The Homeschool Sisters Podcast

Episode 141: A Conversation with Kara Anderson, Part 1 of 2   We are wrapping up the Winter-Spring 2024 Homeschool Sisters Podcast season, and we have saved the very best for last. Kara Anderson is back for a 2-part conversation you will adore! Join the sisters as we chat about everything, from the weird bittersweet season of finishing the homeschool journey, to figurin

Episode 140: The Importance of Personalized Learning, with Amir Nathoo of Outschool Hiya, sisters! We are excited to bring this week's episode to your earbuds because we know we have oodles of Outschool fans in the Sisters community. And if you haven't heard of Outschool yet, you're going to want to pull up a chair and get comfy for a second because we might just rock your homescho

Keeping Your Life on Track When Life Isn't Simple   Here at The Homeschool Sisters Podcast, we get A LOT of questions about planning. Whether you're someone who lives and breathes all things homeschool planning, or if you're someone who has been struggling to find the perfect planning system from the get-go, you're going to love this episode.   This week, The Homeschool S

More Than Science, with Brandon Hendrickson of Science is WEIRD Hey, sisters! If you love rabbit holes and learning, you're going to LOVE this episode. Please welcome Brandon Hendrickson of Science is WEIRD to The Homeschool Sisters Podcast. Brandon Hendrickson is the founder of Science is WEIRD, but in this episode, we talk about SO much more than "just" science. From Mr. Roger’

Episode 137: For The Child Who Is NOT College Bound, with Shawna Wingert   What if you are homeschooling a child who doesn't plan on attending college? How do you create a non-college-bound educational track for your child, especially in high school? How does one document this type of learning? How do you field questions and comments about your child's future? If you have a tw

Episode 135: More Than Math, with Mr. D. Please welcome Dennis DiNoia to The Homeschool Sisters Podcast. In today's episode, we take a deep dive into the world of education, homeschooling, parenting, and how to raise self-directed learners who aren't afraid to explore their passions, set goals, and pursue a career that they love. Visit the episode page for everything mentioned in t

Episode 135: Excellent Students vs. Excellent Learners  In today's episode, Cait discusses a submission from the Sisters community.  What is the difference between being an "excellent student" and an "excellent learner," and how do we help children transition from a traditional school setting to a homeschool routine? What do we do if our children put enormous pressure on

Episode 134: Homeschooling in 2024: A Homeschool Sisters Update Happy 2024, Sisters! In our first episode of '24, Cait takes a look back at 2023 and all of the big changes and transitions that happened during the year. Then, Cait shares a sneak peek into the upcoming season. We have an incredible line-up of guests and episode topics that you are going to love! Visit the episode pag

Teaching Your Child to Read: Tips for Success (And When You Need to Worry), with Sarah Constantine [Episode 133] What is the best way to teach your child to read? When should you start teaching your child how to read? What should you look for when choosing a reading curriculum? How much time should you spend on reading lessons? And when should you worry? What are the warning signs

The Ins and Outs of College for Neurodivergent Homeschoolers with Jessica Nelson [Episode 132] Are you homeschooling a unique learner? Are you homeschooling a high schooler? Are you worried about creating transcripts? Does the thought of college applications make you break it into a cold sweat? Are you looking for practical tips and strategies for making the college application pro