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There's a beautiful new trend in the homeschooling community: grandparents partnering with parents to homeschool their grandkids! Do you work full-time or part-time and need extra support homeschooling your child? Are you a single parent who could use an additional hand? Or do you have a parent or mother-in-law who would love to play a more active role in your child's education? If so, you'll love this week's conversation with Valerie Costanza and Chris Gonzalez. Carrie sits down with this dynamic mother-daughter team who have been homeschooling Valerie's daughter—and Chris's granddaughter—Camila, together for the past eight years. From the very beginning, homeschooling has truly been a team effort. Pour yourself a cup of coffee, put your feet up, and join Carrie, Valerie, and Chris for a little coffee and conversation about homeschooling together and generational home education.Join our Costa Rica Culture & Nature Study Adventure Trip for Homeschoolers: https://coffeewithcarrie.org/costa-rica-tripRegister before August 8th to get Early Enrollment Discount ($200 off your trip). Use code EarlyEnrollment2027 https://www.educationaltravel.com/register TRIP ID # 4345Info About WorldStrides: https://worldstrides.com/en-usGot Specific Questions about Costa Rica Trip? Set up a conference call: https://calendly.com/mdefrancisco8892/30min?month=2026-06 Support the showPurchase A Home Education Handbook: 9 Questions to Ask for Simple & Balanced Home-Based LearningPurchase Homeschool High School: A Handbook for Christian EducationPurchase Just Breathe (and Take a Sip of Coffee): Homeschool Simply & Enjoyably. Schedule a Coffee Date (One-on-One Personalized Coaching Session: Coffee With Carrie Subscribe to Coffee With Carrie email newsletter for FREE Morning Time Plans and monthly tips https://coffeewithcarrie.org Follow on Instagram @coffeewithcarrieconsultant.
Welcome back to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! One of the great things about homeschooling is that we have the freedom to make learning fun. But sometimes there is pressure to make every day feel fun. But is that realistic, and do our kids need to love every subject? And is it okay if some days are just about sitting down, doing the work, and getting it done? Today we're talking about how fun a normal homeschool day should actually be, and how we can find a healthy balance between making homeschooling enjoyable and getting stuff done. We want Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile, and you should use their math curriculum for this school year. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. Today's show was also underwritten by Samaritan Ministries and Redeem HealthShare. Where Members are committed to honoring Christ and serving one another through health care needs. As Todd likes to say, "We use, love, and recommend Samaritan Ministries. You can learn more about REDEEM HealthShare at samaritanministries.org/familyman Have a great week and don't forget to smile!
AMDG. Today we welcome Dr. John Cuddeback to the Kolbecast. This time he's brought his wife, Sofia, with him Many people will be familiar with John and Sofia from their work on Life-Craft, whether it is retreats, writings or podcasts. Our focus today is on John's new book, The Intentional Household. In this book, John explores eight principles for building and maintaining an intentional household. We explore these principles and discuss practical steps for making this a reality. Links mentioned and relevant: The Intentional Household: Living as if People Matter by John Cuddeback The Intentional Household podcast episode 36 True Friendship: Where Virtue Becomes Happiness by John Cuddeback Life-craft.org, Related Kolbecast episodes: 166 Dr. John Cuddeback on Dwelling Together Richly 188 Dr. Kevin Majeres Sees Challenges as Opportunities Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
Lisa Jean Patterson was four months pregnant when she lost her husband. Then, almost a year later, she found her baby drowned in a pool. In the next few hours she witnessed the power of God firsthand through a miracle that changed her life, and her baby's life, forever. Now, she joins the show to share her testimony of faith and perseverance through these momentous times of her life. Lisa's Book: https://amzn.to/4ygNrUHNEW: Check out our Merch store! https://shop.lilaroseshow.com/Join our new Patreon community! https://patreon.com/lilaroseshow - We'll have BTS footage, ad-free episodes, and early access to our upcoming guests.A big thanks to our partner, EWTN, the world's leading religious network! Discover news, entertainment and more at https://www.ewtn.com/ Check out our Sponsors:-Presidio Healthcare: Healthcare and doctors who share your values. Visit: https://www.presidiocare.com/lila -We Heart Nutrition: https://www.weheartnutrition.com/ Get high quality vitamin supplements for 20% off using the code LILA. -EveryLife Women: https://www.everylife.com/lila Buy diapers and women's health products from an amazing company and use code LILA10 to get 10% off!-Seven Weeks Coffee: https://www.sevenweekscoffee.com Buy your pro-life coffee and Save up to 25% with promo code 'LILA' & get a free gift: http://www.sevenweekscoffee.com00:00:00 - Intro00:01:30 - Losing her husband Nick00:03:57 - 4am: How Nick died00:07:43 - Life as a widow00:09:41 - Any experience of Jesus growing up?00:12:52 - How a Lack of affirmation growing up shaped her00:15:51 - One year later…this happened00:21:58 - The hospital00:25:41 - The miracle00:29:32 - Responding to the miracle00:31:19 - Ezra after the miracle00:33:41 - Connecting with other moms about this:00:35:43 - Other families who are suffering:00:38:20 - Falling in love again:00:40:09 - Blending families:00:41:37 - The Holy Spirit leading her to homeschooling00:44:39 - Homeschooling effecting her kids00:47:11 - The call to write her book:00:52:10 - Hearing God's voice00:54:02 - Ezra now:00:56:20 - Other miracles:01:01:03 - Lisa's final message:
In our last episode, we talked about the philosophy behind home education and what it means to build a culture of education in the home. This time, we're getting practical.What does homeschooling actually look like when you have multiple children at different ages and stages? How do you keep teaching when you have a new baby, a toddler underfoot, or a day that simply doesn't go according to plan? How do you establish rhythms and routines without becoming a slave to a schedule?In this episode, we share a glimpse into our own homeschool days—from morning routines and lessons to managing little ones, fitting in read-alouds, and adapting our routines through different seasons of family life. We also talk about the resources and curricula we've found helpful along the way.Resources:Sing a Song of SeasonsThe Peaceful PressSimply Charlotte MasonBeautiful Feet Books
Radical acceptance for homeschool moms starts with a hard question: what if the hardest part of your homeschool season isn’t actually the hard thing you’re facing? What if part of what’s exhausting you is the energy you’re spending fighting against the fact that it’s happening at all? Your child is struggling with something. Maybe you’re afraid you’ve made the wrong call. There’s uncertainty when the people closest to you don’t agree. Your teenager is launching into the world, and you’re not quite ready for how that feels. A quiet worry sits underneath it all: am I doing enough? Behind that struggle is usually a quiet belief: if I could just fix this, then I could finally breathe. If my child would just catch up to grade level. If only my homeschool would feel more successful. Maybe my husband or mom would finally understand. I wish I knew for sure the choices I’m making today would benefit my kids. If just one person would tell me I’m doing okay. Then maybe I could relax. Why We Can’t Just Relax But what if peace isn’t something that shows up after everything gets resolved? What if peace begins the moment we stop abandoning ourselves in the middle of what’s still unresolved? If you love deep, meaningful conversations like this, you won’t want to miss our Book Club Newsletter! Each month, we explore thought-provoking books that inspire personal growth, strengthen our homeschool journeys, and help us show up more fully for ourselves and our families. You’ll receive discussion highlights, reflection questions, and practical ways to apply these insights to your daily life. Join the Book Club Newsletter! Join the Book Club Newsletter! The Trance of ‘Not Enough’ (And Why Radical Acceptance for Homeschool Moms Matters) Tara Brach calls it “the trance of unworthiness” — the quiet, background belief that we’re not enough. Not patient enough, not organized enough, not spiritual enough, not calm enough. It’s a trance because we rarely notice we’re inside it. We just keep moving, comparing, researching, and looking for reassurance. Sound familiar? You make a homeschool decision — and then immediately Google whether it was the right one. You choose not to push your child through something, and wonder if you’re being too permissive. Or you do push, and worry you’ve damaged the relationship. There’s no decision that doesn’t seem to land you on trial in your own head. Underneath it all is one question: Can I trust myself without someone else confirming I’m right? If that trance feels familiar, it’s often rooted somewhere deeper — we talk more about that in Healing the Mother Wound for Homeschool Moms. What Radical Acceptance for Homeschool Moms Actually Means Radical acceptance doesn’t mean liking what’s happening, giving up, or becoming passive about harmful circumstances. It starts much simpler than that. It says: this is what’s happening right now. My child is struggling. I am overwhelmed. I don’t know what to do. The radical part isn’t the situation — it’s what we don’t add on top of it. Instead of layering judgment (“I should be handling this better,” “What’s wrong with me?”), we pause and simply acknowledge reality. There’s the pain of what’s happening. And then there’s the extra suffering we create by fighting the fact that it’s happening — and homeschool moms are remarkably good at generating that second layer. Two Wings: Clear Seeing and Compassion Tara Brach describes radical acceptance as needing two wings to fly: clear seeing and compassion. Clear seeing without compassion turns into self-criticism (“I always overcommit, I’m terrible at boundaries, why can’t I get it together?”). Compassion without clarity turns into avoidance (“Everything’s fine!” — when maybe something really does need to change). Together, they shift the questions we ask ourselves: Instead of What’s wrong with me? → What is happening here? Instead of Why can’t I handle this? → What is this experience asking me to notice? And instead of I need to fix myself. → What do I need right now? The Productivity Trance So many of us learned, early and often, that our worth is tied to output. Homeschooling can quietly become another productivity machine: Did we finish the workbook? How many pages? Are we ahead or behind? But what if the most important thing that happened today can’t be measured? What if presence was enough? That’s easier to believe on a podcast than on a Thursday afternoon when the checklist is half-done. Which is exactly why it’s worth asking: Where did I learn that today only counts if I produced enough? Is it true? And the harder question — what would happen if I stopped trying to earn my worth through productivity? If overwhelm is where you’re living most days right now, this companion post can help: How to Handle Homeschool Overwhelm. A Personal Season: Launching My Youngest This one is personal right now. After years of building life around the rhythms of children — lessons, meals, car rides, celebrations — the season is changing, and there’s a choice in how to meet it: fight reality, or let both things be true at once. This is beautiful. And this hurts. Pride in the young man he’s becoming, and grief for the little boy who no longer needs help spelling words (and now wins at Bananagrams instead). Homeschooling can become such a central part of a mother’s identity — organizer, facilitator, researcher, driver, worrier, celebrator — that when the season shifts, something in us shifts too. That identity shift is its own kind of grief worth naming — I explore it more in my identity as a home educator. Radical acceptance doesn’t say don’t grieve. It just stops making the grief itself a problem. A RAIN Practice for Radical Acceptance for Homeschool Moms When you’re in the thick of a hard homeschool moment, Tara Brach’s RAIN practice offers a simple way back to yourself: R — Recognize What is actually happening right now? Not what might happen — what’s here. A — Allow Can this moment be here, just for now? Not forever — just without the fight. I — Investigate Get curious. Is this about today, or is something older being activated? Is it uncertainty, grief, exhaustion, or an unvoiced need? N — Nurture What do I actually need right now? A break. Help. Food. A reminder that one hard day doesn’t define an entire education. Permission to be human in the middle of the unfinished, uncertain, imperfect reality. https://youtu.be/ABvnGnqM9-c?si=dybv0JgbRhPjIqUP The Real Radical Act Can you stop requiring external evidence before you let yourself believe you’re enough? Are you able to trust yourself even when not everyone