Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint  CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   The truth is that someday, your children will be grown and will leave home. It's not a pleasant thought in the midst of the long full days of homeschooling. But, it comes anyway. And after all of these years with your homeschool children in your home, what is life like for mom afterwards? Over the past few years, I've been in this season of life. My kids are launching, sometimes coming back home for a season, and living their young adult lives no longer under the direction of their mother. I'm going to be brutally honest about my experience in today's episode. There were a few hidden realities that no one prepared me for that I want to share with you. My hope this that you feel equipped to someday (or now) walk through the season of your children growing up with grace and peace...and a deep satisfaction that the homeschool years were well worth it. ♥ Leigh     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 185. How to Help Your Homeschool Children Discover Their Gifts, Talents, & Abilities and Why This is Important For Their Future    272. How To Build The Best Bond With Your Graduated Homeschool Child: Motherhood and the Young Adult Years    158. You Don’t Have to Lose Yourself in Homeschooling Any Longer! Find Out How to Grow in This Season   48. Don’t Lose Your Identity As A Homeschool Mom and 3 Steps to Remember Who You Are 

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint  CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome     During the homeschool years, there is one key linchpin in the whole process of home education that is often overlooked until it's almost too late. Any guess? It's the homeschool mom! YOU! The motherhood journey requires a lot of sacrifice day in and day out and homeschool moms can easily become burned out. Today's guest, Teresa Wiedrick of Homeschool Mama Self-Care has been where you find yourself right now. She is sharing her journey and what she has found to be the way out of the overwhelm that tempts you to quit homeschooling. ♥ Leigh   Teresa's website: http://www.capturingthecharmedlife.com/ Podcast: https://capturingthecharmedlife.com/homeschool-podcast-for-homeschool-mamas/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoolmamasupportgroup Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/homeschoollifecoach/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCMr98yelqCsd7erXhdIrkFw  Leigh on Teresa's podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/za/podcast/the-heart-of-homeschooling-essential-lessons-from/id1499737505?i=1000673992692     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 125. 6 Warning Signs You Are About to Burnout As a Homeschool Mom    153. The Worst 4 Mistakes You Must Avoid In Your Homeschool: Confessions From A Veteran Homeschooler    276. Can A Homeschool Mom Really Do It All? Examining Priorties And How You Spend Your Time    306. Finding The Balance Between Being Organized AND Flexible In Your Homeschool Motherhood   

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint    CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   As we approach the end of 2024, it’s the perfect time for a homeschool mom to reflect on the current year and plan ahead for the upcoming year. In this episode, we dive into three essential areas to evaluate as you wrap up the year and set yourself up for an amazing 2025.  We know that homeschooling is holistic and requires a lot from you, so we'll be talking about 3 areas that may not initially seem relevant, but I promise that they'll set you up for a productive home education atmosphere. Grab a pen and paper because you'll want to take a few notes before heading to your favorite coffee shop for some time alone. We’d love to hear what you’re planning for 2025! Follow us on Instagram or Facebook and share your homeschooling goals for the new year. Don’t forget to tag us or leave a comment with your thoughts. Make sure to subscribe to our podcast  to get more homeschooling tips, advice, and inspiration twice a week! And if you found this episode helpful, leave us a review – it helps us reach more homeschool families like yours. ♥ Leigh   Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 242. Unlearning Diet Culture and Discovering Weight Loss In My 40's: Training For My Old Lady Body    140. Break the Phone Addiction: Stop Letting It Control Your Homeschool Day    159. Want Your Spiritual Life to Grow as a Homeschool Mom? 2 Important Habits to Consider Adding    78. Why Your Thoughts About Motherhood Are Holding You Back and How to Break Free as a Homeschool Mom 

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint  CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome     Are you feeling a little spicy today? I am...lol! As you find yourself in the midst of many holiday gatherings, the topic of your choice to homeschool will inevitably come up. Who am I kidding? This conversation is on the table year round. In this episode, we tackle the top five common arguments made by pro-school advocates against homeschooling. Whether it's concerns about socialization, lack of resources, or academic rigor, we’re here to set the record straight. Tune in as we debunk these myths with facts, real-life examples, and insights, proving that homeschooling can be just as effective (if not more) than traditional schooling so you can feel solid and secure in your decision. ♥ Leigh     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 83. The Biggest Excuses Parents Make Against Homeschooling Their Children and The Real Reason They Say No    130. What To Do When Your Child Does Not Want To Be Homeschooled: Help For The Homeschool Mom Dealing With Resistance    183. 5 Things Your Child Is Missing Out On By Homeschooling Instead of Going to School    202. Deschooling: What It Is and Why Every Homeschool Parent Needs to Do It 

