Homeschool Coffee Break

Let's find fun ways to inspire your kids to love learning for a lifetime. Be sure to join me for our FREE Masterclass: 4 Steps to Raising Christian Leaders In this episode you’ll discover: ✅ What is the foundation to grow your children into lifetime learners ✅ 1 specific tip to grow lifetime learners ... that is fun Resources Mentioned: FREE Masterclass: 4 Steps to Raising Christian Leaders Podc...

Which one are you giving your children in your homeschool? A schooling or an education? Discover the difference and then start giving your kids a real education.  Sign up for our FREE Masterclass:  Start School Right in 2025 In this episode you’ll discover: ✅ 5 Freedoms in your homeschool ✅ What is an educated person ✅ Proven solution to stop schooling and start a real education Resou...

In the middle of our leadership podcast series, let’s take a step back to see if you should even include leadership in your homeschool. Why & how should you offer leadership education to your kids? In this episode you’ll discover: ✅ 9 Reasons to raise your kids to lead, instead of follow the crowd ✅ 5 Strategies to use in your homeschool this year ✅ What your kids need to lead for Christ, i...

Are you stressed out in your homeschool? Overwhelmed as you try to check off the curriculum checklist? Let’s give you freedom in your homeschool. Take advantage of all the freedoms that homeschooling gives you and your kids. In this episode you’ll discover: ✅ How to set goals for your homeschooling kids ✅ 2 Types of education to avoid because they chain you to someone else’s expectations ✅ An e...

We want our kids to have Godly character, but how do you do it? With all the distractions? Hear from an experienced homeschooler, Kathie Morrissey, as she shares how they build character in their children and encourage their grandchildren. In this episode you’ll discover: ✅ 3 Ways kids learn & develop character ✅ 10 steps to plan character building into your everyday life ✅ Where to start w...

To raise our kids to lead, instead of follow, they need to be lifetime learners who know how to learn…to have the tools of learning. This tool gave our family freedom to study any topic that was important or interesting to us. In this episode you’ll discover: ✅ 3 Steps to use notebooking with multiple ages ✅ 10 Benefits to notebooking in your homeschool ✅ 3 Reasons to use notebooking as a tool...

Lisa Garrison is walking through some tough trials and still finds joy & peace in the moment. None of us want our children to suffer, but Lisa is in the middle of that mess right now. Whatever your trial and suffering is, our chat should encourage you in the Lord. In this episode you’ll discover: ✅ How to give your kids a well-rounded education, when life is chaos ✅ How to find a routine tha...

Bekki Saylor will encourage you to think outside the “education box” in this episode. She graduated 5 boys from homeschooling and had to find the best ways to homeschool each of them. In this episode you’ll discover: ✅ What is real education ✅ How to homeschool when your have kids who learn differently ✅ How to create a daily routine so you’re not stressed out ✅ How connect your child’s best w...

Why are so many parents afraid to homeschool during the high school years? Lisa Nehring, of True North Homeschool Academy, shares reasons and solutions to quit stressing out over the high school years. In this episode you’ll discover: ✅ 2 tools to stop worrying and gain confidence in homeschooling high school ✅ How to prepare your kids to launch into adult life, firmly grounded ✅ The paradigm s...

As we enter Holy Week, let’s move forward to Jesus’ trial and the Cross. Jesus is humble and quiet during this time. How can we use the trial, the Cross and the Resurrection to draw our children’s hearts closer to God? In this episode you’ll discover: ✅ How Jesus first coming to earth is different from His second, future coming ✅ War going on right now and the outcome ✅ Who should be on the thr...

Jesus is referred to Son in 2 ways; the Son of God and the Son of Man. What difference does that make to you as you prepare for Easter? Amber Smith has ten kids and had to figure this out on her own. Today, she shares practical ways for you to avoid her mistakes and teach your kids independent learning. In this episode you’ll discover: ✅ Why it’s important that Jesus is both God and man ✅ How yo...

Preparing your heart for Easter is often overlooked until the week of Easter. As we continue to look at the names of Jesus, how are you modeling “heart preparation” for your kids? Today, we look at the name, Immanuel, which is often used at Christmas time. Let’s see how the name Immanuel can bring joy to your life, even in the midst of trials. This is part of our Names for Jesus, 4-week series. Le...

