Explore every episode of the podcast Peaceful Homeschool Podcast
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| 79. Making History Come Alive - Homeschooling History | 06 août 2025 | 00:36:46 | |
Today Emma and Beth discuss fun ways they have made history come alive in their homeschool! Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 78. Dual Enrollment: Is It Right for Your Homeschooled Teen? | 14 mai 2025 | 00:26:29 | |
In this episode of the Peaceful Homeschool Podcast, hosts Emma and Beth share their personal experiences with dual enrollment for their homeschooled teens. They dive into the pros, like cost savings and college preparation, and the cons, such as time management challenges and credit transfer issues. Join them for a heartfelt discussion to help you decide if dual enrollment is the right fit for your homeschooling journey. Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 77. Best of Series - Planning for the New Homeschool School Year | 08 mai 2025 | 00:28:57 | |
This episode of the Peaceful Homeschool Podcast features Emma and Beth discussing how they plan for the upcoming homeschool year. They reflect on their different planning styles and emphasize the importance of involving their kids in the planning process to ensure a meaningful and enjoyable learning experience. Emma shares her preference for early planning, starting as early as March, and discussing subjects, curriculum choices, unit studies, and field trips with her kids. Beth, on the other hand, tends to plan more loosely and focuses on planning history and science around field trips and unit studies. They both encourage listeners not to stress about the planning process and to consider buying used curriculum or finding free resources to make homeschooling more affordable. The hosts also share some fun traditions they have on the first day of school to celebrate the start of a new homeschool year. This episode wraps up with a call for listeners to share their own homeschool traditions. Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 76. Best of Series - Summer Time: Creating Structure and Fun for Homeschooling Families | 23 avr. 2025 | 00:22:54 | |
In this episode of the Peaceful Homeschool podcast, hosts Emma and Beth discuss how to make the most of the summer season for homeschooling families. They share their personal experiences and strategies for creating a summer bucket list, incorporating daily activities, and maintaining a healthy balance between relaxation and productivity. From reading and exercise to chores and outdoor time, they emphasize the importance of structure, mental health, and fostering connections with others. Tune in for practical tips and inspiration to make your summer homeschooling journey enjoyable and fulfilling. Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 75. What is the culture of your home and homeschool? | 10 avr. 2025 | 00:32:03 | |
In this episode of the Peaceful Homeschool Podcast, hosts Emma and Beth dive into the topic of home culture. What kind of atmosphere do you cultivate in your family? A culture of kindness, perhaps? Emma and Beth share their personal experiences raising their kids and shaping the culture within their homes. They explore why this is especially vital in a homeschooling environment, where families spend so many hours together. Discover the unique advantage of curating a home culture that reflects your values and fosters peace Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 74. Hands-On Homeschool Science | 02 avr. 2025 | 00:32:01 | |
This week on the Peaceful Homeschool Podcast, join Emma and Beth as they share their favorite strategies for teaching science in a homeschool setting. From budget-friendly and time-saving tips to engaging at-home science activities their kids love, this episode has practical ideas to inspire your homeschool journey. Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 73. Best of Series - Homeschool Time Management, Home Management | 27 mars 2025 | 00:52:29 | |
So much to do, so little time. Some days that’s how it feels with cooking, cleaning, errands, activities, homeschooling. Today Emma and Beth share some of their experiences with making things more peaceful and less hectic at home. From the time your kids are toddlers, they can be learning that in a family everyone helps. From cooking once and eating twice (or three times), to “stacking up” errands, to five-minute chores for kids, we’re chatting about ways to simplify your homeschooling life. Collaborating as a family to work together and teach important life skills is one of the keys to having a peaceful homeschooling life. Maybe you, too, can earn a gold star on your forehead like Beth. Here are some links mentioned: Atomic Habits - Book Beth’s Book - How to Find Your Homeschool Vibe Grocery Shopping Made Easy with Passionate Penny Pincher Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 72. Religions, No Religion, Politics, Can We Still Be Friends? Park Day Taboo or Not Taboo | 13 mars 2025 | 00:28:14 | |
