You Can Homeschool!

We've got news! And takeaways for you that can be helpful moving forward in homeschooling...and life! Links mentioned in the episode: Be one of the first to listen to the Strong Women Bright Future podcast! https://mailchi.mp/38cdb55152b7/transform-pdf ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

In this episode of the You Can Homeschool podcast, Tracy and I discuss the "Top 10" from our past 100! But more importantly, we talk about why and how those episodes can help you. Find all the links we talk about in our show notes, as well as any other relevant links and resources we mentioned: https://breakthroughhomeschooling.com/top-10-episodes-you-can-homeschool/ ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Tracey talks to retired home educator and co-founder of Owl Home Education Network, Chauncy Lynn Childs. Listen in and glean some wisdom from a veteran homeschooler, and hear the philosophy behind a new resource currently in development! Links mentioned in this episode: Owl Home Education Network - https://www.owlhomeeducationnetwork.com/ Join their Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/474178910743586/ YCH094 - An interview with homeschool dad and OWL co-founder Shane Eastman ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Do you know what your homeschool's "one thing" is? Did you know it can change and grow over time and with your circumstances? In today's episode, Tracey and I talk about how taking the time to discover this can make all the difference in your homeschool *and* your family life! ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Homeschool dad and co-founder of Owl Home Education Network, Shane Eastman, shares his family's story of discovering homeschooling, what it looks like for them, and a new platform he's currently developing to help support home educators everywhere! Links mentioned in this episode: Owl Home Education Network - https://www.owlhomeeducationnetwork.com/ Join their Facebook group - https://www.facebook.com/groups/474178910743586/ YCH096 - An interview with Chauncey Lynn Childs ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Looking back at this time of year and this season in our lives, Tracy and I discussed things we wish we'd known about homeschooling…before we started! Listen and learn...hope this helps and encourages! Find the extended show notes here: https://breakthoughhomeschooling.com/before-i-started-homeschooling Links mentioned in this episode: Techie Homeschool Mom: https://breakthroughhomeschooling.com/techiemomshop * ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Whether it's a student-created project or incorporating online learning, there are many reasons to include video in your home education program. And many fun ways to do it! Links mentioned in this episode: How to Teach Public Speaking (Even if it's Your Biggest Fear) - YCH085 Incorporating Fine Arts Into Your High School Program - YCH078 Find the extended show notes here: https://breakthroughhomeschooling.com/use-video-creatively ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Don't neglect electives in your teen's high school program! Listen in as Pat and Tracey talk about the rich opportunities and future possibilities engaging and rigorous elective courses provide. Links mentioned in this episode: YCH078 - Incorporating Fine Arts Into Your High School program - Interview with Gena Mayo of Music In Our Homeschool YCH034 - The Link Between Primitive Reflexes and a Child's Ability to Learn - Interview with Kokeb Girma McDonald article: Creative Electives for Your High School Student - https://breakthroughhomeschooling.com/creative-electives-for-your-high-school-student/ ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

For years, every spring, Pat's Christian family celebrated the Passover in their home. In this conversation, she and Tracey talk about how they did it, why they did it, and the story behind the book she wrote for homeschooling (and non-homeschooling!) families. Links mentioned in this episode: Pat's book, "Celebrating the Passover: A Guide for Christians to Celebrate the Feast" - https://amzn.to/3DCXOFA * article - Christian Passover Resources - https://breakthroughhomeschooling.com/christian-passover-resources/ article - Why We Celebrate Jewish Holidays - https://breakthroughhomeschooling.com/why-we-celebrate-jewish-holidays/ ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Please welcome our guest today, Andria Smith, aka @thehumoroushomeschooler. After working for a number of years in public education, Andria was "forced" into homeschooling her two children, ages 5 and 9, during the pandemic. She never dreamed she would fall in love with homeschooling as she has, tho, and isn't looking back. I found her on Instagram, where she is spot-on and "keepin' it real" about the homeschool momma life. What a blast it was talking to her - and I know you'll love listening in, too! Go follow her if you don't already - @thehumoroushomeschooler ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

