Best Leigh Nguyen Homeschool Mom Homeschooling Education Motherhood Homemaking Christian Parenting Podcasts (2024)

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287. Huge Announcement! Join Us For The FIRST EVER Little by Little Homeschool Conference 9:34

3h ago9:34

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Eek! Today is the day that I can finally spill the beans! And invite you to the very first Little by Little Homeschool Conference. This announcement has been a year in the making when my heart first began to stir with this desire to gather together. There have been ups and downs and a lot of God telling me to wait on his timing. And now here we are…

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286. Life Skills You Have To Teach Your Homeschool Child This Year: Ditch The Books And Add In These Lessons! 23:45

2d ago23:45

23:45

What if homeschool is also about learning how to navigate the world? I think many families are starting to realize this. Sure, there is much to gain from curriculum, but kids are so open to learning and we can open the world to them by being intentional about teaching them life skills. Most of us went to school and our days were filled up for all o…

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285. After 13 Years Of Home Education, Here Are My Honest Opinions About "Controversial" Topics In The Homeschool World 26:21

1h ago26:21

26:21

Normally, I keep my opinions about most homeschool topics to myself because we all need to come to our own conclusions. We each need to do what is best for our child, knowing there is no right or wrong way to homeschool, as long as each family is being true to their vision and goals. But now that we've been chatting here on the podcast for over 2 y…

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284. Skill Subjects vs. Content Subjects: What Are These? And What Do They Have To Do With Homeschooling? 25:39

2h ago25:39

25:39

As a homeschool mom, it can often feel intimidating to hear the jargon of the academic world. It can make you feel like you don't know enough to home educate your child. I felt that same way too. And it's my goal in today's episode to give you clear explanations for skill and content subjects. Then, we'll talk more in-depth on what this looks like …

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283. When Your Why For Homeschooling Is Bigger Than Academics: Yvette Hampton Of Schoolhouse Rocked On Creating a Discipleship Focused Homeschool 35:03

14d ago35:03

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The first question most homeschool families ask is something about curriculum and the academic part of home education. Sure, that has it's place. But, what if it isn't the most important thing about these years with your children at home? Today's guest, Yvette Hampton, of Schoolhouse Rocked is sharing what she discovered on her journey as a new hom…

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282. Is School Getting In The Way Of Education? Learn How to Deschool Yourself So Your Homeschool Can Be Amazing 20:04

18d ago20:04

20:04

So much about homeschool has to do with our children. And rightly so. But, did you know that when homeschool parents have the right perspective, it trickles down to their children? And then homeschool becomes more enjoyable for the entire family! One of the major sticking points for moms and dads is the relearning of what education really can be. W…

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281. Back To School: What Is The Best Way To Set Up Your Homeschool Schedule? Get Your Year And Days Organized 21:18

5d ago21:18

21:18

24 hours in a day, 7 days a week for 365 days a year and that is a lot of time to fill up, but also not a lot of time as a homeschool mom. The home education of your children is a priority, but how can that fit into a family's daily life? And how does it become a center block to the day? If we fail to plan, we plan to fail. And this is so true for …

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280. Back To School: Let's Crush Your Housework And Get It All Done During The Homeschool Year 21:11

9d ago21:11

21:11

Being a stay at home homeschooling mom is a lot of fun, but it isn't without it's challenges. One of those being the keeping up with all of the chores and housework. It is never ending and can make us feel like giving up altogether. There is hope though! And it doesn't have to be all or nothing. A manageable chore system is within your reach. And t…

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279. Back To School: How To Choose The Right Homeschool Curriculum For This Year 16:21

8d ago16:21

16:21

One of your top concerns, if not the top one, is which curriculum should you use to homeschool your children? And there are a ton out there to choose from, which I'm sure you have discovered. In this week's series all about back to homeschool, let's tackle the elephant in the room: curriculum. I have a very specific method for choosing curriculum a…

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278. Helping Homeschool Moms To Raise Discerning Readers Who Love Good Books With Jamie Erickson Of The Unlikely Homeschool 39:57

