Homeschool Coffee Break

Are you looking for simple, hands-on ways to teach your kids about Holy Week? As busy moms, we want to make Easter meaningful, but finding fun and faith-filled activities can be a challenge. That’s why I’ve gathered four easy Holy Week activities to help your family focus on Jesus from Palm Sunday to Resurrection Sunday! ✅ Palm Sunday Parade – Make palm branches & shout "Hosanna!" ✅ The Last...

Does Easter sneak up on you every year? Between homeschooling, daily tasks, and family activities, it’s easy to feel too busy to slow down and focus on Jesus. But Easter is the greatest day of the year—and I don’t want you to miss it! In today’s episode, we’ll talk about: ✅ Why Easter is more than bunnies and eggs—it’s about Jesus’ victory over sin. ✅ How busyness can steal our joy and keep us d...

Are you ready to boost your homeschool art and music lessons? In this episode, we dive into fun, simple strategies to integrate music and art into your daily homeschool routine—no matter your child's age. Whether you're teaching littles, elementary, middle, or older kids, you'll find practical tips to get started without feeling intimidated. In this episode, you'll discover: ✅How to stop being in...

Homeschooling is more than just finishing lesson plans—it’s about shaping lifelong learners. If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing enough?” or “Are my kids learning what they need?” this episode is for you. You’ll discover the mindset shift that will help you finish the homeschool year with confidence and purpose. I’ll share three key strategies to help you let go of stress and focus on what truly...

We know our kids will continue having to eat every day of their lives, and we all want to raise independent adults. Come learn about the vast benefits your kids will experience when they learn to cook and get strategies to make it work in your busy life. From therapeutic creativity to the exposure bucket that banishes picky eating, from the biggest mistake parents make when bringing their kids in...

We're excited to introduce our partner, Unbound BCS, and share their inspiring work in combating human trafficking. Join Kerry as she interviews Naomi Rijpstra, director of Unbound Now BCS, for a candid conversation that shows how trust and relationships pave the way for healing and safety. You’ll find out different types of trafficking and the 3 keys of Unbound’s mission. Don't miss this opportun...

“Nice Nerds”—that is what people think of Christian homeschoolers. It’s a better reputation than the public schools, but not good enough to compete with the prep schoolers who run America, and the world. Leadership is the hallmark of an elite prep school education, and it shows—our last four Presidents: Bush, Obama, Trump, and now Biden, were all prep schoolers, not to mention billionaire tycoons...

We know our kids will continue having to eat every day of their lives, and we all want to raise independent adults. Come learn about the vast benefits your kids will experience when they learn to cook and get strategies to make it work in your busy life. From therapeutic creativity to the exposure bucket that banishes picky eating, from the biggest mistake parents make when bringing their kids in...

Thirty years ago, we wouldn’t believe our culture is talking about changing genders, but that’s where we are. How do you navigate these issues with your tweens and teens? Dannah Gresh, of True Girl, offers encouragement and practical advice you can use immediately. We discuss your tweens/teens identity in Christ, preparing your children for future conversations in the world, and even pronouns to u...

As we continue our Best of LSLS”, let’s talk about the foundation of good leadership, where to start raising leaders, not followers. Godly character is the foundation for academic success, as well as success in life and raising a leader for the future. Discover how character is learned and how to establish a plan for teaching it to your children. Kathie will give several creative ways you can enco...

We often can become so focused on “covering the basics” that we forget the importance of filling our homeschool days with truth, beauty, and goodness- then we wonder why homeschooling can feel so draining! In this “Best of LSLS” episode, Julie Ross, the creator of A Gentle Feast, will explore how we can easily add more beauty in our days through nourishing routines and rhythms that will breathe li...

In this episode, Kerry discusses the importance of raising leaders in homeschooling. Leadership encompasses more than just academics; it encompasses character, thinking skills and relationships. She outlines four key aspects of a leader: godly character and vision, a lifetime learner with both tools and love of learning, critical thinking and decision-making skills, and communication skills. Kerry...

