The Homeschool Sanity Show

A homeschool mom wrote to ask me where my episode on gamifying your homeschool was. The problem is I don’t have one! But I thought it was a fantastic idea. This is The Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where we talk about making our homeschooling more like a fun, motivating game. Sponsor Finding a math […] The post How To Gamify Your Homeschool appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Is your student less than motivated when it comes to reading or math? This is The Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where Dr. Lee Jenkins shares creative ideas for motivating learners. Hey, homeschoolers! As a psychologist, mother, and now a guide for homeschool parents, I have a great interest in motivation. Before I introduce my […] The post Motivating Learners With Dr. Lyle Lee Jenkins appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Have you fallen behind in your homeschool plan? Do you want to avoid looking at your lesson planner because it's so depressing? If that's you, I have good news. This is The Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where we’ll get back on track. Sponsor: 5000 Blankets Movie It’s incredible what can happen when you transform […] The post Why You’ve Fallen Behind In Your Homeschool Plan appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

If your student wants to attend college but doesn’t want to be loaded down with debt, I have a treat for you. This is The Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where guest Kara Walker shares uncommon but practical tips for saving money on a college education. Hey, homeschoolers! I absolutely love chatting with homeschoolers. That’s […] The post How To Get A College Degree Debt-Free appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

A homeschool mom wrote to ask me if it’s true that you shouldn’t expect the same kind of obedience from your teens that you do from younger kids. This is The Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where I address how to change our parenting in the teen years. Sponsor Finding a math curriculum that works […] The post How To Change Your Parenting In The Teen Years appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Do you wish you had more friends as a homeschool mom? Over my two decades of homeschooling, loneliness was a recurring problem. This is The Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where I discuss how to combat loneliness as a homeschool mom. Hey, homeschoolers! I’m going to confess that I have sometimes envied moms who have […] The post How To Combat Loneliness As A Homeschool Mom appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

This is the 300th episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show! I have really enjoyed podcasting for a number of reasons. One of the unexpected reasons is it’s taught me a lot about homeschooling. This is the episode where I share homeschool encouragement from eight years of podcasting. Hey, homeschoolers! The Ultimate Radio Show Network has […] The post 6 Lessons About Homeschooling I’ve Learned Through Podcasting appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Do you ever worry that you aren’t cut out for homeschooling? This is The Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where my guest and I make homeschooling doable, even if it’s been a struggle in the past. I’ve asked about insecurities on the Homeschool Sanity Facebook page, and I know many of us have them. I […] The post You Can Homeschool With Carrie Strong appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Have you been trying to be a Proverbs 31 Homeschooling mom as I described in previous episodes? If you have, you’ll want to listen to this episode in which I’ll share what I’ve learned about the problem of striving and how to find a place in your homeschool where strivings cease. But first, I'd like […] The post Special Replay: How to Homeschool Where Strivings Cease appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

A homeschooling mom on Facebook.com/motivatedhomeschooler asked for advice for her homeschooled teen and I thought other parents might have the same question. If you or your homeschooled teen is forgetful, distracted, or disorganized, listen to this episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show. Teaching Tip of the Week This week’s teaching tip is to make room […] The post Special Replay: Your Homeschooled Teen Has ADD? Help is Here appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Do you ever eat because you’re bored, anxious, or excited? The is the episode where we learn how to say goodbye to emotional eating so we can stay focused on homeschooling. Hey, homeschoolers! The problem with emotional eating for homeschooling parents is two-fold. We hate the consequences for ourselves and we hate even more the […] The post Say Goodbye To Emotional Eating With Barb Raveling appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

We hear a lot about health these days, but what does it mean to have a healthy family? This is episode where my guest and I talk about pursuing healthy families with respect to the mind, body, and spirit. There is so much more to our families than the bodies they inhabit. They have minds […] The post The Whole & Healthy Family With Jodi Mockabee appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Does your student struggle with handwriting? In this episode my guest will help us with handwriting. Sponsor Finding a math curriculum that works for your family can be a challenge! With CTCMath, all of your kids from K-12 can learn at their own pace with one family subscription. That’s right! With a CTCMath membership, you have access […] The post Help With Handwriting appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