JOIN THE ONE-ON-ONE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM TODAY: https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   Do you find yourself giving your homeschool a pass because you aren't confident enough? Are you tempted to quit because of this reason? Is your homeschool not as great as it could be because you are afraid of failure? Many homeschool moms struggle with the issue of feeling confident in their role. Homeschooling wasn't part of the original plan and yet, here you find yourself in the thick of raising and educating children at home. What if I told you that there is one main root cause for your lack of confidence? And once this is uncovered, you can do the work of digging it out and writing a new story for your homeschool years. Today's episode is a heart-to-heart from one homeschool mom to another. Once your lack of confidence is exposed, you can take the best steps in a new direction and watch your homeschool be transformed. ♥ Leigh     DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint    CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 188. Is It Really Possible to Enjoy Homeschooling? Why This Lifestyle is Just as Much About You as it is About Your Children    227. The Number One Key To Successfully Homeschooling Your Children Kindergarten Through High School    260. Is Any Of What You Are Doing in Homeschooling and Motherhood Worth It? Take A Glimpse Into Your Future    310. My Best Advice For Raising Boys Of All Ages And What To Do With Bad Attitudes In The Teen Years 

Refresh your homeschool for 2025 and JOIN THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship    Gone are the days of homeschooling being a purely academic approach. When you consider what the Bible says about children, current research, observations, and critically looking at where school has failed, you can forge a better path. Elisha and Katie Voetberg of Now That We're A Family have been doing just that with their family. Both were raised with a Biblical worldview and are intentional about how they parent their five (almost six!) children. Today's episode will inspire you to no longer compartmentalize your home education, but rather to tie in your unique family culture. Elisha and Katie will draw on their own experience to give you ideas and tools for the next steps in adding new life to your family and homeschool. ♥ Leigh   Website: https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/ Voetberg Music Academy: https://www.voetbergmusicacademy.com/ The Growth Initiative: https://www.nowthatwereafamily.com/thegrowthinitiative Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/now-that-were-a-family/id1448169027       DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint    CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome       Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: Leigh on Now That We're A Family Podcast: Homeschooling On A Budget Through High School with Leigh From Little By Little Homeschool    How Homeschooling Will Give you the Motherhood You’ve Always Dreamed Of and Why it is Counter-Cultural    Feeling Exhausted as a Homeschool Mom? 5 Ways to Be the Best Version of Yourself Every Day    How to Help Your Homeschool Children Discover Their Gifts, Talents, & Abilities and Why This is Important For Their Future   

The holiday season is a time for focusing on the birth of Jesus, family, joy, creating memories — and for homeschool families, it’s also an opportunity to make learning feel extra special. In this episode, we’re sharing last-minute Christmas traditions that will not only enhance your family’s holiday spirit but also boost your homeschool lessons with creativity, fun, and togetherness. None of these are meant to stress you out, but to add some time together with your family. It can get hard to keep priorities straight with our homeschool family during the Christmas season, so listen and add what will work for you! ♥ Leigh   PS Correction: I mentioned episode 107. It should be episode 101 for Advent resources. (See below.)   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint    CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   JOIN THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship      Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 101. Looking For the Perfect Way to Celebrate Advent As A Homeschool Family? 7 Favorite Resources You’ll Want to Include    210. Best Practices For the Homeschool Mom Wanting to Really Enjoy the Christmas Season and Avoid a Mental Breakdown    213. One Week Until Christmas & You Are Feeling Like A Failure: How To Reset Right Now    207. Feeling Jealous About Other Women’s Homes at Christmas? The 6 Steps That Took Me From a Jealous Homeschool Mom to Contentment 