"Down the road from nowhere in small-town, USA (as a friend of mine used to say) lives today's guest, Caleb Allen (so please forgive the periodic sound quirks from spotty wifi!). He joins us as the next guest in our series of "Homeschool Graduates: Where Are They Now?" Caleb was home-educated in the "way back when" years of homeschooling and pushed through learning with dyslexia, which remained undiagnosed until he was in college. We hope you enjoy this special episode! ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Even if it's your biggest fear! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Remember that reading slogan from long ago "Reading is FUNdamental?" Well, sometimes it feels like the "fun" has gone out of reading for some of us, and today we want to put an end to that! Let's celebrate reading! In today's episode, Tracey and I go into detail about how to get your kids (and the whole family) back "into" books - the real, paper-and-print kind. Find extended show notes here: breakthroughhomeschooling.com/celebrate-reading ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

The job of a good guidance counselor is to give...guidance and counsel! What better person than you, mom (and dad!) than to give that to your teen? I know at times you may feel ill-prepared to do that related to your teen's high school years and their movement ahead, but trust us: you are better prepared than you think. Plus, there are so many resources available to you! Listen and be encouraged, friend...you GOT this! Links mentioned in this episode: Find more resources here: https://breakthoughhomeschooling.com/homeschool-guidance-counselor Episode YCH077 - Reaching Your Goals Through Coaching - https://spoti.fi/3GMVMUN 16 Personalities test (free) - https://www.16personalities.com/ Episode YCH085 - How to Teach Public Speaking (even if it's your biggest fear!) - COMING SOON Episode YCH054 - Super Skills Moms Gain Through Homeschooling (discusses the connection between homeschooling and business/entrepreneurial skills) - https://spoti.fi/33pkfSA ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

To paraphrase Shakespeare's famous soliloquy"To break or not to break? That is the question..." Sometimes it's hard to decide whether we want to take a "hard stop" on homeschooling or just back off the studies for a bit. And this is the time of year when it may be uppermost in your mind! But no worries - you can choose to do one at some point and the other at another point. (Part of the beauty of homeschooling, my friend.) In today's episode, Pat and Tracey talk about different options and the pros and cons of each... What kind of breaks does your family take? ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

In this episode, homeschool graduate Erin Fantoni (nee Battaglia) talks about her homeschooling experiences and how they prepared her for the futre. Since recording this interview, Erin has gone on to complete her Doctorate and is moving ahead with her career. If you have any questions for her about her homeschooling experiences, she welcomes them via email at erinrbattaglia@gmail.com. You can also find her on Instagram @raquel_fancy.rachel/ ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

We don't only talk about what jobs kids can work at, but WHY you might want them to even have a job! There are lots of benefits to allowing your teens to work, not the least of which is this piece of research: studies have shown that teens who worked in the summer had greater job satisfaction and greater future earnings than those who didn't. But there are also issues to keep your eyes open for as a parent. So no matter how you feel about "working teens" you'll find this episode engaging. Does your teen have a part-time job? Links mentioned in this episode: The “Super Skills” Moms Gain from Homeschooling - YCH Episode 054 (talks about how we acquire soft skills, which also apply to teens who work) How to Incorporate Life Skills Into Your Homeschooling - YCH Episode 022 (this episode wasn't specifically referred to, but definitely relates to the topic!) ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Preparing our teens for college and beyond means we should be enabling them to be well-round, thinking individuals. And who says Fine Arts is only for the "artsy?" In this enlightening discussion, Gena Mayo of Music In Our Homeschool.com shares the many ways we can provide a fine arts high school credit for our teens, why it's important to do so even if we don't feel talented (and how to do it!), and shares an unbelievable list of optional studies that you can include in a fine arts program! Find the extended show notes here: https://breakthroughhomeschooling.com/being-creative-about-fine-arts-with-your-high-schooler/ Links mentioned in this episode: Gena's exhaustive list of fine art study topics: Music In Our Homeschool* - https://breakthroughhomeschooling.com/mioh+ Article: The Charlotte Mason Inspired Way to Get a Homeschool High School Fine Arts Credit High School Fine Arts Membership* - see extended show notes for more information, waiting list, and registration links ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Oftentimes, the terms "coaching" and "consulting" are used interchangeably. But they are really two very different concepts, each valuable in their own right, in different situations. Listen as Pat and Tracey talk about the difference between them, and how coaching can be a very powerful force for a homeschool mom on both a personal and professional level! Links mentioned in this episode: Article: How Coaching Helps Your Homeschool Excel - https://breakthroughhomeschooling.com/coaching-helps-your-homeschool/ Schedule an exploratory call here: https://calendly.com/pat-fenner-hw/30min-hs ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

