a real circus act sometimes if I'm being honest! As a former daycare provider who used to watch 10 kids (including my own) 10 hours a day, 5 days a week, I got really good at structuring our days and creating a 2 hour naptime for the kids and a quiet time for me. We…

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