Hey Moms! You are an example for your kids. How’s your heart as you prepare to celebrate Easter, to celebrate Resurrection Day? How do you walk with God as we prepare to celebrate Easter? How are you “modeling” your heart at Easter … for your kids? One way to use these weeks leading up to Easter is to focus on Jesus. That’s why I’m looking at some names for Jesus during this 4-week series. Let’s s...

Discover the foundation of the best homeschool, 3 tips to offer a leadership education and the most important part of homeschooling. Sign up for Raising Leaders, Not Followers by Fri, March 1 (midnight) https://howtohomeschoolmychild.com/rlnf/march There are 3 payment options (full pay, 4 pay, 6 pay)

As Christians, why should we raise our kids to lead well? Or, should we even raise our kids to lead? What part does leadership have in your homeschool? Discover -9 reasons to raise your kids to lead well -3 steps to helping your kids become the best leaders possible -2 simple strategies for homeschooling kids who become lifetime learners Resources Mentioned: Free Class: 3 Tips to Finish Strong in...

Some kids love learning. Others not so much. Often depended on what the topic was. St Patrick’s Day is around the corner, so let’s look at how you can inspire a love for learning in March. Let’s talk about fun activities in -History -Writing -Bible -Notebooking -Math & Graphing -Science and more. Resources Mentioned Lucky Charms Graphing Use free notebooking pages about St Patrick 3 Weeks Free...

When my kids were young, growing Godly character was top priority. But, being consistent in my parenting and child training was difficult.  Is consistency a problem for you, too?  After all, we know consistency and following God’s Word is key to raising children. We know consistency in character building will prepare your kids to be adults who think of others first. We know if you use th...

One question I get asked often is this, “How do you get your kids to learn independently? How do I teach them to do their homeschool on their own?” You want them to grow up to lead and not follow the crowd. . . to not be dependent on someone else in college, in their job, in their family.  Amber Smith has ten kids and had to figure this out on her own. Today, she shares practical ways for you...

Whether you have young or older kids, literature can be difficult for some kids. Dachelle is the creator of Literary Adventures for Kids and she has some fantastic ways to inspire your kids in reading. If your kids’ love for reading is dying from traditional curricula, this is the episode for you. Let’s make reading fun for your kids and finish out the school year with young & old kids loving...

Are you struggling to get your boys (or girls) to like learning? Do any of your kids like sports? We have just what you need in today’s episode. You’ll discover super-simple ways to encourage your kids to enjoy homeschooling as we lead up to the Super Bowl. Use this once a year event to have fun learning in your homeschool. In this episode: ✅ Fun learning activities for all ages ✅ How to integra...

Are you overwhelmed with homeschooling? Is your child always complaining or not interested in their work? Are you wondering how to make homeschooling work for your family. We have help for you in today’s episode. I’ll be chatting with Danielle Papageorgiou … and how she uses lifeschooling to make her homeschool less overwhelmed and much simpler. Plus, she is able to be focused and intentional with...

Stop stinkin’ thinkin’! Does your mind play tricks on you? Consumed by negative thoughts. .I want to encourage you and talk about winning the battle in your mind, Mom. Do you have those inner chats of doubt? Or trying to control? Trying to fix things, but can't? This episode is for you. Let’s use Truth to replace the lies in your head. In this episode, you’ll discover… ✅ How to get control of you...

Start your 2024 homeschool without overwhelm. Discover how to simply homeschool so this year goes smoothly and you feel confident as a homeschool mom. Let’s help you with … ✅ 7 simple steps to organize your homeschool ✅ Ideas to help your homeschool schedule & routine ✅ Most important thing you can do each day to simply homeschool & stop overwhelm ✅ Resources & tools to help you ge...

Did you know the 12 Days of Christmas are after Christmas … and end at the Feast of Epiphany. How can you celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas and Epiphany ✅ What is the Epiphany … to believers? ✅ How can you celebrate the 12 Days of Christmas ✅ 4 activities for families between Christmas & Epiphany ✅ 3 resources to help you be intentional during the 12 Days of Christmas Mentioned Resources:...

Life is hard. Holidays & Christmas can be even harder. How in the world do you find peace or joy at Christmas? ✅ 4 tips to find joy at Christmas ✅ How to find joy when you are in depression ✅ 3 reasons to share God’s work in your hard holidays Mentioned Resources: Drama-Free Mom Bundle Joy Scripture Cards Posts to Encourage You in Hard Holidays What to Do When the Holidays are Hard Merry Ch...