Homeschool Mom Podcast

Johanna Pressley joins us on the Homeschool Mom Podcast to share her wisdom on the topic of autism in children. In this episode she provides biblical insights and tools for supporting children with autism. Johanna emphasizes viewing children as image bearers of God, discerning behavior causes, and creatively applying Scripture. She offers practical strategies for parents to align their parenting with biblical principles, fostering growth and hope in their children with autistic traits. Show notes for this episode.Show notes for each episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast can be found at ⁠JanelleKnutson.com/podcast.⁠Janelle Knutson has been homeschooling her seven kids for over 20 years. She has graduated three of her kids from her homeschool with four more still at home to educate. Janelle is committed to encouraging moms with the truth of God's Word. You can follow her on ⁠Instagram⁠ and ⁠YouTube⁠ or visit her website at ⁠JanelleKnutson.com.

In today's fast-paced world, children face unprecedented levels of fear, anxiety, and worry. As moms, it’s essential to understand the root causes of these emotions and how we can guide our children toward peace using biblical principles. Listen as Rick Witmer shares about his new book, Walking with God When I'm Afraid, and gives us practical advice for addressing fear and anxiety in young hearts.Show notes for each episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcast.Janelle Knutson has been homeschooling her seven kids for over 20 years. She has graduated three of her kids from her homeschool with four more still at home to educate. Janelle is committed to encouraging moms with the truth of God's Word. You can follow her on Instagram and YouTube or visit her website at JanelleKnutson.com.

Show notes for this episode can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcast.In this episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast, Janelle Knutson addresses various questions from listeners regarding homeschooling, particularly focusing on curriculum choices, resources for high school students, and approaches to standardized testing. She shares her insights on BJU Press curriculum, recommends Bible study resources for high schoolers, and discusses the importance of foundational skills in kindergarten. Additionally, she compares two high school history curriculums, Generations History and Notgrass History, highlighting their unique features.Janelle Knutson has been homeschooling her seven kids for over 20 years. She has graduated three of her kids from her homeschool with four more still at home to educate. Janelle is committed to encouraging moms with the truth of God's Word. You can follow her on ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ or visit her website at ⁠⁠⁠JanelleKnutson.com⁠⁠

Let's apply six principles from Scripture to the practice of yoga. The show notes for this episode is packed with additional resources and all the Scripture references mentioned in this episode. ⁠Find the show notes for this episode here.⁠Janelle Knutson has been homeschooling her seven kids for over 20 years. She has graduated three of her kids from her homeschool with four more still at home to educate. Janelle is committed to encouraging moms with the truth of God's Word. You can follow her on ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ or visit her website at ⁠⁠JanelleKnutson.com⁠⁠Are there topics you'd like to see covered on the Homeschool Mom Podcast? Email your questions and topic ideas to podcast@JanelleKnutson.com

Does your homeschooled teen want to attend public school? Are you unsure about how to handle the situation? Well, that is what we are going to tackle on today’s episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast, where biblical truth informs our everyday lives as homeschool moms.In this episode, we are going to discuss four things that parents can do to navigate this situation with their teen in a God-honoring way.Make sure to check this episode's show notes for helpful resources for teens and parents!Show notes for each episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcast.Janelle Knutson has been homeschooling her seven kids for over 20 years. She has graduated three of her kids from her homeschool with four more still at home to educate. Janelle is committed to encouraging moms with the truth of God's Word. You can follow her on Instagram and YouTube or visit her website at JanelleKnutson.comAre there topics you'd like to see covered on the Homeschool Mom Podcast? Email your questions and topic ideas to podcast@JanelleKnutson.com

In this episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast, we are discussing the pros and cons of homeschooling year-round so you can determine if it would work well for your family.Show notes for each episode can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcast.Janelle Knutson has been homeschooling her seven children for over 20 years. She has graduated three of her kids from her homeschool with four more still to educate at home. Janelle's desire is to encourage moms with the truth of God's Word. Find her at JanelleKnutson.com or on YouTube and Instagram.