The New Year is upon us! And as we usher in 2022, Tracey and Pat talk about the value of a good devotional to start - or build - a healthy habit of morning quiet time. 'Course, if you're not a morning person, you can still reap rewards by scheduling a daily time for fortifying yourself. And you can find strength for whatever life throws at you with a quality devotional that can lead you to the Word. Thank you for tuning in this past year... We wish you all the best in the coming year! Find links to the resources mentioned in this episode in the extended show notes here: breakthroughhomeschooling.com/hsmom-devotionals ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

There's something about Christmas music; the carols and songs that bring to mind special holiday memories. And these versions are something extra-special to us. We hope they bring a little extra special holiday joy to you, too! And here's our little Christmas gift to you - a YouTube playlist of all the songs mentioned in this episode: https://youtu.be/IJ12Fd0AlAw Play it on the tv or laptop while you're baking Christmas treats! And Merry Christmas to you all! ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Wishing you a Merry, love-filled, and low-stress Christmas! We hope you back off the books and find ways to engage with each other and the season and create many wonderful memories together... Remember: You Can Homeschool...but it's ok to take time off, too! ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

I dunno, is it only me? We have five grown-and-flown kiddos, and while I remember them as "littles" at Christmases long ago, I also remember Christmases during the teen years. But...perhaps not all of them as fondly as others...if you get my drift. Because finding awesome Christmas gifts for the little ones was always oh-so-much easier than finding them for my teens! Tracey and I had a conversation about that recently, but we decided to DO something about it (unlike those conversations people have about the weather. You know: "People are always talking about the weather but nobody ever does anything about it!" #dadjokes). We came up with a list of awesome Christmas gift ideas for teens! Although, you can use these for birthday gifts, too, or just "I love you!" presents...) So if you're still lacking a gift or two for your teen, you're welcome to pour yourself a cuppa, grab your phone or a notebook, and enjoy our latest candid conversation. (For your convenience, I posted links to the items we talked about below the recording.) Find the extended show notes, including links to the gifts we mention, here: https://breakthroughhomeschooling.com/awesome-christmas-gifts-for-teens ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

When our kids were young, remember encouraging them as they played? They explored the world around them and learned oh-so-much. When "school starts," that doesn't have to stop - but how DO we keep it going? Listen in!! And find a curated reading list to learn more, and other resources, in the extended show notes here: https://breakthroughhomeschooling.com/build-play-into-your-homeschool You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/AoqwM8H8Ttk ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Living in gratitude is not something that comes naturally to many of us. But there are far-reaching effects that can bless our families, our homeschools, and the world with which we interact. Learn about some activities to foster that characteristic in our kiddos (and ourselves!) and share some of your own with us, too. There are lots of options to reach out to us below. We can't wait to hear from you, and... Happy Thanksgiving! Tracey & Pat ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

In this next installment of our series "Homeschool Graduates: Where Are They Now?", Pat talks to Tracey's daughter Brooke. I think she'll sound familiar to you, as she owns the lovely voice who introduces you to the podcast each week. Be encouraged - your homeschool graduate can have a lovely and exciting future! And You. CAN. Homeschool, friends... You can also watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/Zsyh6KpKa-k ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Do you know how to manage expectations as your child grows? Do yo...your spouse...and your family... have a common definition of success? What do we need to think about as we prepare to launch our kids into the world? In this episode, our guest Danica Copp, MSW, and Pat explore these questions and many more. Mrs. Copp has years of experience as a Social Worker specializing in adolescents, and has so much wisdom to share! Grab her free adolescent launching checklist and learn about her one-on-one coaching program at confidentiallylaunchyourteen.com And follow her (say "Hi!" while you're there and tell her where you discovered her, too!) on Instagram @danicacoppmsw ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

It's hard to resist curling up under a warm, cozy blanket with a good book during those cold, grey winter afternoons. Whether it's reading to or with the kids, or finding some "me time" to read something on your own, if you're looking for some good reads over the winter, we got ya' covered! In this episode we share 10 of our current favs - you're sure to find something here to pique your interest! Links mentioned in this episode: You'll find all the links to our books, along with the video of this broadcast, in the extended show notes here: https://breakthroughhomeschooling.com/irresistible-winter-reads ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow us - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Tracey Hagerman talks about the motivation to write her book “The Happy Homeschooler,” and how it can help homeschool moms balance their lives and homeschools to avoid premature feelings of burnout. She also explains her “homeschool formula” and the one area that many moms may find a welcome addition (with benefits for everyone!) to their homeschool. She's got a lot to say about reading, too, and you'll especially be interested in her strategies for the "reluctant reader" ;-) Links mentioned in this episode: Amazon link* for Tracey's book "The Happy Homeschooler" - https://amzn.to/3FVSAHp ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow - so you don't miss an episode! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