In this episode, hosts Emma and Beth dive into the world of homeschooling and community. Do we all need to share the same religion—or even the same views—to learn together, be friends, or invite each other into our lives? They explore the benefits of exposing kids to different beliefs, weigh potential drawbacks, and ask: Can you listen to us if you’re not a Christian? With heartfelt insights, Emma and Beth reflect on how diverse perspectives—from vaccine debates to faith—don’t have to divide us. Drawing from their own experiences, they celebrate the power of civil, respectful discussions that bridge differences, foster understanding, and remind us to love every neighbor, no matter what they believe Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 71. The Super Senior Year: Embracing a 5th Year of High School Homeschooling | 13 févr. 2025 | 00:10:25 | |
On this episode of the Peaceful Homeschool Podcast, Emma dives into the idea of a "super senior year" — a fifth year of high school that can help homeschoolers deepen their learning, explore new passions, and prepare more intentionally for the future. Whether it's mastering tough subjects or gaining extra time to mature and grow, this flexible approach celebrates the beauty of homeschooling. Plus, we have an exciting announcement: Beth will be returning for episode 72! Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 70. Brave Writer creator Julie Bogart discusses her new book "Becoming a Critical Thinker" | 27 août 2024 | 00:58:06 | |
Listen in to our interview with author and homeschooling mom Julie Bogart of Brave Writer! On this episode we’re discussing learning outside the box, encouraging a love of learning (and writing) in our kids, and the importance of critical thinking skills in today’s society. Julie shares strategies from her new workbook for helping kids to learn how to think critically. Becoming a Critical Thinker helps students learn to: • Imagine how other people think and discover how to interpret the thoughts of others • Become comfortable with dissent and differences of opinion • Separate fact from fiction • Gain media literacy skills • And much more! Visit the Brave Writer site!
Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 69. Homeschooling Teens & Their Behaviors | 01 févr. 2024 | 00:28:07 | |
Do all teens need to have stereotypical attitudes and behaviors? Do they all have to be sulky and uninterested and revert to grunting as their main form of communication? How can we foster the relationships with our teens/tweens when they have so many changes going on and they aren’t sure how to handle them all. Plus, doesn’t society tell us that’s what teens are like? Heads up, you don’t have to follow society’s norms. Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 68. Why Are You Homeschooling? | 06 déc. 2023 | 00:22:16 | |
Today we’re answering the question of why we homeschool. It’s not just one reason; it’s a whole plethora. Having our own experiences in public school and knowing what the world is like, we knew that homeschooling was the way to go for us. It hasn’t always been easy, but it’s always been worth it! Jump on our Facebook page and tell us why you chose to homeschool! Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 67. Homeschool On-the-Job Learning | 16 nov. 2023 | 00:20:17 | |
Listen in as Emma chats about exposing our kids to a variety of opportunities that will help them learn job skills as well as figuring out what they might want to explore as a career and what they definitely don’t want to pursue. Also, hear why Emma cautions against job takeover in teens. Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 66. Unschooling vs Deschooling in Your Homeschool | 09 nov. 2023 | 00:12:51 | |
Today Emma is talking about the differences between unschooling and deschooling, what they mean, what they might look like in your homeschooling, and some thoughts about why deschooling may be needed after pulling your child out of public school. Links mentioned: https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/articles/what-to-know-about-unschooling John Holt Info: https://www.johnholtgws.com/john-holt Parent Mindset Episode 63 Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 65. Best of Series - Homeschooling Kindergarten (and younger) | 27 sept. 2023 | 00:43:39 | |
Planning to homeschool your little one starting from the beginning? Tune in as we talk about homeschooling for Kindergarten and/or Preschool and what that can look like. What should you realistically expect of your little one? Does your Kindergartener have to sit at a desk for 7 hours, trying to read chapter books and write essays? No, silly, of course not! Beth & Emma share their insight and stories of homeschooling all their kids from the beginning and give realistic expectations along with lots of examples of how you can teach through hands-on, activity-based methods, unit studies, and tons of reading. Here are some links mentioned: Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 64. Best of Series - Can you pull your kids out of school and homeschool? | 20 sept. 2023 | 00:39:32 | |
