Best Policies & Procedures Podcasts (2024)

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Episode 71: 4 Principles for a Solid Leadership Team 40:29

3h ago40:29

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Are you intimidated and overwhelmed with the planning that comes with starting a new co-op? Are you struggling with different visions within your leadership team? Are you looking for advice, support, and encouragement for building your board? We get lots of questions about roles on the board, how to make good decisions on the board, who should be d…

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Episode 70: Talking About Conflict. Q&A with Trisha Kroll 35:53

7d ago35:53

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It seems we can never talk too much about how to handle conflict! In today’s episode, we wanted to review some of the nuggets that we heard from our friend Trisha Kroll last week as well as continue to glean from Trisha in the Q&A segment of our time with her. She talked to our listeners about a mindset shift that can help us approach conflict in a…

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Episode 69: Understand Conflict by Understanding Your Brain with Trisha Kroll 32:25

14d ago32:25

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How do you approach conflict? Does just hearing the word “conflict” give you a sick feeling in your stomach? Does your heart race just thinking about it? Sweaty palms, anxiousness? Any of this sound familiar? These reactions come from messages in our brain. In this episode we have a special guest, Trisha Kroll, who will share with us about how God …

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Episode 68: What You Should Be Doing 5 Weeks into Your School Year 25:08

22d ago25:08

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So you’re up and running and solidly into your school year. Now what? What ways can you be proactively caring for your community? There are things you can be doing now to prevent unforeseen problems down the road. Listen in to what Hannah and Pam shared during our live Q&A in September and get a head start on creating that community you’ve always w…

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Episode 67: To Recess or Not to Recess? Things to Consider 22:38

29d ago22:38

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Do you want to offer a time for the kids in your community to have a recess and get their zoomies out? Are you worried that in doing so you will be opening Pandora's Box of bad behavior or conflict between kids and parents? Join us in this episode as we answer this question from our Facebook live Q and A. Next Steps: Schedule a coaching call: https…

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Episode 66: HSLDA Interview Part 2 - Where to Go When You Have a Tough Question 32:03

1M ago32:03

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Do you have a unique question and don’t know where to go to find the answer? Maybe you have a question about laws, record keeping, online classes, or just need advice and want to know what others are doing, but no one seems to have a similar situation to give you sound advice. Look no further, the HSLDA (Homeschool Legal Defense Association) has fr…

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Episode 65: Interview with Darren Jones, HSLDA lawyer 33:28

1M ago33:28

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Are you worried about legal issues with your co-op or with your families? Do you need advice on documents, legal entities or other issues? Today’s interview with HSLDA lawyer, Darren Jones will be so encouraging for you! Listen in to find out all the ways that HSLDA can support your co-op and support you as leader! I’m sure you will hear something …

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Episode 64: Insurance for Your Co-op 34:03

2M ago34:03

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On our last live Q&A in facebook Hannah led us in a conversation about insurance for your co-op. If it is feeling like an overwhelming mystery. Take a breath, relax. Help is on the way. Here is a recap along with some resources to get you started. theeventhelper.com (community day) https://www.eventsured.com (dance) https://ncginsurance.com/ NCG In…

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Episode 63: Field Trips 101 Be Prepared! 26:22

2M ago26:22

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Are you wondering what you should be prepared for when planning a field trip? Are there things you should think about in advance in order to make the whole process and trip a lot smoother? If you have never planned something on a larger scale, you may be feeling a little anxious about your first field trip. Today we hope to give you the confidence …

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Episode 62: Learn Effective Communication Through Crucial Conversations - Book Review 43:43

2M ago43:43

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Have you ever been in a situation where you need to have a crucial conversation, but opinions are strong, stakes are high and emotions are rolling like Niagara falls? We try to handle conflict God’s way using Matthew 18, but how many times does it seem like our approach fails miserably and we either can’t solve the problem? We make it worse by hurt…

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Episode 61: Mindset of a Leader: 4 Characteristics that you Need 29:06

2M ago29:06

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Do you lack committed board members on your leadership team? Is your board lacking unity? Are you wondering why your board is not functioning smoothly? In today’s episode, we want to focus on the characteristics that are necessary to develop as a leader. These biblical principles are characteristics that God calls all Christians to, but especially …

