Confidently Growing At Home - For Homeschool Moms

When your "struggle" season comes, it's important to remember not to get discouraged over the things you're unable to get done. God doesn't expect us to be SUPER MOMS, and we can rely on Him to get us through.   Show Notes: athomewithty.com/29 Bible Trivia Cards: https://amzn.to/3Y5dUlL Email: ty@athomewithty.com Follow Me Online: Instagram Facebook Pinterest

Happy New Year!! It's 2023 and the Confidently Growing At Home Podcast is back to encourage and empower Christian homeschooling moms to find their purpose, build their faith, and pursue personal growth at home.  Listen in as Ty Benjamin explains her goals for 2023 regarding the At Home With Ty brand and the Confidently Growing At Home Podcast.

In this episode, we'll interview Alyssa Wolff to discuss tips on being more productive, mindset shifts to approaching productivity, how to declutter and slow down, and how to handle busy seasons without losing the progress you've made. Alyssa Wolff is an introvert, God follower, and perpetual bookworm. (Oh, and homeschool mom of 5.) She has 12 years of experience balancing multiple kids while still getting time to recharge. She specializes in de-stressing your #momlife so you can reach supermom status with ease. (And stop locking yourself in the closet for alone time!)   Free Download Your Calendar Sanity Checklist: https://colossal-motivator-2652.ck.page/8537dbf396   Show Notes for Alyssa Wolff Alyssa Wolff's Website: https://yourunbusylife.com/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/unbusyyourbestlifenow Podcast: https://shows.acast.com/unbusy/episodes *********************************************************** Follow Me Online: Pinterest Instagram Facebook ********************************************************** Would you like to be featured on this podcast? Send an email and media kit to ty@athomewithty.com.

Have you considered that your parenting is a part of your stewardship to God? We've been entrusted with an enormous responsibility to raise up men and women of the future in the admonition of the Lord. How are you doing with that? Let's talk about it.   Show Notes: athomewithty.com/26 ********************************************************* Follow Me Online: Pinterest Instagram Facebook ********************************************************** Would you like to be featured on this podcast? Send an email and media kit to ty@athomewithty.com.  

In this episode, you'll meet Carrie Strong, author and homeschooling mom of three. We'll discuss her book, You Can Homeschool: Answers, Methods, and Resources with Real-Life Stories, and other topics such as knowing your why in homeschooling, having clarity, and advice for those who may be on the fence to start their homeschooling journey. Show Notes: athomewithty.com/25 ********************************************************* Follow Me Online: Pinterest Instagram Facebook ********************************************************** Would you like to be featured on this podcast? Send an email and media kit to ty@athomewithty.com.

As a homeschool mom, I'm sure that you can relate to the fact that some days are amazing and other days make you second guess all of your life's choices. We've all been there and can use some positive encouragement to remind us of what's important. Add these 12 affirmations to your daily routine and notice your mindset, attitude, and homeschooling experience change. Show Notes: athomewithty.com/24 ********************************************************* Follow me online: Pinterest Instagram Facebook ********************************************************** Would you like to be featured on this podcast? Send an email and media kit to ty@athomewithty.com.

In this episode, Ty Benjamin pens a letter of encouragement to "at-home" moms who may be struggling with overwhelm, exhaustion, or negative feelings about being at home.  Topics include: Don't suffer in silence Find out who you are in this chapter of life Monitor your self-talk Seek God and pray about it Show Notes: athomewithty.com/23 ********************************************************************* Follow me online: Pinterest Instagram Facebook ********************************************************************* Would you like to be featured on this podcast? Send an email and media kit to ty@athomewithty.com.

In this episode, Ty Benjamin will discuss the importance for moms to consider their decisions since each decision is creating the memories and stories their children will one day tell about them. What story do you want to tell? How do you want to be remembered? As a mother, a wife, a homemaker, and/or a homeschooler, what story do you want to be told about yourself? Show Notes: athomewithty.com/ep22 ********************************************************************* Follow me online: Pinterest Instagram Facebook ********************************************************************* Would you like to be featured on this podcast? Send an email and media kit to ty@athomewithty.com.

In this episode, Ty Benjamin will address the “summer slide” phenomenon, the loss of learning kids can experience during the summer because of a lack of schooling, and offer some tips to help you prevent it for your children.  Show Notes: athomewithty.com/21 Follow me on Pinterest: @athomewithty Links in this episode: homeschoolmomsummersummit.com

In this episode, Ty Benjamin shares 5 tips to help you prepare for the end of your homeschool year.   Show Notes: athomewithty.com/ep20   Links Mentioned: Academic Excellence Discount End of Year Reflection Questions Checklist   Follow Me on Facebook, Instagram, & Pinterest: @athomewithty

In this episode, Ty Benjamin shares 3 observations she made about women at a recent Ladies Retreat. Listen to find out why she believes that spending time with other women (especially other moms) is essential to your overall wellbeing, bonding in Christ is a blessing, and facing your fears is a part of your growth process. Show Notes: athomewithty.com/19 Follow on Facebook, Instagram, and Pinterest: @athomewithty Free Download - Favorite YouTube Channels For Preschool & Elementary Homeschoolers Please RATE and REVIEW! 

In this episode, Ty Benjamin will discuss 5 strategies once utilized in her corporate career that she's now incorporating into her homeschooling. Listen to learn about how to: Strategy #1: Create Sustainable Routines Strategy #2: Use the Time Blocking Method Strategy #3: Schedule Breaks into the Day Strategy #4: Allow Job Shadowing Strategy #5: Praise Initiative    Show Notes: athomewithty.com/18 Visit the website: athomewithty.com Follow me online at @athomewithty

Are you a new or seasoned homeschool mom looking to plug into a homeschool group, co-op, tutorial, or community and not quite sure how to go about it? In this episode, Ty Benjamin gives 8 tips to help you find a homeschool group that's right for your family. The 8 tips include to: Define your purpose for finding a homeschool group Decide what type of homeschool group you're looking for Consider your availability and commitment level Start looking for groups in your local area Check out the group (especially the leadership) before making a commitment Don't settle for the first group you choose Decide how you will show up in the group Create your own group Show Notes: athomewithty.com/17 Follow me online: @athomewithty Want to discover your potential as a homeschool mom? Get the workshop here

Discover productive ways to energize your morning routine for homeschool and stay-at-home moms! These 6 practical tips include easy ideas you can do today to revitalize your mornings. Podcast Show Notes: athomewithty.com/16 Join The Community: Confidently Growing Together Follow Me Online: @athomewithty

Could you possibly give yourself grace at times when you shouldn't? Are there times when you can give yourself grace to excuse your lack of discipline? Listen as Ty Benjamin explores the difference between personal grace and self-discipline. Podcast Show Notes: athomewithty.com/15 Join the NEW Facebook group: Confidently Growing Together Follow me online: @athomewithty  

In this episode, Ty Benjamin gives practical tips to deal with burnout when it arises in your homeschooling journey. Listen to the discussion about: Ditching your curriculum for Unit Studies Scheduling in a Spring Break that works for your family Changing things up with creativity in your routine   Podcast Show Notes: athomewithty.com/14 Register for the Discover Your Homeschool Mom Potential Workshop: athomewithty.com/discover Follow Me Online: @athomewithty Email me: ty@athomewithty.com 

In this episode, Ty Benjamin compares the lyrics to the song, Surface Pressure, from Disney's Encanto to motherhood and homeschooling. Listen to learn about: How moms should view their worth and value Why moms should honestly communicate what they're feeling instead of suppressing their thoughts and emotions The importance of balancing expectations, reality, and relaxation   Podcast Show Notes: athomewithty.com/13 Discover Your Homeschool Mom Potential Workshop - athomewithty.com/discover Contact Me: athomewithty.com/contact Follow me online: @athomewithty

In this episode, Ty Benjamin shares the third phase of the 3 Phases of Personal Growth Framework which she calls the IMPACT Phase.  This phase is all about how you can positively impact your home and family. Learn all about the importance of: Setting an example Creating the “right” environment and Raising prepared children Podcast Show Notes: athomewithty.com/12 Download your free copy of the 230 Core Values List: athomewithty.com/corevalues Follow me online: @athomewithty  

