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Make Your Kids Go Outside!27 Aug 202400:13:28

A listener asked if I "make" my kids go outside, and the answer is a resounding YES!  If you struggle to get your kids outside, this podcast is for you!

Resources mentioned:

How to Have a Flexible Homeschool Year13 Aug 202400:24:04

If you know you are going to have a busy homeschool year or if you just want to keep your homeschool schedule open and flexible, here's how you can plan for the upcoming year without stressing yourself out!  This is the method I have been using for years with great success!

For more help, get my book: Flexible Homeschool Planning

Resources mentioned:

Mothering Sons into Adulthood25 Mar 202400:21:24

The relationship between a mother and her son is special, but it also changes as he moves from being a little boy, to being a teenager, to being a man.  As moms we need to learn to accept these changes and grow and change with them. 

Resources mentioned:

Why Family Traditions Matter24 Sep 201900:19:36

As Christians, the things we do as a family take on significance far beyond our earthly home.  Learn why family traditions matter and how to start your own simple traditions today!

>> FREE Fall Family Traditions Bundle <<

Mentioned in this podcast:

Useful timestamps:

1:59 - 1 BIG reason why family traditions matter so much!

4:51 - How we nurture the individuals of our family through family traditions.

6:01 - "What we do as a family defines us as a family."

8:19 - How traditions helped us through the death of our daughter.

11:05 - Traditions that don't require a lot of planning.

13:40 - Unique family traditions (my "pancake" experience!).

14:41 - Why family traditions don't always need to be over-spiritualized.

17:28 - Why Christians should enjoy life and share their family traditions with others!

Don't forget your FREE Fall Family Traditions Bundle!

 

 

How to Use Workbooks to Lighten Your Homeschool Load17 Sep 201900:23:18

Are you worn out and needing a break, but don't know how to get more margin in your homeschool day?  Have you ever felt guilty for using workbooks in your homeschool?  Do you wish you could ditch the workbooks, but you just can't figure out what you would do instead?  This podcast will help you use workbooks to your advantage without making your homeschool dry and boring!

Get your
FREE FALL FAMILY TRADITIONS BUNDLE

Other resources mentioned:

Helpful Timestamps:

1:46 - What happened when I tried to completely ditch workbooks in our homeschool.

4:04 - The benefit of delegating your homeschool subjects to workbooks.

4:48 - What beautiful homeschooling memories are truly made of.

6:27 - Why workbooks aren't just for the subjects we detest teaching.

8:07 - How workbooks can help you homeschool through hardships.

8:39 - Addressing the "guilt" of using workbooks.

11:32 - Subjects that easily lend themselves to workbooks + my personal workbook choices!

13:02 - How to make workbooks fun!

14:04 - Why you don't have to do all the problems in a workbook.

16:13 - Math manipulative ideas.

17:40 - How to supplement workbooks without adding to your workload.

20:22 - Where to put workbooks in your homeschool schedule.

How to Be a Relaxed Homeschool Mom20 Aug 201900:16:19

Are you stressed out by homeschooling this year?  This podcast will give you the practical tools you need to become a relaxed homeschool mom!

Get my FREE Daily Homemaking Checklist HERE

Autopilot Homeschooling (podcast #50)

How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot (post)

The Easiest Homeschool Routine Ever! (video)

How to Choose Extracurricular Activities for Your Family (podcast #37)

Helpful timestamps:

1:17 - How recognizing your unique family dynamic will help you relax.

6:08 - How to choose stress-free curriculum.

10:17 - How to "Delete & Delegate" things in your homeschool day.

14:53 - The #1 thing that causes stress in a homeschool mom's life!

 

Taking the Blah Out of Back-to-Homeschool05 Aug 201900:21:17

Are you feeling less than excited about getting back to homeschool?  Start your homeschool year off right with some new (and simple!) traditions!

FREE TRIAL OF READING EGGS HERE >>

Things you need to check out:

GET MY BOOK FLEXIBLE HOMESCHOOL PLANNING HERE >>

 

Organizing Your Spiritual Life23 Jul 201900:11:30

Is your Quiet Time lacking since you had children? It's time to organize your spiritual life!