agrees? What would it take to voice a need before you know how it’ll be received? (Voicing a need is often the first boundary — here’s how to start: Practical (& useful) steps to boundaries in your homeschool.) Could you have a hard homeschool day without turning it into a verdict on your motherhood? Is it possible to look at your child — and at yourself — with clear eyes and compassion, instead of through someone else’s checklist? Maybe what we’re really resisting isn’t the messy day or the uncertain season. Maybe it’s the possibility that we could stop striving long enough to simply be — not the ideal, fully-cooperating, everything-folded-correctly version of homeschool life, but this one. The real one. That might be the most radical thing we can do. Join the Conversation Joining the Homeschool Mama Book Club can be its own small act of radical acceptance for homeschool moms — an acknowledgment that you need space, support, honest conversation, and care too. Inside the Collective, you’ll meet women who understand the uncertainty, the relationship challenges, the identity shifts, and the pressure that can come with homeschool motherhood. On Fridays, we gather to read good books, explore meaningful ideas, and talk through shared challenges together. Bring us to your favorite café or close the bedroom door and join from home — either way, it’s an hour reserved for you. Find the link in the show notes to come join us. Join the Book Club in the Confident Homeschool Mom Collective Reflection Questions Where in your homeschool life do you notice the “trance of unworthiness” showing up? What’s one situation right now where you could practice clear seeing and compassion, rather than picking just one? Try RAIN this week: the next time you spiral, walk through Recognize, Allow, Investigate, Nurture — even just once. Thank you for spending this summer in the Homeschool Mama Book Club. I hope these books and conversations have given you permission to pause, reflect, and remember that the most important work you may ever do for your homeschool isn’t found in a book — it’s found inside you. — Teresa Wiedrick, Confident Homeschool Mom Podcast Latest episodes How to Practice Radical Acceptance for a Better Homeschool Mom Life September 1, 2026 15 Fun Activities for First Day of Homeschool Party August 31, 2026 How to Deal with Homeschool Mama Guilt (In No Easy Steps) August 29, 2026 Feeling Lost in Homeschooling? Here's How to Find Yourself Again August 25, 2026 How to Facilitate Child-Led Learning in Your Homeschool August 21, 2026 Breaking Generational Patterns as a Homeschool Mom Is the Most Important Work You’ll Do August 18, 2026 How to Create an Effective Homeschool Routine that Works for You August 15, 2026 5 Game-Changing Ways to Streamline Your Homeschool Routines August 15, 2026 13 Things Mentally Strong Homeschool Moms Don’t Do August 11, 2026 7 Questions Homeschool Moms Are Afraid to Ask Out Loud August 4, 2026 How to Improve Homeschool Communication with the Best NVC August 4, 2026 How to Stop Taking Your Child’s Behaviour Personally July 21, 2026 You’re Invited to the Homeschool Mom Book Club 2026 July 14, 2026 Post-Partum Overwhelm in Your Homeschool: 12 Ways to Cope July 12, 2026 A 2023 High School Graduate’s Thoughts on her Homeschool Life July 11, 2026 What It’s Like? The Homeschool to High School Transition July 11, 2026 Navigate Homeschool High School (What You Need to Know) July 7, 2026 How to Set Realistic High School Expectations? Learn Human Development July 3, 2026 Declutter Your Homeschool Mama Mind: Overwhelm to On Purpose July 2, 2026 How to Handle Homeschool Criticism With Confidence June 29, 2026 How to Create a Personalized Homeschool High School That Fits Your Teen June 23, 2026 The Real Cost Of Being The “Good Girl” Who Became The Good Mom June 16, 2026 What Is an Education Anyway? Your Answer Changes Your Homeschool June 8, 2026 5 Reasons Your Homeschool Child Won’t Do Work & How to Motivate Your Child June 2, 2026 Crush 1st-Year Homeschool Frustrations and Plan a Smooth Year 2 May 30, 2026 Encouragement for Homeschool Moms in the 1st Year May 30, 2026 Transitioning into Homeschool High School: What We're Really Talking About May 26, 2026 Registered Homeschooling vs Online Learning BC: What Really Matters May 19, 2026 Homeschool Year End Review: Celebrating your Success & Growth May 12, 2026 When You Buy New Homeschool Curriculum: 5 Clever Suggestions May 6, 2026 The Truth About Homeschooling the “Right Way” — But What Works May 5, 2026 9 Steps to Thrive: Confident Homeschool Mom in Year 1 April 28, 2026 What If Your Unrealistic Expectations Are Actually Your Greatest Asset? April 21, 2026 Overcome Imposter Syndrome: How to Build Confidence as a Homeschool Mom April 14, 2026 How to Get Started Homeschooling in 2026 April 11, 2026 9 Mistakes That Make Your 1st Homeschool Year Stressful (& How to Avoid Them) April 9, 2026 How to Make Confident Homeschool Decisions (Without Seeking Permission) April 7, 2026 How to Homeschool When Everyone Has ADHD (And You’re Exhausted) March 31, 2026 Exhausted Homeschool Mom? 8 Things That Will Give You Hope March 24, 2026 Stop Second-Guessing as a Homeschool Mom (& Use Your Magic) March 17, 2026 “You’re Not Falling Apart. You’re in the Winter Homeschool Slump.” March 10, 2026 The Lies Homeschool Moms Believe That Makes Everything Harder March 2, 2026 You’re Not Failing. You’re Caught In An Inner Critic Loop. Here’s How to Get Out February 24, 2026 How to Stop People-Pleasing as a Homeschool Mom (One Mom’s Story) February 17, 2026 How to Stop the Inner Critic as a Homeschool Mom: The Charmed Life I Was Chasing (& the Pattern I Didn’t Know I Was Living) February 10, 2026 The Most Important Way to Take Care of Yourself as an Overwhelmed Homeschool Mom February 2, 2026 How to Do Kindergarten in Your Homeschool: A Fun & Effective Guide January 29, 2026 The Real Reason You’re Overwhelmed (It’s Not the Curriculum) January 26, 2026 Unexpected Feelings When Your Homeschooler Gets Accepted to University January 22, 2026 How to Stop Being a Hostage to Homeschool Pressure (& What to Do Instead) January 19, 2026 Subscribe to the Confident Homeschool Mom podcast YouTube Apple Audible Spotify Originally published March 18, 2025. Updated August 31, 2026. 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My guest is Joe Liemandt, technology entrepreneur and principal of Alpha School, a K-12 model that uses AI and individualized learning to help students master academics in just two hours a day, freeing the rest of their time to build businesses, conduct experiments, engage with their communities, and develop practical life skills. We discuss Alpha's promising results, tools parents and educators can use today, and Joe's vision for how AI could transform education and human potential. Show notes: https://go.hubermanlab.com/296-joe-liemandt Pre-order Protocols: https://protocolsbook.com Huberman Lab live events: https://www.hubermanlab.com/events Thank you to our sponsors AG1: https://drinkag1.com/huberman David: https://davidprotein.com/huberman Lingo: https://hellolingo.com/huberman Helix Sleep: https://helixsleep.com/huberman LMNT: https://drinklmnt.com/huberman Timestamps (00:00:00) Joe Liemandt (00:03:16) History of Traditional Classroom Model; Education Milestones (00:08:08) Sponsors: David & Lingo (00:10:25) Alpha School, High Standards & Support (00:22:33) Effective Support, Academics vs Athletics; Homeschooling (00:30:03) AI, Individualized Learning & Mastery (00:34:31) Teacher Education, Standardized Tests, Role of School (00:40:52) Sponsors: AG1 & Helix Sleep (00:43:42) AI, Scaffolding Learning, Mastery; Working Memory & Fluency (00:52:41) Working Memory, Focus; Gifted Kids (01:00:30) Basics Mastery, Grade Level Catch-Up, Individualized AI Lessons & Pace (01:06:57) Sponsor: LMNT (01:08:17) Shame, Motivation, Growth Rate; Overcoming Mental Blocks & Paying Kids (01:20:55) Suffering & Motivation, Kids Goals, Sports; Doing Hard Things (01:31:21) Founders High School, Life Skills; Kids' Goals (01:42:44) Reimagining Classroom Education (01:47:21) Importance of Building & Creating, AI & Humanity (01:58:04) Science & Redesigning Experiments, Kids' Interest-Led Projects (02:05:26) Huberman Lab Live Events (02:06:14) Learning Predictors, Gender, Income; Redesigning the School System (02:18:32) Success; Sports Academy, Alpha School Expansion (02:28:36) Acknowledgements (02:31:07) Zero-Cost Support, YouTube, Spotify & Apple Follow, Reviews & Feedback, Sponsors, Protocols Book, Social Media, Neural Network Newsletter Disclaimer & Disclosures Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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In today's Homeschooling Journeys, we have Shannon, a homeschooling mom to one. We talked about balancing homeschooling and a career and all things Novel Studies. It was a great discussion we know you'll love! Find out more about Shannon's Novel Studies at: https://www.curiousmynds.com/ Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Am I Doing Enough? Kindergarten (Part 1) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/28 Am I Doing Enough? Kindergarten (Part 2) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/29 Novel Studies (Part 1) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/460 Novel Studies (Part 2) - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/461 Shannon's Novel Studies - https://www.curiousmynds.com/ Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com
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“Be Still and know that I am God.” -Psalm 46:10 What happens when the traditional school system simply isn't working for your child? For families raising children impacted by Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder (FASD), finding the right educational environment can require flexibility, creativity, and a willingness to let go of what we thought education was supposed to look like. In this episode of The Adoption & Foster Care Journey, Sandra reconnects with Melissa Dunn Corkum for an honest, informal conversation about their experiences homeschooling children with FASD. Neither approaches the conversation as an educational expert—they're sharing from the perspective of moms who have lived it. Melissa and Sandra talk about the freedom homeschooling can provide to slow down, follow a child's strengths and interests, reduce unnecessary pressure, and create an educational experience around the child's actual needs rather than forcing the child to fit a predetermined curriculum. They also explore the importance of structure, repetition, experiential learning, individualized accommodations, and recognizing that what works for one child may not work for another. From Ninja Warrior and bouldering to learning through everyday routines, their stories demonstrate how strengths-based education can open doors that traditional approaches sometimes miss. But this conversation isn't just about educating our children. Melissa introduces the concept of blocked care and explains why caring for the caregiver's nervous system is essential for long-term parenting. Together, they discuss practical ways parents can recognize stress, reconnect with supportive people, regulate their nervous systems, and give themselves permission to make changes when something isn't working. Whether you're currently homeschooling, considering a change in educational placement, or simply trying to figure out how to help your child learn and thrive, this conversation offers encouragement that there isn't one right way to educate a child—and it's okay to find the way that works for your family. Links mentioned in this episode: Melissa is also offering a free 10-question Blocked Care Assessment specifically for Justice for Orphans listeners: risetoregulation.com/jfo Facebook Group: Homeschool the FASD way-a global community Free Breath Prayer Download See Available Trainings AFCJ on YouTube justicefororphansny.org justicefororphansny.org/hope-community Email: sandraflach@justicefororphansny.org sandraflach.com Soul Care Saturday—52 Devotions for Foster and Adoptive Moms Orphans No More—A Journey Back to the Father book on Amazon
Have you ever looked at everything your homeschool requires and thought, there's just not enough of me to go around! The lessons. The laundry. The activities. The relationships. The needs that seem to come from every direction—sometimes when you're already running on empty. I know that feeling all too well. But I've also discovered that homeschooling doesn't have to feel like you're white-knuckling your way through an endless list of things that need to get done. There is one skill that has completely changed the way I homeschool, parent, manage my time, and show up for the people God has given me. And it's especially powerful during the weeks when life feels harder than usual. In this episode, I'm sharing what I noticed during a particularly challenging week in our home, why it reminded me so much of my early years of motherhood, and the shift that allowed me to experience it completely differently this time. If homeschooling has started to feel heavy, your patience is wearing thin, or you find yourself focusing more on getting everything done than actually enjoying the people you're doing it all for, grab your earbuds and join me for: The Secret Ninja Skill to Make Homeschooling 100x Easier. Join the Reclaim: Stop Yelling and Start Connecting Challenge in Happy, Holy Mama here!
