Have you ever wondered how to transform moments into a valuable lesson for your homeschool journey? Whether it's a trip to the grocery store, a walk in the park, an international trip, or even a seemingly ordinary conversation, there's a treasure trove of teachable moments waiting to be discovered. Join us today as we explore the art of turning lif…

Just a quick little update on where I have been! Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170By Lia Carta

A few months ago we talked with Monica who told us how her son used CLEP testing to help him get his Bachelor's by 18. That was several years ago and she was worried that some of the info might be dated. Then, I met my friend Amber over the summer. Her son Evan followed a specific homeschool track and finished High School at 14, and then his Bachel…

Today I sat down with Speaker and Dad, Tanner Clark. He is a TED X speaker, father of 4 and travels the country helping parents and teens disconnect from what's not important and connect with what really matters! You can follow Tanner on instagram: @RealTannerClark Check out his podcast: The Second of Strength Podcast Join our Facebook Community! h…

Catching up with the last two months in today's episode, plus- a special message about "doing the hard". Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170

In today's episode, Lia shares the benefits of reading aloud to our kids and how reading aloud has impacted her family's life. Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170

In today's episode Lia shares her December homeschool plans and how she is making intentional moves during an overcommitted season. Resources Mentioned: Advent Books: Unwrapping the Gifts of Christmas, God With Us Family Devotional Winston Books: How Winston Delivered Christmas Free 2023 Advent Family Guide (printable) Join our Facebook Community! …

Caution- Today's episode does contain some adult topics! In today's episode, Lia shares why she's been MIA for a month! Exciting episodes to come this Holiday season! We are back! Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170By Lia Carta

Today's episode is from the road! Join Lia and her friend Andrea is they announce a really special passion project they have been working on. If the library episode shook you up a little bit, you'll want to listen! We would LOVE your support on this endeavor. Any donation will help us build the bus! You can help by clicking here Join our Facebook C…

Back by popular demand! Today Lia's 10 year old son Lincoln sits down to interview her. She didn't know the questions ahead of time and nothing was off limits. They discuss: -Their love of all things Narnia -Why Lia creates a lot of their curriculum -Lia's dislike of Coldplay -Does Lia ever regret homeschooling? -Lincoln's opinion on how they have …

Today I sat down to chat with my new friend Courtney McEwen and she shared her story of pulling her 10 year old son from a great private Christian school and transitioned him to homeschool. She shares in depth how God led them to that decision and what the transition looked like. We also talked about how important community is, and homeschooling an…

WARNING- I do talk about some adult themes in today's episode. Please listen with discretion. In today's episode I share all of my takeaways from The Maven Conference in Frisco, Texas. I have really wrestled this last year with how much is too much when it comes to protecting my kids from ideologies and agendas being pushed towards them! The Maven …

Today we welcome back Danny Green! In this episode Danny shares how they strategized and navigated college scholarships for their two kids- both having full rides to well known universities. We also talk about our thoughts on aliens, Lia's love of Dystopian literature, and our thought on the future for our kids. You can follow Danny on social media…

I have attempted to enroll my family in 4H SIX times. By attempted I mean I have gone to the website and I shut down on the first page! LOL! I was so overwhelmed by all the things! Today Elissa breaks down how 4H works, how it has benefitted her family, and she even taught me some interested goat errrrr....."anatomy"! We were laughing so hard durin…

In today's episode, I wrap up my conversation with Liz as she finishes telling us about her transition to homeschool and homeschooling a daughter with special abilities. Liz shares how they navigated an apraxia diagnosis with their daughter and how being home with her daughter helped them through the diagnosis. Join our Facebook Community! https://…

Part 1 of 2 On today's episode, I sit down with my friend Liz as she shares her homeschool journey. She shares about her teaching career in public education and how that influenced her decision to homeschool her own kids. We cover everything from charter schools, covid schooling to moving states. We covered a lot in this conversation, so I made it …

Today I talk to my friend Marissa about how her homeschool journey started. We talked about having a gut feeling, me emotionally eating a hotdog through my first homeschool convention, canning, nap time, Marissa's reasons for homeschooling, and so much more! Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170…

