Best Sonya Shafer Podcasts (2024)

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244. Desperate For Easy Homeschool Days? Create Habits The Entire Family Benefits From With Sonya Shafer of Simply Charlotte Mason 35:36

15d ago35:36

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The default for homeschool is to focus so much on the curriculum and formal education that it's easy to forget "the other stuff." But the truth is, children can learn so much more from their years of homeschool than just the school part of it. Today's guest, Sonya Shafer, of Simply Charlotte Mason will encourage you to not forego the other parts of…

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249. Finding The Balance Between Strict Planning and Being Flexible In Your Homeschool 18:42

20h ago18:42

18:42

You want to be the fun homeschool mom, but there is a whole list of curriculum to-do's that you want to check off the list. None of these goals are bad, but do they allow time for other important things in your homeschool? There can be a happy medium to being a strict planner or loosey-goosey with your homeschool. And it's also okay to lean more to…

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248. Homeschooling and Motherhood Can Be Hard, But That Doesn't Mean It's Bad With Abbie Halberstadt From M Is For Mama 34:17

11h ago34:17

34:17

The raising of children, tending to the home, educating the next generation and all the big and little in between is all consuming for a season of life. There are some hard days and trials for a homeschool mom, but that doesn't mean those days are for naught...or even bad. Today's guest, Abbie Halberstadt, from M Is For Mama, is here to encourage y…

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YMB #151 Five Ways to Do a Picture Study 35:22

8d ago35:22

35:22

In this episode of Your Morning Basket, host Pam Barnhill and co-hosts Dawn Garrett and Laney Homan share insightful strategies for incorporating picture study into your homeschooling routine. This episode discusses the benefits of picture study, such as creating a mental gallery of paintings for children to enjoy as well as highlighting that it's …

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247. When Your Best Laid Homeschool Plans Meet With Reality: What To Do During Times When Life Throws A Curveball 20:43

3d ago20:43

20:43

The ups and downs of life are inevitable. It happened prior to homeschooling and prior to even having children. Why should life be any different now? Well, it kind of is since you are now providing for your children's education and have little people who rely upon you 24/7. What should a homeschool mom do when faced with little and big interruption…

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246. The Truth About Why Homeschooling Has To Be Your Most Important Priority In This Season of Life 23:48

7d ago23:48

23:48

Even with millions more homeschoolers this year than ever before, what you are doing is still seen as counter-cultural. Unfortunately, there will be a lot of people and things calling you to focus your heart and time elsewhere. Along with the decision to homeschool came the decision to focus on raising your children and creating the family that ref…

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245. You've Been Doing Homeschool Wrong! 3 Critical Mistakes Your Family Is Making And Solutions To Correct Your Course 21:14

11d ago21:14

21:14

Once you decide to homeschool, it can be easy to get stuck in a rut of how you homeschool. Sometimes the best intentions fall by the wayside and you can very easily just homeschool out of a habit. There is a better way to order your days, choose your curriculum, and educate your children. But, it involves stepping away from a few wrong ways you've …

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YMB #150 Let's Gather for Nature Study with Heather Tully 28:39

17d ago28:39

28:39

In this episode of “Your Morning Basket,” host Pam Barnhill and co-host Heather Tully, a mom of ten and a veteran morning time homeschooler, discuss the enriching experience of nature study. Parents will discover the benefits of incorporating nature study into their homeschool routine, learning how it can foster observation skills, connect children…

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243. 3 Things to Add To Your Day As A Stay At Home Homeschool Mom 19:47

17d ago19:47

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There are so many inputs homeschool moms get about what to do and what not to do. And that list could be really long...but it also depends upon a person's opinions and their preferences. Today, I want to offer you 3 things that can easily get pushed aside each day as a stay at home mom who homeschools. The major to-do's are put on the top of the li…

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242. Unlearning Diet Culture and Discovering Weight Loss In My 40's: Training For My Old Lady Body 30:13

23d ago30:13

30:13

Diet culture has really messed with many women for way too many years. I fell into the trap of believing whatever the latest trends were. And consistently, I didn't feel or look any better. The ups and downs of the messaging women receive is so confusing and leads many of us to wish we had a different body and could just lose weight. Today, I am sh…

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241. Can You Successfully Homeschool On A Budget? 8 Ideas To Help Your Family 19:51

27d ago19:51

19:51

Have you ever stressed about your homeschool budget? Or wondered if it was enough to educate your children? These are completely normal concerns and more of us have these thoughts than we will admit to. To be honest, whether your budget is $100 or $1000, homeschool moms are going to question if it is enough. But I think that it is a good idea to be…