Today Emma and Beth are discussing pulling your kids from public school. Is it legal? Can you only pull them at the end of the school year? What if the school says you have to choose their independent study program instead of true homeschooling? Come get answers to your questions and more in today’s podcast! LINKS MENTIONED: Can I Pull My Kids Out of Public School? (theeasyhomeschool.com) HSLDA - Homeschool Laws By State (hslda.org) Deschooling - How to Successfully Transition From School to Homeschool (treevalleyacademy.com) Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 63. Best of Series - Homeschool Parent Mindset | 13 sept. 2023 | 00:33:08 | |
Struggles in homeschooling? Maybe YOU, the parent, need to deschool. If you attended public school, you may be pushing your kids into public school ways without realizing it or without realizing many aren’t necessary in a homeschooling setting. Homeschool toward learning, not toward checking boxes. There is nothing that says you have to complete Chapter 17 today. You’re the boss of your homeschool - what is your mindset? Listen to our experiences with this and how you can step into more of a homeschooling mindset with your kids and into fulfilling the why of your homeschooling. Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 62 Best of Series - Homeschooling for Free/Cheap | 06 sept. 2023 | 00:22:30 | |
Best of Series replay of episode 15. Here are some links mentioned in today's show: Easy Peasy All-In-One Homeschool Common Sense Media Educator Acct National Parks Accessibility Pass Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 61 - Best of Series - To Plan or Not to Plan Your Homeschool Schedule | 30 août 2023 | 00:26:14 | |
Best of Series - Replay of episode 11. Free Homeschool Record Keeping Tracker PDF Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 60. Best of Series - Choosing Homeschool Curriculum | 23 août 2023 | 00:49:59 | |
Best of Series - Todays episode is a replay of Ep. 8. Spoiler alert, for some subjects, we didn’t even use a specific curriculum! We’ll also be talking about various choices of curricula that have worked (or not) for our kids, and some of their favorites. We’ll also tell you why the curriculum you use is NOT the most important part of homeschooling. Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 59. Best of Series - Do you have to do sit-down school work all day when you homeschool? | 16 août 2023 | 00:37:56 | |
Best of Series is a replay of Ep. 4. About how many hours a day do your homeschool kids need to spend on sit-down work/bookwork? Check out our handy chart for a basic idea of sit-down time and find lots of other ways to incorporate learning into your day. In this episode, Emma and Beth also talk about block scheduling and schooling kids of multiple ages together. Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 58. Empowering Homeschoolers to Dream Big: Language Arts with Theresa Peters of Discern to Learn | 09 août 2023 | 00:37:57 | |
In this inspiring podcast episode, we meet Theresa Peters, mom to two homeschooled kids who are now 15 and 20 years old. Theresa shares her passion for changing the way students learn and achieve their dreams. Drawing from her experience teaching in public schools and privately mentoring homeschool students, she emphasizes the importance of fostering open discussions and a love for reading and writing in children. Theresa also discusses practical tips for teaching language arts, offers insights into accommodating students with special needs, and discusses the significance of grammar and critical thinking in the real world. Libre Vox (free public domain audiobooks) Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 57. Amberlee Rich "Financial Freedom in Homeschooling: Tips to Save Money and Thrive" | 02 août 2023 | 00:35:24 | |
In this episode, our guest, Amberlee Rich of Rich Living Coaching, shares valuable insights and practical tips on how to save money while homeschooling. She emphasizes the importance of adopting a money-saving mindset, where spending more does not necessarily translate to a better education for your children. Amberlee suggests exploring free resources like libraries, co-ops, and homeschooling discounts to enhance the learning experience without breaking the bank. She also discusses the significance of teaching financial literacy to children from a young age and offers advice on transitioning to a single-income family for those considering homeschooling. Whether you are already homeschooling or contemplating the switch, this episode provides valuable financial strategies to make homeschooling an enriching and affordable experience. Rich Living Coaching Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 56. Planning For the New Homeschool Year | 26 juil. 2023 | 00:26:46 | |