The holiday season can be both joyful and overwhelming for homeschooling families. In this episode, we explore how to maintain a calm, balanced approach to homeschooling during the busy Christmas season. You'll find out how to set realistic expectations and how to incorporate your family's holiday traditions into learning. We'll discuss practical tips and strategies to help you navigate the holiday rush without feeling stressed or burnt out. Whether you're looking to take a break or want to creatively integrate Christmas-themed lessons, we’ve got you covered with ideas to keep the focus on Jesus and give you peace this month. And oh, we'll also chat about how to contiue meeting your homeschooling goals... ♥ Leigh     DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint    CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome       JOIN THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship      Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 103. How to Homeschool Through the Holidays: Maintain Your Sanity and Have Joy This Christmas    107. How to Keep On Track In Your Homeschool This Christmas and How Much Counts as School    205. 3 Christmas Homeschool Options To Go From Feeling Like You’re Failing to Being Guilt-Free    210. Best Practices For the Homeschool Mom Wanting to Really Enjoy the Christmas Season and Avoid a Mental Breakdown    312. Is Your Homeschool Child Behind? Settling This Hot Topic So You Can Move On 

It's the season for expressing thanksgiving and thankfulness. But, are you struggling with what that really looks like for a homeschoom mom and wife? Your days are so full with the raising and educating of your children, along with keeping up with the homemaking...and being a wife to your husband. The to-do list is long and never quite accomplished. What does God's Word say about thankfulness? And does it apply to this season of your life? Let's explore those questions and then make changes that cause your children to see your thankfulness. In turn, the hope is that they internalize and live that way to so that this shift in your life has generational impact.  Happy Thanksgiving!  ♥ Leigh   SAVE 35% ON YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT AND THE TIDY HOME WHEN YOU USE COUPON CODE: BLACKFRIDAY2024 BEFORE 11/30/24 DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 34. How Homeschooling Will Give you the Motherhood You’ve Always Dreamed Of and Why it is Counter-Cultural    78. Why Your Thoughts About Motherhood Are Holding You Back and How to Break Free as a Homeschool Mom    159. Want Your Spiritual Life to Grow as a Homeschool Mom? 2 Important Habits to Consider Adding    210. Best Practices For the Homeschool Mom Wanting to Really Enjoy the Christmas Season and Avoid a Mental Breakdown 

Among the many questions and fears that homeschool parents worry about, the question of whether their child is behind tops the list. Do you find yourself quietly whispering this question? Do you voice it to your husband? Does it just sit there nagging you in the back of your mind? Do you have others asking you this question flat out? All of those scenarios don't help settle your anxious heart. But, I surely hope today's episode does. Let's sit down and have a little heart to heart, okay? Freedom in your home education will happen once you listen and embrace today's message. ♥ Leigh     DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome       Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 8. 6 Things I Don’t Do In My Homeschool and Why You Can Ditch Them Too--Insights After Homeschooling for 10 Years    76. You’ve Decided to Homeschool--Now What? 3 Steps to Set Your Mind Free to Start Homeschooling Today    246. The Truth About Why Homeschooling Has To Be Your Most Important Priority In This Season of Life    265. Busting Common Homeschool Myths How: How To React And Respond To People's Comments   

One of the top reasons that moms are scared to homeschool is that she doesn't know how to teach her children of different ages and gender. She looks at the school system and it makes sense to separate children, at least by age. But, looking at her every day is a mixture of boys and girls and various ages. Instead of seeing this as a negative, homeschool moms can actually provide an amazing education based upon the uniqueness of a family. Do you feel intimated or overwhelmed with homeschooling your boys and girls? I felt the same way, but learned through the years how to optimize this instead of being anxious about it. Grab a notebook and get ready to make some really great changes to your homeschool! ♥Leigh     SAVE 35% ON YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT AND THE TIDY HOME WHEN YOU USE COUPON CODE: BLACKFRIDAY2024 BEFORE 11/30/24 DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome       Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 297. How To Handle Homeschooling And Teaching Multiple Ages Of Children And Actually Get It All Done    284. Skill Subjects Vs. Content Subjects: What Are These? And What Do They Have To Do With Homeschooling?    285. After 13 Years Of Home Education, Here Are My Honest Opinions About "Controversial" Topics In The Homeschool World    310. My Best Advice For Raising Boys Of All Ages And What To Do With Bad Attitudes In The Teen Years 