How can we teach our kids that everyone belongs? In this episode, my guest and I discuss how to empathize with and welcome families who are different than our own. Sponsor Finding a math curriculum that works for your family can be a challenge! With CTCMath, all of your kids from K-12 can learn at their own […] The post How To Teach Our Kids That Everyone Belongs appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

    Do you wonder how to prepare your kids for college? If so, I'm not going to tell you what to do. I hope that's a relief. Instead, in this episode, I'll share our experience with college, so you'll have more information to make the best choices for your family. Hey, homeschoolers! This week […] The post How We Prepare For College As Homeschoolers appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

When Friday comes, do you feel like you've won your homeschool week and can celebrate? Or are you thinking about all the things you didn't do well? In this episode, I'll share tips for winning your homeschool week through proper planning. Before we dive into the topic, I want to thank CTC Math for sponsoring […] The post Winning Your Homeschool Week appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Does your child have a bad habit? If so, you want to help them. For example, a dad at The Great Homeschool Convention approached me for help in getting his four-year-old daughter to stop sucking her thumb. In this episode, I'll share tips for helping a child of any age break a bad habit. Break […] The post How To Help A Child Break A Bad Habit appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Do you and your spouse disagree on discipline? If so, you're normal, but your homeschool happiness is at risk. A sweet couple came to my booth at the Great Homeschool Convention and asked me what to do when they didn't agree on discipline in the moment, as in, in front of the kids. I shared […] The post What To Do When You And Your Spouse Disagree About Discipline appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

At a recent Great Homeschool Convention, a mom asked me for the best way to have her son's books published. This is the best time in history to become a published author. That's because you no longer have to convince a publisher that receives thousands of manuscripts a year to choose your book. Neither do […] The post Self-Publishing For Homeschoolers appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

What is your child's attitude about work? Not great? This is The Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where we discuss the truth that can make all the difference in their attitude about work and ours. Sponsor Hey, homeschoolers! Before we dive into the topic, I want to thank CTC Math for sponsoring this episode of […] The post How to Develop Kids’ Work Ethic with Jordan Raynor appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! Were you worried that I had disappeared? I enjoyed an extended vacation that has made a huge difference in how I feel. Normally, I am exhausted at the beginning of summer and I don’t want to do anything. But this year, after two consecutive weeks off, I feel great. I highly recommend taking […] The post Special Replay: Stop Worrying; Start Homeschooling (Part 2) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! We are living in a time of financial uncertainty, that’s for sure. That’s why I appreciate the biblical wisdom I got from my discussion with Scott LaPierre. You may remember him from a previous interview on Christian marriage. Scott is a father of 9 who has no debt on a pastor’s salary. He […] The post Your Homeschool Finances With Scott LaPierre appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! Last week I shared my discussion with Dana White about decluttering. This week I am sharing my interview with Joshua Becker, who is known for his writing on minimalism. He recently published the book Things That Matter that you will want to get a copy of. After our conversation about it, I found […] The post How To Focus On The Things That Matter With Joshua Becker appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! Do you have too much clutter? Too many craft supplies? Too much stuff for science? Whatever you have too much of, I have help for you. Now to introduce my guest for this episode–Dana K. White. She is the woman behind A Slob Comes Clean. She's an author, speaker, podcaster, YouTuber, and (much […] The post Decluttering For Homeschoolers With A Slob Comes Clean appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! My homeschool mom friends frequently asked me to edit their kids’ writing. If you don’t feel confident as a writer, it’s hard to feel confident as your child’s editor. In this episode, I hope to give you some simple tips for growing in your editing confidence. Before I do, I want to announce […] The post How To Edit Your Child’s Writing appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! Many of the homeschoolers I talk with at Great Homeschool Conventions want to know if Grammar Galaxy is good for independent learning. It absolutely is! A student reading at a strong 3rd grade level or above can read the story and complete the mission with very little teacher assistance. When I heard about […] The post How To Encourage Students To Be Responsible for Their Own Learning appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! When you are teaching more than one child, one of the best sanity-savers is using a family-learning approach. I had to teach this way with six kids and I made sure that Grammar Galaxy could be taught to students at multiple levels. My guest Kathy Gossen gives us simple tips for getting started. […] The post How To Implement Family Learning appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