This episode of the Peaceful Homeschool Podcast features Emma and Beth discussing how they plan for the upcoming homeschool year. They reflect on their different planning styles and emphasize the importance of involving their kids in the planning process to ensure a meaningful and enjoyable learning experience. Emma shares her preference for early planning, starting as early as March, and discussing subjects, curriculum choices, unit studies, and field trips with her kids. Beth, on the other hand, tends to plan more loosely and focuses on planning history and science around field trips and unit studies. They both encourage listeners not to stress about the planning process and to consider buying used curriculum or finding free resources to make homeschooling more affordable. The hosts also share some fun traditions they have on the first day of school to celebrate the start of a new homeschool year. This episode wraps up with a call for listeners to share their own homeschool traditions. Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 55. Summer Time: Creating Structure and Fun for Homeschooling Families | 19 juil. 2023 | 00:21:30 | |
In this episode of the Peaceful Homeschool podcast, hosts Emma and Beth discuss how to make the most of the summer season for homeschooling families. They share their personal experiences and strategies for creating a summer bucket list, incorporating daily activities, and maintaining a healthy balance between relaxation and productivity. From reading and exercise to chores and outdoor time, they emphasize the importance of structure, mental health, and fostering connections with others. Tune in for practical tips and inspiration to make your summer homeschooling journey enjoyable and fulfilling. Find Your Homeschool Vibe Find Your Homeschool Vibe, How to Homeschool Without Losing Your Mind a book by co-host Beth Lee Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you. This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 54. Unveiling the Power of Dual Immersion: Language, Culture, and Homeschooling at Ideal School | 12 juil. 2023 | 00:38:46 | |
Today we’re chatting with Eric Franzen, the co-founder and director of Ideal School, and part of his team is joining us from Argentina, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Mexico. Ideal School is a dual immersion language school with students from around the globe. We’re talking with their team about the benefits of dual immersion, learning a second language, sharing cultures from so many different locations, the benefits of using an online platform, and the gift of time with your kids when you homeschool. Follow Ideal School: Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 53. Dr. Del’s Practical Algebra, Geometry & Trigonometry in One Semester?! Can this be done in your homeschool? | 28 juin 2023 | 00:43:53 | |
On this episode we are delving deep into learning about math with math whiz Dr. Del (aka Craig Hane), but we’re also listening to Dr. Del’s wisdom about teaching our kids. He reminds us not to compare, and talks about intrinsic motivation in learning, learning practical math, and not to be a victim of the system. Dr. Del shares tons of free resources. Dr. Del’s programs work well from about ages 12 and up and include learning to use a scientific calculator, learning the math you need to know to pass the ACT/SAT, learning math you’ll actually use, and even learning calculus. We are so grateful for people like Dr. Del who share their knowledge and resources with so many for free or at such a minimal cost! Some of the free resources by Craig Hane, Ph.D. aka Dr. Del on his website include: “How and Why Home School Math Can Be Vastly Superior to Public School Math” “How & Why Public School Math is Destroying the USA” “Golden Rule Math for All God's Children” Dr. Del’s website and freebies Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 52. Making Math Fun in Your Homeschool? YES! Math teacher Betsy Mays explains how. | 21 juin 2023 | 00:33:43 | |
This episode features Betsy Mays, former public school math teacher and creator of math games designed to make learning fun! Betsy talks about what to do if your child is really struggling with a math concept, using vertical number lines, and how you can incorporate learning math through playing games, sewing, and so many other hands-on activities. Bio: A bit about the business: Website: https://www.gamesbyabsolutezero.com/ Raising Smart Kids Blog: https://www.gamesbyabsolutezero.com/raising-smart-kids-math-blog-for-parents-teachers-home schoolers Free Stuff: https://www.gamesbyabsolutezero.com/free-resources Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/stores/AbsoluteZero/page/7D46052F-01EE-4033-B79E-58132EE465 61?ref_=ast_bln Games by Absolute Zero Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 51. Melissa Fleming of “The Homeschool Awakening” | 14 juin 2023 | 01:07:38 | |
Today we’re chatting with Melissa Fleming of The Homeschool Awakening, sister of Kirk Cameron and Candace Cameron Bure, and longtime home-educating mom of five. Melissa shares why her family chose to homeschool, her style of homeschooling, why having intentional time with her children is one of the best parts of homeschooling, and plenty of tips for families contemplating homeschooling. Melissa also shares about her part in The Homeschool Awakening movie, and how she’s still learning alongside her children. The Homeschool Awakening movie Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| “Modern Miss Mason” Author Leah Boden Discusses the Charlotte Mason Homeschooling Method | 07 juin 2023 | 00:43:27 | |