>> GET YOUR FREE FAMILY WORSHIP GUIDE! <<

OTHER POSTS YOU SHOULD READ:

RESOURCES YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT:

TIMESTAMPS:

1:03 - What Quiet Time used to be like for me.

2:21 - What "Quiet Time" should be.
READ >> How to Have Quiet Time All Day Long

4:22 - How to find time for Quiet Time

5:32 - Why you and your kids need "meaty" homeschool resources.

6:28 - Organizing your spiritual environment.

8:25 - Parenting with Scripture - GET THE BOOK >>

9:04 - Family Worship - GET THE FREE GUIDE >>

9:35 - Being purposeful about your faith.

10:24 - My favorite hymn that epitomizes Quiet Time for a busy mom.

 

Maximizing Space in Kids' Bedrooms15 Jul 201900:19:13

Got a lot of kids and not a lot of space? This podcast is all about managing and organizing your kids' bedrooms to make the most of the space you have!

Looking for help with managing your home and homeschool?
I wrote the book! >> Home Management for the Homeschool Mom

Posts you may want to read:

Helpful Podcast Timestamps:

1:01 - Why we only use 3 bedrooms no mater the size of our house.

3:27 - Using the Master Bedroom for children.

5:06 - Putting babies in with siblings.

6:34 - Our current boys bedroom setup.

7:02 - Clothing storage options

8:12 - Triple bunks & platform beds (READ MORE HERE)

9:19 - Spaces for babies (READ MORE HERE)

11:08 - Bunk Beds for older kids (THESE are the bunks I mentioned)

11:57 - Hanging vs. Folding clothes

15:17 - Toys in the bedrooms

16:23 - Family closet ideas (READ MORE HERE)

Creating a Mom Uniform10 Jun 201900:18:00

Every professional that helps them do their job well.  Moms need a uniform as much as anyone!  The great thing about our uniform is that we can personalize and customize to show our uniqueness, all the while reminding us of who we are in Christ and helping us serve those He puts in our path!  Creating a Mom Uniform will give you the tools you need to do your job well!

> Check out www.analuisa.com/RaisingArrows to see the earrings I mention in this episode! (and get $10 off!)

> Subscribe to the Raising Arrows newsletter for your FREE Daily Homemaking List to keep you on track during your day!

> Follow me on Instagram!

Other resources mentioned:

Sensory Issues as a Mom (article)

Getting Dressed to the Shoes - FLYlady (article)

Why I Started Homeschooling21 May 201900:13:42

Everyone has a story about how they came to homeschooling.  This is mine! 

Subscribe to the blog for helpful tips and resources for homeschooling!

SUBSCRIBE HERE!

0:53 - How I learned about homeschooling
2:59 - The series of events that God placed in our lives that led to homeschooling
5:02 - My husband's homeschooling ultimatum 
7:15 - The point where I began to catch a vision for the spiritual side of homeschooling
9:26 - The 2 main reasons I started homeschooling & how God used my sinful pride to put me on His path.
10:35 - Why you have to homeschool according to God's plan for YOUR family.
11:26 - Where to start your own homeschooling journey!

Simple Summer Homeschooling Plans08 May 201900:19:33

Are you planning on "trying out" homeschooling this summer?  Perhaps you are considering homeschooling year round or you feel like you need to "catch up" a bit this summer.  Or maybe you just want to have a little educational fun during the summer months!  Whatever your reason, these summer homeschooling plans will help you plan without breaking a sweat!

Download a FREE Homeschooling Year Round Checklist >>
https://www.subscribepage.com/yearroundchecklist

Read the post about Summer Homeschool Plans HERE >>

My books Flexible Homeschool Planning will help you make plans that stress you and your homeschool out!  GET IT HERE >>

Other Resources:

Peaceful Press

A Summer of Playing Skillfully

You ARE an Artist Clubhouse

50 States Songs Course

Kids Cook Real Food Class

Magic School Bus Science Kit

Wild Goose Science Books

Five in a Row Curriculum

How to create a Nature Table >>
https://www.raisingarrows.net/nature-tables-simple-nature-study/