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Episode 60: Problems in the Classroom? Try This 24:12

3M ago24:12

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Leaders - have you ever had the experience of hearing about problems in the classroom AFTER the school year is over? You might find out that your teachers are frustrated, your students are misbehaving, your parents are in the dark, and you were totally unaware until it was too late to do anything about it. That is a very frustrating moment. It real…

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Episode 59: To Register or Not to Register: What to do When Homeschool Families are Wishy-Washy 30:14

3M ago30:14

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It’s August, and it is time to close registration for your homeschool co-op, right? Or do you keep it open because you have families that are interested but have not yet made a decision? Do you allow more people to join at the last minute or even after classes have started? If you are not bursting at the seams, and you want to bolster your numbers,…

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Episode 58: 6 Fun Ice Breakers to Build Relationships in Your Community 20:56

3M ago20:56

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It's mid-August! Can you believe the summer is winding down and it's almost time for school to start and our co-ops to begin meeting again? That means it's time to be thinking about your first day of your community meeting together! The first couple weeks will set the tone for your community, so it is important to try to have a successful start. Yo…

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Episode 57: Five Questions to Ask to Get Ready for the New School Year! 32:43

3M ago32:43

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Are you waking up in the middle of the night in a panic with all the things you need to add to your to-do list to get ready for the first day of your co-op? Are you panicking because you don’t even have a list and you know you should, but you don’t even know where to start or what should be the priority? The clock is ticking and you want to be read…

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Episode 56: Teacher Training Time! 4 E's to Make it Easy! 22:31

4M ago22:31

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Are your teachers overwhelmed and lacking confidence in their ability to teach at your co-op? Is your community struggling with inconsistencies among your teachers? Are your teachers burnt out due to spending massive amounts of time planning for their class(es)? In today’s episode, we are talking about teacher training- why it’s so important and ho…

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

4M ago25:15

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

4M ago40:39

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

4M 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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Episode 52: What is a Good Mission Statement? Listen to these Audits 45:19

4M 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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Episode 51:Why You Can't Seem to Get Your Families Involved and How This One Thing Will Spur Investment 22:25

5M 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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Episode 50: 3 Ways to Nurture Families That Fit 21:27

5M ago21:27

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

5M ago30:49

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

5M 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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Episode 47: How to Overcome Your Fear of Conflict 26:33

6M ago26:33

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Are you in conflict with another member of your homeschool community? Are you avoiding that person because you are afraid of the drama or divisiveness that seems inevitable? Are you afraid of losing friendships because of the unknown outcome? Does your stomach turn when thinking about confronting a conflict? This experience is so common to all of u…

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Episode 46: 3 Easy Steps to Stay Connected Over the Summer 22:07

6M ago22:07

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Now that summer is upon us and we’ve had time to reflect on the past year, let’s have some fun. Just because school is out doesn’t mean we stop connecting as a community. Some of the best ways to foster a close knit community, where you grow together in your faith, is through simple summer time connections. Here are 3 ways to connect over the summe…

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Episode 45: Reflect and Remember So You Can Rest - Year End Wrap up 41:19

6M ago41:19

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Happy End of the Year! Homeschool mama! You made it! Are you SOOOO ready for a break? Us too! It’s so tempting to just put away all the school stuff for the year and not think about anything related to homeschool or community or planning. . . We all need a break. But just closing the books and not looking at or thinking about them again is probably…

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Episode 44: Bad Behavior? 3 Ways to Prevent It 26:04

6M ago26:04

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Welcome to part 2 of our series about “bad” behavior. In Episode 43 we talked about reframing how you think about behavior. If we approach behavior with the understanding that there are unmet needs of the students, we can connect and interact to set students up for success. If we react from emotion, ourselves as teachers and the students are set up…

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Episode 43: Why Bad Behavior is Not What YouThink it is. The Truth About Problem Students 24:22

7M ago24:22

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Do you have students in your co-op with bad behavior? Are your teachers and mentors frustrated with lack of classroom management? Are they feeling helpless? What if I told you that it is in your power to reframe your mindset and turn the situation around. Be ready to be mind-blown in order to make this shift. How many of you have had a student in y…