On this episode we’re interviewing Leah Boden of Modern Miss Mason. Leah shares who Charlotte Mason was, the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education, what living books are, and how Charlotte Mason education can be adapted to fit any homeschooling family, including those who have children with special needs. Modern Miss Mason Website Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 49. “Jesus. Yoga Pants. Homeschool.” Author Dr. Natalie Bruce Discusses Teaching Reading | 31 mai 2023 | 00:50:35 | |
On this episode, we’re interviewing Dr. Natalie Bruce, author of “Jesus.Yoga Pants. Homeschool.,” and chatting about reading - teaching kids to read, ways to encourage and foster a love of reading, phonics vs memorization, Newberry award winning books, and what to do when struggles arise. We also chat about classical education and what that can look like in a homeschooling family. Jesus. Yoga Pants. Homeschool. book Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 48. Bonus Episode on Homeschool Socialization with Beth, Homeschool Vibe | 24 mai 2023 | 00:35:47 | |
Today Beth is a solo-host! Emma has some exciting things happening! Beth is sharing 2 episodes from her other podcast Homeschool Vibe. In today’s episode Beth covers different ways to socialize homeschoolers from preschool to high school. Let us know what you think of this bonus episode! Episode 5 of Peaceful Homeschool’s Socialization Episode Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 47. Homeschooling with Music | 17 mai 2023 | 00:27:11 | |
Listen in today as we chat about incorporating music into your homeschooling - instruments, voice, dance, musical theater, music in unit studies, music during chore time, music to help with mental health, music for memorization, studying different genres of music, music throughout the world, artists, and so many other ways to incorporate music into learning and to reap the benefits of incorporating music into your lives. Learning through music doesn’t have to be expensive. You may be able to swap with a musically-inclined parent, attend local contra dances as a family, have older homeschoolers teach an instrument or dance, or find low-cost ways to learn through community resources or churches. Even the littlest kids can make musical instruments out of recyclables and learn about rhythm and beat, and can learn their address, days of the week, and how to spell their name easily when set to music. Kyle Dine - “Food Allergies Rock” song Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 46. Benefits of Serving Others and Volunteering as a Homeschooler | 10 mai 2023 | 00:36:11 | |
Kids of all ages can participate in various service opportunities including making blessing bags to keep in the car, packing food at a Feed My Starving Children MobilePack, volunteering at church, working at the food bank, helping at Project Birthday Bag, or volunteering with kids, veterans, the elderly, or animals. In addition to community service projects, kids can learn so much by serving others in their own home, helping to make food for new moms or when someone passes away, helping clean a friend’s house, or keeping kids company so their mom can have a break. We’re chatting about the benefits of raising kids who serve (and who become adults who serve), and why it’s important in our lives. We also share how we’ve been on both the giving and the receiving ends of service and how it impacted us - even if it means having green bananas for years. Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 45. Can a minimalist lifestyle bring peace to your homeschool? Diane Boden of Minimalist Moms Interview | 03 mai 2023 | 00:31:14 | |
Join us for an episode with special guest Diane Boden, host of the Minimalist Moms Podcast, author of “Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity” book, and fellow homeschool mom. Diane shares with us how she got started with minimalism and why she now homeschools. She also shares tips for simplifying and decluttering to help your home be more efficient, and gives insight on balancing being both a working mom and a homeschool mom. Listen in as we chat about incorporating minimalism into your house and your homeschooling and how that can bring more peace into your lives. Affiliate Link: Diane’s Book - Minimalist Moms: Living and Parenting with Simplicity Minimalist Moms Podcast - Minimalist Moms Podcast can be found where ever you listen to podcasts. Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 44. Finding Mentors for Your Homeschooler | 26 avr. 2023 | 00:30:06 | |
Join us on this episode as we talk about mentors in homeschooling - we’re including info about mentors for our kids as well as mentors for us as homeschool parents. People often worry about their homeschool child learning only from them. However, we share the many ways our kids have had good, healthy mentors in their lives. As homeschool parents, it’s also helpful to us to have others who have “been there, done that,” whether referring to homeschooling high school or having a child with special needs or dealing with a rough situation. It’s helpful to have other parents to bounce ideas off of, to gain perspective on our parenting/homeschooling, and just to commiserate with us or encourage us on our journey. Listen in as we talk about how grateful we’ve been for the impact these mentors have had on our children and on us! Mentoring and Adolescent Self-esteem Benefits of Mentoring on Young People The Value of Mentoring our Youth Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 43. Homeschool Life Skills 101 & Adulting | 19 avr. 2023 | 00:48:21 | |