Every child has been created by God with a uniqueness, but there tends to be a few overarching themes when they are separated by gender. It can become easy to be frustrated with boy behavior. They tend to puzzle us as homeschoool moms. But, what if instead of seeing what they do as an annoyance, we look at it differently? Today, I am sharing my top tips that I've learned and employed as a homeschool mom to grow my boys into young men and not just merely survive, but to thrive as their mother. Find a few moments of quiet or put on those noise canceling headphones and get ready to look at your boys differently after this episode. ♥ Leigh   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint    CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 10. How to NOT Dread Parenting and Homeschooling the Teen Years: 4 Steps to Being Intentional Before the Teenage Years   62. Practical Tips and How to Approach the Homeschool High School Years with Teen Boys and Interest-Led Learning    97. How to Build the Best Bond With Your Homeschool Middle School Age Child: Motherhood and the Tween/Early Teen Years    142. How To Build The Best Bond With Your Homeschool High Schooler: Motherhood and The Teen Years    235. Raising Boys In Today's Culture With Durenda Wilson: How A Homeschool Mom Meets The Challenges Through All The Ages 

Even as a homeschool family, parents have to be on the front lines and to be pro-active with sharing truth with their children. If you don't, they'll be inundated with whatever the world determines is true and right at that moment. And this has to begin at a young age.  Elizabeth Urbaniwicz has hope for you though! She has created resources at Foundation Worldview to come alongside parents to give you confidence and guidance. In today's episode, Elizabeth share why she created this program for parents, what may happen when you shy away from conversations, as well as her brand new program, "God's Good Design." Enjoy the conversation! ♥ Leigh   Foundation Worldview: https://foundationworldview.comUse coupon code LITTLE10 to receive $10 off a family license of any Foundation Worldview curriculum! Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/foundationworldview Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foundation_worldview/ Twitter/X: https://twitter.com/fdnworldview YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCX9sUEWtdEzKz1exLukI_2w         DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint    CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   JOIN THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship      Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 82. How to Build the Best Bond and Relationship With Your Homeschool Elementary Age Child: Motherhood and the Younger Years    172. 5 Ways to Help Instill Faith in Your Homeschool Child and Why It Is Worth the Time    232. How My Husband And I Navigated Introducing Phones And The Internet To Our Children   

It seems like everywhere you turn, someone is adding to the list of subjects to cover in your homeschool. And those are all really great courses of study and enrichment, but maybe they're not right for you. Simplicity is calling your name. And you'd rather get really good at a few subjects and topics than try to cover everything. Let's link arms and pare down the list to make it more manageable. And we'll let the cherry on top be the idea of thinking outside the box because not every area of study can fit neatly in a box...or time block. ♥ Leigh     JOIN THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship    DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint    CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 286. Life Skills You Have To Teach Your Homeschool Child This Year: Ditch The Books And Add In These Lessons!    202. Deschooling: What It Is and Why Every Homeschool Parent Needs to Do It    300. Finding Balance And Embracing Change For A Slower and Deeper Home Education With Leslie Martino  

Spoiler alert: homeschool is not always sunshine, roses, and happy-happy. There are going to be ups and downs. And one of those happens when your homeschooler struggles in their studies. This could be one subject, a few subjects, or homeschool in general. What's a homeschool mom to do? Hunker down and push through? Give up? Find a corner to cry in? It's probably not a good idea to do any of those. And I've got some ideas for you in today's episode. Let's get you out of this unmotivated season and find your homeschool better on the other side. ♥ Leigh     DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint    CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   JOIN THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship      Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 302. If You Do Nothing Else In Your Homeschool Today: Focus On Character Training    244. Desperate For Easy Homeschool Days? Create Habits The Entire Family Benefits From With Sonya Shafer of Simply Charlotte Mason    304. My Unofficial Poll And The Trend I've Observed Towards Quitting Homeschool: When, Who, Why    284. Skill Subjects Vs. Content Subjects: What Are These? And What Do They Have To Do With Homeschooling? 

Do you feel like you're a stick in the mud and lean towards being legalistically organized? Maybe the other end of the spectrum appeals to you and you're worried that your fly by the seat of your pants isn't enough for your homeschool. Quite possibly, you find yourself somewhere between those polar opposites. And your desire is to have your homeschool organized enough, but enjoy the opportunity to be flexibile since you decide the schedule. Let's talk about finding that balance you really want as a homeschool mom because when you feel good about homeschool, everyone benefits! ♥ Leigh   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint    CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   JOIN THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship      Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 169. Unschooling: Why This Style of Homeschooling Is On the Rise and the Main Focus of This Type of Education    282. Is School Getting In The Way Of Education? Learn How To Deschool Yourself So Your Homeschool Can Be Amazing    294. Public School Is All About Grade Levels But How Should Homeschoolers Approach It?    297. How To Handle Homeschooling And Teaching Multiple Ages Of Children And Actually Get It All Done 