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240. How To Overcome Mom Anger And Have More Patience With Your Homeschool Children With Elizabeth Andreyevskiy of Emotionally Health Legacy 28:17

1M ago28:17

28:17

To varying degrees, moms all deal with anger and possibly even rage. This is followed by guilt and shame. But what if there were options to preventing your outbursts and managing your anger? Elizabeth Andreyevskiy of Emotionally Health Legacy is an anger and stress management coach for Christian moms. By sharing her story, she now supports stressed…

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YMB #149 Why We Don't Make High School Morning Time Plans 39:18

1M ago39:18

39:18

If you're a homeschooling parent looking for meaningful ways to engage with your high schoolers and bring joy to your homeschool routine, this episode of Your Morning Basket is for you. Join host Pam Barnhill and co-hosts Laney Homan and Dawn Garrett, as they discuss incorporating Morning Time for high schoolers and the importance of Morning Time, …

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239. 5 Habits That A Busy Homeschool Mom Needs to Ditch Today 19:35

1M ago19:35

19:35

In this episode, I promise that I'm not out to get you! And I am 100% guilty of all 5 of these bad habits. And that is why I am exposing them today. Our homeschool and our homes can be so much more manageable when these 5 habits are recognized, acknowledged, and changed. My hope is that today, you'll recognize yourself in some of these so that you …

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238. Top 7 Things To Reset And Refresh Your Homeschool This Spring To Enjoy The Season And Keep From Burning Out 18:33

1M ago18:33

18:33

Are you feeling a little bit of spring fever? But, the struggle is real for a homeschool mom as you try and get all of your curriculum and plans done. And balancing that with the desire to enjoy the spring and all the season has to offer your family has your mind in conflict. How about a little reset and refresh for your homeschool? I find this to …

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237. Keep Up With All the House Chores Without Spending All Day Cleaning: Create Your Simple System Today 18:10

1M ago18:10

18:10

It's spring cleaning season and wherever you turn as a homemaking homeschool moms, you'll see others talking about all the spring cleaning that needs to be done. Does that make you feel overwhelmed and stressed? It's normal to feel like there is just one more thing added to your to-do list. But what if you could create a chore system that would ser…

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236. Use This System So You Know What To Do On The Bad Homeschool Days 19:54

2M ago19:54

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It's not "if" you'll have bad homeschool days, it's "when" you'll have a bad homeschool day. Unfortunately, it's just a part of life and homeschool is not immune to rough days. But, it's what you do with that bad that counts... After experiencing too many bad days, I developed a system to get myself, our family, and our homeschool back on track. It…

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YMB #148 Why Current Events? with Carl Azuz 38:42

2M ago38:42

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If you're a homeschooling mom looking for ways to incorporate current events into your homeschool, episode 148 of Your Morning Basket is a must-listen! Join host Pam Barnhill and returning guest, Carl Azuz the host and executive producer of The World From A to Z as they delve into the world of news and media literacy. Pam and Carl discuss the impor…

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235. Raising Boys In Today's Culture With Durenda Wilson: How A Homeschool Mom Meets The Challenges Through All The Ages 33:01

2M ago33:01

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Boys and girls are naturally quite different. Our culture tries to blur the lines and say otherwise, but homeschool moms experience the difference every single day. Sure, there is a spectrum of personalities and inclinations, but on the whole, boys have different needs than girls do. Durenda Wilson is the mother of 8 and grandmother of 11. She is a…

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234. How Our Family Has Lived On A Single Income For Over 20 Years And Thrived 25:36

2M ago25:36

25:36

Apparently this is a hot topic issue nowadays. Who would have thought? Not me! Today, I am sharing how my family has lived on a single-income for 20+ years. Sure, it looked different than those with dual incomce. But, we never felt like anything was lacking in our lives. We actually have thrived. My hope is that sharing how my homeschool family of …

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233. The Trick To Getting Your Kids To Complete All Of Their Homeschool Work Each Day 22:24

2M ago22:24

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You've decided that homeschooling is the path for your children's education. Your husband is fully on board. You've researched and researched and found the perfect curriculum. And day after day, you are met with resistance in the form of your children not completing the work you've so diligently prepared. You wonder if it's you. Or your kids. And y…

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232. How My Husband And I Navigated Introducing Phones And The Internet To Our Children 28:40