In this episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast, we look at ways we can help our older children deal with sibling distractions while homeschooling. I share tips and encouragement for the mom struggling to juggle homeschooling older kids with younger ones underfoot.Show notes for each episode can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcastJanelle Knutson has been homeschooling her seven kids for over 20 years. She has graduated three of her kids from her homeschool with four more still at home to educate. Janelle is committed to encouraging moms with the truth of God's Word. You can follow her on Instagram and YouTube or visit her website at JanelleKnutson.com

In this episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast, I'm sharing three ways you can find encouragement and fellowship as a homeschool mom. I know from experience that homeschooling can often leave us weary, discouraged, and isolated but it doesn't have to stay that way! Listen to this episode for some encouragement.Show notes for each episode can be found here.

October is a great time to learn about the Protestant Reformation so I'm sharing some fun activities you can do with your family and friends.Grab my FREE Reformation Day Activities Packet here.Show notes for each episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast can be found here.

In this episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast, I share three tips for helping your kids work more independently in your homeschool. I also share three reminders for moms when it comes to teaching your kids a new skill.Show notes for each episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcast.

In this podcast episode, I'm sharing about the year I almost gave up on homeschooling and how our homeschool vision statement kept me going after a very difficult season of homeschooling. I share our family's vision statement along with some tips to help you create one for your family.Show notes for each episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast can be found at JanelleKnutson.co/podcast.

Join me as I talk with guest Christine Chappell about teen depression and how you can come alongside and walk with your teen through a season of depression.Show notes and resources mentioned in this episode can be found here.Show notes for each episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcast.You can find Christine Chappell at ChristineMChappell.com

I'm sharing my top 5 favorites for homeschool curriculum after homeschooling for over 20 years.Show notes for this episode can be found here.Show notes for every episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcast.

In this podcast episode, I want to offer some encouragement to those of you who are trying to homeschool while juggling your own health issues. I also want to share some practical things that I am doing now and have done in the past, to make homeschooling my kids possible when I’ve been down and out with health problems.Show notes for this episode can be found here.Show notes for every episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcastLearn more about the Homeschool Hub.

Should a mom desire time away from her kids to do things she enjoys? Some people say moms MUST make time for themselves so they don't burn out. Others say that all a mom needs is the strength of the Lord. Are either of these views biblical? Or is there something more important for moms to consider? Find out in episode 24 of the Homeschool Mom Podcast.You can find the show notes for this episode here.Show notes for each episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcast.

In this episode, we are tackling the topic of children in church. I'm sharing my journey from putting my kids in Sunday school to bringing them into the church service. I'll give some reasons why I think children should be in the corporate church service and how you can help your kids engage in the service each Sunday. I also address several concerns people have when it comes to keeping children in church.Show notes for each episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcast

Everyone says they are busy these days. Life has a way of taking over our best intentions. So how do we break the busyness cycle so we can slow down and savor the moments we have with our kids?Show notes for each episode can be found atJanelleKnutson.com/podcast.

Does the Bible address the topic of education? Isn't knowledge neutral? Shouldn't we be sending our kids to public school to be a witness to unbelievers? Join me and my guest, Israel Wayne, as we tackle all these questions and more. Show notes for each episode can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcast. Israel Wayne's website: Family Renewal

Do you struggle with discontentment, envy, or self-pity? If so, this episode is for you! We are looking into Psalm 73 to see what it has to say and what practical applications there are for those of us who are discontent with our circumstances. Show notes for each episode can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcast.

The kids and I did something different this past homeschool year. We tried out a four day homeschool week and loved it! In this podcast episode, I'm talking about why I decided to try a four day school week, how we made it work for our family and how we liked it. I'm also sharing some reasons why a four day homeschool week would not have worked for us in the past. Show notes for each episode of the Homeschool Mom Podcast can be found at JanelleKnutson.com/podcast.