12d ago39:57

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It's well known how important reading is for your homeschool children. But, as a parent, you know that each of your children is different and an individual, which comes with challenges as you home educate. You really want them to learn to read well and enjoy reading so that they continue with it beyond their homeschooling years. But, there is also …

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277. 15 Benefits Of Homeschooling You May Not Realize In 15 Minutes 20:28

1M ago20:28

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From the outside looking in, most people {homeschoolers included}, look at just the academics and measure success by that standard. But, really, homeschooling is an entire lifestyle. Every part of your life can be knit together with the home education of your children. Sure, homeschoolers can go to college, be entrepreneurs, get great jobs, achieve…

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276. Can A Homeschool Mom Really Do It All? Examining Priorities And How You Spend Your Time 25:44

28d ago25:44

25:44

Ah, the age old question all moms ask themselves. Sometimes it's out loud. And other times, it's a little voice in the back of your mind. "Is it possible to do it all?" Homeschooling kicks this question up a notch and often leaves moms feeling defeated. And you know that isn't the right mindset to have day in and day out with your family. Let's exa…

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275. 5 Tips On How To Increase Your Patience With Your Homeschooled Children 21:49

1M ago21:49

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The concern over patience...and the lack of enough of it...holds parents back from homeschooling all the time. And once you begin homeschooling, it's what makes you question if it really is best for your children to be home with you all day. Is it possible to grow in patience as a stay at home homeschool mom? I think it definitely is as I've seen m…

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274. Homeschooling Really Does Work! How Keeping It Simple With Specific Priorities Gives An Amazing Outcome With Monica Swanson On Becoming Homeschoolers 29:17

1M ago29:17

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Do you ever wonder if your homeschool kids are going to turn out okay? You're on the "road less traveled," so it's easy to wonder what the outcome will be. Monica Swanson had a similar thought when she began homeschooling her boys. And now, she's graduated 3 from high school and is enjoying continuing the journey with her 13 year old. From all the …

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273. What to Do With Your Desire to Homeschool: Living Out Your Motherhood Heart Dream While Educating Your Children 21:36

2M ago21:36

21:36

As a mom, you want the best for your children. They mean so much to you and this draw to homeschool is so strong in your heart. You know that it is the best educational path for your kids, as well as the life you want for your family. Often, there are doubts and questions that creep in. These can be planted due to cultural norms that are screaming …

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272. How To Build the Best Bond With Your Graduated Homeschool Child: Motherhood And The Young Adult Years 21:52

2M ago21:52

21:52

You might be many years away from graduating your child from homeschool, but can I tell you from personal experience that the time will begin to fly by? And before you know: you'll have a young adult stepping out into the world. One of the reasons you have decided to homeschool is to build relationships in your family. And once they are done with t…

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271. Use This Summer To Get Yourself Ready For Next Year: 5 Ways To Be Mentally And Emotionally Healthy 18:51

2M ago18:51

18:51

Right about now, you're probably footloose and fancy free when it comes to homeschool. You're on summer break and that time in between school years gives you a chance to breathe. But when you think about next homeschool year, does your chest tighten a little? Do you give out a sigh? All of the juggling done during the homeschool year can make a mom…

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270. Unschooling, Day to Day Homeschooling, Uniquely Educating Each Child, And Stepping Out Of The School Matrix With Cheryl Daley Of The Homeschool How To 28:23

2M ago28:23

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Most of us step into the homeschooling world overwhelmed by the terms, curriculum, and methodology. We have so many questions and it feels intimidating to ask them. Today's guest, Cheryl Daley, of The Homeschool How To podcast is asking some amazing questions as she sifts through it all in order to homeschool her children. We talk about unschooling…

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269. Why I Don't Stress About Homeschooling High School: Recordkeeping And Counting Credits For Traditional And Unschooling Subjects 24:55

2M ago24:55

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The thought of homeschooling the high school years causes parents so much stress and anxiety...years before kids are even at that age. How do I know? Because that used to be me. But what if you could be looking forward to the high school years with your children instead of dreading it? It's completely possible to homeschool the teen years and do it…