2M ago28:40

28:40

It really is no secret that the introduction of technology to children is having a detrimental effect upon them, as well as upon society. But media and our culture is screaming at parents that it's okay to hand off a phone with total internet access to children. "Everyone else is doing it." But are they? Well, not my family. James and I have been v…

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YMB #147 How Morning Time Can Save Your School in a Season of Burnout 30:52

2M ago30:52

30:52

In this episode, discover practical strategies to combat burnout in your homeschool with Pam Barnhill and co-hosts, Ali Madej and Meg Angelino. You will gain valuable insight on using Morning Time and other tools to engage your children during times of curriculum fatigue, seasonal illness, new baby, or overall burnout. This candid conversation ackn…

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231. Create & Raise Independent Homeschool Learners That Don't Need Mom to Teach Them Every Lesson 25:24

2M ago25:24

25:24

The 24/7 of motherhood and home education is making you wonder if you're really cut out for this. The constant needs just for kids to survive and get through the day is enough to fill all of your time. Then you add the homeschooling time that is full of lessons for different ages and you are bouncing from one child to the next. Is this really manag…

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230. Having A Hard Time Managing All The Housework As A Homeschool Mom? Try These Tips Today! 19:16

2M ago19:16

19:16

Your mental housework to-do list as a homeschool mom is a mile long. There is so much that needs to be done...and many tasks you want to get done. This is the life you have wanted: your children home with you, but now it feels so hard to keep up with the chores. The days fly by and things just aren't getting done. Today, I have a handful of tips th…

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229. How To Know If You Are Doing Enough In Your Homeschool: 4 Questions To Ask Yourself 19:06

2M ago19:06

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Isn't it a little ironic that a homeschool mom pours her whole heart into educating her children and at the end of the day she wonders, "Am I doing enough?' But we've all been there or are currently there. I have a sneaking suspicion that you are there right now. And that is okay. I don't necessarily think it's a bad thing to wonder if you are doin…

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228. Why A Routine Matters And How To Create One That You Will Actually Stick With 16:56

3M ago16:56

16:56

Homeschool moms are the CEO's of their home and there is a lot that needs to be managed. And it's impossible to remember it all and get the necessary tasks done well without a routine. How your day flows really does matter and today, I'm going to show you why adding a routine will help your homeschool day. And then, let's create one that will work …

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YMB #146 The Importance of Goals in Homeschool Morning Time 50:14

3M ago50:14

50:14

Join Pam Barnhill and co-hosts Meg Angelino and Laney Homan as they delve into the purpose and structure of morning time in homeschooling. In this episode, the hosts discuss the importance of setting goals for morning time, its role in fostering lifelong learning and family connections, and strategies for making it a valuable and efficient part of …

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227. The Number One Key To Successfully Homeschooling Your Children Kindergarten Through High School 17:55

3M ago17:55

17:55

As you've probably already noticed, there is more to homeschooling than just purchasing some curriculum. And even if you just do that and keep up with the daily lessons, is that enough to have success in your homeschool? After observing many families and working personally with hundreds of families, I've found there is something special in the ones…

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226. 5 Ways to Stay Motivated With Homeschooling And Beat the Winter Blues 17:38

3M ago17:38

17:38

Warm sunny days are so much more motivating than dull bitter days. And somehow, as a homeschool mom, you have to find a crazy amount of inner resolve to continue moving forward with your curriculum and plans. But what if I told you that these cold winter days could actually be a huge blessing in your family? And that with a few tweaks, you'll have …

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225. Help! My Children Won't Cooperate With Me and Refuse To Do Their Homeschool Work 19:40

3M ago19:40

19:40

You started your homeschool journey with a Pollyanna view of it. Because why not? All those social media accounts and YouTube videos show beautiful scenes of peace...and cooperation. And here you are with a child (or children) who have no desire to cooperate with you and are refusing to do their homeschool work. You love your children dearly and kn…

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224. What Year Round Homeschooling Can Look Like And How It Can Be The Answer To All Your Bad Days 17:14

3M ago17:14

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You just read the word year round homeschooling and probably got a little weak in the knees. It's okay. That's a very typical response. But what if I told you that you already homeschool year round and an adjustment in thought and your calendar can be the solution to all those bad days? It's true! I know that the day in and day out of a homeschool …

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223. My Journey With Alcohol And Why I Stopped Drinking And Chose Sobriety 20:52

3M ago20:52

20:52

This is definitely not my usual homeschool mom content, but I feel like today is the day to share this part of my story. Maybe you can relate. Or maybe it will help you relate to a loved one. I didn't subscribe to the "mommy wine culture," but I was using alcohol as a way to privately lessen the stress and frustration of motherhood. It was a part o…

