The Homeschool Sanity Show

Nov 19 2024 97 ep. 25 mins 1.1k

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The Homeschool Sanity Show offers practical solutions and encouragement to help homeschool families create a smooth and joyful learning experience. Whether you’re struggling with organization, motivation, or balancing life’s demands, our podcast provides expert advice, creative ideas, and sanity-saving tips. Join us for light-hearted conversations, proven strategies, and inspiration to cultivate a homeschool life you love.

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Combatting Family Consumerism

Nov 19 2024 47 mins

Hey, homeschoolers! Pushing back against a consumerist culture is an issue all year but is on our minds even more during the holidays. My guest today has experience in teaching kids to combat consumerism with good old-fashioned hard work. I'll introduce him after this message from our sponsor. Now programs. Watch on YouTube Podcast Sponsor: NOW Programs http://NOWPro

How To Homeschool Through The Holidays

Nov 12 2024 30 mins

Hey, homeschoolers! How will you homeschool through the holiday season? There are many approaches that can work for you, but you're most likely to feel good about the season when you're intentional about it. I invited guest Katie Trent back to share with us some ideas for adjusting our homeschooling during the holidays. I also asked her about her new book that is a must-add-to-ca

Teaching Reading The Active Way

Nov 05 2024 26 mins

Hey, homeschoolers! When I began homeschooling, I thought I would have to teach reading on the couch. That's a lot more comfortable for kids than at desks, but I didn't know that I could do better--especially for my boys. Before I introduce my guest, I want to share this message from our sponsor, NOW Programs. Sponsor: NOW Programs https://www.nowprograms.com Podcast Guest: Stefan

Finding Homeschool Rest In The Gospel

Oct 29 2024 26 mins

Hey, homeschoolers! When it comes to seeking a more relaxed homeschool, we can find numerous tips for adjusting our schedule and curriculum. But there is only one source for true rest. My guest today is going to share how we can find it. Watch on YouTube Before I introduce her, I'd like to thank our sponsor: CTC Math. Sponsor: CTC Math Are you looking for a ne

What To Teach Kids About Heaven

Oct 22 2024 33 mins

Hey, homeschoolers! I was so excited about heaven as a little girl that I wasn't afraid to die. My mother was freaked out and realized she needed to change her approach. What are you teaching your kids about heaven? As believers, we want what we teach to be biblical, but which aspects of heaven should we emphasize? Watch on YouTube I chatted about this topic with former

My Top 5 Homeschool Challenges

Oct 15 2024 17 mins

Hey, homeschoolers! As we are solidly into the school year, you may be experiencing some challenges. I want to share the top five struggles I dealt with in my 25+ years of homeschooling and how I dealt with them or would deal with them today. My hope is that you will feel normal if a psychologist and mother of six had the same issues that you do. My hope is also to encourage you

How To Handle Homeschool Detours

Oct 08 2024 17 mins

Hey, homeschoolers! If you're not where you expected to be in your homeschool, I've got you. In this episode, you'll learn why we find ourselves on a detour, how we can get even more off track, and 5 tips for reaching our destination quickly. Watch on YouTube First, let's define a homeschool detour. Detours for our purposes can be taking the same route we planned, but it

Is It Really A Motivation Problem?

Oct 01 2024 15 mins

Hey, homeschoolers! September and all of its new-school-year excitement is behind us, leaving us to face a longer October. If you struggled to complete your plan (or to get your kids to complete the plan), you may be feeling a bit concerned. How will this month be better? Should you rely on push motivation? Do you need a new system? These are both issues I've discussed in recent

What Are You Trusting In?

Sep 24 2024 16 mins

Hey, homeschoolers! In 2019, I started a monthly podcast series I called the Trust Project. I wanted us to focus on how to trust God in multiple areas of our lives. Today, though, I’d like to check in with you--not by asking whether you’re trusting God in your homeschool, for your kids, for your health, and so on--but by asking you WHAT you’re trusting in. Life can be

In Search Of A System

Sep 17 2024 11 mins

Hey, homeschoolers! I love systems. When I started my series for A Year of Living Productively, I thought I would come up with the perfect productivity system for me and my readers. I have also looked for homeschooling systems, parenting systems, and cooking systems to make my life easier. I know I’m not the only one who loves systems. They sell. If you search for system and