In this episode, Lia takes you through the last 7 days oh homeschool that were some of the hardest days she's ever experienced. Here's where she messed up, how she had to change her mindset, and how they pivoted and made a new plan. Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170…

In today's episode, Lia talked to (another) Lia from the Sparky Life Podcast about the importance of introducing your kids to the trades. They discuss everything from what age to start, how to get scholarships, and what life is like working in a trade as woman. Check out Lia's podcast "The Sparky Life" wherever you listen and for more info about tr…

In today's episode, Lia talks to her friend Monica, a veteran homeschooler and former homeschooler herself. She was able to have her 15 year old son Samuel complete his bachelor's degree without stepping foot into a college class, for around $7,000 total and by the time he was 18! She lays it all out including her mindset, thought process, and step…

WARNING: Today's episode contains explicit language. Please use discretion when listening. In today's episode I'm sharing about my 11 month journey in fighting to remove porn and sexualized material targeted towards children from our local library. I'll also share solutions you can strive for to help your city as well as other options that might be…

Today Lia talks to her dear friend, Lillie about her homeschool beginnings. They talk about the challenges as working moms, how they navigated their sons skipping assignments, and how they decide their "best yes". They also touch on Homeschooling with ADHD and ADD. Mentioned in the Podcast: The Best Yes by Lyse Terkuerst Join our Facebook Community…

In today's podcast Lia shares why her and Cody put an emphasis on their American patriotism in their family and why it does really matter! Links from today's show: Liberty Kids YouTube Channel Rush Revere Series Redcoats, Patriots, and Spies Book Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170…

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WARNING: The content of this episode is for adult ears only. OH boy...we went there. :-) Lia's friend Brittney posted a SOS on her instagram stories. It's time for the talk- and where does she even begin especially in a very sexualized era? There is no handbook for this! In today's episode, we will talk about how Lia was suspended from elementary s…

My friends Bart and Jenay joined Cody and I for a poolside Chronicles episode and we covered all the things: Bart's hesitation to initially homeschool their kids, do stay at home moms need life insurance? Jenay talks about using unit studies to hack language arts, and so much more! Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126…

Well June is here! WOW! In this episode, I'll talk about our homeschool reentry plan, summer plans, and areas in my personal growth that I am prioritizing to create a better year for our family! Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170By Lia Carta

Welcome to our kick-off episode of Poolside Chronicles where I invite my friends and their kids over to swim and we talk about what homeschool stuff is currently on our mind over the summer! Today you'll meet my friends Brittney and Aimee and we talked about A LOT. Energetic boys, Homeschooling through grief, how we messed up kindergarten, and our …

In this episode I'm joined by two of my best friends and co-op leaders, Jenay and Andrea. We talk about how our co-op came together, things we have implemented, how our co-op runs, and the highs and the lows. This is the co-op episode! If you have follow up questions, send them out way! Email us! Homeschooldifferent@gmail.com Join our Facebook Comm…

Questions I ask when choosing a homeschool curriculum and when I know its time to switch it up! Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170

When I started this podcast my ten year old son Lincoln was adamant that I have him as a frequent guest. How could I say no to that? So here you go- our first Lincoln Edition episode! Today we talk about our recent trip, what's happening in our homeschool, how we feel we are doing since Nannie passed, and how he feels about homeschooling in general…

Today we sit down with Mary Coker Green! (Lovingly referred to as CoCo) Homeschooled since 6th grade, she gives us the real deal in this conversation- the good, the great, the not so great about being homeschooled. Now that she is an adult in college, how did homeschooling prepare her for launching into the real world? Follow Mary Coker's journey o…

This wasn't even supposed to be an episode. But I had such a profound experience attending a silent retreat for three days- I had to share my experience! Books I mentioned: Chazown by Craig Groeschel Unexpected by Christine Cane Gel Highlighter Pens If you are interested in joining Lia's silent retreat this upcoming fall, make sure to join our emai…

Are y'all ready to have your brain fire from multiple cylinders? If yes, then I'm super excited for you to meet my friend and a homeschool mentor, Danny Green! Danny owns "The Confident Edge" and is a veteran homeschool Dad who taught his children. Today, you're going to hear a little bit about his journey and how 100% of their son's and daughter's…

