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As moms we all dream about having the type of relationship with our kids where they tell us everything growing up! How do we foster this type of relationship though? I cover this in today's episode! P.s. Are you a SAHM/WFHM who is homeschooling your kiddos and you have questions? Head over to my free FB community and ask me and the other amazing homeschool momma's in there! I will also take some o...

Should all families homeschool? Is everyone cut out to homeschool? Is homeschooling always in the child's best interest? We cover this all in today's episode!  I am always looking to bring confidence to those SAHM/WFHM's who are thinking about or already starting their homeschool journey... So there is some of that in this episode too :)  Xo, Jo Don't forget to check out the NEW WEBSITE:  Www.home...

As the new school year approaches for many of us homeschool SAHM's, you might see people posting pictures of their beautiful homeschool rooms/spaces... And it leaves you wondering if you should have a beautiful learning space like that for your homeschooled kiddos... It also might leave you wondering what IS the best place for your homeschool kiddos to learn?  I cover it all in today's episode! I...

We all feel terrible when we lose our cool with our kiddos... but did you know there is a way to handle the situation that ends in a positive learning experience for you both!?  I dive into this topic in today's episode while using a real life example from a recent mistake I made with my kiddos.  Check out EPISODE 46: Is Your Young Kid Having BIG Emotions? Do This To Create Emotionally Healthy Kid...

We all deal with mom guilt at one point or another... but sometimes us WFHM feel it a little extra! Sometimes it's enough to make us question if we should quit our work from home job and just focus on being a good homeschool mom!  In today's episode I give you guys ONE thing to do and remember if you are dealing with mom guilt.  I hope as homeschooling SAHM/WFHM's, you guys like this one!  Xo, Jo...

In today's society, we push our kids to be the best... we want them to get perfect grades and be top of their class... but is this pressure in their best interest? I talk about this all in today's episode! As Homeschooling moms, we have the freedom to do things a little different and really bring out the best in our kids by building their confidence and allowing them to thrive in their passions +...

Today's society has put a huge emphasis on education and the belief that childhood is meant to prepare your kids for adulthood. I challenge this belief in today's episode! I believe there is WAY more to your kids childhood than education, and I give you all the reasons why I think this! Many SAHM/WFHM's homeschool their kids because they also have the same belief that there is more to a childhood...

Are you worried your kid is going to be weird if you homeschool them? I am sharing my experience as a homeschooler growing up and my thoughts today around this common stigma.  This is going to be a good episode, I hope you enjoy it!  Just remember, as SAHM/WFHM's we are homeschooling our kids for a reason! Don't let any stigma hold you back from being confident on your homeschool journey!  Xo, Jo

Sometime moms struggle with self-doubt, wondering if they should just send their kids to be taught by actual teacher's with degrees... Does this sound familiar?  In today's episode I tell you why your role as MOM is WAY more important than any job as teacher.  We are homeschooling our kids because we want to remain the primary caregiver for them... We don't want to settle for only seeing them at t...

Has your kid ever experienced BIG emotions and had a hard time dealing with them? Of course they have! This is totally normal in young kids, and we can help them develop better emotional control and health along the way.  I will give you tips on how you can create emotionally healthy kiddos in today's episode!  As homeschooling SAHM/WFHM we are with our kids a LOT during the day, so knowing how to...

I have talked to many moms who pulled their kid out of public school because they said their kid "changed" when they went to school. In today's episode I am giving you three reasons why moms feel like their young kids changed when they sent them to public school (and also how they got their kid back when they started homeschooling them) This is a juicy one!  Xo, Jo  ALSO, Don't forget to join my N...

Do you want to make the first day of school extra special for your homeschooled kiddo? Do you want to create cherished memories and get them excited about the year?  If your answer is YES! Then this will be a fun podcast episode for you!  Start the homeschool year off right by making the first days fun and memorable! As a homeschooling SAHM I can't wait to add these into our yearly traditions! I h...

Do you want less interruptions and more productivity during your work time blocks? We are covering this topic in today's episode! Homeschooling your kids while working from home as a SAHM can be challenging... But there IS a way to get more out of your work blocks as a work from home mom! Even while homeschooling your kiddos! I hope you guys get some value from this one!  Xo, Jo

As moms we all want our kids to feel worthy, valued, important and loved... But sometimes our actions are telling our kids a different story!  In today's episode I will be sharing one thing you an do to make your child feel heard and increase their self-worth.  I think this is especially important since us SAHM/WFHM often homeschool our kiddos in order to nurture that sense of self-worth! I hope y...

Most parents HATE hearing their kids tell them NO! (Including me) but is your kid saying no always a bad thing? In today's episode I give you 2 things to consider the next time your kid tells you NO or is questioning you. This is a great episode! I hope you enjoy! ALSO, Don't forget to join my NEW Facebook Group that just launched! I talked about it in today's episode.  This will be a supportive,...

Questioning if you need to know more, do more, and have more of your ducks in a row to homeschool?  In today's episode I dive into 3 points you need to know when you are asking yourself "Do I need to have it all figured out to homeschool?"  I hope this episode gives you encouragement!  ALSO, Don't forget to join my NEW Facebook Group that just launched! I talked about it in today's episode.  This...

Do you want to homeschool your kid, but you worry you aren't patient enough? This is a common fear when starting out!  Today I give you guys two hard questions to ask yourself when reflecting on this question.  I hope this episode helps you in some way!  Xo, Jo

We all want to cultivate a love for reading in our children... We all day dream about them getting lost in a good book, rather than being glued out to a screen all day. Sometimes, this is one of the reasons we decide to homeschool in the first place! We can definitely influence how much our kids love to read... and we can also accidentally put out the flame.  If you want to avoid killing your home...

The other day I got the BEST compliment and as I was reflecting on the compliment, I really credit it to being homeschooled growing up! If you want to hear what the compliment was and WHY I credit it to being homeschooled as a kid, then definitely listen in! I hope this gives you some encouragement about homeschooling your own kids. Xo, Jo

Have you ever had one of those days where your kids have SO much energy and you are overstimulated by 9AM?  In this episode I have a great Motherhood Hack that I have been doing and it saves my sanity some days! Whether you are a homeschool momma or not, this episode will help you! I hope you enjoy it! Xo, Jo

If you haven't experienced it yet... trust me, you are going to! People get TRIGGERED when you say you are homeschooling your kiddos!  Today I will be talking about the number 1 reason people get so triggered by homeschooling and I give you a tip to handle the situation.  I hope you guys love this episode!  Xo, Jo P.S. If you haven't left me a review, could you take 30 seconds of your time and do...

Are you having a ROUGH season in motherhood? Maybe a really rough day (or week?)... Here are 4 tips to get you out of your funk!  In this episode I open up about a recent funk I went through and how I managed to turn it all around. Being a Homeschool momma can be hard, but just know you are not alone! I hope you guys enjoy this episode and it gives you some encouragement!  Xo, Jo

Letting our kids pursue their passions is SO important when trying to create lifelong learners.  In this episode we talk about why homeschooling your kids is the best way to allow them to pursue passions.  I hope you guys enjoy this one!  Xo, Jo

It's common for us to think that public school education has no holes and your kid will get the best education from there... After all, the world is constantly telling us that! In this episode I am talking about one hole in the public school education model that we as homeschool moms are able to fill!  I hope you guys enjoy this one.  Xo, Jo

Moms choose to Homeschool their kids for all sorts of reasons. Tune in to today's episode where I talk about why I personally chose to Homeschool my kiddos.  I hope you guys enjoy this episode!  Xo, Jo