Teaching a child to read is full of emotions. One minute you are excited and the next minute, you wonder if this is even possible.  It's such an awesome responsibility and as homeschool moms, we take it very seriously. But then, the reality of the day in and day out of teaching and practicing happens. And you wonde r if you're even cut out for this. That struggling feeling can make you feel defeated and wonder if you should just quit or try something new or hire a tutor? Before you make any rash decisions, give this episode a listen. Then, sleep on it and go from there. I promise that there is hope, as well as reading on the horizon! ♥ Leigh   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint    CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   JOIN THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship      Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 23. How to Keep From Falling Behind in Kindergarten and What a Homeschool Mom’s Attitude Should Be When Choosing Curriculum    89. How to Create the Love of Reading in Your Homeschooler and Why This Is Important for Their Education     151. What’s the Big Deal About Reading Aloud to Your Child? Top Benefits and Reasons to Include This In Your Homeschool    220. I Love Being With My Homeschooled Kids But The Teaching Part Makes Me Frustrated And Angry 

No one starts something with the intention of quitting. And that especially applies towards parents making decisions about their children. Of course, homeschooling is included in that! So, if no one plans to quit, why are there numbers of families doing just that? Could your family be next? Over the past decade, I've observed a few trends and one of them is the when, who, and why behind walking away from homeschooling. I thought that this should be brought to light and openly discussed so that you can combat this possibility on a personal level. Let's break it down and see what exactly leads to quitting, but then I've got hope for you to stay the course...I promise not to leave you hanging with bad news! ♥ Leigh     DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint    CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   JOIN THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship      Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 125. 6 Warning Signs You Are About to Burnout As a Homeschool Mom    128. Top Reasons You Keep Changing Your Homeschool Curriculum and How to Stay Consistent With What You Have    227. The Number One Key To Successfully Homeschooling Your Children Kindergarten Through High School    142. How To Build The Best Bond With Your Homeschool High Schooler: Motherhood and The Teen Years    

As homeschool moms, we are usually very excited about anything and everything homeschooling. Is Dad just along for the ride? Or is he supposed to jump in and help run the show? Did you catch that phrase "supposed to?" I hope so. Because that is what we are going to cover today.  After all my years in the homeschool world, I think I've seen and heard it all. And today's episode is a compilation of the top ideas for Dad's role in your home education. Buckle up for a brain dump and some encouragement as you navigate this part of your relationship. ♥ Leigh     GET YOUR TICKET FOR LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint    CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   JOIN THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship      Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 32. How to Talk to Your Family Members About Your Decision to Homeschool: A 3 Step Process to Make This Easy    69. How to Set-Up the Perfect Homeschool Room for Your Family    177. 6 Steps to Lay Down Busy and Create the Homeschool Lifestyle Your Family Will Thrive In    241. Can You Successfully Homeschool On A Budget? 8 Ideas To Help Your Family   

Have you thought about the fact that your children are home with you and a bit of a captive audience at this point? It's true! And that means you can focus not only on academics, but on building their character too. Which means that to do that, it needs to be a focus for your daily lessons. With all the years of homeschooling and launching two of my children into the world, I have zero regrets of the time we focus on character training. And some days, it was the main goal for the day because it mattered more than the geography lesson. Grab a pen and paper and get ready to analyze your goals after this episode! ♥ Leigh   GET YOUR TICKET FOR LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint    CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome   JOIN THE MENTORSHIP PROGRAM https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship    Marilyn Boyer's Character Concepts: https://characterconcepts.com/store/ Character Building For Families Vol. 1 by Lee Ann Rubsam https://rstyle.me/+jNZJb6Qdhpx6fp8VqlHk_A September & Co https://septemberandco.com/collections/character         Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 172. 5 Ways to Help Instill Faith in Your Homeschool Child and Why It Is Worth the Time    159. Want Your Spiritual Life to Grow as a Homeschool Mom? 2 Important Habits to Consider Adding    10. How to NOT Dread Parenting and Homeschooling the Teen Years: 4 Steps to Being Intentional Before the Teenage Years