When I was a brand new homeschool mom, I would often hear other moms say, "Our kids do CC". I had no idea what that meant. Classical education in general is gaining momentum, and even though today's episode is all about Classical Conversations, there are classical takeaways that any homeschool family would find applicable. Kimberley Newton shares a…

In today's episode you'll meet one of my favorite people on the planet, my cousin, Nathan. He has two beautiful girls who are currently enrolled in Montessori and he and his wife are on the fence about homeschooling. We sat down on a recent visit to have an organic and transparent conversation on some of the things he is excited about and some of t…

It's no secret that many parents are searching for alternative methods of schooling for their children. Some parents don't feel equipped or confidant to homeschool- could there be another option? In today's episode, we are going to discuss the fast growing campus' of Acton Academy, where school is turned upside down. You can learn more about Britta…

Has your child ever said, "I want to go back to public school."- Then today's episode is for you! Plus, we had a mixture of other topics sprinkled in from homesteading to preparedness, tapping maple trees and more! Follow Rebecca on Instagram: @LionHeartMama Book Recommendation: "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry" Join our Facebook Community! https…

I've been wanting to do this episode for awhile now! How do you take something your child is interested in and give it legs covering ALL school subjects? Yes- even MATH! In today's podcast, I'll show you how I did that recently with North American Birds and Elvis Presley! Notes: BirdwatchingAcademy.com Promocode: BirdBucksSpring1 Join our Facebook …

In today's episode Lia and Lindsay talk about nutrition and our kids. What are some of the key nutritional foundations we can teach our kids and how we can use our time homeschooling to create a healthy lifestyle that our kids carry into adulthood. From kombucha, husband's who only eat carbs, and how Lia's secret to getting her kids to eat a ton of…

In this episode Lia and Sara discuss the many advantages of incorporating sports into homeschooling. We'll discuss the physical, mental, and social benefits of participating in sports while home educating our kids. We also cover how team sports work when your kids reach the High School level. What about scholarships? We cover that too! Join our Fac…

There are times in our homeschool that we may struggle with out mental heath- but school still needs to happen. How do we navigate this? How do we identify these times and give ourself grace through the process? Join Lia and Jenay for a vulnerable and transparent discussion on their experience. Warning- Content not for little ears. Show notes: www.…

February is my slump month! Even though it's the shortest month of the year, for me, it's the most challenging in my homeschool. In this episode I fill you in on how to turn this month around, engage with your children, and create some really fun memories in the process. Resources Noted : Light Lamp I use: https://amzn.to/3ZYbya7 My Spiral Bible: h…

This episode is for all my friends who are thinking about or just getting started homeschooling! I'll cover common misconceptions, how to pick a curriculum , what a typical day looks like, and frequently asked questions. If you are a veteran homeschooler, I hope this serves as a resource for when you get asked how to homeschool. Documentaries/Books…

Today we are talking to new(ish) homeschooler Jocelyn Pond on what led her to homeschooling, how it's going, and questions she has for Lia. We also touched on a Montessori education, raising quails, and socialization. It was a FULL conversation that you don't want to miss! The Valentine's Unit Study is out now! Get 20% off with promo code PODCAST a…

Holly Putnam of "The Cooking Family" and mom of 8 joins me today to about Homeschooling multiple children that span from 2 years old to 17. We cover family style schooling and Holly's favorite meal budgeting tip! You can learn more about Holly, their family, and their YouTube channel at http://www.TheCookingFamily.com Join our Facebook Community! h…

Lia was the mom who correlated denim jumpers and weird people with homeschoolers. Little did she know she'd fall in love with Home education with a small hiccup in kindergarten registration for her son. Join us for our first episode as we begin our deep dive in all things Homeschooling! Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/6…

Episode 1 is coming JANUARY 5th, 2023! 7 years ago, Lia found found herself accidentally homeschooling. What started as a one year commitment turned into a lifelong passion. Join us each week as we discuss all things homeschool. The ups, the downs, the ins, and the outs! Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170…