Book a call: https://remnantfinance.com/calendarEmail us at info@remnantfinance.com or visit https://remnantfinance.com for more informationFOLLOW REMNANT FINANCEYoutube: @RemnantFinance (https://www.youtube.com/@RemnantFinance)Facebook: @remnantfinance (https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61560694316588)Twitter: @remnantfinance (https://x.com/remnantfinance)TikTok: @RemnantFinanceDon't forget to hit LIKE and SUBSCRIBEIn 1933, a Harvard-trained lawyer walked into Chase National Bank with signed receipts for twenty-seven numbered bars of gold and was told he could not have them. Two days after he sued, a federal grand jury indicted him. He never got the gold back. Hans opens with an update on Brian, who may be home temporarily in September or October but likely stays on active duty orders, then turns to the Treasury's announcement that it is doubling its long end buyback operations from two billion to four billion. The dollar figure is a rounding error against forty trillion in debt. The signal is not, and it is the same move Scott Bessent spent the last two years criticizing Janet Yellen for making.Chapters 00:00 – Opening segment 02:20 – No end in sight and why nobody negotiates with America anymore 06:35 – Reading the macro tape without becoming a permabear 07:55 – The Treasury doubles its long end buybacks 09:15 – The economic equivalent of no new foreign wars 11:50 – Where Hans actually sits on the political spectrum13:10 – Two billion to four billion: the substance of the move 14:05 – Bills, notes, and bonds, and why the distinction matters here 16:35 – Off-the-run long bonds and a disorderly long end 17:35 – What they are buying and what is paying for it 19:00 – One leg of QE, not the money printing leg 20:15 – Yellen's trillion dollar mistake and the two percent mortgage analogy 22:40 – Bessent criticized this exact move, then made it 23:55 – Yield curve control and how far away it actually is 24:25 – Intervening into a record high market with no visible fever 26:00 – The debasement trade and the stock market as pressure release valve 28:30 – The yen intervention and why Japan matters 29:15 – The repo facility and keeping Treasuries out of foreign hands 32:20 – What all three moves have in common 33:30 – Hormuz closed, oil creeping, and an empty petroleum reserve 36:45 – Japan as the roadmap for where this road ends 37:50 – Homeschooling, wristbands, and the safe and inclusive playground 43:35 – Frederick Barber Campbell walks into Chase National Bank 46:05 – The lawsuit, the indictment, and the demurrer 49:50 – When a dollar was a bearer claim on gold 51:55 – Benjamin Strong, the Bank of England, and the boom that had to bust 53:10 – How the Fed was sold to America in 1913 55:50 – Nine thousand banks fail and the money supply drops a third 58:50 – The Fed as an instrument of extraction 01:00:35 – Where America sits in the line, and the prison hierarchy analogy 01:03:50 – Hamilton, specie, and the principle of productive credit 01:06:05 – The bank holiday and the Emergency Banking Act 01:07:45 – Five words added to the Trading with the Enemy Act 01:10:20 – Executive Order 6102 defines hoarding as owning 01:16:20 – The markup from twenty dollars to thirty-five 01:17:35 – The Gold Reserve Act and the Exchange Stabilization Fund 01:18:35 – Marriner Eccles and the fight over the lever of power 01:21:25 – Carter Glass fights the bill he made possible 01:22:30 – The FOMC is created and open market operations take over 01:24:45 – Killing the regional discount rate and the governor it provided 01:27:30 – Half a Keynesian equation with no brakes on the other sideKey TakeawaysThe size of the buyback is not the story. Doubling from two billion to four billion per operation is meaningless against forty trillion in debt. What matters is that the Treasury told the market, in a public press release, that it will step in and buy the long end when demand thins out.
Ginny Yurich, founder of 1000 Hours Outside, joins Sissy and David to explore how outdoor play, movement, and hands-on experiences prepare children to learn and grow. She shares how homeschooling has shaped her understanding of education, emphasizing that children learn constantly through their interests, relationships, everyday responsibilities, and time in nature. Ginny also explains how outdoor play builds problem-solving skills, agency, confidence, and the ability to assess healthy risks. In a rapidly changing, technology-driven world, she encourages parents to focus less on performance and more on developing distinctly human strengths such as creativity, empathy, communication, practical skills, and meaningful relationships. Resources mentioned: 1000 Hours Outside tracker sheets Homeschooling: You're Doing It Right Just by Doing It by Ginny Yurich Until the Streetlights Come On: How a Return to Play Brightens Our Present and Prepares Kids for an Uncertain Future by Ginny Yurich Smart Moves: Why Learning Is Not All in Your Head by Carla Hannaford Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto Learning All the Time by John Holt UnSelfie: Why Empathetic Kids Succeed in Our All-About-Me World by Dr. Michele Borba The Self-Driven Child: The Science and Sense of Giving Your Kids More Control Over Their Lives by William Stixrud Simplicity Parenting: Using the Extraordinary Power of Less to Raise Calmer, Happier, and More Secure Kids by Kim John Payne and Lisa M. Ross Generative Artificial Intelligence: What Everyone Needs to Know by Jerry Kaplan Capable by David Thomas and Sissy Goff . . . . . . Sign up to receive the bi-monthly newsletter to keep up to date with where David and Sissy are speaking, where they are taco'ing, PLUS conversation starters for you and your family to share! Order our new book, Capable, here!! See our speaking dates, purchase books and check out our courses here.. . . . . . If you would like to partner with Raising Boys and Girls as a podcast sponsor, fill out our Advertise With Us form. ADVENTURE BIBLE: Get an Adventure Bible for your child and begin reading and exploring it together to build confidence and curiosity in God's Word https://tinyurl.com/RBGAdventureBible. CHRISTIAN HEALTHSHARE MINISTRIES: Take charge of your healthcare by visiting chministries.org/solution. BOLL & BRANCH: Get 15% off plus free shipping on your first set of sheets at Bollandbranch.com/rbg. Exclusions apply. QUINCE: Go to Quince.com/rbg for free shipping on your order and three hundred and sixty-five -day returns. GO MINNO: Visit GoMinno.com and use code RBG to get a one-month free trial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Can you really homeschool well while also holding down a job? Yes, but the answer may require us to rethink when, where, and how learning happens.With Brave Writer president Dawn Smith joining us, we explore flexible schedules, morning meetings, night schooling, body doubling, buddy reading, planning from behind, and the art of “triangling in” support. We also look at why homeschool doesn't need to imitate a nine-to-three school day and how ordinary moments, from breakfast to dishwashing, can become rich opportunities for connection and learning.Come discover how work and homeschool can fit into the same family tapestry.Resources:Registration is open now Registration is open now for Playing with Poetry: Discovery and many other Brave Writer classes!Check out the special offer at Talkbox.MOM/brave and start speaking a new language with your kids from day one!Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that's sure to grab and keep your child's attentionIf you've ever thought of trying out online music lessons, now is the time! Claim your free Maestro Music lessons at Maestromusic Free Music Lessons for Brave Writer Families | Maestro Music .Find our favorite readalouds and nonfiction in the Brave Writer Book ShopVisit Julie's Substack to find her special podcast for kids (and a lot more!) Purchase Julie's new book, Help! My Kid Hates WritingMelissa's books make great readalouds—and there are Darts for The Prairie Thief and The Nerviest Girl in the World. Find community at the Brave Learner Home Learn more about the Brave Writer Literature & Mechanics programsSubscribe to Julie's Substack newsletters, Brave Learning with Julie Bogart and Julie Off Topic, and Melissa's Catalog of EnthusiasmsSign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Interested in advertising with us? Reach out to media@bravewriter.comConnect with Julie:Instagram: @juliebravewriterThreads: @juliebravewriterBluesky: @bravewriter.comFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterConnect with Melissa:Website: melissawiley.comSubstack: melissawiley.substack.comInstagram: @melissawileybooksBluesky: @melissawiley.bsky.socialProduced by NOVA
Homeschooling and family life can drain the life out of us. How do we maintain a right attitude and perspective in our families for the long haul? In an episode from the archive, Carol talks with consulting client Mellany Zepelak about how learning to create margin in her life and receive God's love has transformed her family life. They discuss how adding personal downtime, encouraging a positive home environment, and embracing your identity in Christ can radically improve your family dynamics. Don't miss this hope-filled conversation!RESOURCES+The Blessing Seminar+Buy some of our favorite books here! 10 Of Those + $1 shipping!+Build Your Family's Library: Grab our FREE book list here+Get our FREE ebook: 5 Essential Parts of a Great Education.+Attend one of our upcoming seminars this year!+Click HERE for more information about consulting with Carole Joy Seid!CONNECTHomeschool Made Simple | Website | Seminars | Instagram | Facebook | PinterestEPISODE LINKSUnplugged Children BundleMentioned in this episode:Get your lessons with Voetburg Music Academy for 25% off your first month! Use code HOMESCHOOL25Voetberg Music Academy
What if your homeschool needs to change because life has changed? Flexible homeschooling gives you permission to adjust your lessons, priorities, and expectations without feeling like you are failing your children.In this episode, you'll discover how to keep learning meaningful when life gets hard, even if your normal homeschool schedule is impossible right now. You'll learn how everyday life, books, nature, conversations, and relationships can still provide rich educational experiences.✅3 priorities to preserve when life feels overwhelming✅Why a minimum viable homeschool may be exactly what you need✅How everyday life can become meaningful education✅Why your relationship with your children is not an interruption✅How 2–3 minutes of quiet prayer can help you find directionWant help simplifying your homeschool during a difficult season? Grab the resources below by clicking the links.Resources for YouDon't Worry PrayersHomeschool Encouragement CircleRead Aloud Magic PackJim Hodges Audio BooksShow Notes:What If Homeschool Doesn't Look Like Homeschool for a While?Sometimes we sit down with our carefully planned homeschool planner and schedule — and then life happens. Someone gets sick. A parent needs care. You move. A child isn't sleeping. You have appointments every week, sometimes every single day. And you can't make homeschool look like what you're picturing in your mind.What if the most faithful thing you can do in this season isn't to figure out how to get your old homeschool back — but to figure out what homeschool needs to look like for now?You Are Not a FailureWhen life falls apart and you're trying to homeschool, the guilt pressure is real. I'm not doing enough. I'm not doing it right. My kids are not going to be prepared for adult life. I'm a failure.That is not true. Let me just say it again. You are not a failure. You are doing exactly what God has called you to do. You just need to press into the season of life you're actually in right now. Give yourself permission to acknowledge this — this is a hard season. You don't have to pretend everything is normal when it isn't.Hard seasons may require fewer subjects, shorter lessons, more read-alouds, more audiobooks, more independent work, and more learning through everyday life. That is not quitting. That is adjusting.What Are Two or Three Things You Want to Preserve?If life is falling apart, I want to encourage you — what are two or three things you want to preserve in your homeschool right now? Not five subjects, not ten activities. Two or three things. Let those become your priorities. Everything else is secondary.For me, personally, thinking back to when we were homeschooling, I know what I would choose. The first would be Bible. The second would be reading — reading aloud to my children, and my kids reading on their own if they knew how. Because I believe with reading you can cover almost anything. If those were the only two things I got done every day for an entire month because I was in a hard season of life, I would say — okay. It'd be hard, because I'm a Type A person. But that's where I would be.Think minimum viable homeschool instead of perfect homeschool. Keep the basics moving without trying to maintain your ideal schedule. Reading plus one meaningful thing might be all you get done during a difficult day. And that's enough.Maria Montessori Started Without the Perfect AnythingMaria Montessori's first children's house opened in 1907 in a very poor neighborhood in Rome. She was serving about 50 kids ages 2 through 6 who had been left without adequate care from their parents. She didn't begin with the perfect classroom or perfect curriculum. She observed the kids and created an environment around what they actually needed — real-life activities, independence, exploration, and allowing kids to work at their own pace.Sometimes our job isn't to force our original plan to work. It's to observe our kids and our circumstances and ask — what do they need right now?Don't Underestimate Real Life as LearningA sick child can learn about the body by taking care of their body. Moving to a new place can involve geography, budgeting, planning, writing, and research about where you're