Homeschool Success with Kami Wanous

This ONE thing determines whether your homeschool results in: -Life-long learners -Deep quality education -Leaders -Young people who are passionate and prepared to make this world better in their unique way! At the end of this episode, you’ll know the biggest thing to focus on to reach homeschool success, life-long learners and leaders! If you want to know how to start improving your homeschool ri...

Introducing your kids to the concept of money and good money habits are important, even at an early age. Sandi Reynolds spent 20 years in the financial industry and found her passion helping kids learn good financial skills. She now creates printables and resources on Money Monster Kids to help parents teach their kids! At the end of this episode, you’ll know when and how to start teaching your ki...

It can be hard to imagine what the ideal looks like and the results you want when you’re in the midst of homeschooling. I have always used success stories like I share in this episode to keep my vision, hope, and faith that I can do this! I also share the roadmap you need to help you create lasting amazing results in your family’s homeschool experience! At the end of this episode, you’ll have a cl...

Knowing if your child is considered gifted, how to homeschool without pushing or boredom is difficult and can lower love of learning. Melissa Muir is a homeschooling mom of 4 from Virginia, who also works from home as an online teacher and administrator. With over 11 years of teaching experience in public, private, and international schools, her experience has informed the way she and her husband...

Teaching the skills and thinking of entrepreneurship and healthy money management will help you kids succeed at whatever endeavor they pursue. Learn what these skills are, why they’re important and how to incorporate them into your homeschool! Brittany Young is a multi-entrepreneur and homeschool mom of 4 kids. She and her husband own a wonderful blueberry farm in Maine and intentionally include t...

Homeschooling your kids with special needs can be challenging mentally, in your schedule and family groove. Dr. Deanna Westedt is a homeschooling mom and former early elementary educator of over 20 years. In 2019, she earned her doctorate in Curriculum and Instruction from the University of South Carolina (2019, Columbia, SC). In order to share the strategies she has used to teach hundreds of kids...

Homeschooling multiple kids and meeting their needs at each level can be hard. All-in-one curriculums can often have your family in different corners doing your own thing and you’d love to have everyone come together. Unit studies can be a great way to bring in your kids’ interests and have them learn together and in a way that fits your family. Brittany Young is a homeschooling mom of 4 on their...

Teaching your kids to read can be a daunting task filled with worry and anxiety. Dr. Deanna shares with us how to know your child is ready to read, what if they aren't ready and how to begin instruction! She also covers what to do if English is your 2nd language. You will feel so confident and ready to ignite the love of reading! Dr. Deanna Westedt is a homeschooling mom and former early elementar...

College scholarships are a mystery for most parents. Knowing where to find them and how to win them can open possibilities for your kids you never thought possible. TEDx speaker, international best-selling author, and mentor to parents of college-bound teens, Denise Thomas inspires, educates, and equips parents to take an active role in supporting their children to live a life of financial freedom...

Parent-child relationships affect the success of your homeschool. Especially with teens! Kent and Amy Bowler of Revolutionary Families have homeschooled all their children and have been through all the ups and downs. From the Bowlers: It is easy to get stuck in unproductive patterns. We’ve been coaching parents for over a decade now - with families spanning 45 states and 18 countries. Let us show...

Most parents want their kids to be "college-ready" and funding can often be a huge issue. Did you know your child can start earning college scholarships at the earliest ages? Starting your college planning in high school, according to Denise Thomas, is already behind the curve! TEDx speaker, international best-selling author, and mentor to parents of college-bound teens, Denise Thomas inspires, ed...

Helping your kids choose the right future paths starts early, at every age, but can be confusing when your child has no idea what they want to do. After figuring out that being a pilot wasn't right for him, Donovan realized his true calling was to keep his feet on the ground and help others soar higher. Donovan has helped families smooth out the turbulence as young adults navigate the transition f...