I’ve been the recipient of Carol’s wit and wisdom for years, but I was still inspired by my interview with her. If you have a can’t-sit-still kiddo or you’re a what-did-I-come-in-this-room-for mom like me, you’ll love this episode. Carol explains: The kind of activity active children need while homeschooling How to work with a child […] The post Special Replay: Help for Homeschooling Distractible Kids with Carol Barnier appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! If you’ve ever considered attending a homeschool conference, this is the year to do it. If you’ve attended in the past, I have three reasons you should attend again. In short, you should attend for the curriculum, the speakers, and the fellowship with other homeschoolers. Some resources I mention in today’s episode are: […] The post 3 Reasons To Attend A Homeschool Conference In Person This Year appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! This episode has a different format than what I usually publish. It’s the audio from a YouTube video by the same name. If you’d like to watch it instead, head to YouTube.com/melaniewilson. Otherwise, just expect a couple of video references. The post How To Help My Son With Depression appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! The most popular question I have gotten when I encourage parents to consider homeschooling is this: How can I homeschool if my child won’t listen to me? If you’re already homeschooling, you may have this question with a twist. How can I KEEP homeschooling if my child won’t listen to me? I want […] The post How To Homeschool If Your Child Won’t Listen appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! I'm a time management/productivity enthusiast, which you know if you have my book, A Year of Living Productively. That book is the result of my experiments with more than 80 different productivity approaches. I did the reading and the experimenting to make the process of creating your own productivity formula faster. What I've […] The post Redeeming Your Time: How To Make The Most Of Every Moment As A Homeschool Mom appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! I wrote the curriculum series Grammar Galaxy in part because I’m a grammar nerd. Grammar has always come easily to me and I love it. But hand me a Rubik’s cube or another visual-spatial puzzle and I just can’t get it. If visual-spatial skills are your strength, you could send me written instructions […] The post 3 Simple Grammar Tips For Homeschool Moms appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! Are you going to be moving soon? Or do you have another big life change on the horizon that could affect your homeschool? Then this episode is for you. Before I introduce my guest, I have to say how often I’ve heard from families using Grammar Galaxy, that it’s an easy curriculum to […] The post How To Homeschool During A Move Or Other Transition appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! It was the end of October when I saw a post on Instagram from a former guest on this podcast –Karla Marie Williams. She shared a picture of Wendy Speake’s book The 40-Day Social Media Fast and said she would be back on Instagram after she’d completed her fast. I wrote, “Wait! Take […] The post What I Learned Doing A Social-Media Fast appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! This is going to seem like a weird way to start the year, but I am recommitted to my mission on this podcast of promoting happy, healthy homeschooling. I spoke with a family recently whose presenting problem was child misbehavior. What became obvious, however, is that the mother’s depression was leading to marital […] The post Depression And The Homeschool Mom appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! As homeschool moms, we want our kids to be healthy academically, spiritually, socially, and physically. That’s because health is wholistic. If there’s a breakdown in one area, it’s likely to affect the others. One area where I struggled as a mom was encouraging healthy eating. If that’s an area you’re seeking to improve, […] The post How To Encourage Healthy Eating In Your Kids appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! If you’re wondering how to achieve your goals this year, I have 10 tips for you. And this podcast is implementing one of them. I’m co-podcasting with my friend Barb Raveling for this episode that I hope inspires you in the new year. Goal Resources Free Homeschool Routine Kit A Year of Living […] The post How To Achieve Your Goals: 10 Tips appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! Do you regularly find yourself at the end of the school day with nothing to show for it? Do you feel like you aren’t getting anything done? If that’s you, you’re in good company. I regularly hear from homeschoolers just like you and I can’t wait to share the solution I give them. […] The post Special Replay: Get Things Done In Your Homeschool appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey homeschoolers! Are you great at making plans for the new school year but you never seem to do what you’ve planned? Or are you great at setting goals for the new year that you struggle to achieve? If that’s you, I’m going to put my psychologist hat on and explain why your follow-through fails. […] The post Special Replay: Why You’re Not Following Through on Your Plans and Goals appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! At this point in the year, I begin to think about changes I want to make in my homeschool. One change you may want to consider is adding some project-based learning. My guest today is going to help us with that. Before I introduce her, I want to let you know about the […] The post Project-Based Learning appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! What does it mean to be a woman of God in a world that seeks to redefine womanhood? That’s what I discussed with my guest Kristen Clark. It’s an important topic for us to consider as homeschooling mothers and also as parents of daughters. Kristen Clark is married to her best friend, Zack, and […] The post What Does it Mean To Be A Woman Of God Today? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! Last month, my husband’s sister Nancy passed away after a two-year battle with ovarian cancer. She was a lifelong international missionary and a bold evangelist. I interviewed her about how to teach kids to share the gospel. Here’s a link to that episode. Today, though, I want to use Nancy’s life to talk […] The post How To Speak The Love Languages As A Homeschool Mom appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers. When we begin teaching our kids at home, we quickly realize that some of them have traditional smarts with words and logic, but others have smarts that aren’t celebrated in school. My guest today is well-known author Dr. Kathy Koch. I think she will inspire you to discover your child’s unique smarts so […] The post Discovering Your Child’s Smarts With Dr. Kathy Koch appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey homeschoolers! I know that sibling squabbles are a serious source of stress. I know this personally and professionally. I have been giving a talk for Great Homeschool Conventions on how to negotiate sibling conflicts, but I think it’s important to talk about how to prevent these conflicts in the first place. That’s what this […] The post How to Prevent Sibling Rivalry appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! What if you could study history where it happened? My guests for today’s podcast tell us how to make that possible, whether you’re able to travel or not. Before I introduce my guests, though, I want to thank my sponsor for this episode, the Courageous Legacy movie. My guests are Dr. W. Kessler […] The post How To Study History On Location appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! If you haven’t yet included Christian history in your curriculum lineup, or even if you have, I have a treat for you. I’m interviewing Danika Cooley today about her new book series Who What Why. She explains why it’s more important than ever to introduce our kids to Christian history. I’ll share our […] The post Teaching Christian History With Danika Cooley appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolersI Today I want to talk with you about coping with extreme stress by telling you what happened when I was 14 years old. I don’t want to break up the story, though, so I’m going to thank my sponsor now–the film Show Me the Father. Everyone has a unique father story. Whether positive […] The post How To Cope With Extreme Stress appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey homeschoolers! I have been praying dailly about becoming more diligent for years. But only recently did I realize that I was going about increasing my diligence in the wrong way. That’s what this episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show is all about. Before we dive in, I would like to thank my sponsor for […] The post How To Be More Diligent This Year appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! I attended a conference session years ago when I was getting ready to homeschool high school for the first time. This particular session was geared toward parents of advanced students who hoped to get full-ride scholarships. There certainly are those students, but there are many more of us who aren’t in that category. […] The post When Your Teen Isn’t On The College Track appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

If you are planning to homeschool for the first time or know someone who is, this is the episode for you. I changed my content schedule because I’m getting requests for this information. I can save myself time and do a better job by presenting this information in podcast format. Are you looking for a […] The post How To Homeschool: A Guide For Beginners appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.