going. Caring for grandparents teaches compassion and responsibility. Cooking gives you math, reading, science, and lots of practical skills.A difficult season can still be an educated season. Don't write it off.If you're in this season of life, make a life as school list. Write down three things your kids can learn from the season you're in right now. If it's moving — map the new area, calculate the distance, write about the experience, start a travel journal. Real life provides so many educational opportunities. Take advantage of it.Charlotte Mason was educated at home as an only child, and her later educational philosophy was built on a broad education through books, nature, history, literature, and experiences — not dry facts. If you're moving, you can read books in the car. You can visit new parks. You can look at the history of the area. You can find literature set in the places you're driving through. That's natural. That's real learning.Protect Your RelationshipsIt's not we have to get school done. That becomes a checklist. If everyone is exhausted, no one is going to learn anything and there is no lesson there. Use this time to read together. Eat lunch together. Go outside for a walk. Go to the backyard, eat lunch in the fort, or have an outside picnic.Even that can be educational — you can look at the nature around you, listen to what you hear, see what's happening, and go back inside and research some of those things. But more than anything, your relationship with your children is not an interruption to your homeschool. It is the most essential part of it.Pray — and Read the PsalmsHard situations require prayer. Two things — pray and read the Psalms. The Psalms are soothing to the soul when things are hard. Open up and just start reading, and it will be calming.Go to God and ask for peace and wisdom. I would encourage you to have silent prayer — put a timer on for two or three minutes, ask God what He wants you to do in your situation, and then be quiet and listen. Write down any thoughts you receive during that time. When it's over, evaluate them. If those thoughts don't contradict the Bible, I would say go for it.That is what I do pretty much every morning right here at this table as I plan my day. When I started it with a genuine desire — God, what do you want me to know today, what do you want me to do today — it changed my prayer life. And I think it will change yours, especially in a hard season.A hard situation does not mean you failed at homeschooling. Sometimes faithfulness looks like doing less and knowing what matters most. Your homeschool can change as seasons change in your life. That's not failure — that's wisdom.I have a few things to help you right now. The Don't Worry Prayers are scripture-based prayers moms can use when they're in the middle of a hard situation and feeling worried. I'll put a link in the show notes. Our new Homeschool Encouragement Circle is centered around what matters most — that's the theme, and I'll leave a link to that as well. And if you'd like help with read-alouds, the Read Aloud Magic pack gives lists of books and shows you how to use read-alouds in any season of life. All links are in the show notes.
Find us at www.crisisinvesting.com Find Bill at https://substack.com/@cgpodcast The U.S. Military Is a Trillion-Dollar Paper Tiger—Drones, Carriers, and Strategic Failure The hosts interview retired U.S. Army officer and military historian Bill Buppert, fellow at the Libertarian Institute and host of the Chasing Ghosts podcast, about U.S. military shortcomings and strategic failures since 1945. Buppert argues the Pentagon fields expensive "exquisite platforms" that are unfit for 21st-century peer conflict, citing lost influence in the Middle East and Africa and recurring defeats or stalemates in Iraq and Afghanistan. He critiques procurement and consolidation after the 1993 "Last Supper," and highlights troubled systems including the Zumwalt, Littoral Combat Ship, Ford-class EMALS, aircraft carriers, and the F-35's low readiness rates. He emphasizes the revolution of cheap FPV/UAV warfare, salvo competition in air defense, depleted munitions stockpiles (including Stingers), limited U.S. homeland missile defense, and vulnerabilities such as container-launched drones. The conversation also covers Ukraine's prospects against Russia, NATO red lines, Iran's terrain and history, and the importance of considering moral injury in war. 00:00 Meet Bill Buppert 01:52 Paper Tiger Pentagon 04:56 Iraq War Blowback 06:24 Rakes and Stupidity 10:22 Bureaucracy and Budgets 12:05 Navy Procurement Fails 14:05 Carrier and EMALS Risks 18:49 Drones Change Warfare 24:13 Defense Industry Monopoly 27:20 Salvo Competition IAMD 31:46 Carriers vs China Math 36:28 F-35 Readiness Disaster 39:56 Homeland Missile Defense Limits 42:58 Smuggled Nukes and Drones 44:22 Homeland Attack Scenarios 46:06 Civil Defense Blind Spot 47:12 Empire Mindset and 9/11 48:25 Bring Policy Home 51:14 Bureaucracy and Defense Waste 53:07 Drones Change Warfare 54:43 Why COIN Fails 56:58 Ukraine Forecast and NATO 59:57 Iran Nukes and Regional Power 01:08:09 Homeschooling and Trades 01:11:29 Iran Terrain and History 01:14:12 Moral Injury and Farewell
In this first episode of what will likely be an ongoing conversation about homeschooling, we're talking about how we got here—and what homeschooling actually looks like in our homes.We share what first led us to homeschool, how the Charlotte Mason philosophy has shaped our approach to education, and some of the books and resources that have been especially helpful along the way. We also get practical: building a culture of education in your home, creating routines without becoming slaves to a schedule, and how our days and rhythms have changed through different seasons of family life.We talk about what a typical homeschool day looks like for us, what has worked (and what hasn't), and some of the things we wish we had known when we were just beginning.Whether you're considering homeschooling, are brand new to it, or have been doing it for years, we hope this conversation encourages you to see education not simply as something that happens during “school hours,” but as a way of life in the home.ResourcesDumbing us Down by John GattoConsider This by Karen GlassIn Vital Harmony by Karen GlassBooks and Ideas by Charlotte MasonHome Education by Charlotte MasonTeaching from Rest by Sarah MackenzieSimply Charlotte MasonAmbelside OnlineKnow and Tell by Karen GlassLaying Down the Rails by Simply Charlotte Mason
In this talk, originally given at the 2026 Pennsylvania Homeschool Family Picnic, Fr. Noah Bushelli shares how to center our homeschooling and family life on the Beatiudes.
If you’ve been feeling lost in homeschooling lately, you’re not alone. One mom I coach is surrounded by people — a husband, kids, a faith community — and still feels profoundly alone. Not mountain-cabin alone, like she’s a hermit somewhere remote. Rather, the alone of being the most present person in every room and somehow the least seen. A Homeschool Mom’s Story of Feeling Lost That’s Donelle. She’s analytical, she journals, she notices things many people don’t — and none of it felt safe to share publicly, not even with the people closest to her. On her intake form, before we’d even spoken, she wrote: “I find I’m too often alone in my mind. I need someone who can relate with me.” surrounded by people — a husband, kids, a faith community — and still feels profoundly alone. Not mountain-cabin alone like she was a hermit on the mountain. Rather, the alone experience of being the most present person in every room and somehow the least seen. That’s Donelle. She’s analytical, she journals, she notices things many people don’t — and none of it felt safe to share publicly, not even with the people closest to her. On her intake form, before we’d even spoken, she wrote: “I find I’m too often alone in my mind. I need someone who can relate with me.” In this episode, I walk through the five ways losing yourself as a homeschool mom actually shows up and the eight words Donelle wrote to herself the evening things began to shift for her. I also share where I’ve seen this same pattern in my own life, and in another mom’s story about the moment she stopped rescuing her almost-grown sons from their responsibilities. “I want to be at peace to be myself. Not free to be myself. At peace to be myself.” If you’ve ever felt like you’re holding everyone else together and nobody’s holding you, this episode is for you. Signs You’re Feeling Lost in Homeschooling (Even If You Can’t Name It Yet) Why “losing yourself” doesn’t happen in one dramatic moment — and the five signs it’s already happening The intake-form message that told me how alone Donelle really felt What actually shifted things for her, and why it wasn’t a big, dramatic turning point The eight words she wrote to herself that night (and why naming the pattern is what loosens its grip) Another mom’s story about pulling back from being “the rescue,” and what it cost her — and gave her — to let her sons face the consequences Why growth in one relationship doesn’t automatically transfer to every relationship in your life, and what to do about that The difference between chasing freedom and finding peace — and why one of those is a fight you’ll never win I’m Teresa Wiedrick — homeschool life coach, graduated homeschool mom, and author of Stop Losing Yourself: The Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Boundaries, Confidence & Calm. I spend my days as the support, the clarifier, and the cheerleader for the woman behind the homeschool family, because I believe the most important curriculum in your homeschool is you. Most moms think the fix is a better routine (or a more consistent routine) or the ideal curriculum. It’s rarely that. Rather, it’s the internal pressure, the perfectionism, the shame-based scripts running underneath — and those don’t get addressed by external resources, like a planner. Not Feeling Lost in Homeschooling Anymore: Where to Start Like actionable tools you can work through on your own, plus a weekly check-in with me in the comments? Start with Stop Losing Yourself: The Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Boundaries, Confidence & Calm. Want something deeper and fully customized to your specific situation? That’s what one-on-one coaching is for. Not sure which fits? Don’t guess — book a free Aligned Homeschool Reset Session and we’ll figure it out together. 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Homeschooling can shift when hormones, fatigue, family needs, or unexpected challenges change the day. In episode 219 of The Homeschool Show, Jessica Frierson, a mother of ten and second-generation homeschool mom, shares what she has learned about recognizing those moments, pulling back when needed, and using flexibility to make room for relationships, character, and everyday life. The episode also includes a Spanish-language segment from Luz Velázquez about normalizing conversations around hormones, communicating with family members, and using these experiences as opportunities to teach and disciple children.Amanda and Melanie also discuss testing requirements for North Carolina homeschool students with special needs, including options that may be more appropriate for children who cannot read, write, or respond to a traditional standardized test. They answer a question from a homeschool parent and point to NCHE resources for families navigating special needs homeschooling.Homeschool HappeningsCharlotte Museum of History American Revolution augmented experienceNCHE Charlotte field tripNCHE online chess workshop
Show Notes/Brief Summary/Blog Post:In this episode, Roy Ramey, president of West Virginia Home Educators, shares insights on homeschooling support, upcoming events, legislative advocacy, and the importance of community and informed decision-making for homeschooling families in West Virginia.Chapters:00:00 Introduction to Roy Ramey and the podcast03:26 Creating resources like diploma templates for homeschoolers06:41 The importance of regional homeschool events09:40 Keynote speaker Jack Spirko on AI in education11:28 Using AI to develop personalized curriculum12:23 Assessment and portfolio review strategies13:13 How to start homeschooling and legal considerations14:01 Resources for homeschooling, including the Hope Scholarship15:25 Starting a homeschool co-op and athletic leagues17:02 Target audience for the convention and outreach efforts18:22 Supporting new and experienced homeschoolers22:27 Legislative advocacy and parent engagement in West Virginia27:17 Future goals for regional homeschool events29:19 How WVHEA advocates for homeschooling rights32:46 Engaging with legislators and community leaders36:25 Promoting respectful dialogue and community values42:41 The meaning of hope in education and life44:43 Encouragement for parents to explore homeschooling options45:37 The importance of gathering information and making informed decisions46:02 Closing remarks and appreciation for Roy RameyEpisode Highlights:Homeschooling support and community building in West VirginiaDetails about the West Virginia Homeschool Convention and its offeringsLegislative advocacy and parent engagement in education policyUse of AI and technology in homeschooling and curriculum developmentResources for homeschooling families, including forms, assessments, and co-opsQuotes:"Hope is about positive expectation for the future""Homeschooling offers more options for your family""Find your community and support system"More on WVHEA:Contact: info@wvhea.org Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WVHEAWebsite: https://wvhea.org/ Register for the convention on August 29th: https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/2026-wv-homeschool-convention-by-wvhea More on Love Your School/Links Mentioned in Episode:Visit Our Show Notes Page HERE!Questions? Email Us! kim@loveyourschool.org www.loveyourschool.orgVisit our Facebook HERE!Visit our Instagram HERE!This show has been produced by Love Your School WV.