This is the first of our series: "Homeschool Graduates - Where are They Now?" Tracey talks to Pat's daughter, Lauren Meeks, who graduated from homeschool in 2007. Be encouraged - home education teaches many other things besides academics! ___________________________ Links mentioned in this episode: Lauren's TEDx Talk "The Freedom of Failure": https://bit.ly/3g8OIrj book: The World in My Living Room - (aff) https://amzn.to/2Xp9uMy * Her website: bnbmadesimple.com Instagram: @bnbmadesimple | @towtally_peachy Facebook: @bnbmadesimple Courses - Sprint to Superhost (introduction to short-term hosting): https://programs.bnbmadesimple.com/sprint-to-superhost CoHost Accelerator (scaling co-hosting as a business model): https://programs.bnbmadesimple.com/cohost-accelerator * As affiliates of Amazon, we earn a small commission on sales made with this link. We appreciate your support! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Do you enjoy exercising? I mean, you know you should do it, but... In a no-judgment zone, Pat and Tracy talk about their, um, relationship with exercise, and how we can improve it! You'll even discover how taking time to exercise can help your homeschool, too! How can you make exercise a habit, something sustainable in your life? Tracey has some answers for you to consider (and Pat's just along for the ride) ;-) Links mentioned in this episode: Homeschool Mom Fitness Program - https://momforallseasons.com/product/homeschool-mom-fitness/ ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

In this interview, Pat and Tamara discuss her book, developing your teen's leadership skills, helping them make a difference, how to help your homeschooled teen navigate thinking about and planning for their future, and so much more! ------------------------ Tamara S. Raymond wrote "Careering" to help young adults avoid the traps she fell into as a result of struggling to figure out her career path after college. Today, this successful leadership development coach shares her hard-learned lessons to help you quickly identify your passions and strengths so you can find your way in the world of work. “I want you to avoid spending eight years in the wrong jobs as I did,” she says. ------------------------ Connect with Tamara on her socials - Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TamaraSRaymond/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/TamaraSRaymond/ Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/TamaraSRaymond/ The IMC Leaders Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr-fkH6NhaTFQiEqtLxe8GQ ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Educational researcher and homeschool dad Douglas Pietersma shares some thoughts on homeschooling based on his research and experience. He also offers some tips for homeschool dads that he learned as he transitioned from the "typical" bread-winner (somewhat removed) homeschool dad to the primary educator for his two children. Lots of interesting information here! Links mentioned in this episode: ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

While adding homeschooling responsibilities can sometimes make your plate feel a bit overloaded day-to-day, there are tips and tricks that we've picked up over the years that you, too, can use to help relieve a bit of the stress. "Work smarter, not harder" is a cliche that can only gets us so far, right? Here are some practical ways to live that out... Links mentioned in this episode: Episode YCH011 - How Can I Teach Subjects I Struggled With in School? Episode YCH046 - The Role of Grandparents in the Homeschooling Worldbook Encyclopedia's "Typical Course of Study" - a skeleton of topics by grade level to spark your creativity! - https://www.worldbook.com/typical-course-of-study.aspx Episode YCH015 - How to Find Time to Re-Charge While Homeschooling ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Learning styles are certainly important to understand, but our personalities influence our homeschool as well. In today's episode, we discuss not only how this "shows up" at home and in school, but the "care and feeding" of the homeschool mom! Pop quia: Tracey and I are not both extroverts! Can you guess which is which? _______________________ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

