Homeschool For The Rest Of Us

My friends Bart and Jenay joined Cody and I for a poolside Chronicles episode and we covered all the things: Bart's hesitation to initially homeschool their kids, do stay at home moms need life insurance? Jenay talks about using unit studies to hack language arts, and so much more!  Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170

Well June is here! WOW! In this episode, I'll talk about our homeschool reentry plan, summer plans, and areas in my personal growth that I am prioritizing to create a better year for our family!  Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170

Welcome to our kick-off episode of Poolside Chronicles where I invite my friends and their kids over to swim and we talk about what homeschool stuff is currently on our mind over the summer!  Today you'll meet my friends Brittney and Aimee and we talked about A LOT. Energetic boys, Homeschooling through grief, how we messed up kindergarten, and our Stanley (or knockoff Stanley) cups. Enjoy! ...

In this episode I'm joined by two of my best friends and co-op leaders, Jenay and Andrea. We talk about how our co-op came together, things we have implemented, how our co-op runs, and the highs and the lows.  This is the co-op episode!  If you have follow up questions, send them out way! Email us! Homeschooldifferent@gmail.com  Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620...

Questions I ask when choosing a homeschool curriculum and when I know its time to switch it up!  Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170

When I started this podcast my ten year old son Lincoln was adamant that I have him as a frequent guest. How could I say no to that? So here you go- our first Lincoln Edition episode! Today we talk about our recent trip, what's happening in our homeschool, how we feel we are doing since Nannie passed, and how he feels about homeschooling in general.  Join our Facebook Community! https://www.f...

Today we sit down with Mary Coker Green! (Lovingly referred to as CoCo) Homeschooled since 6th grade, she gives us the real deal in this conversation- the good, the great, the not so great about being homeschooled. Now that she is an adult in college, how did homeschooling prepare her for launching into the real world?  Follow Mary Coker's journey on instagram: @ miss.hoover Order her book, &...

This wasn't even supposed to be an episode. But I had such a profound experience attending a silent retreat for three days- I had to share my experience! Books I mentioned: Chazown by Craig Groeschel Unexpected by Christine Cane Gel Highlighter Pens If you are interested in joining Lia's silent retreat this upcoming fall, make sure to join our email list at www. TheHomeschoolEdit.com or...

Are y'all ready to have your brain fire from multiple cylinders? If yes, then I'm super excited for you to meet my friend and a homeschool mentor, Danny Green! Danny owns "The Confident Edge" and is a veteran homeschool Dad who taught his children. Today, you're going to hear a little bit about his journey and how 100% of their son's and daughter's college educat...

When I was a brand new homeschool mom, I would often hear other moms say, "Our kids do CC". I had no idea what that meant. Classical education in general is gaining momentum, and even though today's episode is all about Classical Conversations, there are classical takeaways that any homeschool family would find applicable.  Kimberley Newton shares a co-op space with me and directs o...

In today's episode you'll meet one of my favorite people on the planet, my cousin, Nathan. He has two beautiful girls who are currently enrolled in Montessori and he and his wife are on the fence about homeschooling. We sat down on a recent visit to have an organic and transparent conversation on some of the things he is excited about and some of the things that concern him with the idea...

It's no secret that many parents are searching for alternative methods of schooling for their children. Some parents don't feel equipped or confidant to homeschool- could there be another option? In today's episode, we are going to discuss the fast growing campus' of Acton Academy, where school is turned upside down. You can learn more about Brittany and Acton by following her...

Has your child ever said, "I want to go back to public school."- Then today's episode is for you! Plus, we had a mixture of other topics sprinkled in from homesteading to preparedness, tapping maple trees and more! Follow Rebecca on Instagram: @LionHeartMama Book Recommendation: "The Ruthless Elimination of Hurry"  Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/grou...

I've been wanting to do this episode for awhile now! How do you take something your child is interested in and give it legs covering ALL school subjects? Yes- even MATH! In today's podcast, I'll show you how I did that recently with North American Birds and Elvis Presley!  Notes: BirdwatchingAcademy.com Promocode: BirdBucksSpring1 Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.co...

In today's episode Lia and Lindsay talk about nutrition and our kids. What are some of the key nutritional foundations we can teach our kids and how we can use our time homeschooling to create a healthy lifestyle that our kids carry into adulthood. From kombucha, husband's who only eat carbs, and how Lia's secret to getting her kids to eat a ton of okra- it's all covered in thi...

In this episode Lia and Sara discuss  the many advantages of incorporating sports into homeschooling. We'll discuss the physical, mental, and social benefits of participating in sports while home educating our kids. We also cover how team sports work when your kids reach the High School level. What about scholarships? We cover that too!  Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/g...

There are times in our homeschool that we may struggle with out mental heath- but school still needs to happen. How do we navigate this?  How do we identify these times and give ourself grace through the process? Join Lia and Jenay for a vulnerable and transparent discussion on their experience. Warning- Content not for little ears. Show notes: www. Fungi.com - Lion's Mane Mushroom supplement...

February is my slump month! Even though it's the shortest month of the year, for me, it's the most challenging in my homeschool.  In this episode I fill you in on how to turn this month around, engage with your children, and create some really fun memories in the process. Resources Noted : Light Lamp I use: https://amzn.to/3ZYbya7 My Spiral Bible: https://amzn.to/3kAAnsE Valentine Unit S...

This episode is for all my friends who are thinking about or just getting started homeschooling! I'll cover common misconceptions, how to pick a curriculum , what a typical day looks like, and frequently asked questions. If you are a veteran homeschooler, I hope this serves as a resource for when you get asked how to homeschool. Documentaries/Books Mentioned Class Dismissed Documentary The Ho...

Today we are talking to new(ish) homeschooler Jocelyn Pond on what led her to homeschooling, how it's going, and questions she has for Lia. We also touched on a Montessori education, raising quails, and socialization. It was a FULL conversation that you don't want to miss!  The Valentine's Unit Study is out now! Get 20% off with promo code PODCAST at www. TheHomeSchoolEdit.com  Join...

Holly Putnam of "The Cooking Family" and mom of 8 joins me today to about Homeschooling multiple children that span from 2 years old to 17. We cover family style schooling and Holly's favorite meal budgeting tip! You can learn more about Holly, their family, and their YouTube channel at http://www. TheCookingFamily.com Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620...

Lia was the mom who correlated denim jumpers and weird people with homeschoolers. Little did she know she'd fall in love with Home education with a small hiccup in kindergarten registration for her son. Join us for our first episode as we begin our deep dive in all things Homeschooling!  Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170

Episode 1 is coming JANUARY 5th, 2023! 7 years ago, Lia found found herself accidentally homeschooling. What started as a one year commitment turned into a lifelong passion. Join us each week as we discuss all things homeschool. The ups, the downs, the ins, and the outs!  Join our Facebook Community! https://www.facebook.com/groups/620126215285170