Homeschooling should be a pre-marriage conversation and almost nobody treats it like one.Today's guest is Mandy Davis — author of The Homeschool Bible, former school principal, and a leading voice helping parents take back authority over their children's education. She argues this decision shouldn't wait until your child turns five; it belongs in the conversation long before you say "I do." We talk about what to do when your spouse isn't on board, why the non-homeschooling parent matters more than most families realize, and why so many teachers are walking away from the system.Thank you to our sponsors!GEVITI: Use code "ALEX" to get 20% off of your first purchaseBRANCH BASICS: Use code "ALEX15" for 15% off Starter KitsZEBRA: Use code "ALEX" for 10% off any orderBIRTHRIGHT: Use code "ALEX" for 15% off your first orderPRIMA: Use code "ALEXCLARK20" for 20% off a one-time purchaseA'DEL NATURAL COSMETICS: Use code "ALEX" for 25% off first time orderOur Guest:Mandy DavisMandy's Links:WebsiteInstagram'The Homeschool Bible' BookFOLLOW ALEX:Instagram | @realalexclarkInstagram | @cultureapothecaryX | @yoalexrapzYouTube | @RealAlexClarkApple Podcast | Culture Apothecary with Alex ClarkSubscribe to ‘Culture Apothecary' on Apple Podcasts and Spotify. New episodes drop 6pm PST/ 9pm EST every Monday and Thursday.DISCLAIMER: This content is for informational purposes only and is not medical advice. Always talk to a qualified healthcare professional for any health-related questions or decisions.
Homeschooling isn't just about academics. It's about shaping character, habits, and family culture in the everyday moments. In this conversation with Erin from Gentle + Classical Press, we talk about what the early years can look like without the pressure of early academics, how to raise children who know how to use their free time well, and why consistency matters more than perfection. You'll hear encouragement for the overwhelmed mom, perspective on kids' different personalities, and practical ways to build a gentle and classical foundation in your home. If you're looking for fresh vision and tangible ideas for your homeschool days, this is an episode you won't want to miss!In this episode, we cover:Erin's family life with four children, 15 years of homeschooling, and a business run alongside homesteadingA shift from academic goals to discipleship, character development, and strong family habitsThe meaning of a “gentle and classical” approach, blending Charlotte Mason influence with classical education in a soft, approachable wayPreschool years centered on scripture memory, virtues through song, habit training, and life skills, with limited academics before age sixEncouragement for overwhelmed moms: God equips you for the children He gave you, one hard day won't undo everything, and comparison online is misleadingThe role of children's personalities in shaping both family dynamics and parental growthHomeschooling with a deeper purpose of individualized learning, supporting specific needs, and cultivating family cultureLessons learned from the early years, including the importance of consistency in habits and the danger of overemphasizing grades or peer influenceRecognizing readiness for formal learning by watching attention spans, keeping lessons short, and letting children progress in their own timeHomeschooled kids often learn to use free time creatively, developing projects and play rather than becoming bored or dependent on screensView full show notes on the blog + watch this episode on YouTube.Thank you for supporting the sponsors that make this show possible!RESOURCES MENTIONEDListen to Erin's recent podcast episode about why homeschooling is a foundational choice for her familyCheck out Erin's preschool homeschool offerings Join my FREE masterclass to learn my 4-step framework for making money on YouTubeMaster the rhythm of sourdough with confidence in my Simple Sourdough courseGain the sewing knowledge and skills every homemaker needs in my Simple Sewing seriesTurn your content creation dreams into a profitable business with my YouTube Success AcademyKeep all my favorite sourdough recipes at your fingertips in my Daily Sourdough cookbookCONNECTErin Cox of The Gentle + Classical Press | Website | Facebook | Instagram | YouTubeLisa Bass of Farmhouse on Boone | Blog | YouTube | Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | PinterestDo you have a question you'd like me to answer on the podcast? A guest you'd like me to interview? Submit your questions and ideas here: bit.ly/SFLquestions.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.
What we wear—both physically and spiritually—directly impacts how we see ourselves and how we act. What “new garment” is God asking you to wear today?#FULLTANKwithBroBo #FULLTANKwithBroBo2026 #BoSanchez #ComparisonStealsJoy #Matthew20 #WorkersInTheVineyard #GratitudeOverComparison #FaithInAction #SpiritualMaturity #TrulyRichMindset #ContentmentInGod #Grace---PS. Are You A Parent?Are you thinking about Homeschooling for your kids?My wife and I have homeschooled our two boys.Looking back, it's one of the BEST decisions we've ever made.It gave us the space to pass on our values.It also gave them space to explore their passions and interests.If you want to know more about homeschooling and to find out if it is for your kids, check out this link: www.facebook.com/CFAHomeschool or cfa.edu.phTo support my mission work, click this link now! http://BuyMeACoffee.com/brotherbosanchez
What changes when we stop treating homeschooling as something we do to our children and begin learning alongside them?Connection is at the heart of meaningful education: connection to ourselves, to the subjects we study, and to one another. We explore how curiosity leads to purpose, why collaboration matters more than perfect independence, and how low-stakes practice can help children build confidence without turning every lesson into an evaluation.From fractions and cookies to grammar, handwriting, games, and writing revision, we look at practical ways to turn abstract academics into learning that feels useful and alive.Join us and discover what can happen when we trade coercion for connection.Resources:Registration is open now for Playing with Poetry: Discovery and many other Brave Writer classes! Visit bravewriter.com/handwriting for our free handwriting and copywork printable!Check out the special offer at Talkbox.MOM/brave and start speaking a new language with your kids from day one!Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that's sure to grab and keep your child's attentionIf you've ever thought of trying out online music lessons, now is the time! Claim your free Maestro Music lessons at Maestromusic Free Music Lessons for Brave Writer Families | Maestro Music .Find our favorite readalouds and nonfiction in the Brave Writer Book ShopVisit Julie's Substack to find her special podcast for kids (and a lot more!) Purchase Julie's new book, Help! My Kid Hates WritingFind community at the Brave Learner Home Learn more about the Brave Writer Literature & Mechanics programsSubscribe to Julie's Substack newsletters, Brave Learning with Julie Bogart and Julie Off Topic, and Melissa's Catalog of EnthusiasmsSign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Interested in advertising with us? Reach out to media@bravewriter.comConnect with Julie:Instagram: @juliebravewriterThreads: @juliebravewriterBluesky: @bravewriter.comFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterConnect with Melissa:Website: melissawiley.comSubstack: melissawiley.substack.comInstagram: @melissawileybooksBluesky: @melissawiley.bsky.socialProduced by NOVA
In this episode, I'm sharing what homeschooling six kids looks like for us this year. I'll walk you through our daily rhythm, the curriculum we're using, what my kids are doing independently, and what we're still doing together as a family. I'm also sharing what's working really well right now, what we're still figuring out, and how our homeschool continues to change as my kids get older.
Four reasons I love homeschooling.(As a second generation homeschooler.)Christian Instruction Academic RigorFamily Connection Flexible Lifestyle NOTE: Every family is different. Homeschooling isn't right for everyone!! What's good for one family might not be the best for another!! It is so sweet to enjoy the freedom to seek the Lord for guidance in what in each specific circumstance.
AMDG. Today we welcome homeschooling mother, historian, editor, and author Dr. Dixie Dillon Lane to the Kolbecast. Dixie has recently written a book about the history of homeschooling called Skipping School: A History of American Homeschooling and How it Went Mainstream. Through research, Dixie traces the origins of homeschooling through the lens of the homeschool movement in Southern California and its evolution to its current form today. In addition to this history, Dixie also shares her wisdom and experience as a homeschooling mother to talk about the benefits of homeschooling and navigating some of the challenges that it can present. Links mentioned & relevant: Dixie's book Skipping School: A History of Homeschooling in the United States and How It Went Mainstream Dixie on Substack The Bad Moms Homeschool, Dixie's collaboration with Ivana Greco and Nadya Williams Hearth & Field Research by Ivana Greco & Elliot Haspel on stay-at-home parents Have questions or suggestions for future episodes or a story of your own experience that you'd like to share? We'd love to hear from you! Send your thoughts to podcast@kolbe.org and be a part of the Kolbecast odyssey. We'd be grateful for your feedback! Please share your thoughts with us via this Kolbecast survey! The Kolbecast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and most podcast apps. By leaving a rating and review in your podcast app of choice, you can help the Kolbecast reach more listeners. The Kolbecast is also on Kolbe's YouTube channel (audio only with subtitles). Using the filters on our website, you can sort through the episodes to find just what you're looking for. However you listen, spread the word about the Kolbecast!
