Called To Homeschool

How does one become a great homeschool mom? Do some people just have it, and others don't? I don't think so. I think anyone can become a great homeschool mom, and I'd love to show you how in this episode. Also, here is the link to join my annual membership and receive your Family Planner as a thank you gift!

I know that there are days that you are wondering if it is worth it. Days where kids are crying and screaming, and you feel like school was chaotic and no one learned anything. I now have three adult children, and recently one of them sent me a letter telling me what they thought about my parenting them. Listen to today's episode to hear what the letter said and if working on connection is really...

I watched The Hunger Games recently with my daughter and I couldn't help but think that the whole rebellion could have been avoided if the president would just stop trying to use force and fear to control them. It made me wonder how many parents are using fear and force with their kids and then wondering why their kid is rebelling? If you want to put the odds in your favor to not have a kid rebel,...

I had a few interesting conversations over the last few weeks with two different women who each had two children. One woman told me why she thought having more kids made it easier to not yell at your kids, and the other women told me why it was easier to have independent kids when you have more kids. The truth is that it doesn't matter how many kids you have. Whether or not something is easy or ha...

Do you want to know how I make sure I enjoy the holidays? I do what I want. Maybe that sounds selfish, but doing what I really don't like doing doesn't sound very kind to me. I want to empower you to do the holidays the way you want to do them. Not the way you think you should do them.

I am always on the hunt for ways to make my life and homeschool easier, and one of the ways to do that is to create a rhythm for your home. A rhythm helps build connection and cooperation, it helps children to know what is expected, and it helps to simplify your family. Listen to today's episode to hear more about why you need a rhythm in your home and how to create one.

Mike Tyson once said, "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face." Months ago I created my dreamy homeschool plan. I had visions of what it would look like, and I couldn't wait to do school with my kids. Life has a funny way of punching you in the face sometimes and forces you to adapt. In this episode, I talk about some of the ways I have had to adapt my schedule, and I want to chall...

I am so excited about this episode.  I had the opportunity to interview Daniel Harmon.  You may know him from the Harmon Brothers and his viral videos from Squatty Potty, Chatbooks, and Purple just to name a few.   He has taken his passion and talent for creating and has joined forces with Connor Boyack, the creator of the Tuttle Twins, and has made the Tuttle Twins TV show.  ...

Want to know a really quick way to shut someone down? Criticize what they are doing. So many of you have experienced being criticized whether about your homeschool or other choices you have made, and so far, I haven't heard that anyone likes it. Then why do so many people criticize their children? I want to dive into that in today's episode, and give you some help of what to do instead. Want help...

This week I have a confession to make. I did a full episode of how to create an amazing birthday and/or holiday, and then guess what? I ended up getting upset over my husband's actions about my birthday. I am trying to embrace my humanness, and I want you to do the same. So today, I want to share with you what you can do when you show up in a way that you wish you wouldn't have. Here are the journ...

I hear a lot of parents concerns about their teens. One of the concerns I hear is the worry that their teen isn't planning for their future. That their teen won't be able to provide for a family, or do anything with their life. But what if you're wrong? What if your teen is going to make some awesome choices and some dumb choices, and they will learn a lot from all of them? In today's episode, I w...

Guess what, it's my birthday today!! So I wanted to talk about what you can do to enjoy your birthday, anniversary, or any other special day.

This is the final tip I'll be giving in this series. This one is a skill. I wanted to leave you with something you can do when your child isn't listening. If you struggle with your kid not listening to you, then you need to check out this episode. Also, the last day to sign up for the No Yelling Boot Camp is September 30th, so don't miss out!  https://www.coachmegthomas.com/no-yell-november-b...

This week I am focusing on what to do instead of yelling. Did you know that about 85% of the energy in the home is used to correct weakness? What if you used that energy differently? What if you used that same amount of energy and put it into pointing out what your kids are doing right? Can you imagine what a difference that would make? Check out today's episode to hear more about how to point out...

Welcome to tip #3!! In this episode, I talk about how to feel your feelings without reacting to them. I give you the tool to stop and take a BREATH, so that you can give yourself more time between the stimulus and the response. If you are wanting more help to stop yelling, you have to come and check out the No Yelling Bootcamp .

Welcome to tip #2!! This week I'm talking about quick fixes and why they don't work.  If you are ready to stop yelling for good, then you need to check out my No Yelling Bootcamp .

Welcome to part one of tips to stop yelling.  In this episode, I share with you why having the skills to yell isn't enough. Yes, skills are awesome, but you your mindset is what helps you to actually make the change.

When you start to homeschool, it's like having a new baby. It may take more of your time and some things may fall the side as you are adapting to your new lifestyle. But eventually your homeschool baby grows, and homeschool doesn't feel as challenging anymore. Your homeschool will go through different phases, just like children do. I want to give you one simple thing you can do when your homeschoo...

Did you know that over 15 years ago I gave up eating desserts and treats?  In the beginning, it was super hard. I didn't know what to do when I was upset because treats were my go to. What do I do at a party that has treats there? It was really hard for me. Now here we are 15 years later and I don't want treats anymore.  Yelling can become the same for you. It may be hard in the beginnin...

Come and listen to this episode to hear what our school will look like this year! 

Your example speaks so much louder than your words. Have you ever asked your kid to do something, or not do something, like check out on their phone, and then you go and do the same thing? What about talking to your kids about not fighting or yelling at their siblings, but then you yell at your kids? I am on a mission to help Mamas be the example that they want to see in their kids. If you are yel...

Did you feel inspired to homeschool? Did it seem like a crazy idea? When I felt inspired to homeschool, I had five small children, had been hospitalized for health issues, and was still battling severe depression. It seemed like a really terrible thing to add into my life. And yet, the Lord inspires people to bring about His purpose. I can now look back and see that if I hadn't followed that inspi...

Do you keep buying new curriculum hoping that the next one will magically solve all your homeschool problems?   If you do, then your curriculum is probably not the problem.   Check out today's episode to know when to switch the curriculum or not.

Did you know that in the early 1900s only 7% of Americans were brushing their teeth? In fact, in the 1600s the 5th reason for death was tooth decay.  We have come a long way from those days and now most people understand the importance of brushing their teeth everyday. As we grow and progress as humans, we continue to find ways to improve our lives and our health.  I would love to see pe...

Is your teen feeling stuck and doesn't quite know what to do? Maybe they are going through something and they just want someone to talk to that isn't emotionally involved. In today's episode, I share with you some of the things that I have had the opportunity to coach teens. Whether it is about breaking up with a boyfriend or feeling anxious, I have coached it all. Check out today's episode to hea...