Explore every episode of the podcast Homeschool For The Rest Of Us
| Title | Pub. Date | Duration | |
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| 42. Taking Life and "Homeschooling" it | 11 Apr 2024 | 00:24:43 | |
Have you ever wondered how to transform moments into a valuable lesson for your homeschool journey? Whether it's a trip to the grocery store, a walk in the park, an international trip, or even a seemingly ordinary conversation, there's a treasure trove of teachable moments waiting to be discovered. Join us today as we explore the art of turning life's everyday experiences into enriching educational opportunities for you and your homeschoolers. Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Checking In Before Tomorrow's Episode Drop! | 10 Apr 2024 | 00:06:35 | |
Just a quick little update on where I have been! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| 33. Switching from Private Christian School to Homeschool with Courtney McEwen | 21 Sep 2023 | 00:52:57 | |
Today I sat down to chat with my new friend Courtney McEwen and she shared her story of pulling her 10 year old son from a great private Christian school and transitioned him to homeschool. She shares in depth how God led them to that decision and what the transition looked like. We also talked about how important community is, and homeschooling an only child. Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Homeschooling with a Biblical Worldview | 14 Sep 2023 | 00:36:37 | |
WARNING- I do talk about some adult themes in today's episode. Please listen with discretion. Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Full Ride Scholarships to College for Homeschoolers with Danny Green | 07 Sep 2023 | 01:05:06 | |
Today we welcome back Danny Green! In this episode Danny shares how they strategized and navigated college scholarships for their two kids- both having full rides to well known universities. We also talk about our thoughts on aliens, Lia's love of Dystopian literature, and our thought on the future for our kids. Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| 4H and Homeschooling | 31 Aug 2023 | 00:59:45 | |
I have attempted to enroll my family in 4H SIX times. By attempted I mean I have gone to the website and I shut down on the first page! LOL! I was so overwhelmed by all the things! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Part 2: A Former Public School Educator's Decision to Homeschool with Liz McCrory | 24 Aug 2023 | 00:28:15 | |
In today's episode, I wrap up my conversation with Liz as she finishes telling us about her transition to homeschool and homeschooling a daughter with special abilities. Liz shares how they navigated an apraxia diagnosis with their daughter and how being home with her daughter helped them through the diagnosis. Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Part 1: A Former Public School Educator's Decision to Homeschool with Liz McCrory | 17 Aug 2023 | 00:41:33 | |
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| Making the Jump into Homeschooling with Marissa Robinson | 10 Aug 2023 | 00:48:28 | |
Today I talk to my friend Marissa about how her homeschool journey started. We talked about having a gut feeling, me emotionally eating a hotdog through my first homeschool convention, canning, nap time, Marissa's reasons for homeschooling, and so much more! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| When Your Homeschool Needs to be Reevaluated with Lia Carta | 03 Aug 2023 | 00:24:35 | |
In this episode, Lia takes you through the last 7 days oh homeschool that were some of the hardest days she's ever experienced. Here's where she messed up, how she had to change her mindset, and how they pivoted and made a new plan. Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| A College Alternative: Talking to your kids about the trades with Lia Lamela | 27 Jul 2023 | 00:30:13 | |
In today's episode, Lia talked to (another) Lia from the Sparky Life Podcast about the importance of introducing your kids to the trades. They discuss everything from what age to start, how to get scholarships, and what life is like working in a trade as woman. Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| A Bachelor's Degree by 18 years old with NO college debt?! Meet my friend, Monica. | 20 Jul 2023 | 00:32:13 | |
In today's episode, Lia talks to her friend Monica, a veteran homeschooler and former homeschooler herself. She was able to have her 15 year old son Samuel complete his bachelor's degree without stepping foot into a college class, for around $7,000 total and by the time he was 18! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| 41. Bachelor's Degree by 16 for $13,000 with Amber Bird | 15 Feb 2024 | 00:41:52 | |
A few months ago we talked with Monica who told us how her son used CLEP testing to help him get his Bachelor's by 18. That was several years ago and she was worried that some of the info might be dated. Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| My family no longer goes to the library. . . here's why. | 13 Jul 2023 | 00:39:36 | |
WARNING: Today's episode contains explicit language. Please use discretion when listening. Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Homeschooling When You Also Have a Career with Lillie Aucoin | 06 Jul 2023 | 00:41:27 | |
Today Lia talks to her dear friend, Lillie about her homeschool beginnings. They talk about the challenges as working moms, how they navigated their sons skipping assignments, and how they decide their "best yes". They also touch on Homeschooling with ADHD and ADD. Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| The 4th of July Episode: Raising Kids Who Love America and Why That Matters. | 29 Jun 2023 | 00:31:46 | |
In today's podcast Lia shares why her and Cody put an emphasis on their American patriotism in their family and why it does really matter! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Our Homeschool Week Started! My Summer/Fall Curriculum Picks and schedule! | 22 Jun 2023 | 00:49:42 | |
Engaging Piano Lessons for your entire family! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Having "The Talk" with Your Kids with Lia Carta and Brittney Bryan | 15 Jun 2023 | 01:14:59 | |
WARNING: The content of this episode is for adult ears only. Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Poolside Chronicles/Dad Episode: With Bart and Jenay | 08 Jun 2023 | 00:32:31 | |
My friends Bart and Jenay joined Cody and I for a poolside Chronicles episode and we covered all the things: Bart's hesitation to initially homeschool their kids, do stay at home moms need life insurance? Jenay talks about using unit studies to hack language arts, and so much more! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Summer is here- here's what we have going on! | 01 Jun 2023 | 00:34:27 | |
Well June is here! WOW! In this episode, I'll talk about our homeschool reentry plan, summer plans, and areas in my personal growth that I am prioritizing to create a better year for our family! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Poolside Chronicles: Meet Lia's Co-op Friends, Brittney & Aimee | 25 May 2023 | 00:28:54 | |
Welcome to our kick-off episode of Poolside Chronicles where I invite my friends and their kids over to swim and we talk about what homeschool stuff is currently on our mind over the summer! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| The Co-Op Episode! How to start one or how to join a good one! | 18 May 2023 | 01:10:16 | |
In this episode I'm joined by two of my best friends and co-op leaders, Jenay and Andrea. We talk about how our co-op came together, things we have implemented, how our co-op runs, and the highs and the lows. Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| When it's time to make a change- How to choose a homeschool curriculum with Lia Carta | 11 May 2023 | 00:27:11 | |
Questions I ask when choosing a homeschool curriculum and when I know its time to switch it up! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| 40. Helping Your Kids Find their One Second of Strength with Tanner Clark | 08 Feb 2024 | 00:52:49 | |
Today I sat down with Speaker and Dad, Tanner Clark. He is a TED X speaker, father of 4 and travels the country helping parents and teens disconnect from what's not important and connect with what really matters! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Confessions of a Kid Homeschooler: Meet my son, Lincoln. | 04 May 2023 | 00:24:13 | |
When I started this podcast my ten year old son Lincoln was adamant that I have him as a frequent guest. How could I say no to that? So here you go- our first Lincoln Edition episode! Today we talk about our recent trip, what's happening in our homeschool, how we feel we are doing since Nannie passed, and how he feels about homeschooling in general. Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Confessions of an Adult Homeschooler with Mary Coker Green | 27 Apr 2023 | 00:39:39 | |
Today we sit down with Mary Coker Green! (Lovingly referred to as CoCo) Homeschooled since 6th grade, she gives us the real deal in this conversation- the good, the great, the not so great about being homeschooled. Now that she is an adult in college, how did homeschooling prepare her for launching into the real world? Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| I went on a "Silent Retreat" for 3 days and here's what happened. . .with Lia Carta | 20 Apr 2023 | 00:42:22 | |
This wasn't even supposed to be an episode. But I had such a profound experience attending a silent retreat for three days- I had to share my experience! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Dad Episode: Raising Effective Communicators with Danny Green | 13 Apr 2023 | 00:59:19 | |
Are y'all ready to have your brain fire from multiple cylinders? If yes, then I'm super excited for you to meet my friend and a homeschool mentor, Danny Green! Danny owns "The Confident Edge" and is a veteran homeschool Dad who taught his children. Today, you're going to hear a little bit about his journey and how 100% of their son's and daughter's college education was funded by scholarships! (And yes, he homeschooled through high school!!!) Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| What in the world is CC? All about Classical Conversations with Kimberley Newton | 06 Apr 2023 | 00:36:08 | |
When I was a brand new homeschool mom, I would often hear other moms say, "Our kids do CC". I had no idea what that meant. Classical education in general is gaining momentum, and even though today's episode is all about Classical Conversations, there are classical takeaways that any homeschool family would find applicable. Kimberley Newton shares a co-op space with me and directs our local Classical Conversation and met with me to tell me all the things! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Dad Episode- Concerns and Possibilities; a conversation with Nathan Miller | 30 Mar 2023 | 00:40:47 | |
In today's episode you'll meet one of my favorite people on the planet, my cousin, Nathan. He has two beautiful girls who are currently enrolled in Montessori and he and his wife are on the fence about homeschooling. We sat down on a recent visit to have an organic and transparent conversation on some of the things he is excited about and some of the things that concern him with the idea of homeschooling. As a former homeschooler, he had some great insight and conversation. Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| A Homeschool Alternative? Let's Talk about Acton Academy with Brittany Craveiro | 23 Mar 2023 | 00:36:39 | |
It's no secret that many parents are searching for alternative methods of schooling for their children. Some parents don't feel equipped or confidant to homeschool- could there be another option? In today's episode, we are going to discuss the fast growing campus' of Acton Academy, where school is turned upside down. Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| When Homeschool is Hard; The Instant Pot Episode | 16 Mar 2023 | 00:51:22 | |
Has your child ever said, "I want to go back to public school."- Then today's episode is for you! Plus, we had a mixture of other topics sprinkled in from homesteading to preparedness, tapping maple trees and more! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Giving a Spark or Passion "Legs"- Creating a Unit Study with Lia Carta | 09 Mar 2023 | 00:39:30 | |
I've been wanting to do this episode for awhile now! How do you take something your child is interested in and give it legs covering ALL school subjects? Yes- even MATH! In today's podcast, I'll show you how I did that recently with North American Birds and Elvis Presley! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Nutrition Hacks for Homeschool Kids with Lindsay Young | 24 Feb 2023 | 01:05:08 | |
In today's episode Lia and Lindsay talk about nutrition and our kids. What are some of the key nutritional foundations we can teach our kids and how we can use our time homeschooling to create a healthy lifestyle that our kids carry into adulthood. From kombucha, husband's who only eat carbs, and how Lia's secret to getting her kids to eat a ton of okra- it's all covered in this episode! Instagram: www.instagram.com/lindsay.lives.well Healthy Fast Food Guide: https://go.lindsayliveswell.com/healthyfastfood Free 7-Day Meal Plan: https://go.lindsayliveswell.com/freemealplan Seasonal Meal Plans: https://go.lindsayliveswell.com/wintermealplan Veri Continuous Glucose Monitor 20% off link: https://www.veri.co/shop?refc=LINDSAYYOUNG20&_from=lindsay48 Dr. Amen's books on brain health and ADD: https://www.amazon.com/stores/author/B004G3QFTW/allbooks?ingress=0&visitId=9da92da4-a357-4ef6-82e8-d09d1e57e3ec&store_ref=ap_rdr&ref_=ap_rdr Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| 39. Season 2: New Year Plans, and an update! | 18 Jan 2024 | 00:30:53 | |
Catching up with the last two months in today's episode, plus- a special message about "doing the hard". Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Sports and Homeschooling with Sara Pennella | 16 Feb 2023 | 00:46:56 | |
In this episode Lia and Sara discuss the many advantages of incorporating sports into homeschooling. We'll discuss the physical, mental, and social benefits of participating in sports while home educating our kids. We also cover how team sports work when your kids reach the High School level. What about scholarships? We cover that too! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Homeschooling through stressful times, anxiety, and depression with Jenay Jusinksi | 09 Feb 2023 | 00:47:40 | |
There are times in our homeschool that we may struggle with out mental heath- but school still needs to happen. How do we navigate this? How do we identify these times and give ourself grace through the process? Join Lia and Jenay for a vulnerable and transparent discussion on their experience. Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Overcoming the Dreaded February Funk with Lia Carta | 02 Feb 2023 | 00:28:34 | |
February is my slump month! Even though it's the shortest month of the year, for me, it's the most challenging in my homeschool. In this episode I fill you in on how to turn this month around, engage with your children, and create some really fun memories in the process. Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Ep: 4 Help! I'm Homeschooling! Now what? | 26 Jan 2023 | 01:07:51 | |
This episode is for all my friends who are thinking about or just getting started homeschooling! I'll cover common misconceptions, how to pick a curriculum , what a typical day looks like, and frequently asked questions. If you are a veteran homeschooler, I hope this serves as a resource for when you get asked how to homeschool. Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Ep 3: Confessions of a New(ish) Homeschooler with Jocelyn Pond | 19 Jan 2023 | 00:47:33 | |
Today we are talking to new(ish) homeschooler Jocelyn Pond on what led her to homeschooling, how it's going, and questions she has for Lia. We also touched on a Montessori education, raising quails, and socialization. It was a FULL conversation that you don't want to miss! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Ep 2: Homeschooling Multiple Children with Holly Putnam | 12 Jan 2023 | 00:53:21 | |
Holly Putnam of "The Cooking Family" and mom of 8 joins me today to about Homeschooling multiple children that span from 2 years old to 17. We cover family style schooling and Holly's favorite meal budgeting tip! You can learn more about Holly, their family, and their YouTube channel at http://www.TheCookingFamily.com Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Ep 1 : How we fell into Homeschooling | 05 Jan 2023 | 00:24:46 | |
Lia was the mom who correlated denim jumpers and weird people with homeschoolers. Little did she know she'd fall in love with Home education with a small hiccup in kindergarten registration for her son. Join us for our first episode as we begin our deep dive in all things Homeschooling! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| Trailer | 27 Nov 2022 | 00:02:37 | |
Episode 1 is coming JANUARY 5th, 2023! 7 years ago, Lia found found herself accidentally homeschooling. What started as a one year commitment turned into a lifelong passion. Join us each week as we discuss all things homeschool. The ups, the downs, the ins, and the outs! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| 38. How Reading Aloud Benefits our Kids and Strengthens our Bonds | 30 Nov 2023 | 00:31:57 | |
In today's episode, Lia shares the benefits of reading aloud to our kids and how reading aloud has impacted her family's life. Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| 37. ChristmasSchooling! Our Homeschool Plans for December! | 22 Nov 2023 | 00:50:50 | |
In today's episode Lia shares her December homeschool plans and how she is making intentional moves during an overcommitted season. Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| 36. I'm back! Here's an update! | 09 Nov 2023 | 00:35:11 | |
Caution- Today's episode does contain some adult topics! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| 35. Well....We Bought A Bus! | 05 Oct 2023 | 00:23:38 | |
Today's episode is from the road! Join Lia and her friend Andrea is they announce a really special passion project they have been working on. If the library episode shook you up a little bit, you'll want to listen! Join our Facebook Community! | |||
| 34. Q & A, Lincoln interviews Lia | 28 Sep 2023 | 00:49:51 | |
Back by popular demand! Today Lia's 10 year old son Lincoln sits down to interview her. She didn't know the questions ahead of time and nothing was off limits. They discuss: -Their love of all things Narnia -Why Lia creates a lot of their curriculum -Lia's dislike of Coldplay -Does Lia ever regret homeschooling? -Lincoln's opinion on how they have grieved as a family since the loss of his great grandmother. Nothing was off limits, everything was discussed! You can check out Global Leadership summit here Join our Facebook Community! | |||