Principle 6 Ep 9Robert Bortins and I discuss building leaders, navigating AI to your advantage, and the great joys that come through homeschooling.Find Robert athttps://x.com/TheRobertBshowhttps://refiningrhetoric.com/https://classicalconversations.com/
Amy Welborn joins Anna Mitchell to share her experience homeschooling her children and offers practical advice for parents beginning their own homeschooling journey. They discuss overcoming anxiety, choosing curriculum, embracing hands-on learning, and creating lifelong learners by encouraging children to see God’s beautiful world as their classroom.Support the show: https://www.sacredheartradio.com/donate-now/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The school year is starting, but your child isn't going back. Even when homeschooling is the right decision, back-to-school season can stir up doubt, mixed feelings, and the urge to suddenly make a bigger plan.In this episode, we talk about why August can feel so strange when your family steps outside the school calendar, why your child may miss parts of school without wanting to return, and how old school expectations can creep into your thinking before you realize it.If you're new to homeschooling or unschooling and wondering why this transition feels harder than expected, this episode will help you recognize what's really happening—and why you don't need to rush to recreate school at home.Not Back to School 7-Day ChallengeIf you're ready for some help figuring out what comes next, join me for the Not Back to School 7-Day Challenge. We'll spend a week looking at:how your home and your days can support this new way of livinghow to recognize the learning already happeningwhich school expectations you may still be carrying with youhow to handle outside questions and opinionshow to create a beginning that actually fits your familyJoin the challenge: https://www.unschoolingmom2mom.com/nbts-challengeLet me know what you think of this!Support the show_____________________________________________________You don't have to do this alone.Try Creating Confidence free for 7 days.Whether you prefer daily encouragement or a supportive community with live coaching, you can explore it all and see what fits your family best.Choose the level of support that fits you best—from daily encouragement to live coaching and community.Come spend a week with us!Creating Confidence OptionsUNSCHOOLING 101 CourseMath WITHOUT Curriculum CourseUnschooling Transcript CourseSeasonal Unschooling Guides Private 1:1 Coaching with Sue Stay Connected:Free Email List with weekly unschooling resourceswww.UnschoolingMom2Mom.com
Breaking generational patterns as a homeschool mom is some of the most important work you will ever do. And a few weeks ago, Diane Sorensen and I had a conversation that brought that home for me all over again. We talked about the good girl who became the good mom — the one who kept the peace, said yes when she meant no, and made sure everyone around her was okay. We talked about what that costs her. But here’s the question I keep sitting with since that conversation: Where did the good girl learn to be good in the first place? Because that’s where the generational pattern lives. That’s where the unhealthy cycle began its life. And that is what today’s episode is all about. If you haven’t yet listened to that conversation with Diane — go find it after this one. It’s called The Real Cost of Being the Good Girl Who Became the Good Mom, and it sits right alongside everything we’re talking about today. Before We Begin — What Breaking Generational Patterns as a Homeschool Mom Actually Means Breaking generational patterns as a homeschool mom doesn’t happen by intention alone — and it also doesn’t happen overnight. I want to share a belief I hold around this topic — because I think it needs to be said before anything else. You cannot break a cycle you don’t understand. And you’re not going to break a cycle completely and absolutely. You have your entire life to figure out how to do that. I prefer the term cycle interrupter over cycle breaker — because there is no magic formula here. The cultural conversation around breaking cycles can feel, if we’re not careful, a little too easy. As though declaring yourself a cycle breaker is the same as doing the work. It isn’t. What I do know is this: what you believe dictates how you experience life. The stories and the limiting mindsets you created when you first had a moment of trauma or challenge — or when you began recognizing generational patterns within your family of origin — those stories have a dramatic effect on everything. On how you approach your homeschool, your relationships, and how you see yourself. But it is 100% shiftable — the moment you acknowledge it. The moment you see it, you cannot unsee it. And that is where change begins. The Song That Keeps Coming to Mind About half of the women I work with are full-fledged focused on breaking generational cycles — or at least giving voice to the limiting mindsets that have kept them small, not living their fullest lives. And the song that keeps coming to mind when I sit with these women? This Is Me from The Greatest Showman — sung by Keala Settle. About not being a stranger to the dark, about hiding away, about learning to be ashamed of your scars, and about being told that no one will love you as you are. And then — the moment she decides she won’t be broken down to dust, that she is brave, that she is bruised, and that she is not scared to be seen. That song epitomizes what breaking generational patterns sounds like from the inside. If you don’t know it — listen to it here: This Is Me by Keala Settle from The Greatest Showman. Because those lyrics are the anthem of this episode. That song captures exactly what breaking generational patterns as a homeschool mom feels like from the inside. Five Ways I’ve Been Breaking Generational Patterns as a Homeschool Mom Here are five ways breaking generational patterns as a homeschool mom has shown up in my own life. I share these not to hold myself up as an example — but because I know that when you hear someone say out loud the thing you’ve been living quietly, something shifts. It invites you to shift too. Cycle One — I listen when my kids are vulnerable. My parents didn’t. “You can’t tell a kid how to calm down, you have to show them.” — Jodi Carrington My parents didn’t consistently listen when I was vulnerable. Not because they wouldn’t have wanted to — but because they were so locked into their own inner worlds, so focused on finding safety in their own experience, that they didn’t have capacity to hear mine. A very wise daughter said to me once — mom, the experiences you had as a child are not the ones I’ve had. We are not dealing with the same things. That stopped me. Because I had been so caught up in my own story that I couldn’t conceive there was a completely different narrative happening inside my own home. Your child’s experience is their own. Your job — and mine — is to be present enough to actually hear it. Cycle Two — I don’t make my kids responsible for my emotions. “The more times big people are able to regulate in the physical presence of a child, the better that child begins to develop the skills of emotional regulation.” — Jodi Carrington This is one I still catch myself in occasionally. But the quality of conflict in my home is completely different than it used to be. This past weekend I was trying to book a family event. The website wasn’t working. I tried another. I called the place directly. By the time I got to my kids they were frustrated with me. And I do not like disappointing the people I love. But here’s what I noticed: a long time ago I would not have been able to hear their disappointment at all. I would have been so locked in my own frustration that I couldn’t take in that they were disappointed. I would have made their frustration entirely about me. Instead I held my own emotions. I heard theirs. That is breaking generational patterns as a homeschool mom in real time — not perfectly, but meaningfully. Cycle Three — I ask my kids what they want and feel. No one asked me. This is partly why I am so fierce about homeschooling the child right in front of you. Not a curriculum. The actual child. Their actual interests. Their actual curiosity. I wasn’t asked what mine were. I loved my grade four teacher — Ms. Brenda Wiens at Harry Balfour Elementary in Grande Prairie, Alberta. She liked my drawing of lords and ladies. She gave me stickers on my birthday. And I was so starved for the feeling of being seen that I actually convinced myself she was my real mother. I planned to tell her. I told my mother first. Spoiler — Ms. Wiens was not my real mother. But that is what happens when a child feels unseen. The mind creates stories to explain the gap. So now I do the intentional work of making my kids feel seen. Fifteen minutes of eyeball-to-eyeball time where they lead. One-on-one trips — like the one to Newfoundland with just our son, where he caught cod after cod on the Atlantic and still wouldn’t eat a bite of it. However, we do it — we show up for our kids in ways that make them feel seen on their terms. Cycle Four — I stopped pursuing my mother for validation. This one is on the fresh side. Not new — but fresh. You’ve heard me reference the Mother Wound. I have a couple of episodes on that topic if this is new to you — go find those after this one. For a long time, I could see, plain as the sun rising, that my father’s behaviour was the source of so much fear and pain and unpredictability in our home. What took me much longer to understand was the dance that occurred between my parents — and the role my mother played in that dance. Subconsciously. An agreement to participate in a dynamic that had its own rules, to satisfy the unmet needs of each of them. What the Eldest Daughter Carries As the eldest daughter, I played my own unique role in all of that. First and foremost as a sort of parent — for those who didn’t know how to maintain peace, or for those who didn’t know what to do with the unhinged moments of unpredictable mental illness, anxiety, and violence. I was the one who held it together. Who read the room before she could read books. Who managed everyone else’s emotional world while her own went unattended. I came to understand that my mother has a limited capacity to fully see me — and to address the hardest challenges between us. But the little girl inside me still wants her. Still needs her. Still desires that mother — no matter how old I’ve become. Breaking the pursuit cycle means that when I don’t get my needs met from her — I turn inward. I ask myself: what do you need right now? And I find a way to give that to myself. “The answer to the world’s most significant human-centered problems is simply this: We all just want to feel seen.” — Jodi Carrington When we stop looking for that exclusively from the people who cannot give it to us — who have proven repeatedly that they can’t and they don’t know how — that is when we begin to find it in healthier places. In the people who actually can. Cycle Five — Breaking the Silence. This is the most radical break of all. I routinely receive emails from homeschool moms who are living in isolation and fear — unable to get out of very unhealthy relationships. And I hate that they feel trapped like that. I have lived experience that you cannot make someone get out. They have reasons for staying. But if you are someone who has broken her silence — who has left something like that — I want to say: bravo! You are doing extraordinary work. The hope and clarity and life you are bringing to your relationship with your kids and yourself — that is no small thing. And your children are receiving something that was never given to you. That is the cycle breaking. Right there. I’m sure it feels wobbly. But I believe in you. And the little girl inside me is genuinely grateful that you are doing it for your kids. The Email That Arrived This Week Just this past week I received this from a woman I’ve been coaching: “I feel I need help in learning how to parent myself. However, I have no idea how to do that and that’s what’s stressing me. Because I know a coach isn’t supposed to provide solutions to the coachee. So my question right now is do I need to prep myself before we meet? And what should I be doing or asking myself in order to parent myself?” And here is what I wrote back: “What a beautiful self-awareness. When did that become clear? Tell me why you believe reparenting would be useful for you now. And what about this conversation stresses you? Reparenting — also known as self-coaching — is a very useful tool. Been there, done that, still do. Your relationship to yourself is the most important thing. It directly informs how you relate to everyone else too. Before we next meet, you could get clear on a few things: What part of you knows she needs to be reparented — and when did you first begin to notice? If you had identified a need in front of your parents — how would they have responded? Your ideal self as a parent to your kids — what would she do differently? Those three questions are for you too. Right now. You don’t need to be in coaching to ask them. You just need to be willing to sit with the answers. We Are Story “We are not the things we accumulate. We are not the things we deem important. We are story. All of us.” — Jodi Carrington Girlfriend. That line. We spend so much time in the homeschool world accumulating things — curriculum, resources, methods, proof that we are doing this well enough. And I get it. When you have chosen an unconventional path, you want evidence that it’s working. But here’s what I know after two decades in this space: your kids are not going to remember the curriculum. They are going to remember you. Whether you were present or distracted. Did you listen or deflect? And in the hard moments — did you repair, or did you disappear into shame? That is the story. That is what gets passed on. And the generational pattern — the one we have been talking about today — that is a story too. One that was written before you were old enough to hold a pencil. One that you have been living inside without consciously knowing it was there. The moment you see it — really see it — you can begin to write something different. Not all at once. But differently. That is the generational pattern and that is what breaking generational patterns as a homeschool mom is really about. Ready to Start Breaking Generational Patterns in Your Homeschool? Book a Free Aligned Homeschool Reset Session If there is a cycle you are sitting in right now and you’re not sure where to start — book a free Aligned Homeschool Reset Session with me. It’s a no-obligation conversation where we get clear on what’s really going on, what might need to shift, and how you might begin to do that. Book your free Aligned Homeschool Reset Session Reading That Restores You — Book Club Newsletter Every Wednesday morning, a warm, thoughtful reflection lands in your inbox drawn from the books we’re exploring together — including Jodi Carrington’s Feeling Seen. Journaling prompts. Practical takeaways for your homeschool and your life. You don’t have to read the book. You just have to show up for yourself on a Wednesday morning. 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This week we talk about the end of our journey through the Build Your Library and Blossom and Root Prehistory combo. We talk about what we liked, what we didn't, and what we are doing next! Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/ Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com
In Episode 218 of The Homeschool Show, Melanie and Amanda begin the new season with a conversation about homeschooling through seasons of hormonal change. Amanda interviews Dana McDill about her experience homeschooling nine children while navigating postpartum changes, thyroid and adrenal issues, and perimenopause. Dana shares how she simplified homeschool during difficult seasons, gave herself grace, sought support, and learned to focus on what was most important.Homeschool HappeningsAmerican Revolution Augmented Experience ExhibitionNCHE field trip to the Charlotte Museum of HistoryFree online Chess Network workshopsHarris Teeter VIC card support for NCHE
191 - This is our 5th year homeschooling and I am sharing the resources my 4th grade daughter is doing as well as my 6th grade daughter. I am using things we have enjoyed in previous years plus a new math program! For more homeschool videos - https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMQ0UOzWgwGvDawCkpc30L56jbWWDJItsHi, I'm Lori — wife, homeschool mom to two beautiful daughters, and follower of Christ. God is teaching me how raising my kids and running a home is an act of worship. I share our real, unfiltered homeschool journey along with faith, health, and homesteading tips that help our family live simply and serve God well. Grab a cup of coffee and join me, and my twin sister, as we figure it all out, one day at a time.♡ If you enjoy our content, please consider helping support our channel:CHECK OUT OUR AMAZON storefront - https://www.amazon.com/shop/loriandmichelle (if you use our link we may receive a small commission.)SUPPORT - https://www.buymeacoffee.com/loriandmichelleWe appreciate any and all support as it helps keeps us going and able to produce content for you. Thank you.♡ Give this video a like, comment, share the video and subscribe to our channel. TIMESTAMP:00:00 5th year homeschooling01:40 New setup02:25 4th grader curriculum05:22 New Math program 09:29 6th grader curriculumPRODUCTS mentioned:Classical Conversations/EssentialsA reason for handwriting - cursive EMath-u-see math program - Epsilon and ZetaFix it grammarLife of Fred - Jellybean, Mineshaft, Liver, Kidneys, Fractions, and Decimals and PercentsPhonetic Zoo spelling programIEW //MORE VIDEOS//Our testimony back to Jesus from LOA| new age- https://youtu.be/znjZd94XMRA#homeschoolcurriculum #christianfamily #classicalconversations Bible study with us on our Podcast: Sister and the Bible Songs from Epidemic Sound.We appreciate any and all support as it helps keeps us going and able to produce content for you. Thank you.Disclaimer: Please remember this is our first time reading and studying the Bible, so we don't know everything and we will continue to learn and grow. We do our best to speak God's truth. Here to encourage you to read and study God's word.Purelytwins, Lori and Michelle, will not be responsible or liable for any injury or harm you sustain as a result of our videos and information. This video is for informational purposes only and the author does not accept any responsibility for any liabilities. No part of this publication may be reproduced, transcribed, , in any form, without the written permission and signature of the author. We are not Bible scholars, pastors, or teachers. We are sharing what learn from reading and studying the Bible for the first time. Thanks for your understanding and for your support.
