The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast – Details, episodes & analysis

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are joined by Todd's wife Debbie! She shares how the first day of school went for her, what her plans are for this year, encouragement for how to handle things not going as planned, and what curriculum she is using this year! As always she has so much encouragement and wisdom to share, and we know it will help you smile! 

Before we start we want to thank 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. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, subscribe to their incredible magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com.

Have a great week and don't forget to smile!  

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week are joined by Ian Boultman from Brinkman Adventures. They create incredible audio dramas that your kids will love and learn from at the same time. He has a passion for stories and families; we think you will enjoy what they have created. 

Before we start we want to thank 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. 

Also, thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, subscribe to their incredible magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! My name is Ben wilson, and it is now officially summer and our goal is to help you and your family enjoy these short summer months! So on this episode, we give our suggestions for some safe summer movies and fun activities you can do as a family! 

Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please go subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

Have a great week, and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we were joined by Tara Bentley, from the Indiana Association of Home Educators, to talk about state homeschooling organizations, and why they are important to be a part of. This is relevant and helpful no matter what state you live in! 

Before we start we want to thank 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. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine over homeschoolingtoday.com

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we are talking about what to do when you are brought to tears. This is something every homeschooling mom has experienced at some point, and we hope this episode is encouraging. 

Before we start we want to thank 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. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week Ben was joined by my wife Rissa, to talk about keeping your eye on the prize, and the transition from homeschooling to adulthood and marriage. It was a fun episode, and we hope you enjoy it! 

Before we start we want to thank 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. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine. 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we talk about whether or not homeschooling and parenting are the same thing! This is an important topic and we think it will be encouraging! 

Before we start we want to thank 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. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you are looking for regular homeschooling encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we talk about the things that cause the most discouragement for most homeschooling moms, and how to encourage yourself, and those around you. We hope you enjoy! 

Before we start we want to thank 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. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, subscribe to their amazing magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

Here are some discussion questions for this topic. 

How to be a Homeschool Encourager Discussion questions: What discourages you most about your homeschool day? What are some of the best ways to encourage yourself? What truths shore up your heart when you’re discouraged? What do other homeschooling moms say or do that encourages you most? Got an example? What kind of social media post discourage you most? Why? What could I post on social that might encourage another homeschooling mom? Purposeful homeschooling: What could I do this week to encourage myself? And encourage another mom?

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! On this episode we are joined by Debbie Wilson, to talk about the start of the school year. She explains her approach to starting the year, which curriculums she is uses, and what her plans are for this year. 

Before we start we want to thank 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. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, then subscribe to their fantastic magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we posted on Facebook asking for your best advice for new homeschoolers. We had well over 200 homeschooling moms respond, so Ben was joined by his wife Rissa to talk about the most encouraging comments!

Before we start We want to thank 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. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com

Have a great week and keep smiling!