Come listen to our informative and also silly episode - it was just one of those days so we left in our bloopers for you to enjoy. Emma & Beth discuss the ways they have prepared their children for adulthood. It is important to prepare and sometimes it is easy to forget all the things they need to learn before spreading their wings. Things like paperwork, insurance, household and car repairs, voting, media, etc. This is a huge and very important topic. Detailed Life Skills & Adulting Checklist Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 42. Teaching Together: Combining Multiple Ages in Homeschooling | 12 avr. 2023 | 00:21:42 | |
On today’s episode we are chatting about how we’ve combined multiple ages in our homeschooling in order to teach our kids together instead of separating them all by ages or grades to do their own things. We’re sharing some easy ways that we’ve combined social studies, science, novel studies/literature, etc., and how that gave us extra time in our schedules since we weren’t having to try to find time to teach each child every subject separately. Teaching to the older kids and allowing the younger kids to pick up knowledge is one of the ways we’ve accomplished multiple age-homeschooling. We share some ways we’ve kept it hands-on so the kids all stay engaged and learning together as a family unit. We also include tips to keep your younger kids busy during those times that you do need to work individually on math or another advanced concept with an older kid. There are also many benefits to having the kids learn together with kids of all ages. Don’t shy away from the opportunity of having your three-year-old pipe in with the correct answer of “endoplasmic reticulum!” Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 41. Can your homeshool student earn a Bachelor's Degree and a High School Diploma simultaneously? | 05 avr. 2023 | 00:44:48 | |
Today we’re chatting with former public school teacher turned homeschooler, Alden Kiertzner, of Pathways Early College Academy. Alden shares about why his family decided to homeschool, what Pathways has to offer, and about the advantages of dual enrollment for high schoolers. Homeschool families can select classes a la cart to fill in gaps or choose the whole program. Pathways Early College Academy Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 40. Ian Siegel, Author of School Sucks, Your Child Doesn't | 29 mars 2023 | 00:56:41 | |
Listen in as we chat with Ian from Streamline Learning about the way kids learn, about stoking their brain fires, and even about Yoda swamp moments. Ian also shares about Streamline Learning and how homeschool families can utilize their services. Join us for this light-hearted conversation! Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 39. Homeschool Veteran Lisa Nehring Discusses the online learning center, True North Academy | 22 mars 2023 | 00:40:28 | |
On today’s episode we’re chatting with Lisa Nehring, founder of True North Homeschool Academy, about her experiences during her 30 years of homeschooling her 5 kids. We chat about her homeschool style, whether her kids chose to homeschool their kids, and find out about why she started True North Homeschool Academy. Lisa is the founder and director of True North Homeschool Academy, a 4tht-12th grade full service on-line Academy. Our world class teachers utilize time testing educational tools, cutting edge tech, the SAMR model of education and gamification to provide a unique and innovative program that nurtures our growing international community. You can also find Lisa over at “Its Not that Hard to Homeschool” - blogging, podcasting and nurturing a growing community of families who are interested in or currently homeschooling Lisa believes that education is the transmission of culture and is passionate about transmitting a culture of Truth, beauty and goodness to a world desperate for all three. She believes that education is a great tool to bear witness to a living God! Find True North Homeschool Academy Website: True North Homeschool Academy Facebook Page: True North Homeschool Academy Youtube: Lisa Nehring - YouTube Pinterest: True North Homeschool Academy Instagram @Truenorthhomeschoolacademy Facebook Group: True North Homeschool Tribe Find It’s Not that Hard to Homeschool Website: It’s Not that Hard to Homeschool Facebook Page: It’s Not that Hard to Homeschool Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 38. Public School Teacher Turned Homeschool Advocate, Bex Buzzie from The Homeschool Advantage | 15 mars 2023 | 00:46:59 | |