For 13-year-old Pixie Minerva of the Central Coast, NSW, homeschooling is more than an alternative way to learn—it has given her the freedom to discover music early, develop her talent and pursue a dream that began at a young age with the support of her parents. - Sa edad na 13, ginagamit ni Pixie Minerva ng Central Coast, NSW ang flexibility ng homeschooling upang pagsabayin ang kanyang pag-aaralan at pagtuunan ang kanyang matinding hilig sa musika—isang pangarap na suportado ng kanyang mga magulang.
The easily offended heart misses many blessings. When our pride demands special recognition or VIP treatment, even minor slights can trigger deep offense and steal our peace. #FULLTANKwithBroBo #FULLTANKwithBroBo2026 #BoSanchez #AreYouEasilyOffended #Matthew15 #CanaaniteWoman #HumbleFaith #FaithInAction #SpiritualMaturity #TrulyRichMindset #UninsultableHeart #Grace--- PS. Are You A Parent? Are you thinking about Homeschooling for your kids? My wife and I have homeschooled our two boys. Looking back, it's one of the BEST decisions we've ever made. It gave us the space to pass on our values. It also gave them space to explore their passions and interests. If you want to know more about homeschooling and to find out if it is for your kids, check out this link: www.facebook.com/CFAHomeschool or cfa.edu.phTo support my mission work, click this link now! http://BuyMeACoffee.com/brotherbosanchez
What happens when a former public school teacher sells everything to homeschool from a bus?Three years after her first appearance on the podcast, Jennifer Gossett is back with an incredible update.Since we last spoke, her family has traveled to 47 states, sold the bus, bought a home, and discovered that homeschooling doesn't have to fit inside one box.In this episode we discuss:• Why she left public education • What roadschooling really looked like day to day • Why they decided to stop living on the bus • Raising children with different learning styles • Dual enrollment and graduating with college credits • Whether homeschoolers really miss out on prom, sports, and friendships • Traveling America as part of your child's education • Why she believes it's okay to change your mindWhether you're just beginning your homeschool journey or dreaming about traveling with your children, this episode is full of encouragement and practical ideas.Connect with Jen:https://www.instagram.com/un_hustled/https://www.facebook.com/theunhustlebustlehttps://www.tiktok.com/@unhustledjens.a.cooker on TikTok Ready to homeschool but wondering where to start?
August is back to school month. The summer vacation ends and the work of education begins. There is nothing more important in life than education. Scriptures admonish us as Believers to: TRAIN UP A CHILD IN THE WAY IN WHICH HE/SHE SHOULD GO AND WHEN OLDER, NOW GROWN, THE CHILD WILL NOT DEPART FROM THOSE RIGHT WAYS. So, the training begins again. From the youngest child in day school, to the oldest in graduate school, and the human being, ever learning and growing, continues to mature. Study, real study, is work, hard work. There is nothing more important than developing the mind, learning how to think, reason, and separate right from wrong. An active, growing, learning mind is the greatest asset any human being can have. A mature mind can make intelligent decisions. The mature mind is hungry for wisdom, and views education, real education, as a lifelong endeavor, always in the process of learning and growing. The human mind, the brain, is a marvelous creation of God Almighty, and, in so many ways, is the finest asset of every human being. It must be protected, nourished, and challenged in so many ways. There can never be an end in the hunt for knowledge. Every human being can and must learn every day, EVERY DAY! There is general education, state and federal sponsored and financed, our public education systems. Public education was once good, qualitative, and worthwhile. The schools, high schools and lower, and colleges, were centers of real education. The job of every teacher and professor was to teach, not lecture, or proselyte, or indoctrinate, much less to attempt to teach the student the critical matters of right and wrong. Real education centered on the 3 Rs, the full essence of the subject at hand, challenging the student to think, question, ask, and grow in the appreciation of the 2 learning process. Classes and teachers were not biased, but rather centers for open dialogue, questioning, and differing points of view. How that has changed in the last several decades. So much of public education is now biased, liberal, woke, concerned more with matters such as DEI, transgenderism, the gay agenda, and more. Real education has taken a back seat, and, consequently, has become corrupted in so many states, and the education process has radically changed. So then, it becomes necessary for any parent to think in terms of alternatives, alternatives to public and state sponsored education. One such excellent alternative is HOMESCHOOLING. Homeschooling is very much on the rise. It is an excellent source of education, in many ways superior to public schools, offering the very same course instruction, but with controls, discipline, motivation, and personal attention 1-1. Wherever possible, it is an excellent alternative to public education. Then there is the private school, generally superior in education, but very expensive. Although desirable in many ways, unless there is scholarship involved, it is generally financially out of reach of most parents. Then there is Christian education, from the very youngest years all the way through the college years. There are excellent Christian educational institutions the country over. Not only are they qualitative in education in every way, but they introduce courses which are God-honoring and encourage and instruct the student in the Christian faith. They train the whole student, mentally, physically, and spiritually in the way in which that student should go, the right way, and, wherever possible, that is almost always the best education alternative. It takes work, time, sacrifice, and desire to study and learn. Scripture tells us that if we study to show ourselves approved unto God and man, that we must become workmen and workwomen, wise in the ways of the world, but even more so in the ways of God Almighty and our Lord. Real education is motivated and fertilized by prayer and prospers with the guidance and motivation of the Holy Spirit. Students are challenged to set goals, have objectives, and, in addition to the basic knowledge of education, understand the CALLING which exists for every child and every student of the Living God. The Bible, Judea/Christian ethics, morality, history, and teachings are priorities and essentials. The training of 3 Christian education and the leading and learning of the Holy Spirit become paramount. At the same time, there is the teaching of American history, the Constitution, the Declaration of Independence, the Bill of Rights, and a respect and love for the greatest country in the history of mankind, THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA. Even as with Christian education, where there is freedom and forgiveness from sin and the devil, so there is an understanding and appreciation of the freedoms of this great country, and the duty of every citizen to protect and defend those freedoms. And more. Perhaps the very best and lasting education occurs in the: HOME. The best teachers of all things are MOTHER AND FATHER. From birth, those two parents begin the training up of the child and, in that process, the child learns the fear of the Lord which is the beginning of knowledge and the fundamental tenants of the Christian faith. Perhaps the greatest parental teachings are not the speech, lecture, or talk of the parent, but the ability of the parent to LISTEN to the son or daughter, to dialogue, to respect, to encourage fellowship, relationship, and love. There is nothing more important or more lasting than a loving family experience, nothing. That is the very center, the heart and soul of real and lasting education. If man and woman become father and mother, then it is their duty to: TRAIN UP THAT CHILD IN THE WAYS OF THE LORD. That training should always be a priority in terms of time, quality, and loving relationship, always. Nothing is more important than education, the right education, NOTHING! The hunger and desire for knowledge and wisdom should be instilled and encouraged in every child, so that, as they grow old, they will not depart from that priority in life, which is to never, never cease to learn and mentally grow. Only then can every child become adult, be: ALL, ALL HE OR SHE CAN BE!
