The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast

Oct 30 2024 323 ep. 31 mins 228
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This is the best podcast for homeschooling moms who need encouragement! Our goal is to help you smile more! Whether you are a new homeschooler or a veteran, we are positive you will feel encouraged!

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Episode 324 - Homeschooling Moments that Make Us Laugh

Oct 30 2024 26 mins  
Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We are back with a brand new episode! Our topic this week is the moments that make us laugh during homeschooling. This is something we haven't ever really talked about before, but these are some of the best moments you'll experience in your homeschooling journey. Hopefully this episode will help you smile and laugh more in the coming hom

Episode 323 - Questions and Answers with Todd and Debbie

Oct 23 2024 42 mins  
Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We’re back from a wonderful vacation! We made it home safely, but we’re still in recovery mode, so today we’re sharing another special episode from the archives. A couple of years ago, my parents, Todd and Debbie, hosted an episode on their own where they answered some fantastic listener questions. These questions are still so rela

Episode 322 - Finding Happiness in Homeschooling - With Charlene Notgrass

Oct 16 2024 42 mins  
Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Our family is currently on vacation, but we have a fantastic episode from our archives that we think you'll enjoy. In this episode, we were joined by Charlene Notgrass from Notgrass History and Be Happy Homeschooling. Her passion is encouraging homeschooling moms, and she brings so much wisdom and realness to the conversation. We hope th

Episode 321 - Encouragement for the Discouraged Homeschool Mom

Oct 09 2024 35 mins  
Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we have a great episode for you. We asked our community what they are most discouraged by in their homeschooling. The responses that so many homeschooling moms had to share were real and relatable. We share some of their answers and try to provide some encouragement that discouraged homeschooling moms need to hear! We really en

Episode 320 - Homeschool Without the Pressure: Trusting Your Own Path

Oct 02 2024 28 mins  
Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We’ve got an exciting episode for you today. We’re diving into how to handle all the different voices out there telling you what you should be doing in your homeschooling journey. There’s always pressure to do more, but we have some advice to help you focus on what makes sense for you and your kids. Before we jump in, we want to gi

Episode 319 - Practical Tips to Support Your Child's Dreams

Sep 24 2024 34 mins  
Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week our topic is practical tips to encourage and support your child's dreams. This can be tough for many parents, but it will have a profound impact on your child! So we hope this episode is encouraging and helpful. If you would like to sign up for four free months of World Watch News, use code TODD4 at checkout or click this link.

Episode 318 - When to Make a Change in Your Homeschooling

Sep 18 2024 33 mins  
Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are discussing deciding when it is time to make a change in your homeschooling, whether it be the curriculum you are using, your schedule, or something else entirely. Every homeschooling mom will experience these questions at some point, so we hope this conversation is encouraging and helpful. Also, when we recorded this it

Episode 317 - The Value of Community

Sep 11 2024 27 mins  
Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are joined by homeschooling mom, Amy Dearie, to discuss the value and encouragement a homeschool co-op can provide. 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, an

Episode 316 - Tips and Encouragement for Starting the School Year With Debbie Wilson

Sep 04 2024 29 mins  
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! Be

Episode 315 - Kids Learn Through Stories - With Brinkman Adventures

Aug 28 2024 30 mins  
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 Smilin