Little House on the Prairie Homeschool Plans >>
https://www.raisingarrows.net/little-house-on-the-prairie-homeschooling/

Can You Homeschool an Entire Grade Over the Summer >>
https://www.raisingarrows.net/homeschool-entire-grade-summer-podcast-39/

 

Should You Homeschool Your Preschooler?25 Apr 201900:18:05

Are you considering homeschooling your preschooler?  Do you wonder how you will fit it in with all the other homeschooling and tasks you have to do in a day?  Are you overwhelmed by all the choices out there for preschool curriculum?  This podcast will help you decide if homeschooling preschool is a good idea for your family, how to choose a curriculum that won't overwhelm you, and how to fit it into your day.

GET YOUR FREE SONLIGHT TRIAL --> sonlight.com/invitation

Helpful resources:

Flexible Homeschool Planning book

Occupying a Busy Preschooler (podcast)

Occupying a Busy Preschooler (video)

Occupying a Busy Preschooler (post)

Points of interest:

2:10 - My super-simplified version of "preschool" with my older kids.

2:48 - Why I stopped doing preschool.

3:35 - The reason I changed my mind about preschool (hint: his name is Creed!)

7:16 - What I needed in a preschool curriculum.

8:23 - How I fit preschool into my day.

11:58 - What if you are in a busy season?

13:12 - Questions to ask yourself before deciding to homeschool preschool.

14:17 - How homeschooling preschool has changed our lives.

16:14 - What to look for in a preschool curriculum and how to make it work for you.

How to Keep the House Clean with A Lot of Kids08 Mar 202400:22:26

Tactics for keeping the house clean with a bunch of kids underfoot!

Get my book - Home Management for the Homeschool Mom

Resources mentioned:

Organizing Your Kitchen with Stations08 Apr 201900:12:18

Get organized in your kitchen by making stations that group items you use often.  Learn how to create a Baking Station, a Juicing Station, a Breakfast Station & more!

Don't forget to grab your FREE LOTION BAR (available through the month of April 2019) at: hardlotion.com/raisingarrows
Use code: raisingarrows

Resources mentioned:

Bosch mixer - https://amzn.to/2UlZ2TZ (aff)

Mockmill grinder - https://mockmill.com/u/?a_aid=raisingarrows (aff)

Freezer to Slow Cooker Meal Plan - http://www.sidetrackedsarah.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=102 (aff)

DIY Breakfast Station ebook - https://store.notconsumed.com/products/diy-breakfast-station

Large Family Laundry Solutions05 Mar 201900:17:18

Laundry is a part of our everyday existence, especially in a large family!  Learn the secrets of our daily laundry chores and how this routine has evolved over the years!

Resources:

Large Family Daily Laundry Routine (blog post)

Huge List of Large Family Laundry Systems (blog post)

Teach Your Kids to Do Their Own Laundry (blog post)

XL Hamper with Mesh Bag (aff)

Managing the Medical in Your Life19 Feb 201900:22:41

Every family has medical needs, but this podcast deals with ongoing medical issues that require organization and planning to manage effectively.  From pregnancy to surgery, chronic illness and ongoing medical treatment, learn how to manage it all without confusion and added stress.

Flexible Homeschool Planning book

Home Management for the Homeschool Mom book

How to Make an Emergency Folder (blog post)

Mercy's Story (blog post)

Podcast #21 - Morning Sickness & Managing Your Home

The Curriculum of a Delight Directed Homeschool05 Feb 201900:19:20

A Delight Directed Homeschool isn't a method - it's an approach.  One that works with ANY curriculum!  Learn how to make your curriculum delight directed and spark passion in your children's lives!

Resources:

Intro to Delight Directed Homeschooling21 Jan 201900:23:58

Learn how to incorporate your child's natural aptitudes and interests into their homeschooling using Delight Directed Learning!  Also includes a crash course in making homeschooling a lifestyle of learning!

Resources:

Subscribe to the Raising Arrows Newsletter for more great content for the Large Family Home!

Girls & Their Attitudes07 Jan 201900:18:18

As your girls grow into their teenage years, you may begin to see attitudes that are so different from what you are used to seeing. Learn 3 secrets to help your daughter navigate her teen years and avoid attitude problems.

Resources:

Subscribe to the Raising Arrows Newsletter for more great content!

Large Family Mom's Guide to Thanksgiving19 Nov 201800:27:46
Control the chaos and have a blessed Thanksgiving with this guide to a fantastic holiday from a large family mom's perspective!  Learn how to manage the kids, the crowds, the food, and the festivities in this idea-packed podcast!   Resources mentioned: FREE Family Thanksgiving Worship Service Holiday Homeschool Planner Pack 12 Week Holiday Planner (aff)   RECIPES Sweet Potato Casserole Cranberry Salad Pumpkin Crumble Cake   CLOTHING Primary.com (aff) Nursing Tank Top (aff)   POSTS Blessing Tree - Fun family craft! The Large Family Mom's Guide to Thanksgiving Kids & Thanksgiving - 7 Ways to Stop the Stress What to Pack for a Family Day Trip Van Seating Chart      
Boys & Their Attitudes08 Nov 201800:12:23
Are you seeing attitudes in your boys that seem disrespectful and rude?  Are you worried you won't know how to handle them as they get older?  This podcast shares the secret to dealing with boys and their attitudes!  You won't want to miss this!   Read the post How to Parent & Discipline Boys & Their Attitudes   Resources: 27 Bible Heroes to Encourage Our Boys on RaisingArrows.net Bringing Up Boys by James Dobson Wild at Heart by James Eldredge  
Homeschooling Through the Holidays15 Oct 201800:17:21
Homeschooling through the holidays can be so much fun!  Learn about great resources for homeschooling during Thanksgiving and Christmas, and how to make memories along the way!   Get the Holiday Homeschool Planner Pack! $7.99 each or $10 for the set Thanksgiving Holiday Homeschool Planner Christmas Holiday Homeschool Planner 12 week Holiday Planner (we have used this planner for years starting October 1 every year)   Blessing Tree - something we do every year as a family! Advent Nature Study (we love this one!) HUGE list of Advent ideas!   Family Traditions podcast Autopilot Homeschool podcast   When you subscribe to the blog, get a FREE Fall Movie Themed Party Guide to enjoy with your family!  
Learning to Create a Mother Culture02 Oct 201800:18:55
Busy moms tend to forget to cultivate art and beauty in their own lives.  They are so busy pouring out, they don't realize how important it is to show their children what an abundant adult life looks like.  Learn how to inspire your children with your own creative life by building what the Charlotte Mason method calls "Mother Culture."   Resources mentioned: The Me Time Myth (post) #bookstagram on Instagram You Are an Artist! Clubhouse & Chalk Pastel classes Watercolor Nature Journal Class on Craftsy
Changing How We See Sundays15 Feb 202400:25:09

Are your Sundays anything but restful?  Are you tired of trying to get Sundays "right?"  When you have a lot of kids, Sundays can be hard - getting everyone ready, keeping everyone calm during the service, and then they still expect to eat when you get home!  It's time we changed how we see Sundays and lean into Jesus as our Sabbath rest!

Focus you calendar on Christ!
Celebrating the Church Year Online Guide
BUY NOW and start CELEBRATING!

 

 

My Morning Routine on a Homeschool Day25 Sep 201800:22:07
Have you ever wondered what a typical morning homeschool schedule looks like in our house?  Today, I share all the subjects we tackle, our Morning Basket or Table Time routine, how we manage lunch on homeschool days, and so much more!   Get FREE homeschooling & homemaking resources HERE!   Resources mentioned: The Homeschool Garden Morning Time Review ~The Homeschool Garden Morning Time Membership~   The Precious People Curriculum Review ~The Precious People Curriculum~   DITL - Typical Friday House Cleaning (VIDEO) How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot (PODCAST) Weekly House Cleaning (PODCAST)   Homeschooling Year Round information Making Homeschool Lunches Easy Apologia Science with Multiple Ages Phonetic Zoo Review Reading Eggs (helped my struggling reader!) GradeSpelling.com CLE Science Readers
How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot13 Sep 201800:11:34

Homeschooling is a big job! Learn how to put some of your subjects on autopilot will give you more margin in your day and less stress in your life!

Resources mentioned:

Why Teaching Textbooks is great for a large family - BLOG POST

Does My Child Have to Do All of the Problems in the Book? - BLOG POST

How we do Apologia with multiple ages - BLOG POST & VIDEO

Compass Classroom - This is a fantastic video-based curriculum!

Making Morning Time Easy - BLOG POST

To learn more about planning a simple homeschool day that utilizes autopilot subjects and looping extras, get my book Flexible Homeschool Planning.  It will revolutionize your homeschool!

Weekly Cleaning When You Have Older Children07 Sep 201800:12:39

Now that I have a mix of big helpers, medium helpers, and little not-so-helpers, we can do a supercharged Weekly Home Blessing with decluttering and deep cleaning!  Learn how we do it in this podcast!

Weekly Chore Rotation27 Aug 201800:10:03

During busy seasons of life, a weekly chore rotation is super helpful!  This method works best when you have children who are beginning to be able to help out with cleaning chores, even though their standards may not be on par with your own.  I used this method when I had a mix of older and younger children.

Resources mentioned: 

  • My book - Home Management for the Homeschool Mom
  • Large Family Logistics
Creating a Cleaning Chore Board06 Aug 201800:09:48

When you have a lot of little ones, survival cleaning is often the best way to go.  Putting together a simple chore board can be a sanity saver because it doesn't require a lot of forethought and can be done anytime, anywhere!

Post & Video can be found here - https://www.raisingarrows.net/2016/08/chore-board/

Weekly House Cleaning Without Help26 Jul 201800:10:12

When I had 2 small children, I did the majority of the house cleaning every Monday morning, mostly by myself.  Learn how I organized the chores, how long it took me, and how I kept it clean the rest of the week.

In this episode:

  • How I got control of my messy house.
  • My Monday morning chores.
  • How I kept the house clean throughout the week.

Resources:

FLYlady app

Life as a Mom with Sensory Issues19 Jul 201800:14:59

Are you a mom who is easily overwhelmed by noise, lights, touch or smells?  You might have sensory issues like I do.  Listen to learn how I deal with being a large family mom and having sensory issues.  Learn my tips and tactics for managing all the sensory input a mom comes in contact with during the day!

Life as a Mom with Sensory Issues (blog post)

Resources mentioned:

Preparing Your Homeschooled Child for College05 Jul 201800:14:44

The tools your children need for college are the same tools they need for life - so give them that college-prep homeschool education even if they don't go to college! Here's what we did!

Read the post here - https://www.raisingarrows.net/2018/05/preparing-homeschooler-college/

Mentioned in the podcast:

Fish dissection - https://www.instagram.com/p/BjnKRCBAWBM/?taken-by=amyraisingarrows

Helpful link for Graduation Requirements - https://uh315.isrefer.com/go/phsc/Amyarrows/

Transcript help from The HomeScholar - https://uh315.isrefer.com/go/tts/Amyarrows

James 1:2-4 
Proverbs 22:6

Making Major Changes to Your Homeschool01 Jul 201800:14:18

After years of doing the same thing in our homeschool, we are changing it up in a major way!  Come hear all our news, plus learn tips and tricks for making major changes in your own homeschool curriculum and schedule!

In this episode:

  • New curriculum reveal!
  • How we make the Charlotte Mason method work for our family.
  • Ideas for making the transition to a new curriculum and schedule easier.

Resources mentioned:

Occupying a Busy Preschooler (podcast)

A Year of Playing Skillfully Review (post)

A Year of Playing Skillfully (and A Summer of Playing Skillfully)

The Peaceful Press - home of The Peaceful Preschool & The Precious People

Ambleside Online Year 12

For the Children's Sake (book)

Morning Basket (book)

Nature Table (post)

 

Notebooking Made Easy30 May 201800:16:41

Does notebooking overwhelm you?  Do you feel like a notebooking flunkie?  Do you wish you figure out how to make time for it?  This podcast is for you!  Learn how to make notebooking easy for your family!

In this episode:

  • How to combine subjects for notebooking.
  • How to store (and not store) notebooks.
  • Tons of ideas to take the stress out of notebooking!

Resources mentioned:

Large Family Notebooking post

Teach Them Diligently Convention

Apologia Notebooking

NotebookingPages.com
Discount code = arrows25 and is good for 25% off anything at Notebooking Pages.  Expires 8/31/2018.

Challenges of Homeschooling Multiple Ages29 Jan 202400:21:20

Homeschooling a lot of different ages and stages presents a unique set of circumstances and challenges.  In today's podcast, we'll walk through several of these with real world solutions!

Teach your kids to dig into Scripture with games, puzzles, and more in the brand new
Bible Investigators: Creation! Need help creating a homeschool schedule you can stick to? Take my class!
Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love!

 

Resources mentioned:

Making a Menu Plan Your Family Loves07 May 201800:15:21

Menu planning is one of those homemaking chores that can easily become drudgery.  You spend copious amounts of time putting together a list of meals you "hope" everyone will love, then you have to write out your grocery list, and then you have to actually make the meals you planned.  But, what if you had a list of meals you knew your family loved?  Trust me - it will revolutionize your menu planning process!  This podcast teaches you how to build a menu plan your entire family loves!

In this episode:

  • How to put together a meal list to choose from.
  • The family voting process.
  • Finalizing your meal list.
  • How to create a rotating menu plan from your list.

Resources mentioned:

Building Strong Family Traditions18 Apr 201800:17:54

What makes you strong as a family?  What makes your home a haven?  What makes you unique?  It's the things you do together as a family - the traditions your family has created over the years.  And often, the stronger the family, the more traditions you see that family celebrating.

If you find yourself lacking in these rich family traditions (or you want to build even more!), this podcast is for you!

In this episode:

  • 3 reasons why you can't seem to build solid family traditions
  • Easy tradition ideas you can start today!
  • How to put together a list of family traditions.

Resources mentioned:

End of Summer Picnic podcast

Emily's Story

Grieving Through the Holidays

Our Irish Supper Menu

12 Week Holiday Planner

 

Little House on the Prairie book set

 

Amazon Prime Music - look for Seeds Family Worship or Scripture Lullabies

Having a REAL Sabbath Rest podcast

Resurrection Garden

Jonathan Park audios

Beginning of School picnic

Advent Ideas for Kids

How to Make Birthdays Special without Breaking the Bank

Special Night

How to Play CHOPPED as a Family

How to Homeschool an Entire Grade Over the Summer28 Mar 201800:13:02

Is it possible to homeschool an entire grade over the summer or at least get a child caught up in a subject or two?  Absolutely!  With a little hard work and diligence it is doable and here's how!

In this episode:

  • What topics to cover to maximize your time.
  • Resources to make summer schooling easier (and cheaper!).
  • Reward ideas for you and your child working so hard!

You can find the full post here - https://www.raisingarrows.net/2016/06/can-you-homeschool-an-entire-grade-over-the-summer/

Resources mentioned:

Parenting High Maintenance Children15 Mar 201800:16:39

Some children take more energy to parent.  They are emotionally, physically, and mentally taxing, but we can learn how to parent them best if we just take the time to understand who they are and what makes them tick.

In this episode:

  • The one thing that will change how you parent your high maintenance child.
  • How to avoid making a diagnosis an excuse.
  • Finding new discipline methods and coping mechanisms that work.

Resources mentioned:

Homeschooling the Child with Aspergers Syndrome

How to Choose Extracurricular Activities for Your Family06 Mar 201800:14:11

Are extracurricular activities overwhelming you? Learn a better way to choose activities for your family that put the entire family first and build strong relationships within your family rather than pulling you apart!

In this episode:

  • What activities work well for the entire family.
  • How to decide it the amount of time it is taking away from the family is worth it.
  • How to fight the "that's not fair" argument.
  • How to mesh your child's giftings with their extracurricular activities.
How to Have Enough of You to Go Around26 Feb 201800:12:55

Are you feeling stressed out and stretched thin?  Are you wondering how to better manage your day so you can be a better mom?  This podcast gives you tons of great tips on having enough of you to go around in your parenting, homemaking, and every day life!