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Episode 42: Do Not Give Up! Galatians 6:9 24:29

7M ago24:29

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How are you doing homeschool mama? Do your kids (and maybe you) have spring fever? Have you been deep in the trenches with your homeschool co-op and are just READY to be done with this year? AND are you already anticipating next year - because it seems like the planning and registering and “need to know what next year is going to look like” comes e…

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Episode 41: How to Structure Your Co-op for Your High Schoolers 23:31

7M ago23:31

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Do you desire a co-op that serves all ages of students? Does your co-op have a history of high schoolers dropping out and pursuing other endeavors? Do you wonder how you can keep your high schoolers in your co-op during this critical time of their development? We know that many families desire to homeschool all the way through high school, but kids…

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Episode 40: Your Master Tool for Communicating Policies - The Handbook 24:39

7M ago24:39

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Are you at a loss for what to include in your handbook? Are your community members reaching out with lots of questions that you feel like you have answered over and over? Are there issues that are coming up regularly? In today’s episode, we are going to give you some suggestions on information to consider including in your community handbook. I Cor…

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Episode 39: How to Find Families That Fit - Master the Interview Process 31:00

8M ago31:00

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Do you want families that connect with and invest in the vision and mission of your community? Does the thought of asking hard questions to a new family make you cringe? What if I told you that it is possible to connect families in your co-op, through the application process, that will run the race together for God’s glory? It is possible when you …

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Episode 38:Vetting Families? Stop Making These Mistakes! 21:49

8M ago21:49

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Do you think you should accept every family that applies to your co-op? Don’t like the idea of discriminating against families wanting to join your co-op? Are you uncomfortable with the vetting process for your co-op? Does it seem elitist to say “no” to someone wanting to join your co-op? In this episode we are going to discuss common mistakes that…

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Episode 37: Defining Roles- Structuring Your Leadership Team 24:06

8M ago24:06

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Are undefined roles in leadership burning you out? Does your board desire clarity around their roles and responsibilities? Are important tasks getting missed? In this episode, we will be discussing how to work together as a board with unique giftings, to create a leadership team that is united and also complimentary. Need help? Schedule a coaching …

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Episode 36: Wish Kids Were More Resilient in Your Co-op? Try this! 8:59

8M ago8:59

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Do you have kids in your co-op who are overwhelmed when faced with challenges? Are they easily frustrated when they don’t “get it” right off the bat? Do you often have meltdowns when one team loses a game or things don’t go someone’s way? If you are experiencing this, your co-op might benefit from some resiliency training. In this episode, Pam shar…

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Episode 35: 8 Steps to Starting Your Christian Homeschool Co-op 34:43

8M ago34:43

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Are you dreaming of a close-knit community for your homeschool next year? Do you long to find connections with others who want to grow together in faith? Do you feel a pull to start something new in your area but don’t know how to begin? If you are ready to step into your calling as a servant leader but need some help getting momentum, then stay tu…

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Episode 34: How To Keep Conflict From Chasing Away Good Families - Leaders Have the Power to Make A Difference! 26:59

8M ago26:59

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Is your community falling apart because of drama and conflict between families? Has going to community lost its joy because of gossip and complaining? As a leader, do you feel like a failure because it keeps happening again and again? Be encouraged leader. Leading homeschoolers is a difficult task but we would like to share some ideas about potenti…

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Episode 33: Wish Parents in Your Community Would Step Up? 3 Ways to Help Parents Become Active Members of Your Co-op 20:11

9M ago20:11

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Are the SAME people always volunteering and doing the work at your co-op? Are you struggling to get moms to pitch in because it’s “not my season”? Does your co-op seem to be full of takers rather than givers? What if I told you it is actually possible for parents to be eager to help? In this episode, we are addressing another great question from on…

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Episode 32: Feeling Disconnected from Your Community? 3 Ways to Build Relationships With Co-op Members 23:07

9M ago23:07

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Is your leadership team overwhelmed with all they need to do? Is your board having a hard time connecting to co-op members on community day? As leaders, are you in touch with the heartbeat of your community? In this episode, we are answering a question that was posted on our Facebook page about how the leadership team can actively build relationshi…

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Episode 31: Dreaming of a Christian Homeschool Community? Why Going it Alone is Not Working and What to Do Instead. 20:57

9M ago20:57

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Are you homeschooling on your own and wish you had a community of believers to do life with? Do you desire deep relationships but have not found them in your neighborhood, or even at your church? Are your kids feeling isolated and settling for hanging out with kids just because they are in the neighborhood, but not because they are good friends? In…

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Episode 30: Want to Put The FUN Back in Fundraising? Expert Tips with Riley Mehegan Part Two 34:57

9M ago34:57

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Do you have big dreams for your community but don’t know how to pay for them? Does the idea of asking for money make your skin crawl? Does the word “fundraiser” make you want to go bury your head in the sand? What if I told you that you can put the FUN back into fundraising and make all your dreams come true? Listen to Part one of this series: http…

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Episode 29: Want to Put The FUN Back in Fundraising? Expert Tips with Riley Mehegan Part One 27:04

10M ago27:04

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Do you have big dreams for your community but don’t know how to pay for them? Does the idea of asking for money make your skin crawl? Does the word “fundraiser” make you want to go bury your head in the sand? What if I told you that you could put the FUN back into fundraising and make all your dreams come true? In this episode, we have a special gu…

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Episode 28: Why Can't People Just Follow the Rules? 3 Ways to Ensure that Rules Serve Your Community 20:31

10M ago20:31

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Are rules causing frustration and conflict in your community? Are you failing to please anyone because you're trying to please everyone? In this episode we are going to share why making new rules may not be the best solution to your problems. 1 Corinthians 14:40 “But everything should be done in a fitting and orderly way.” Join our Facebook group- …

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Episode 27: Need Help Managing Your Time as a Leader? 2 Planners to Get You Organized 25:52

10M ago25:52

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How many times do you find yourself wasting time trying to figure out what to do next? Do you find yourself in a state of anxiety, wondering what you have forgotten? Do you know what you’re having for dinner? In this episode, Molly and I will share our favorite planners and why it’s so important to take the time, as a leader, to plan your week. Hor…

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Episode 26: How to Keep Christ at the Center of Your Co-op. 3 Ways to Incorporate Moms in Prayer into Your Community. 21:59

10M ago21:59

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Dreaming of deep relationships that come from a close-knit community? Wish you could find a way to grow together in your faith? Do you desire to tap into God’s peace and wisdom? In this episode, we are going to share ways to implement Moms in Prayer in your community. Moms in Prayer Website: https://momsinprayer.org/ Join our free Facebook group: L…

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Episode 25 Ready to Grow Together in Your Faith? How Prayer Can Get You There with Susan Shepherd from Moms in Prayer 49:32

10M ago49:32

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Do you need a tool or strategy to build connection, understanding and empathy in your community? Do you desire to lead your homeschool co-op with wisdom and peace? Today, we have a simple tool that could make the difference in your community. And guess what it is? Prayer! Sometimes, we look in all the wrong places for answers to our issues, and for…

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Episode 24: Dreaming of a Deeply Connected Community? 4 Ways to Use Your Mission Statement to Cast a Vision for Your Community 24:22

11M ago24:22

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Is conflict between parents and students poisoning your community? Are disrespectful behaviors draining teachers? Do you wish you had a foolproof way of bringing on new board members and vetting new families? You’re not going to believe it but your mission statement is the key to unlocking a close knit community, establishing a solid board, and mak…

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Episode 23: Changes to our Podcast! 5:11

11M ago5:11

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You may have noticed - we changed our name! We are now "Lead Your Homeschool Co-op" instead of "She Leads By Faith". We are still leading by faith, but we learned that we needed to make it easier to find us! Our Facebook group has a new name too! Be looking for our new art for our podcast - It's a new look but the same great content which we pray w…

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Episode 22 Tired of Getting Sidetracked by Endless Task Lists? The Number One Tool to Prioritize and Stay Focused as a Homeschool Leader. 15:10

11M ago15:10

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Are you ready to plan for the new year? Are you sick of wasting time with distractions and unimportant tasks? Today we are going to be talking about a planning calendar that can help you effectively develop policies, plan events and meetings, create schedules and all the things that it takes to run your co-op. This number one way to stay focused as…

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