When we think of being good parents, we think of giving our kids a good education and growing them spiritually. But, we are also called to care for our kids’ health as well. One of those ways to care for your family’s health is with homeopathy. Today, Amanda Pelser, shares her story and how homeopathy is their solution to health concerns. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ What is homeopathy ✅...

Celebrate Epiphany with your family through hands-on activities that bring the story of the Wise Men to life. In this episode, we’ll explore creative crafts, thought-provoking questions, and global traditions to help your children understand the meaning of this special day. Learn how to incorporate the gifts of the Wise Men and act out the Nativity story together. Make Epiphany unforgettable with...

Before you celebrate at church today or tomorrow, let’s take a look at two of my favorite Christmas carols. Often, we sing these songs, without paying attention to their meaning. Let’s not do that this year. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ A hidden verse in a popular Christmas carol  ✅ The significance of phrases and words ✅ Beautiful descriptions of Jesus that you can share or teach t...

Advent is more than the time between Thanksgiving and Christmas. As believers, your advent should look different from the world’s advent of shopping, baking and lots of activities. What tips can you get from today’s episode ✅ What is Advent season ✅ How would Christians celebrate Advent as a family ✅ Practical tips you can prepare your heart and your kids’ hearts for Christmas ✅ How to use adv...

December is the perfect month to take a break from formal homeschooling and integrate Christmas into your kids’ learning. The place to start is by learning simple Christmas around the world traditions that you can use in your December homeschool. My friend, Bonnie Rose, offers some easy and simple ideas you can use this year. In fact, I suggest you choose 4 countries this year. One for each week …...

Feeling overwhelmed this season? As homeschool and Christian moms, the holidays can bring stress, worries about finances, family tensions, or even feelings of loss. Let’s face it. The holidays are tough at times. God calls us to be thankful, even in the tough times, but how do you do it? You're stressed out from all the things Worried how to pay when there is more month than money You keep arguing...

With all the hustle & bustle of the holidays, it can be overwhelming. Thankfully, some moms have survived, like Jan Burt. Jan homeschooled her children over 30 years and is quite honest about her ups & downs during holidays. Learn from someone who has gone before you as Jan shares tips to truly survive AND enjoy the holidays In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ How to curb the temptation t...

Forgiveness is not about the other person. It's all for you, your healing, your freedom, your joy, your peace. And it's one of the most important lessons you can teach your children. Today, I'll share personal stories because I've been through the wringer the past 8 years. Lots of experience from rejection and betrayal. Then, show how forgiveness can truly heal and replace bitterness in our lives...

Today is Election Day. No matter what the outcome, we can always find something to be thankful for. We can always trust that God is in control. This leads us to use “gratitude” to replace any anxiety or worry we have. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ 3 practical gratitude tips you can use with your family, no matter your kids’ ages ✅ 2 resources that kids can use to increase their thankfulnes...

It’s that time again…time for our annual 30-Day Gratitude Challenge. To kick it off, I’m sharing some ideas about gratitude and how it can help you (mom) and your family (kids). Gratitude & giving thanks are scattered all through the New Testament. Many sections tell us how to live for Christ and end with “give thanks”. Plus, being thankful is God's will. In everything give thanks, for this is...

I tend to shy away from talking politics on this podcast or my Facebook group. But yesterday, I was challenged to speak truth. If I don't speak, who might? Christians often don’t want to mix the church with politics. Historically, the church & state were one. What should Christians do today? How involved should they be in politics? How might this affect our voting for President this year? In t...

When you hear the word, Marxism, what do you think? Is it just one of those “isms” that is only for philosophers. Join Linda Lacour Hobar and Kerry as they discuss these ideologies and how important they are to your homeschool today. In this episode, you’ll discover: ✅ Who is Karl Marx & What is Marxism ✅ 6 Main points of The Communist Manifesto ✅ What is a Biblical perspective & reacti...

When we think about teaching history in our homeschool, it usually only includes world history, American history and state history. But, there is a more important history to teach your kids. As Christian parents, we should also include church history. It doesn’t have to be that hard, so let’s look at creative and fun ways to include church history in your homeschool. In this episode, you’ll discov...