Healthy, positive competition is always helpful, including in academics. Did you know that participating in academic contests and competitions can help your child stand out on transcripts for college applications, job applications, trade schools and anything else your kids might want to do? They can also help challenge them into deeper learning and mastery of subjects, not to mention other real-li...

Homeschooling while working, everyday tasks, parenting, leading kids’ activities and more can make it hard for us to be present with our kids. Melissa joins us to share how she makes it all work. Melissa Muir is a homeschooling mom of 4 from Virginia, who also works from home as an online teacher and administrator. With over 11 years of teaching experience in public, private, and international sch...

We typically homeschool math as we learned it in school. But, if you turn the entire way you think about learning math on its head, you will reignite a love of math in your family and deepen their understanding, skills and curiosity! Learn what this new perspective is and how you can implement it in your family's homeschool! At the end of this episode you’ll think about math in a whole new way and...

Everyone suggests a period of “deschooling” when transitioning to homeschooling, but there’s no clear definition or any idea of what you’re supposed to do. A Family Reset, an idea by Rachel DeMille, a founder of Thomas Jefferson Education, clearly defines what to do when your family is in any type of transition or change in dynamic. It is an intentional and productive tool to homeschooling success...

Get ready to have your mind blown! Knowing the truth about the biggest educational myth is THE GAME CHANGER for your family's homeschool experience! At the end of this episode you’ll understand why low motivation happens, why public and most private schools will always fail and have a weight lifted from your shoulders! If you’ve ever thought that education should and can be more than the public sc...

Teaching the ideas, principles and history of the American Founding and the Constitution is one of the most important things to include in your homeschool curriculum and daily conversation. It affects all of our daily lives, the ability to change what is necessary, keep the freedoms we have and participate in how we are able to live. Cathy Gillespie, Constituting America's CEO, has held numerous p...

Every homeschool parent wants tips and tricks to help make homeschooling easier and motivate an unmotivated child, but there’s a big difference between tips and tricks. The need for tricks is a red flag to a bigger root problem, and they can also be impractical and definitely not a long-term solution. Learn some of the short and long-term issues with “tricks” and how to address the root problem so...

Whether you’ve started the school year already, are starting soon or you don’t really take a break, learn how to change routines without complaining and frustration! As homeschool parents, we typically are excited for the year to start (if you’re not, connect with me!), but it doesn’t always go as planned, and that’s when you need to consider these things. At the end of this episode you’ll feel so...

We all have those concerns running constantly in our minds as homeschool parents. “What should my kid be learning at __ grade?” “How do I know what they need to know at __ age?” “I don’t want my kids to fall behind.” “How do I know if they’re on track?” That is the definition of what I call the “Educational Should." The result of the “Educational Should” is lower love of learning, self-doubt, lowe...

Basic knowledge of computer skills/science is indisputably important for our kids to have before venturing out on their own. However, there are very few curriculum’s out there and many schools don’t even offer classes. In this episode, Ryan Swanstrom teaches what skills are necessary for them to learn, how to start or how to level up if you have a kid who is already tech savvy and where to find re...

Homeschoolers often wonder if just outside play or sports counts for PE (physical education). However there is a difference between physical education and physical activity. Spencer Aiken is a personal fitness coach, PE curriculum developer, former university professor and international trainer for fitness coaches. He has recently founded Stronger Together Education Academy where he has in-person...

AI (Artificial Intelligence) is a controversial topic, but something that is here to stay. You can prepare your kids to succeed in a world that will use this technology more and more, by teaching them the basics and what’s possible. Chris Remboldt was homeschooled K-12 and is now a multi-entrepreneur. He recently founded Future Homeschool where he teaches courses for middle and high school student...

We all wonder sometimes if homeschooling our kids will be successful and prepare them for whatever future they choose. Chris Remboldt was homeschooled K-12 and in a time when homeschooling was still pretty rare. Learn what skills he learned through homeschooling that helped lead him to success in college, the corporate world and now as a multi-entrepreneur. By the end of this episode, you’ll gain...