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     One of the most common challenges homeschooling families face is what to do with preschoolers while focusing on older children’s lessons. Whether you have a toddler who’s still learning how to sit still, or a preschooler who’s ready to explore, there are a few practical strategies to keep them engaged, entertained, and learning—without disrupting your homeschool flow. But, there is so much we can learn from and in the years with a little one who is full of enthusiasm that we shouldn't miss out on! ♥ 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: 302. If You Do Nothing Else In Your Homeschool Today: Focus On Character Training    72. Why Sending Your Child to Preschool is Unnecessary and How to Homeschool Preschool    296. Second Generation Homeschooling and Discipleship And The Year She Canceled Preschool With Kirsten Vossler Of Rejoicing in Motherhood 

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint  CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome     Life easily gets full and our to-do list gets long. And for the homeschool mom, there is the added pressure to fully educate the children. How in the world can it all get done? When I'm feeling overwhelmed, I like to ask myself a few questions. First, it calms me down. But then, it gives me clarity to carry out the calling upon my life. Are you feeling overwhelmed too? Grab your notebook or journal to take a few notes. At the very least, write down these 5 questions and areas that will help you figure out how to run your days and accomplish what you need to. ♥ 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: 322. Time Blocking The Homeschool Day To Get Everything Done    277. 15 Benefits of Homeschooling You May Not Realize in 15 Minutes    273. What To Do With Your Desire To Homeschool: Living Out Your Motherhood Heart Dream While Educating Your Children    246. The Truth About Why Homeschooling Has To Be Your Most Important Priority In This Season of Life   

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 choices are endless when it comes to how you homeschool and what curriculum you use. And no matter what you do, you'll always be second guessing yourself. Throw on top of that, all of the correction, cleaning, cooking, and on and on and you might begin to wonder if you'll ever make it through these years. That was me. And I didn't have much of a support system. I sure could have used some solid advice in the middle of the intense homeschooling years. Consider this to be that episode for you! Grab a cup of hot cocoa as I'd love to share my best homeschool advice with you. ♥ 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     202. Deschooling: What It Is and Why Every Homeschool Parent Needs to Do It    286. Life Skills You Have To Teach Your Homeschool Child This Year:  Ditch The Books And Add In These Lessons!    304. The Trend I've Observed Towards Quitting Homeschool:  When, Who, And Why 

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   Most of homeschool advice you get focuses on five days a week. You know, Monday through Friday. Those are the days and hours we tend to single out as the most important because we're covering our academics. But, there are two days a week that we can easily squander away and let our intentionality slip. Sure, we should have times of rest. But rest is not the same as wasting time. What if you could step out of a weekend and into Monday feeling accomplished and filled up because you did the best thing possible? I want that for you! Listen in to today's episode to help you craft the best weekend for your family. ♥ 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: 323. 2025 Must-Haves For The Homeschool Family    312. Is Your Homeschool Child Behind?  Settling This Hot Topic So You Can Move On    298. Fun Homeschool Ideas You May Not Have Heard Of But Need To Start Doing Now    286. Life Skills You Have To Teach Your Homeschool Child This Year:  Ditch The Books And Add In These Lessons! 

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   Homeschooling well is a day by day decision, but homeschool parents should have a long range vision for how that will actually be carried out. September McCarthy of September and Co. joins me in this episode to share her story of homeschooling the past 30 years. She'll share whether she has always loved homeschool, if it was easy, and her concerns about the future of homeschooled children. You are going to love hearing September's heart for homeschool moms! Grab a cup of hot cocoa and curl up for this one.  ♥ Leigh   September's website: https://septembermccarthy.net/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/septemberanne/ and https://www.instagram.com/septemberandco/       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    318. Top 5 Pro-School/Anti-Homeschool Arguments Debunked    321. The Hidden Reality Of Homeschool Children Growing Up and Leaving Home   

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   There is a myth going around the homeschool world. Have you heard it? "You could have a perfect homeschool if only you would..." And so, you begin chasing this ideal and feel like a failure every single day. But, guess what? You aren't a failure! In this episode, we're going to poke a hole in the perfect homeschool idea. But, I won't just leaving you there feeling deflated. Instead, I believe there are a few things that you should do instead. Grab a pen and paper because you're going to want to take notes so that you can take the next step and turn your focus in a better direction. ♥ Leigh     REIMAGINE YOUR HOMESCHOOL: Enrollment has ended.     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: 145. Save Time Each Homeschool Morning--How to Beat the Crazy Rush and Have a Calm Start to the Day    221. 3 Life-Changing Decisions That Will Make Or Break Your Homeschool   259. The Different Types of Homeschool Moms: Which One Are You?    290. How To Change From A Classroom Mentality To A Life Of Education For Your Homeschool 

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   Picking out and using curriculum in homeschool is a lot of fun. And it should be! But, there is so much more to these years than the lessons. Whether it's pressure from your homeschool state regulations, your own school experience, or voices of family and friends, most of the focus is on creating the modern school system within your home. The methodology and mindset creeps in easily. But what if homeschool was about something much more than lessons, multiplication tables, essays, and transcripts? That would mean you are missing out on something huge if you only focus on those. Let's bust the notion that homeschool needs to be solely about subjects and what lessons were accomplished this week. Today is your day to begin a reset of your homeschool! ♥ Leigh     REIMAGINE YOUR HOMESCHOOL: Enrollment has ended.     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: 227. The Number One Key To Successfully Homeschooling Your Children Kindergarten Through High School     236. Use This System So You Know What To Do On The Bad Homeschool Days    275. 5 Tips On How To Increase Your Patience With Your Homeschooled Children    142. How To Build The Best Bond With Your Homeschool High Schooler: Motherhood and The Teen Years 

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   Welcome to 2025! I hope you are excited about all that this year holds for your family and homeschooling. When I first began homeschooling, I thought it was only about the curriculum, lessons, and "teaching." My mind was changed as I began to see what these years with my children at home could be about. As we start a brand new fresh New Year, I'm sharing my must-haves for your family this year. I promise that this isn't an overwhelming list that is just one more thing to add to your list. Instead, it will transform your outlook and focus this year! ♥Leigh     REIMAGINE YOUR HOMESCHOOL: Enrollment has ended.     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    36. 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Homeschooling: What My Public School Education Didn’t Tell Me    256. Keeping Your Eyes On the Big Picture And End Goal of Homeschooling    285. After 13 Years Of Home Education, Here Are My Honest Opinions About "Controversial" Topics In The Homeschool World 

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 a homeschool mom, your to-do list is longer than the average normal person. And your heart is so invested in moving your family forward, all while meeting all their needs. Does it take Super Woman to get things done? Not really. But, it does require a plan and outline for the day. You've probably heard of time blocks, but those are usually focused on the business world. Could it actually work for a homeschool mom? Yes! And today, I'm going to lay out the major time blocks for a homeschool mom's day so you can get the lessons all done, meals served, naps taken, chores accomplished, and so on. Grab a pen and paper to take some notes! ♥ Leigh   REIMAGINE YOUR HOMESCHOOL: Enrollment has ended.     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: 133. HELP! I’ve Lost My Motivation To Homeschool: Can I Just Quit Now?    220. I Love Being With My Homeschooled Kids But The Teaching Part Makes Me Frustrated And Angry    249. Finding The Balance Between Strict Planning and Being Flexible in Your Homeschool    298. Fun Homeschool Ideas You May Not Have Heard Of But Need To Start Doing Now   

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