In this episode, Ty Benjamin discusses the second phase of her 3 Phases of Growth Framework called the INVEST phase. This phase emphasizes the importance of completing a self-assessment, prioritizing self-care, and utilizing self-reflection. Learn About:  Taking responsibility for your self-improvement How to perform a self-assessment to gauge how you are showing up in life The need to feed and condition your mind and body and communicate your need to rest How taking the time to pause and reflect on your progress can help you along your growth journey Podcast Show Notes: athomewithty.com/11 Follow me on Instagram and Pinterest: @athomewithty Email: ty@athomewithty.com

In this episode, Ty Benjamin shares part 1 of her 3 Phases of Personal Growth Framework...the IGNITE Phase.  Learn about: The catalyst to your personal growth How creating a personal vision stimulates your growth The need to intentionally schedule time with God Using positive "self-talk" phrases to increase your confidence   Podcast Show Notes: athomewithty.com/10 Follow me on Instagram: @athomewithty Email me: ty@athomewithty.com   Books Mentioned In This Episode: The Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod What To Say When You Talk To Yourself by Shad Helmstetter  

In this episode, we'll explore how pursuing personal growth can answer all of your self-doubts and help you to discover who God really meant for you to be. Podcast Show Notes: athomewithty.com/9 Follow me on Instagram: @athomewithty Contact email: ty@athomewithty.com

Where is your focus in your homeschooling? Are you focused on all the challenges, negatives, and struggles?  Or are you intentionally focused on the positives, the wins, and the good times of your homeschooling journey? Did you know you have a choice in the matter? Join, Ty Benjamin, Homeschool Mom Encourager, as she talks about the need for homeschool moms to have the courage to change their focus.   Check out the show notes here: athomewithty.com/8 Email me at ty@athomewithty.com Follow me online: @athomewithty  

When it comes to homeschooling, it's a brand new territory that, for most of us, we're still uncovering, discovering, and navigating. If you're anything like me, then the homeschooling experience can cause you to feel a little uptight, stressed, or even a little anxious. In this episode, I'd like to suggest 5 tips for you to feel more confident and relaxed as a homeschool mom in hopes that it will encourage you to keep going on this daily grind of homeschooling.   Podcast Show Notes: athomewithty.com/7 Download your free Confident & Relaxed Homeschool Mom Guide: athomewithty.com/relaxed Contact: ty@athomewithty.com

With so many homeschool curriculum options available, it's easy to become overwhelmed and flustered when trying to make a decision for your family. In this episode, Ty Benjamin will suggest a few questions to consider to help you narrow down your options and prayerfully choose the best curriculum and subjects that will help your family flourish at home.   Podcast Show Notes: athomewithty.com/6   Resources mentioned in this episode: Comprehensive Curriculum hslda.org   Website: www.athomewithty.com Contact: ty@athomewithty.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athomewithty/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/athomewithty  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/athomewithty/ 

Have you ever considered that you might be showing up a certain way in your home and not even notice it? In this episode, Ty Benjamin shares 5 ways that you could be presenting yourself at home. Listen to see if you identify with:  - The Perfectionist Homeschool Mom - The Mistake Homeschool Mom - The Inspiration Homeschool Mom  - The Comparison Homeschool Mom - The "I CAN" Homeschool Mom   Website: www.athomewithty.com Blog: www.athomewithty.com/blog Contact: ty@athomewithty.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athomewithty/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/athomewithty  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/athomewithty/     

If someone asked me what is the one thing I would caution or warn homeschool moms about, I would have to say the need to be on guard for "Stinking Thinking". And one reason we have such negative thoughts and feelings is that our minds can be saturated with SELF-DOUBT. But what can you do about it?  And what does the bible have to say? Tune in to this week's episode to find out.    Podcast Show Notes: www.athomewithty.com/4 Website: www.athomewithty.com Blog: www.athomewithty.com/blog Contact: ty@athomewithty.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athomewithty/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/athomewithty  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/athomewithty/ 

Welcome to the Confidently Growing At Home Podcast where we empower homeschool moms to feel confident and capable of teaching at home. Meet your host, Ty Benjamin, former Exercise Physiologist turned stay-at-home, homeschooling mom of 2 since 2017.  Our mission is to strengthen, encourage, and equip Christian homeschool moms to ignite their faith, invest in themselves, and positively impact their homes so that they can maximize their God-given potential and create an authentic home and school experience for their families. So be sure to subscribe and join us each week as we pursue spiritual and personal growth for homeschool moms.   Website: www.athomewithty.com Blog: www.athomewithty.com/blog Contact: ty@athomewithty.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/athomewithty/  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/athomewithty  Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/athomewithty/   