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222. Needing Balance In Your Life? Master These 2 Times In Your Day As A Homeschool Mom 16:51

3M ago16:51

16:51

Without a plan, the day as a homeschool mom can really take a crazy turn. And then, you're looking back on the day as your climb into bed and wonder what in the world happened. It's inevitable that things will come up throughout the day...and the night as a mom. But, it's so much easier to tackle the unexpected and the usual ups and downs with chil…

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221. 3 Life-Changing Decisions That Will Make Or Break Your Homeschool 22:23

3M ago22:23

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You've decided that homeschooling is what your family will do. It's the best educational option for your children. But the day in and day out becomes so mundane and you wonder if what you're doing really matters. And does it matter how you homeschool your children? I'm posing 3 decisions that you make each and every day as a homeschool mom. Most li…

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220. I Love Being With My Homeschooled Kids But The Teaching Part Makes Me Frustrated And Angry 24:39

3M ago24:39

24:39

Being a mom is the greatest part of your life. You didn't realize how much you could love and care for a child until you had one of your own. Homeschooling promises all kinds of amazing time with your children. But then, the reality of day in and day out hits. And all of the teaching and instruction is not fun. You actually find yourself constantly…

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219. Does A Homeschool Student Need To Do Every Worksheet? If Not, How Does A Mom Know They Learned Something? 20:48

4M ago20:48

20:48

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the amount of worksheets that comes with your curriculum? Or maybe your child is giving you grief and making progress difficult? When you were in school, worksheets were how your teacher knew whether you had mastered the material. But, you're looking at homeschool and wondering if it's really that necessary. Self-doub…

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218. All You Need to Get Back On Track With Homeschool After the Holiday Break 20:35

4M ago20:35

20:35

Your family had a great holiday break from homeschooling, but it's inevitable that the day comes to get back into the swing of things again. Whether the first half of the homeschool year was smooth or rough, I have found that a few simple practices have always helped me start back strong in a new year. These are steps that will help you with childr…

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217. Feeling Frustrated That The Housework Never Ends? How To Get All The Chores Done Each Homeschool Day 20:15

4M ago20:15

20:15

Along with the homeschooling, there are activities to drive everyone to, appointments to keep, meals to cook, and then there is all the housework that needs to be done. And now your head is definitely spinning. It's a lot that you have to do and keep up with every single day. And it can definitely feel overwhelming and frustrating. But I'm here to …

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216. 5 Tips To Reset Your Home, Homeschool, & Attitude To Make This The Best Year Ever! 20:36

4M ago20:36

20:36

You've made it to the other side of most of the holiday season. And now that you are looking at the beginning of a brand new year, the overwhelming thoughts of where to start creep in. It's all about perspective and the attitude about approaching 2024. If the new year is seen as the opportunity for a fresh start, you'll be on your way to making you…

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215. A Merry Christmas Wish Just For You! 6:38

4M ago6:38

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Today is Christmas Day! What an amazing homeschool mom you are for all that you did for your family these past few weeks. I just wanted to pop in really quick and wish you a very Merry Christmas. May my words bring you peace and joy this day. ♥ Leigh JOIN CLARIFY YOUR HOMESCHOOL TODAY https://www.clarifyyourhomeschool.com Website - https://www.litt…

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214. What Should A Homeschool Mom Do The Week Between Christmas and New Year’s? 18:55

4M ago18:55

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The week between Christmas and New Year's can go one of two ways for homeschool moms. Either the high of the holiday season will continue. Or...you'll crash and burn. But I think it would be a better use of time to find the middle road. There is a time to relax and refresh, but I'd love to see you walk into 2024 feeling really good about how the ye…

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213. One Week Until Christmas & You Are Feeling Like A Failure: How To Reset Right Now 18:12

4M ago18:12

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A few weeks ago, you had so many plans and a lot of time to accomplish everything on your Christmas bucket list. But now, you're looking at the calendar and there is only one week left. Is that making you panic? So much of Christmas falls on the shoulders of the homeschool mom. And while that is fun and exciting, it can also be overwhelming. What i…

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212. Help! What Is the Best Way to Respond to Family & Friend’s Comments About Your Homeschool This Christmas Season? 22:09

4M ago22:09

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Homeschooling is one of those topics that seems to be fair game for open critique and criticism. Here you are, minding your own business and doing what you feel is best for your family and along comes someone with their opinions. It can hurt and sting a bit when a family member or a friend makes a comment about the fact that you are homeschooling. …

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