In this episode:

  • How to delegate and who to delegate to.
  • How to spot time wasters.
  • When to let go of a schedule.
  • How to find peace with your day.

Resources mentioned:

So Many Littles, So Little Time ebook - coupon RAPODCAST 10% off here - https://www.raisingarrows.net/product/many-littles-little-time/

Age Appropriate Chore List

Don't want to listen?  Read the post!

Homeschooling During a Move17 Feb 201800:18:19

Moving creates a lot of upheaval for your family, and homeschooling often suffers in the move.  Our family has moved many times, so today I am sharing our tips and tricks for homeschooling during a move.

In this episode:

  • How to keep homeschooling and when to stop
  • How to pack and unpack while homeschooling
  • How to create a new schedule

Find more information in these blogs posts:

Homeschooling Year Round Series
Large Family Moving Series

Sleep Training Babies04 Feb 201800:17:30

Everyone has an opinion on the controversial topic of putting babies on a schedule.  Here's my take as a mom of 10!

In this episode:

  • Why babies don't sleep.
  • How to make the choice between scheduling and not scheduling.
  • My favorite ways to help babies sleep.

Resources mentioned:

Handling the Stomach Flu with a Large Family08 Jan 201800:17:07

Stomach flu with a house full of children is never fun, but as a mom of 10, I've learned a few tips and tricks to managing the sickness that will make the mess less and help you keep your sanity through it all!

In this episode:

  • What supplies you should always have on hand.
  • How to "contain" the sickness. (or not)
  • The best way to take care of a vomiting baby.
  • The #1 thing you MUST do while in the thick of it!
  • What the recovery phase looks like.

Resources mentioned:

Teaching Your Unique Child06 Nov 201700:22:13

Every child is unique, but how can a homeschool mom teach to so many different styles without wearing herself out?

This podcast is sponsored by Sweet Hairlooms Lilla Rose - this mom of many is also a missionary, so please take a look around her site and know that your purchase is going to help spread the Gospel!

Resources mentioned:
(some links are affiliate links)

Understanding My Child Worksheet

Practical Personality Portfolio - Get 20% off using code RaisingArrows

Delight Directed Homeschooling Series

Audio-Technica Headphones

Teaching Textbooks

Occupying Busy Preschoolers Podcast

Simplified Organization

How to Make Any Curriculum Work for Your Family ebooklet

Relaxed Homeschool Mom Podcast

Homeschool Planning Podcast

Tapestry of Grace

See the Light Art

A Year of Playing Skillfully Preschool Curriculum

Balancing Homeschooling and Homemaking24 Jan 202400:17:30

How do you find time to clean the house while you homeschool? In this podcast, we'll talk about keeping up with the housework and schoolwork using simple routines and systems!

Useful resources for managing your home and homeschool:

Other resources mentioned:

Decluttering Room by Room Part 230 Oct 201700:24:40

The follow-up podcast to how I declutter room by room, this episode gives you a detailed description of one of my decluttering sessions, as well as an overview of what I've been getting rid and how I'm organizing as I go.

In this episode:

  • My big declutter mistake!
  • How to organize as you declutter.
  • Why you shouldn't buy organizational tools {right away}.
  • How to organize so it stays organized!

Find all the podcast notes and resources HERE!

Halloween & Reformation Day23 Oct 201700:18:20

For the past month or more, Halloween decor, costumes, commercials, and more have been bombarding our lives.  While my response in the past has been to ignore the day completely, this year I'm taking a new look at Halloween.

In this episode:

  • How we used to celebrate Halloween.
  • Why I started rethinking what we should do on Halloween.
  • Plans and links for meaningful object lessons.

Resources can be found at https://www.raisingarrows.net/2017/10/halloween-reformation-protestant-lessons/

 

Decluttering Room by Room Part 117 Oct 201700:19:01

Are you looking for a no nonsense approach to decluttering? Jump in right where you are and get started today with this easy quick start podcast!

In this episode:

  • How I dug out of my messy life.
  • Why I'm sick of {most} decluttering books and websites.
  • How much time it takes each day to declutter.

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