Happy New Year! It's been said that less than 10% of people who set a resolution actually keep it, but I'm making a commitment to myself to become GROWTH FOCUSED and themed 2022 as the year to GET OUT OF YOUR OWN WAY. Will you join me? Follow me on Pinterest and Instagram: @athomewithty Podcast Show Notes and Transcript: athomewithty.com/2022-2

Just like Esther, we must choose how we will respond to the various circumstances in our life - whether we'll act in faith or in fear. On top of that, we must be willing to embrace our season in life and realize we may be right where we are "for such a time as this." Download your copy of the 20 Scriptures for Intentional Growth for Homeschool Moms today! Follow me on Pinterest and Instagram: @athomewithty LISTEN OR SUBSCRIBE FOR FREE IN YOUR FAVORITE PODCAST APP: Apple Podcasts   |   Spotify   |   Google Podcasts  |  RSS TRANSCRIPT: Welcome to Confidently Growing At Home, a podcast dedicated to empower and equip homeschool moms like you to feel more fulfilled, confident, and content to stay home by focusing on your spiritual and personal growth. I'm your host, Ty Benjamin, and I want to help you become the very best version of yourself at home. The question is, are you ready? INTRO: Hello, hello! And welcome back to episode number two of the Confidently Growing At Home Podcast, this episode is entitled, For Such A Time As This. And so the other week, my kids and I were studying the story of Esther for our morning devotional. And if you're not familiar with that story, I really highly recommend you read the book of Esther in the Old Testament. But on this particular morning, we were reading chapter four in Esther. And just to give a real quick overview of what's going on in chapter four... So chapter four starts with Mordecai, who is Esther's cousin, he learns about the King's decree to destroy or to kill all the Jews in the kingdom, thanks to Haman who despises Mordecai and the Jews. And so when he learns about this decree, he's lamenting, right?  He's tearing off his clothes. He's deeply stressed about this news and Esther gets word that he's going through all this. And so she sends her attendant to go see what's going on with him, and Mordecai sends a copy of the decree back to Esther so that she would be informed. And he asked her to speak with the king - to beg and plead - on behalf of the her people. And Esther at first told him no because of the law that. If anyone goes to the king without being called, they could be put to death unless the king holds out his golden scepter to approve them. So in verses 13 and 14, Mordecai says some very powerful words to Esther in which he told her, not to think that she would escape this decree just because she's in the palace. In other words, don't think you won't be affected by this decree just because you're the queen. Right. And then he also said, you can choose to keep silent, but your father's house will perish - just because you choose not to do anything and stay quiet on this - things will still happen negatively. In verse 14, he says something very significant. He says, "who knows, whether you have not come to this kingdom, to the kingdom for such a time as this." And then we know that Esther then changed her mind and they go to the king and she was granted an audience with him. But I started thinking about this passage; I started think about this chapter and especially verses 13 and 14, and I'm like, man, this is good right here. And there's some principles and some lessons that can be gleaned from this, from the interaction between Mordecai and Esther, and also just, you know, what transpired - the decisions that were made. And I feel like we can learn some lessons as moms and as homeschoolers with this chapter. So I just like to share a few things that or principles that I thought of, but you may be able to glean some more. Principle 1: Don't let fear keep you from doing what's right Don't let fear keep you from doing what's right. So remember Esther told Mordecai no, at first, because she was afraid of the unknown, right. She didn't know what the king would do if she asked for an audience with him. So her first reaction was like, no way. Nope. I'm not doing that. She was scared. And I was like, man, you know, this can be us sometimes. It could be me sometimes; it could be you. We have to be mindful of not letting fear cripple us from being our best and doing what God would have us to do. Don't let fear of the unknown or the lack of confidence in yourself or in God hold you back from doing great things for the Lord or for your family. You know, one of my favorite verses is 2 Timothy 1:7 which it says, "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but a power and love. And self-control." We all have to guard against the temptation to play it safe. God intends for us to make these giant, confident leaps in life and not these little timid, half-steps - tiptoeing through life like I'm not sure what's coming next, and I can't see from point A to point B, so I won't really give a lot of effort because I don't know what's coming. I can't see that far ahead. I'm afraid. I'm scared. That's not how God made us. And we all have choices in life to make, you know, we choose how we're going to respond to what happens to us in life. But we have to remember to trust in the Lord with all our hearts (Proverbs 3:5), and be comforted and assured that He cares for us (I Peter 5:7), and pray to Him about everything (Phil 4:6). But again, it's a decision and one we must make every single day. Principle 2: God gives us purpose in our position God gives us purpose in our position. Ecclesiastes 3:1 says: To everything there is a season and a time to every purpose under the sun.  