We kept this interview to as close to 30 minutes as I could, but it was hard! Let me introduce you to Dwane Thomas, creator of Visual Latin and Word Up! Much more than "just" a language teacher, he continues to embody the concept of a lifestyle of learning. During our altogether-too-brief time, he talks about the "risks" of homeschooling, what he really thinks about Latin, interesting facts about the headwaters of the Mississippi River, and the roots of the word "infantry." (And yeah, it's really all connected!) Finally, he shares some hard-earned words of advice to other homeschool dads on the journey. Truly an episode you'll want to share! Links mentioned in this episode: Video: Homeschool Made Easy, Carol Joy Seid - https://amzn.to/2TVYMeV* Book: The Abolition of Man, C.S. Lewis - https://amzn.to/3jPtzmV* Book: Dumbing Us Down, John Taylor Gatto - https://amzn.to/3CIjSPM* Book: No Pain, No Gaines, Chip Gaines - https://amzn.to/3smHZyQ* Dwane's Language Learning website - dwanethomas.com (Besides Latin, he teaches Greek, French, Spanish, Italian, and German) ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Yippee! It's a new school year! Welcome back to it, friends :-) As you've heard us say before, homeschooling is so much more than just academics. So celebrate with us as we seek to inspire and motivate you for the coming year. No words of wisdom here about planning, purchasing, or nuts-and-bolts. Today we're dealing with the mind and heart! Links mentioned in this episode: Back to School - YCH Episode 0006 - https://spoti.fi/37RmUmF Dealing with Your Child's Stress - YCH Episode 0056 - https://spoti.fi/3k1ruo4 5 Valuable Concepts to Make Your Homeschool Stress-Free - https://bit.ly/3xcgb1M 20+ Inspiring Quotes for Your Teenager (includes printables) - https://bit.ly/3h4go18 Book*: (aff) Childhood of Famous Americans (series): Benjamin Franklin - https://amzn.to/37RlecR ---------- This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here. And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! We'll see you next time! * using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Owning anything - emotions, your responsibilities, your actions - is key to growing into becoming a responsible adult. Owning your own education is key to developing a lifestyle of learning. Starting them on this track starts early, but has far-reaching effects. Once your children realize that they don't need to be spoonfed, that they're "masters of their own fate", so to speak, there won't be any challenge they can't meet! ---------- This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here. And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! We'll see you next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Pat's keepin' it real - and gets really personal - as Tracey interviews about her past and how it affected their homeschool. While suitable for "little ears" if you, as a homeschooling parent, realize you are the adult child of an alcoholic, you may want to listen to this with earbuds. But we DO hope this episode leaves you encouraged... Remember: God's not through with ANY of us yet, friend! Links mentioned in this episode: article: How to Safeguard Your Homeschool From the Effects of Alcoholism - https://bit.ly/3gawVjJ (Contains links to resources for additional help...) ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here. And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! We'll see you next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Stress doesn't only affect you - it affects your kids, too! There are especially many things to feel stressed about in these chaotic days we're living in. Of course, it's important for you-as-a-mom to deal with - and we hope you do as a part of your self-care routine. But listen in as we also talk about some practical tips to help you...help your kids... Links mentioned in this episode: Episode YCH034 - The link between primitive reflexes and a child's ability to learn ~~ This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much! If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here. And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Tracey interviews 13-year-old author Alaina Oommen about the motivation behind her book, The Very Friendly Poodle, Patsy, which deals with bullying. Their conversation is truly inspiring on so many levels. (Note: there is no graphic discussion of her experiences, but there IS plenty of encouragement and inspiration shared!!) Links mentioned in this episode: Amazon link* for Alaina's book "The Very Friendly Poodle, Patsy" - https://amzn.to/2TVYMeV Alaina's Amazon Author page* - https://amzn.to/3xcY8b6 Self-Publishing School* - https://bit.ly/3iUvbgt - Where Tracey met Alaina! (Check it out if you're a budding author...or know one!) ~~ If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! And get a series of "behind the scenes" videos here: http://bit.ly/behindych We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

One thing that drives both Pat and Tracey crazy is the comment "Well, I'm only a homeschool mom" (or any variation of that one...). In this episode, we discuss the important and real skills homeschool moms develop over the years, solely by virtue of keeping the home learning fires burning! Think you're not ready to do anything else after your homeschool years are over? Guess again, mom - and be enlightened! Links mentioned in this episode: PDF - Essential Soft Skills That Homeschool Moms Develop Through Homeschooling (https://bit.ly/3y9JZfE) course - The Empty Homeschool Nest Blueprint NEXT SESSION STARTS 8/30/21 Amazon* link - Quiet: The Power of Introverts in a World That Can't Stop Talking ~~ If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - TraceyHagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! And get a series of "behind the scenes" videos here: http://bit.ly/behindych We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Socialization - it's an age-old argument and worn-out warning against homeschooling. But in this episode, Tracey presents a different approach to that concept. Hint: it's not really about us OR our kids! ;-) What are your thoughts about her idea? Leave us a Speakpipe message or comment below with your 2 cents! For show notes, please visit https://breakthroughhomeschooling.com/new-spin-on-socialization ~~ If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe! And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! And get a series of "behind the scenes" videos here: http://bit.ly/behindych We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

