HomeSchool Happy Hour

In this episode I talk about summer as a homeschool mom. I discuss what's on my to-do list and how I make the most of our summer and get ready for next year.

I talk about how I teach my children science in our weekly science lessons. I discuss resources I use and some tips I use to succeed.

I go over the tools I use to teach my children math. I go over how we started with basics and built on that.

I give some detail about how I taught my children to read. I discuss tactics and tools that worked for us.

I go through in detail how my daily routine looks as a homeschool stay at home mom of 2. I talk about making your routine work for you and resources to help you succeed.

I talk with Cara about the positive effects homeschooling has had on her family. We chat about how she makes it work as a working mom of 4.

I discuss how a strong family unit supports a child and how adding homeschooling to that can provide positive outcomes vs. public schools.

Jumping back into recording. An encouraging welcome back to the new year, it can be overwhelming but YOU WILL GET THERE!

I talk about all the basics of starting to homeschool. I discuss how to get started and what you'll want to know before jumping in.

I chat with Rebecca of homeschool happy hour about how to encourage your child to be next step thinkers. We discuss ways to inspire your child to not be afraid of problem solving.

I chat about how to build your child's confidence with comments that will inspire pride. I discuss the ways you can make your child feel confident rather than fear school work.

I chat with Brett Pike of classical learner and author of cubs to bears books about the advantage we have as homeschool parents to teach our children more than just core curriculum. We discuss important topics that all children should be learning and how this knowledge would serve them in their future years.

I chat about how to deal with feelings of frustration when your child isn't grasping a lesson you've created. I talk about how to change your mindset to help your child succeed.

I chat about some of the ways public schools may be effecting children. I discuss some of the things that have existed and are new to public schools that may have a negative effect.

I chat about how homeschooling can help be unaffected during times of crisis. I discuss some ways you can be a prepared homeschooler for future times of uncertainty so your child's education, both academically and life skills wise, does not suffer.

I chat with my husband, an experienced professional in the cyber world about chatGPT, and its potential capabilities for homeschool parents. I also chat with him about how students can use it, and when to be cautious about it.

I chat about the question of “what if” when it comes to homeschooling. I discuss the possible outcome of choosing public over homeschooling.

I chat about when you need to step back from homeschooling for a short period of time due to life circumstances. I discuss some ideas on what you can do in the mean time.

I discuss the importance of being happy, intentional, listening, and exemplary as a homeschool parent. I talk about how being cognizant of these points can help optimize the homeschool experience.

I chat about what public school parents might not understand or know about being a homeschool parent. I talk about the benefits that public school parents might be missing out on by not being homeschool parents.

I chat with LaNissir, high school education consultant and out reach coordinator from the HSLDA about the amazing resource they are to homeschool families. We talk about the importance of protecting homeschool freedoms and supporting homeschool parents across the country.

I chat about some core ideas and thought processes I do not subscribe to as a homeschool mom. I chat about having the confidence to unsubscribe from negative ideas regarding homeschool and lean into the homeschool journey unapologetically.

I chat about my reasonings behind homeschool happy hour. I talk about my hopes and wants for my listeners and why I continue to be motivated to give back to the homeschool community

I chat with Maggie about the tools her courses offer to homeschool parents. We discuss the importance of having these tools when teaching your child certain skill sets.

I chat about some of the ways I incorporate faith and Religion into our own homeschool lesson and through the day to day. I discuss the contrast between homeschool vs. public school on the aspect of religion within education.

I chat about standing your ground when you don't agree with what's going on in public schools, and opt for homeschooling instead. Also, I discuss whether or not it's a big deal to not use purchased curriculum.

I chat about my goals for my Homeschool and children's educational experience in 2024.

I chat with Kelly from off-roading motherhood about how we can work on become the best versions of ourselves by recognizing how to break free of social norms and expectations and learned conditions, to become the best mother and homeschool teacher to our children.

I chat with Ashley from Twinkl about the amazing resource twinkl is for homeschooling parents, and how it can help you feel confident in creating your unique curriculum. Check out the list of educational podcasts from Twinkl here: www.twinkl.com/blog/15-best-educational-podcasts-for-homeschoolers-for-2023.com

I chat about how being a mom gives you all the unique skills and qualifications need to homeschool.

I chat with Daniel Harmon, creator and show runner of Tuttle Twins TV, about his homeschooled household, how he came to create Tuttle Twins TV,and the valuable resource it can be in your homeschool household.

I chat about ways to lead by example and give examples when teaching our children.

I chat with Kristin of steadfast_homeschool about how she and her husband homeschool their children, teach in a homeschool classical community, and make homeschool work for their daily life.

I chat about all the things I am doing this year to further my children's education and enhance our homeschool experience.

I chat about making your homeschool experience the best for your individual families needs, not needing permission to do so, and being in charge of your homeschool.

I chat about the results of a recent social media poll I did where you guys shared your reasonings for homeschooling. Overwhelmingly the replies were related to public schools dropping the ball.

Me and my husband chat about how wonderful it is to witness your child's educational growth from homeschooling and how important it is to celebrate that.

I chat about how important and meaningful being a homeschool mother is, and discuss how the choice to homeschool matters more than any career choice.

I chat about what influences your child and how being a homeschool parent allows you more oversight of what's influencing your child and how you can guide them more being a homeschool parent vs. sending your child to public school.

Diane (of minimalist moms podcast) and I chat about the guilt homeschool moms can experience and some tools and reminders on how to free yourself of your negative thoughts / second guessing yourself.

I chat about ideas to make play time for young children into learning moments.

I chat with Sunny from Educate freedom about the importance of teaching our children about freedoms / financial and economic freedoms and more

I chat about the expectations we have as homeschool parents and how to adjust them to have a better homeschool experience.

I chat with Rebecca from my homeschool village about how her brand helps design custom curriculum for your individual children, new online socializing tools for your children to connect with other homeschoolers, and our must haves In our learning spaces.

I talk about how I keep everything set in my learning room that makes sense for our workflow, and for easy access for a successful year.

I discuss all the things I know for sure about being a homeschooling mother.

I discuss the methods I use to encourage positive behavior during school time.

I chat about the effects homeschooling has on your bond with your child as well as their bonds with their siblings.

I discuss how being a homeschooler gives you the control over your child's innocence in todays world.

I chat about the courage it takes to choose to homeschool your child, and also provide a little background info on myself.

I chat about ways you can put your child in the right mindset in the morning before you start lessons to ensure they have the best possible school day.