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268. 4 Spots In Your Home To Stop Neglecting And Get Under Control During The Summer 20:31

2M ago20:31

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We've chatted quite a bit lately about making memories with our homeschooled children during the summer. But, it's also a great time for you to catch up on things around the house. With most curriculum lessons put on hold, you may have a little bit more margin in your days. And I know that you can fill that time up very quickly with fun things. But…

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267. Favorite Things I Did With My Homeschooled Children On Our Summer Break: Throwback To An 80's & 90's Childhood With A 21st Century Twist 20:00

2M ago20:00

20:00

There is such pressure in our society to create an over the top experience for every part of our children's lives. And that can feel overwhelming. The FOMO is real. But what if your children could have an amazing summer that filled them...and you...up? One that was reminiscent of an 80's and 90's childhood, but with a 21st century twist. Does that …

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266. Balancing Hormones For The Homeschool Mom Who Wants Lots Of Energy And To Feel Great With Leisha Drews of Happily Hormonal 35:27

2M ago35:27

35:27

It's absolutely no fun to be feeling sluggish, crampy, aggrevated, or even just consistenly off our A game. And as a homeschool mom, you simply don't have time for any of that. But, maybe you are finding that each day finds you dragging and nothing seems to be helping. You dream of great days at home with your children and just want to feel really …

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265. Busting Common Homeschool Myths: How To React And Respond To People's Comments 23:17

2M ago23:17

23:17

If you heard it once, you'll hear it a hundred more times. The same homeschool myths come up over and over again. It might be the stranger at the grocery store, the neighbor down the street, or even your own aunt. People mostly comment out of ignorance or obliviousness. But, it still can get under our skin as homeschool moms. And it feels degrading…

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264. The Truth About Why It Isn't Easier To Put Your Home Educated Children In School 22:58

3M ago22:58

22:58

If we got a dollar every time someone suggested putting our kids in school, we'd have a good chunk of change by now, right? But I also have a sneaking suspicion that the thought of it being easier to just put your kids in school has crossed your mind a time or two. Or maybe quite a few times. No shame though. This was a thought in the back of my mi…

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263. 3 Tips to Being Fully Present With Your Homeschool Kids This Summer 23:15

3M ago23:15

23:15

As a homeschool mom, you made that intentional decision to educate your children at home, which means, everyone is home with you...all the time. And when summer comes, it can be very easy to disengage a little bit. This usually happens because the curriculum is completed and you are mentally and emotionally drained. But, you've got that mom guilt h…

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262. You CAN Homeschool Through High School: Carrie De Francisco From Coffee With Carrie Shares The Most Important Things You Need To Know 26:43

3M ago26:43

26:43

Like most homeschool moms, you probably doubt your ability to homeschool your children all the way through high school. Not only that, but friends, family, and even strangers attempt to influence your decision. Today's episode, with former teacher, Carrie DeFrancisco from Coffee With Carrie, is going to be just what will empower you to homeschool l…

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261. My Summer Hack To Keep My Homeschool Kids Productive and Helpful 22:55

3M ago22:55

22:55

Do you want to look back on this summer and feel good about how you and your homeschool children spent their time? Now, I'm not saying there isn't room for rest, refreshment, and even a lot of fun. But, what about all the time in between? Maybe it's the days you are just home. Or maybe it's the free time your kids will have in between activities. N…

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260. Is Any Of What You Are Doing in Homeschooling and Motherhood Worth It? Take A Glimpse Into Your Future 17:49

3M ago17:49

17:49

Motherhood is one of the greatest journeys we get to go on. There are so many ups and downs tied to all of our dreams for our children. And every day, there is a lot that needs to happen to keep everyone moving forwad. Not to mention, the discipleship and relationships that need attention. Do you ever wonder if it's worth? And how will you know whe…

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259. The Different Types of Homeschool Moms: Which One Are You? 21:31

3M ago21:31

21:31

Let's have a little fun today! It's always super interesting to observe the different types of homeschool moms, so I thought you may want to take a peek at this too. As women, we should be growing in many areas of our life and often our personality shifts as well too. And this directly affects how we homeschool, as well as what our motherhood looks…