Episode Highlights With NatHer experience with homesteading, homeschooling and native plantsReasons to plant some native things in your yard!Her recovery from Autoimmune disease with circadian healthHow she reversed Hashimoto's naturally We are circadian beings, and our cells need light to produce the proper hormones and responsesNonna-maxxing and living like Italian grandmasIntuition getting stronger from the sun and why this happensWhere did this disconnect happen and why we got taught to fear the sunWhy morning light is non-negotiable and the most important thingExcess weight can be connected to trapped emotions and energy The body is always on our sideWhat sun scoops is and how it helps the body respond to sunWhy melanin is important and why a tan isn't just skin damage The protective role of melanin beyond just the skinWhy she chose to go sober and says it was the best decision of her adult lifeThe power of grief to transform and awakenWe heal by feelingResources MentionedGet Sun Scoops hereFollow Sun Scoops on InstagramHeal Yourself With SunlightbookJust Thrive:Just Thrive Health has been one of my longtime favorite brands for gut health and they have an amazing Daily Gut Detox. Your immune system, gut barrier, and digestion get the support they need to stay strong and healthy. You can find this and their probiotics at justthrivehealth.com/wellnessmama or use code wellnessmama for 20% off your order. BONCHARGEI like so many of their products - from their red light products to their sauna blankets. Red light has been so helpful for me during my recovery from Hashimoto's. To find out more, go to boncharge.com/wellnessmama
When Alysa Seeland's health began falling apart after the birth of her first baby, she was told she would likely need surgery and was left searching for answers. Instead, that journey led her to discover the power of nutrient-dense foods, healing through nourishment, and eventually building Fond Regenerative: a company dedicated to truly traditional bone broth and regenerative foods.In this conversation, Alysa shares her incredible postpartum healing story, why quality bone broth matters, the role of healthy fats during pregnancy and breastfeeding, recovering from Lyme disease, home birth experiences, homeschooling six boys, running a thriving business with her husband, and the practical systems that make large family life possible. If you've ever wondered how to nourish yourself while raising children, or how to let go of perfectionism in motherhood, this episode is packed with encouragement and practical wisdom.00:00 Trailer & Introduction03:46 Why Real Bone Broth Matters 05:24 Alysa's Postpartum Health Crisis 09:20 Healing Through Nourishment 12:20 Why Moms Need More Nutrients 19:06 Healthy Fats During Pregnancy & Postpartum 20:46 Childhood Health & Choosing Birth Centers 23:31 Fast Birth Stories & Home Births 26:18 Letting Go of Perfectionism 30:14 Babies Close Together & Pregnancy Nutrition 34:14 Lyme Disease & Pregnancy After Healing 37:27 Managing Expectations With a Large Family 43:06 Homeschooling Six Kids 49:46 Running a Business Together as Parents 52:25 The Problem With Perfectionism 56:40 Family Systems That Actually Work 60:10 Why the Company is Named FOND 61:51 Daily Routine & Work Schedule 65:05 Traveling & Building a Business With Kids 68:36 Healthy Sports Snacks for Kids 72:35 Favorite Ways to Use Bone Broth & Tallow 75:20 Are They Done Having Kids?Resources From This Episode:Use code HAAM and save 10% at Fond - https://fondregenerative.com/HAAMCheck out Fond on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fondregenerativeFollow Alysa on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/alysaseeland/Dr. Morgan's Pregnancy Call Course - https://milkmedicine.com/lessonsonly/Healthy As A Mother Podcast | YouTubeHealthy As A Mother Podcast | InstagramHealthy As A Mother Podcast | TikTokHealthy As A Mother Podcast | Merch StoreFind more from Dr. Leah:Dr. Leah Gordon | InstagramDr. Leah Gordon | WebsiteWomanhood Wellness | WebsiteFind more from Dr. Morgan:Dr. Morgan MacDermott | InstagramDr. Morgan MacDermott | WebsiteUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 10% at EarthleyUse code HEALTHYMOTHER and save 15% at RedmondFor 20% off your first order at Needed, use code HEALTHYMOTHERSave $260 at Lumebox, use code HEALTHYASAMOTHERUse code HAAM and save 10% at Fond
How do you build a high school plan that actually fits your teen? Zan Tyler and veteran homeschool mom Beth Martin get practical about shaping the high school years around your child's strengths, interests, and future goals. They talk co-ops, creative electives, transcripts, college planning, and the many paths available after graduation. Zan shares how real-life experiences became meaningful credits for her own children, while Beth explains why it's wise to plan ahead without locking your teen into one future. Homeschooling high school doesn't have to follow a factory model. You can build something purposeful, flexible, and uniquely suited to your child. SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/210-beth-martin LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2 CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan
Homeschooling is never a straight line. Seasons change, families grow, circumstances shift, and the way we teach our children evolves along the way.In this episode of Homeschool Better Together, I talk with Betsy Cypress, one of the curriculum writers behind Homeschool Better Together, about what it means to truly learn alongside your children.Betsy shares her homeschool journey—from raising five children and graduating her oldest, to unexpectedly welcoming four additional students into her homeschool after the loss of a close friend. Through that season, she discovered even more deeply that homeschooling together isn't just about making lessons easier—it's about building relationships, creating community, and learning through life's challenges.We also dive into the process behind creating Wonder Studies, including:why picture books can open the door to deeper learninghow curriculum can serve as a springboard rather than the finish linewhy conversations and connections often become the most meaningful parts of homeschoolinghow learning alongside your children changes the way you teachwhy consistency and loving kindness matter more than perfectionWhether your homeschool has one child or many, whether you are adding students or watching them leave the nest, this conversation is an encouragement to embrace your current season and discover the wonder waiting there.What You'll Learn:Betsy's unique homeschool story and how her family adapted through major transitionsHow multi-age homeschooling can create connection and communityWhy learning alongside your children benefits both parents and kidsHow Wonder Studies help families explore topics through beautiful books and meaningful discussionEncouragement for homeschool moms who are trying to stay faithful in challenging seasonsResources Mentioned in This Episode:Wonder Studies https://homeschoolbettertogether.com/wonder-studies-annual-accessThrough Sand and Salt: A Tale of Discovery Across the Sahara by Elizabeth ZunonDeserts Wonder StudyThe William Hoy Story by Nancy ChurninBaseball Wonder StudyMagic Ramen: The Story of Momofuku Ando by Andrea WangJapan Wonder StudyAdventures with Waffles by Maria Parr
One of the biggest reasons I became an entrepreneur was freedom—but not just the freedom to work from anywhere or set my own schedule. I wanted to build my business around my family instead of fitting my family around my business. In this Behind the Business episode of The Classy Career Girl Podcast, I'm taking you behind the scenes of why our family chose homeschooling, what our homeschool days actually look like, and how I balance homeschooling three kids with running a business. I'm sharing our Charlotte Mason approach, why we only homeschool for a few focused hours each morning, the resources and curriculum that make homeschooling sustainable for me as a working mom, and how I structure my workday around our family's rhythm. You'll hear about: • Why we chose homeschooling—and why I don't believe there's one right choice for every family • What a Charlotte Mason education looks like in our home • How we use living books, short lessons, narration, and nature study • How I homeschool while still finding focused time to run my business • What I look for when choosing homeschool curriculum • Why I think in rhythms instead of trying to perfectly "balance" motherhood and entrepreneurship • How entrepreneurship has given our family more choices and flexibility • Why your career should support the life you actually want to create Whether you homeschool or have absolutely no interest in homeschooling, this episode is really about something bigger: intentional living. You don't have to copy someone else's version of success. Instead, ask yourself: What do I want my life to look like—and how can I build my career or business around that? Plus, if you've ever wondered whether you could turn your experience into a coaching business, check out my free Career Coach Startup Kit. www.classycareergirl.com/coachwebinar
What changes when we stop rushing children toward the lesson we planned and start noticing the learning already unfolding?A visit with Julie's six-year-old granddaughter becomes a fresh look at poetry, reading, art museums, and the remarkable power of one-on-one attention. We explore how treasure hunts turn worksheets into quests, why a child's “wrong” answer contains useful logic, and how patient observation helps us see familiar subjects differently.Homeschooling does not always provide daily proof of progress. Often, we collect a few luminous moments surrounded by plenty of ordinary space. Join us as we learn to trust that the pearls are enough.Resources:Registration is open now for Movie Discussion Club: Captivating Stories (Christopher Nolan) and many other Brave Writer classes!You can find “Every Face I Look at Seems Beautiful to Me” on Melissa's blog, Here in the Bonny GlenCheck out the special offer at Talkbox.MOM/brave and start speaking a new language with your kids from day one!Start a free trial of CTCmath.com to try the math program that's sure to grab and keep your child's attention.If you've ever thought of trying out online music lessons, now is the time! Claim your free Maestro Music lessons at Free Music Lessons for Brave Writer Families | Maestro Music .Find our favorite readalouds and nonfiction in the Brave Writer Book ShopVisit Julie's Substack to find her special podcast for kids (and a lot more!) Purchase Julie's new book, Help! My Kid Hates WritingFind community at the Brave Learner Home Learn more about the Brave Writer Literature & Mechanics programsSubscribe to Julie's Substack newsletters, Brave Learning with Julie Bogart and Julie Off Topic, and Melissa's Catalog of EnthusiasmsSign up for our Text Message Pod Ring to get podcast updates and more!Send us podcast topic ideas by texting us: +1 (833) 947-3684Interested in advertising with us? Reach out to media@bravewriter.comConnect with Julie:Instagram: @juliebravewriterThreads: @juliebravewriterBluesky: @bravewriter.comFacebook: facebook.com/bravewriterConnect with Melissa:Website: melissawiley.comSubstack: melissawiley.substack.comInstagram: @melissawileybooksBluesky: @melissawiley.bsky.socialProduced by NOVA
Some seasons don't ask you to adjust one thing. They ask you to rebuild the whole structure at once. That's where I am right now. We're selling our home, I've just finished breastfeeding Prince, and I'm rethinking how we educate our kids and what I want my business to look like next.So today I'm sharing it all, unfiltered. No script, no guest, just me answering the questions you've been sending for months, from what I eat in a day to natural birth control to body image to the manifestation practice I still use every day. If you've been curious what's actually going on behind the scenes of my life right now you are going to love this episode. Join ICONIC Mastermind: www.melissaambrosini.com/iconicHead to www.melissaambrosini.com/705 for the show notes.Join my weekly newsletter: www.melissaambrosini.com/newsletterGet my FREE ZenTone Meditation: www.melissaambrosini.com/zentoneFollow me on Instagram: @melissaambrosini Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
This may be the most hot topics ever covered in a single episode of Just Trish. This week Trisha is joined by guest co-host Farai! And they discuss EVERYTHING!!! From David and the Vlog Squad, Tana dragging Shane on Tiktok and Morgan Adams coming to his defense, everything to ever happen on any Real Housewives franchise ever, and the recent news that Olandria and Nick from Love Island have broken up!! All that and much much more on today's episode!!Follow Farai!! https://faraibennett.substack.com/https://www.tiktok.com/@faraibennettTHANK YOU TO BUTCHER BOX FOR SPONSORINGGo to http://ButcherBox.com/JUSTTRISH to get $20 off your first box, plus your choice of free ground beef for life, or free chicken thighs or top sirloins in every box for a year (+ free shipping always!)COME SEE TRISHMAS 2026https://www.ticketmaster.com/trisha-paytas-tickets/artist/2550018PRE-ORDER TRISHA'S NEW MEMOIR NOW!!!!!https://linktr.ee/trishapaytas_SUBSCRIBE TO MOSES' COOKING CHANNELhttps://www.youtube.com/@mosescookingvideosFOR EXTENDED EPISODES AND BONUS CONTENThttps://www.patreon.com/cw/JustTrishNEW JUST TRISH MERCH!https://justtrish.comFollow @oscargracey / oscargracey / @oscargracey Edited by: @jimmywhetzel https://linktr.ee/jimmywhetzelTIMESTAMPS:0:00 FARAI IS HERE TO GOSS, LORE WITH OSCAR, FOLLOWING POP CULTURE WITH A DEGREE4:00 BEEF WITH PEOPLE MAGAZINE, MEETING EACH OTHER, VLOG SQUAD, DAVID11:00 TANA, BRAVO, RHOBH, ERIKA JAYNE, ANDY COHEN20:00 VANDERPUMP RULES, TOM SANDOVAL, DORIT, WENDY WILLIAMS, SURVIVING CORPORATE AMERICA31:00 SHANE VS TANA, DRAKE, TAYLOR SWIFT'S TACKY WEDDING, LAUREN CONRAD42:00 TRISHA'S MOM LIFE, ASHLEY TISDALE MOM GROUP, FARAI'S CAREER PLANS FOR TRISHA, JAKE SHANE, THE ABBEY, BRAVOCON50:00 LOVE ISLAND NICOLANDRIA, CHAPPELL, JUSTIN BIEBER, TANA VS SHANE CONT., WEHO SINKHOLE1:04:00 KIM K, DESPERATE HOUSEWIVES, SLOMW, TAYLOR FRANKIE PAUL, JAX TAYLOR1:12:00 KARDASHIANS, RED CARPETS, JAMES CHARLES, BODY POSITIVITY TO OZEMPIC1:20:00 HAVING KIDS, STARTING A PODCAST, PHORI, MOM QUESTIONS, HOME SCHOOLING, NORTH WEST1:31:00 DISNEY CHANNEL, RAVEN, MILEY, WICKED1:38:30 SCHEANA SHAY, OSCAR IS AWESOME, HOUSEWIVES, BETHANY FRANKEL1:46:00 JENAE AND KENNY LOVE ISLAND, BRINITY1:51:00 DAY IN THE LIFE OF TRISHA, OLD SCREENNAMES, WAYMO, KYLE RICHARDS2:01:00 HS SPORTS, PILATES, FLYING, ONLY CHILD, FILMING IN PUBLIC, CHRIS OLSEN Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices