Hey, homeschoolers! Pushing back against a consumerist culture is an issue all year but is on our minds even more during the holidays. My guest today has experience in teaching kids to combat consumerism with good old-fashioned hard work. I’ll introduce him after this message from our sponsor. Now programs. Podcast Sponsor: NOW Programs http://NOWPrograms.com […] The post Combatting Family Consumerism appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Hey, homeschoolers! How will you homeschool through the holiday season? There are many approaches that can work for you, but you’re most likely to feel good about the season when you’re intentional about it. I invited guest Katie Trent back to share with us some ideas for adjusting our homeschooling during the holidays. I also […] The post How To Homeschool Through The Holidays appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Hey, homeschoolers! When I began homeschooling, I thought I would have to teach reading on the couch. That’s a lot more comfortable for kids than at desks, but I didn’t know that I could do better–especially for my boys. Before I introduce my guest, I want to share this message from our sponsor, NOW Programs. […] The post Teaching Reading The Active Way appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Hey, homeschoolers! When it comes to seeking a more relaxed homeschool, we can find numerous tips for adjusting our schedule and curriculum. But there is only one source for true rest. My guest today is going to share how we can find it. Before I introduce her, I’d like to thank our sponsor: CTC Math. […] The post Finding Homeschool Rest In The Gospel appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Hey, homeschoolers! I was so excited about heaven as a little girl that I wasn’t afraid to die. My mother was freaked out and realized she needed to change her approach. What are you teaching your kids about heaven? As believers, we want what we teach to be biblical, but which aspects of heaven should […] The post What To Teach Kids About Heaven appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
1. Keep the house in order My first struggle, as most of you know, was keeping my house in order while actually homeschooling. When I started I was accomplishing neither. I cared for my three kids, but it seemed like that was all I could handle. I knew I couldn’t homeschool or have any more […] The post My Top 5 Homeschool Challenges appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Hey, homeschoolers! If you’re not where you expected to be in your homeschool, I’ve got you. In this episode, you’ll learn why we find ourselves on a detour, how we can get even more off track, and 5 tips for reaching our destination quickly. Watch on YouTube First, let’s define a homeschool detour. Detours for […] The post How To Handle Homeschool Detours appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Hey, homeschoolers! September and all of its new-school-year excitement is behind us, leaving us to face a longer October. If you struggled to complete your plan (or to get your kids to complete the plan), you may be feeling a bit concerned. How will this month be better? Should you rely on push motivation? Do […] The post Is It Really A Motivation Problem? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Hey, homeschoolers! In 2019, I started a monthly podcast series I called the Trust Project. I wanted us to focus on how to trust God in multiple areas of our lives. Today, though, I’d like to check in with you–not by asking whether you’re trusting God in your homeschool, for your kids, for your health, […] The post What Are You Trusting In? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Hey, homeschoolers! I love systems. When I started my series for A Year of Living Productively, I thought I would come up with the perfect productivity system for me and my readers. I have also looked for homeschooling systems, parenting systems, and cooking systems to make my life easier. I know I’m not the only […] The post In Search Of A System appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Hey, homeschoolers! A homeschool mom posted on Facebook, “I bake homemade bread … but not enough.” I saw in her what I so often see in myself and other homeschool moms: the tyranny of not enough. Whatever we accomplish is immediately invalidated, whether we say it out loud or not. We might […] The post The Tyranny Of Not Enough appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
It’s not too early to plan for homeschool retirement! Here are my best tips for preparing for this season now. Sponsor Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy’s 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to […] The post How to Prepare for Homeschool Retirement appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Hey, homeschoolers! Are you incorporating online learning into your homeschool this year? Should you? That wasn’t even an option when I started homeschooling in 1999. But now it is, and I’m so excited to share an interview I did with online learning platform founder Amir Nathoo. Sponsor Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in […] The post Is Online Learning An Option For Your Homeschool? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Hey, homeschoolers! I’ve always been fascinated by life change, thus my pursuit of a career in psychology. But psychology alone didn’t produce the changes I desired in my life. And what’s funny to me is that I can only share steps for how to change your homeschool life in hindsight. I didn’t have a plan. […] The post How to Change Your Homeschool Life appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Hey, homeschoolers! I grew up in a rural area where no one I knew took dance classes. Dance was confined to occasional, awkward PE classes. Our nieces were into competitive dance and acro, however, so when I had a preschool-aged daughter of my own, I was excited to enroll her in dance. She enjoyed it, […] The post Should You Add Dance To Your Homeschool Activities? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Hey, homeschoolers! I think media literacy is a course we should consider including in our high school curriculum plan. When I learned that friend Nate Noorlander was teaching a class on it, I asked him to rejoin me on the podcast to discuss it. Nate gave me a new perspective that I hope blesses you […] The post Teaching Media Literacy In High School appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Hey, homeschoolers! Whether you are interested in motivating yourself or your children, understanding the three motivational states described in Mark Forster’s book How to Make Your Dreams Come True will help you achieve your goal. Sponsor Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed […] The post 3 Motivational States For Homeschoolers appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Hey, homeschoolers! In this episode, I’m sharing my top tips for getting more done. Sponsor Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy’s 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to help your children break down concepts […] The post Top 10 Tips To Get More Done appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Hey, homeschoolers! Few things are as distressing as having an anxious child. I’m revisiting the topic today. Sponsor Summary In this conversation, Melanie Wilson discusses anxiety in homeschoolers and provides a three-part framework for managing anxiety. The first part of the framework is prevention, which includes ensuring regular sleep and wake times, engaging in exercise, […] The post How To Help Your Anxious Child appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.
Hey, homeschoolers! I am excited about today’s episode, not only because of the topic that I think addresses a real need we have as parents, but also about my guest. I experienced the pain of feeling different as a child and so did my kids. There’s different good and different bad, right? But kids don’t […] The post Helping Children Who Feel Different appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.