Today we are interviewing California public school teacher Bex Buzzie! Bex shares some of her experiences from her 22 years as a public school teacher, and talks about why she supports the homeschool community. Bex also talks about her Entrepreneurial Physics course for high schoolers and her podcast, The Homeschool Advantage. Corrie ten Boom quote: “Sex,” I was pretty sure, meant whether you were a boy or girl, and “sin” made Tante Jans very angry, but what the two together meant I could not imagine. And so, seated next to Father in the train compartment, I suddenly asked, “Father, what is sexsin?” He turned to look at me, as he always did when answering a question, but to my surprise he said nothing. At last he stood up, lifted his traveling case from the rack over our heads, and set it on the floor. “Will you carry it off the train, Corrie?” he said. I stood up and tugged at it. It was crammed with the watches and spare parts he had purchased that morning. “It’s too heavy,” I said. “Yes,” he said. “And it would be a pretty poor father who would ask his little girl to carry such a load. It’s the same way, Corrie, with knowledge. Some knowledge is too heavy for children. When you are older and stronger you can bear it. For now you must trust me to carry it for you.” - from The Hiding Place: The Story of Corrie Ten Boom Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 37. David Nekrutman from Biblical Excavations Discusses His New Homeschool Class | 08 mars 2023 | 00:41:27 | |
Today we have a special guest calling in from Israel, David Nekrutman of Biblical Excavations! David is sharing about the education system in Israel, why he chose to move his family there, and the homeschool curriculum he created helping Christians to learn about their roots in Judaism. He shares some fantastic nuggets of information and offers some perks to our listeners as well. Listeners can go to BiblicalExcavations.com, and opt-in for the Lesson One preview class for high schoolers, which launches March 6th, inside Mighty Networks. Use Code: Peaceful for a free Hebrew Coloring Book download for K-3. Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 36. Avoiding the Trap of Perfectionism in Your Homeschool | 01 mars 2023 | 00:19:01 | |
In today’s episode we’re talking about how the need/want for perfection can kill our homeschool peace and wreak havoc in our homes. Whether that’s trying to make sure your child completes every single problem in every single lesson, or whether their diorama is Pinterest-worthy, or whether your house/kids/spouse look perfect, it’s setting you up for stress and failure. Today we’re talking about ditching perfectionism and embracing peace and joy. Strive for progress, not perfection. Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 35. Benefits of Sibling Relationships While Homeschooling | 22 févr. 2023 | 00:27:48 | |
Today we are discussing the incredible benefits of sibling relationships while homeschooling. Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 34. Homeschooling w/Plants & Animals | 15 févr. 2023 | 00:19:12 | |
We’re chatting about the importance of using plants and animals in your homeschooling. There are so many different skills that can be learned, experiments that can be done, and ways to incorporate plants and animals into your homeschooling.
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| 33. Ignite Your Child's Passion for Learning with Author of Tuttle Twins, Connor Boyack | 08 févr. 2023 | 00:43:51 | |
We have a special guest joining us today - you may know him as the author of The Tuttle Twins books - Connor Boyack! Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 32. Homeschool Holidays | 01 févr. 2023 | 00:53:17 | |
Worried your kids might miss out on all the fun holiday events because they’re not in public school? Nope! They don’t have to! Today we’re sharing lots of ideas for homeschool holiday parties, educational ideas (Emma’s favorite), and even fun holiday foods (Beth’s favorite). Our kids have had amazing holiday events throughout their lives, despite always being homeschooled, and yours can, too! You can even have the jug of red punch if you want! Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 31. Homeschool Road Trips | 25 janv. 2023 | 00:29:24 | |
Today we’re talking about learning on road trips/vacations and how much learning can be done while you’re not at home. We’re sharing some of our road trip experiences and tips for how we’ve done homeschooling before, during, and after vacations, places that we seek out while we’re on the road, and how we’ve logged our learning on trips to be sure we’re giving credit where credit is due. Hop in the van and join us today! Find Your Homeschool Vibe This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||
| 30. Homeschooling Year-Round or Not? | 18 janv. 2023 | 00:21:03 | |
Do you homeschool year-round or take summers off? Listen in as Beth and Emma talk about the pros and cons to their homeschool schedules. One of us is Team Year-Round and one is Team Summers Off - so you’ll hear both sides of the coin. Which one are you? This Week's Sponsor is actually Beth! Find her book on Amazon -Find Your Homeschool Vibe Thank you for supporting the show! | |||