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258. You Need A Home Cleaning System And I'll Show You How To Get Chores Under Control 19:10

3M ago19:10

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As a mom with children, there is a running to-do list for all your responsibilities. Does it ever feel overwhelming? Or like you are missing major parts of what you need to keep up with? If so, you are among most homeschool moms with juggling too much at a time. The best way to tackle things like keeping up with your home cleaning and chores is to …

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257. I Am So Strict. How Do I Loosen Up With My Homeschooled Children? 24:06

3M ago24:06

24:06

You swore that you would be the fun homeschool mom. But, then, the day in and day out struggles began and just won't let up. And you've caught yourself way too often saying and acting in a way that makes you wonder if you're pushing your kids away. Your vision and goals for how you raise your children are admirable, but is the process of doing that…

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256. Keeping Your Eyes On the Big Picture And End Goal of Homeschooling With Nicki Truesdell 25:41

4M ago25:41

25:41

In the homeschool world, it's so easy to get caught up in "shiny object syndrome." There is always something new and exciting. This could include curriculum, styles of homeschool, books, resources, and the list goes on and on. And all of those things can have their place. But, what is more important is to stay focused on your long-range vision for …

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255. 5 Tips To End Your Homeschool Year And Feel Good About Your Progress 19:55

4M ago19:55

19:55

Can you even believe that the end of the homeschool year is here? Where did the time go? Well, probably to lessons and meals and bedtime stories and on and on... When it comes to the end of a school year, moms usually have a sense of feeling ready to move on to the summer, but a lingering feeling of regret or uncertainty can hang overhead. What if,…

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254. If I Could Have A Complete Do Over Of Homeschool, What Would I Change? Lessons Learned Over 13 Years of Homeschooling 19:40

4M ago19:40

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Homeschool parents jump into homeschooling with high hopes and expectations and an "ignorance is bliss" mentality. And there is nothing wrong with that. That was totally me. But, along the way, as the years go by, we grow in knowledge and experience about how to home educate. Today's episode is me pulling back the curtain and showing you some of th…

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253. Stop Pretending Next Homeschool Year Will Miraculously Be Better: Review & Evaluate To Create A Great Homeschool 21:59

4M ago21:59

21:59

There are definitely some homeschool years that are more difficult than others. But, as a whole, most should be pretty good years of home educating your children. The problem is when moms expect a year to be amazing, but don't put in the necessary time for it to be amazing. It doesn't matter what your style of homeschool, if you aren't intentional,…

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252. Creating a Unique Education For Each Homeschool Child To Equip Them For Successful Futures With Lisa Nehring Of True North Homeschool Academy 31:29

4M ago31:29

31:29

Do you struggle with how to meet the individual needs and uniqueness of your homeschooled child? You aren't alone. As homeschool moms, we're told we need to do this, but then don't have any direction of what that looks like. Today's guest, Lisa Nehring, is here to encourage you in the small and big picture of helping each of your children feel equi…

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251. What I Base Every Decision On In My Motherhood, Homeschool, And Homemaking 21:07

4M ago21:07

21:07

As a homeschool mom, you've got a ton of decisions to make every single day. And those range from what to make for dinner, what subjects you'll cover, to what you're even going to wear that day...or if you even have time to get dressed. Each decision can be reactive and made in a fly by the seat of your pants manner or you can choose intentionality…

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250. Help Your Children Fall In Love With Homeschooling: Education Doesn't Have To Be Boring! 19:55

4M ago19:55

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You're probably like me in that you attended public or private school and when your years were done with...whether that was after high school or college...you were just done with what you called education. But now, you're starting to see that what you were really burned out with was schooling. Your heart wants to turn the tide with your children an…

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

4M ago18:42

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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

4M ago34:17

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

5M ago20:43

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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

5M ago23:48

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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

5M ago21:14

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

5M 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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243. 3 Things to Add To Your Day As A Stay At Home Homeschool Mom 19:47

5M 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

5M ago30:13

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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

5M 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

5M ago28:17

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

5M ago19:35

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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

6M ago18:33

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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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