We have many seasons in life. And different roles and positions that we have to play. You know, your season and your position right now, maybe as a wife, a mother, a homemaker, homeschool mom, or work from home mom, you know, whatever it is, this is your season of living. And throughout your seasons, there may be many opportunities that present themselves that require you to either rise up in faith or shrink back in fear. And I truly believe that every season introduces a woman to herself. Each season helps you to get to know yourself just a little bit better. And with homeschooling being so new and so unknown for so many, it's an opportunity to ask yourself a very direct question: Will you seek God in your season and discover your for such a time as this, or will you hope this season will just pass you by and go away for something that's more comfortable and safe? What is your purpose at home right now? Is it just to take care of the home and make sure that everybody, you know, stays alive and eat, or is it something greater? What is your purpose? And if you're unsure, I'd like to encourage you to study verses like Ecclesiastes 12:13; 2 Corinthians 4:8-11, Ephesians 2:10, Philippians 1:6, and  Titus 2:3-5 just to explore what God has to say about it. Principle 3: Others are affected by your choices and decisions Others are affected by your choices and decisions. And so remember, Esther's decision to go to the king not only affected her and her immediate family, but all of the Jews in the kingdom. And your decisions in your home, whether you want to believe it or not, affects not only your household, but also those around you. You see, we have far more influence than we think sometimes. You're not just an example to your kids (in the way you talk, and how you think, how you respond, how you serve others, how you control your emotions, and how you handle situations) You're an example to other women. Those are the women around you in your family, at church, in your social circles, and in your homeschool communities. We have influence. Period. And it took me a little while to realize this fact, because you know, when I became a stay at home mom, I was so focused on me. I was me-focused. I was, I was thinking about me and my feelings and what I wanted, what I didn't want and, you know, just...it was all about me. And I realize now that it's true, like I have influence. And I used to think that my influence was just outside the home and in the workplace where I had this position, and I was in charge of these people and, you know, they had to do what I say, and that was my influence. No, we have influence with everyone we're around. And we're all responsible for how we handle our influence through our decision-making, through our interactions with others, and how we handle our seasons of life. I'm reminded of what Paul said in 1 Corinthians 11:1, when he said to the Christians there, he said "to be followers of me, even as I follow Christ." You know, Paul understood his influence, and he set an example for others. And I pray we can have that same mindset and attitude as we continue to move along our growth. So today, let us ask God for the courage to step beyond the boundaries of our doubts, of our fears, and our comfort zones. Let us ask him to guide us to a place, to our mindset, and to a faith where we can realize our full potential. And let us ask him to help us to be a positive influence and a worthy example to our families, to our friends, and to our communities. Let us glorify him by following in the footsteps of Christ and pray that others would see him in us. Well, that's it for this episode. You can find the show notes at athomewithty.com/2 or you can visit the link in the description. And if you will like the list of scriptures to help you begin your intentional growth journey, I'll post a link to a free scripture guide. So before you go, please be sure to subscribe to the podcast. And if you're enjoying this podcast, I'd love for you to leave a five star rating and a review so we can reach other homeschool moms out there hoping to grow and be better. So thank you again for joining me. I'm Ty Benjamin, and this has been another episode of Confidently Growing At Home. Talk to you soon. God bless. Let's Be Mom Friends! Pinterest Instagram Facebook Join my newsletter for more tips, support, and advice on building your confidence, personal growth, and spiritual maturity for homeschool moms.

Your homeschool journey is unique to you, but that doesn't make it any less challenging. Let's discuss 3 ways to help you to fully embrace your homeschool journey. Podcast Show Notes: www.athomewithty.com/1 Follow me on Pinterest and Instagram: @athomewithty