Ever wonder how much it costs to homeschool? Yes, there are financial costs, but there are other ones, too. But you may be surprised to discover that some of the costs are, at the end of the day, wonderful savings as well! ~~ If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here. And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! And get a series of "behind the scenes" videos here: http://bit.ly/behindych We'll see you next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

In this interview with author Julie Polanco, she and Pat talk about the concept of passion projects. Do you know about them? What a great tool to use in your homeschool at ANY time of the year! Also, head over to the BreakthroughHomeschooling Instagram page between July 6 and July 13 and enter to win a copy of Julie's most recent book, 100 No- and Low-cost Ways to Motivate Kids. Links* mentioned in this episode: Julie's book: 100 No- and Low-cost Ways to Motivate Kids - http://bit.ly/100no-cost great summer program: Boredom Busters Bundle - https://bit.ly/3weaPCm Julie's first book: God Schooling: How God Intended Children to Learn - http://bit.ly/godschooling ~~ If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here. And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! And get a series of "behind the scenes" videos here: http://bit.ly/behindych We'll see you next time! *using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

A year of podcasting is quite an accomplishment - it harkens back to how we felt after our first year of homeschooling, too! Join us as we reminisce a bit - lessons we've learned (that may apply to you and your homeschool, as well), our Top Episodes (based on listener's downloads), and of COURSE, enter our "podcastversary" book giveaway! Leave a comment on Instagram or below the show notes to enter. For show notes, head over to BreakthroughHomeschooling.com/what-you-can-learn-from-a-year Links mentioned in this episode: Self-Publishing School (SPS) (aff) - If you're an aspiring author - or know one - this is the place to be! - https://bit.ly/3iUvbgt Review of "The Happy Homeschooler" - https://bit.ly/2TPYQg7 The Homeschooler's Table - Homeschool Momma Membership Group - Find support and encouragement with like-hearted moms... - https://bit.ly/thehstable ~~ If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here. And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! And get a series of "behind the scenes" videos here: http://bit.ly/behindych We'll see you next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

A lifestyle of learning means you never really wrap up learning - even though it may be time to put "the books" away for the year! It opens up a whole new world to you and your family...and a myriad of opportunities to learn and grow together. Enjoy some time off this summer as you recharge for the fall - but keep the flame of learning alive with these ideas! Link mentioned in this episode: 10 Probing Questions to Review Your Homeschooling Year - https://sendfox.com/lp/3lwgkv Elementary school assessment tool: http://bit.ly/hsassess ~~ If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here. And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - www.traceyhagerman.com / Facebook Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! And get a series of "behind the scenes" videos here: http://bit.ly/behindych We'll see you next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

A lifestyle of learning means you never really wrap up learning - even though it may be time to put "the books" away for the year! It opens up a whole new world to you and your family...and a myriad of opportunities to learn and grow together. Enjoy some time off this summer as you recharge for the fall - but keep the flame of learning alive with these ideas! ~~ If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here. And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! And get a series of "behind the scenes" videos here: http://bit.ly/behindych We'll see you next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

There are more homeschooling styles than you can shake a stick at! And the beauty of them all is that they give you plenty of options as you "mix and match" them to your home, your kiddo's learning style, and your presentation style. Take good notes, and then decide which ones you may want to try out next year in your own environment... ~~ If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here. And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - www.traceyhagerman.com / Facebook Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! And get a series of "behind the scenes" videos here: http://bit.ly/behindych We'll see you next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support

In this episode, Tracey interviews fellow author (and grandparent!) Dante Lupinetti and his daughter, Rachel FeltKamp. They discuss some of the ways Dante has helped his own daughter, and explore other ways a grandparent can contribute to a parent's homeschool efforts. We hope you're inspired to explore this option in your own homeschool, too! Links mentioned in this episode: books by Dante Lupinetti: A Heritage of Faith - https://amzn.to/3yCziCW Soul Reader Series, Book 1: Touch Enabled - https://amzn.to/3upxb2p ~~ If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here. And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it! Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram Tracey Hagerman - TraceyHagerman.com Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe! And get a series of "behind the scenes" videos here: http://bit.ly/behindych We'll see you next time! --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/you-can-homeschool/support