I Homeschool (How to do it without losing your mind)

Can I do homeschooling while pregnant ? A question we are usually asked. Yes, pregnancy can cause a lot of disruption in life. But, don’t hesitate because homeschooling is possible while pregnant. Join Coach Nove together with OFW PINOY Homeschool Moms Coach Leah and Coach Joanna for a heart to heart conversation. Please let us know if you have any suggestions or questions about any topic you want...

"Isn't that expensive?" is typically the first question I get when I tell someone I homeschool three kids. But homeschooling doesn't have to be expensive. You can homeschool on ANY budget! It might just take a little more work. Not only is the cost typically the first question, but it's also one of the most important things you need to consider when deciding whether or not to homeschool your kids....

How To Prepare Your Heart and Home for the Homeschool Year. So getting ready for a new school year often becomes a last-minute endeavor. Not that our children’s education is our last priority, because it most certainly is not, but because we are learning year-round, it is hard to put a defining line on when to start "back to school." So whether you feel ready or not for this season, let’s go ahead...

Maybe When you first started researching homeschooling, you had no clue there were so many styles and options out there. Montessori, Waldorf, unschooling, classical- the list goes on and on! maybe had a vague idea of what you wanted your school to be like, but your wasn’t sure how to achieve it Let us tell you why we chose the Charlotte Mason method. Tune in with Coach Nove and Coach Leah Salting....

Homeschooling has recently emerged as one of the most popular ways to earn a high school diploma. Beyond academic benefits, many parents claim that homeschooling benefits the mental health of their children. Discover the truth about home learning as it relates to mental health and make the right choice for your family with the story of the Babao Family.  Join Coach Nove,  Christine Babao...

We celebrate a milestone: Our 100th episode!  Honoring God for His faithfulness on this platform. That is why in this podcast  Danica Sotto Pingris will join our conversation. We will talk about “How to Stay Sane in Homeschooling” Homeschool moms can be very hard on themselves. We take the job of homeschooling our kids very seriously, and so we’re really tough on our kids’ teacher (and i...

Would you like to get more organized in your homeschooling this year? Many homeschoolers would, but where should you start? Should you start with your bookshelves? The schoolroom? Maybe the kitchen because you spend so much time there? Organizing these spaces is a good idea, but the most important area in your homeschool to organize isn’t a space at all. Join Coach Nove as she discuss what matters...

Happy Father’s Month to all daddies out there. In celebration of this event, we will discuss daddy’s important role in homeschooling. When we talk about homeschooling, we usually assume that moms are the primary educators and are the ones taking the bigger share of teaching responsibilities. What then should daddy’s place be in homeschooling? Together let us learn with Coach Mommy Nove, Avic, and...

Having an Only child gives you a diligent mature and conscientious child. - but it also comes with some tough parenting moments. Many parents have concerns about their single child growing up lonely or spoiled but what is the truth about this.  Join Coach Nove and her guest  Daddy TJ Talusam as they discuss this topic. TJ is married to Tess. He's the Chief Technology Officer of Team Posi...

June 12 is our Philippine Independence Day.  Let us celebrate in this episode. We parents, especially, need to remind our children to take pride and love our country. We need to help them cherish their being Filipino (whether in "full" or "part"), and teach them about the beauty and value of our Independence.  But how do we instill the Love of our country in the next generation?  Jo...

Many are asking me Coach Nove, what is an International homeschool provider? Do we really need it? What are the benefits of an International accreditation? What are the pros and cons? What are the legalities behind it? That's why we invited Jill Niess, the director of the Global development of Homelife Academy (Choices in Education) to enlighten us. Join us in our podcast or watch this coming Wedn...

Is your homeschool year coming to an end? Even if you homeschool year-round, a time of reflection and review is always helpful. Whether you choose to homeschool year-round or follow a more traditional school schedule, this tends to be the time for yearly assessments and wrap-ups. In many cases, it also means submitting paperwork and portfolios to your Homeschool provider. Amidst all the reviewing,...

Big worry for many homeschooling parents is how to assess their child’s progress. They want to know how to see that homeschooling is working and get some assurance that their child is progressing. We love our kids and want what’s best for them, so we like reassurance that we’re not negatively impacting our children’s lives academically, spiritually, or socially by homeschooling. So, when you decid...

So, you’re way behind in homeschooling? Or, do you ever wonder, “Is my child behind?” or “Are my homeschool kids behind?” Or, maybe you’re thinking, “HELP! My Pre-school is behind in Homeschool!" Join Coach Nove as she discusses this topic. Disclaimer: For every conversation here please treat it as a suggestion, not a permanent solution. Remember this is only your guide. We just want to share our...

Isaiah 66:13a "As a mother comforts her child, so will I comfort you." As we celebrate Mother’s Month, may we all be reminded that even before we became mothers and now that we are mothers, we are children of the Lord. Our Lord knows and sees our hearts. He knows our past; holds our hands in the present; and will walk with us even in the far future.  So, let's take this time to talk about a f...

Practical ways on how to teach our kids all about election. Last week we talked about how to raise the next generation of voters with Mommy Coaches Jihan and Avic. Today will continue the series in a more practical way on how to teach our kids, small or big, all about voting in a daily basis. Together let us learn with Coach Mommy Nove. We have a giveaway for you.  All your have to do is shar...

Are you having election fatigue? MAY 9 is approaching and we will elect the next leaders of our nation that will lead our country for the next 6 years. As parents, how can we raise a generation of voters, to allow them to be informed and engaged? Experts says that civic education is a gradual process that starts early and builds through the years, and the parents play an important role in its deve...

Sometimes as adults, we lose the sense of wonderment and joy when anticipating Resssurection day. However, children seem to have an unlimited capacity for that.  This Easter, let children inspire us to reflect on our blessings with a fresh perspective and a renewed heart about the true meaning of the tomb being empty.  Together, let us learn with Coach Nove. 💜😊❤️ Disclaimer: For every...

I've noticed how other parents were talking to their kids about the crisis. Parents varied on the spectrum from “Nothing at all” to "We binged CNN today .” Kids will naturally have questions about events in the “Adult” world. My kids are all teenagers now and they are armed with questions and opinions, ready to dive deep. However, overall, I am learning more than they are. How do we explain someth...

Holy week is coming! What are you going to do?  As a homeschooler with a lot of thoughts, one part of our brain would be concentrating on homeschooling, while the other part would be fretting about, say, Lent and all that comes with it. It wasn't until these two parts came together that we realized we could weave Lent through our homeschooling and begin celebrating both things instead of drea...

One subject in particular can strike fear in a homeschool parent's heart: math. You know they're crucial for your child's academic success. But you may doubt your ability to teach them well. Perhaps you struggled in these subjects when you were a student. Or maybe they came so naturally you don't know how to teach the process. Maybe your child is gifted in math ... or maybe they detest it. Whateve...

Last March 8, the world celebrated International Women’s Day. In the Philippines , the whole month of March is National Women’s Month according to the Philippine Commission on Women or the PCW. Its website states that this year’s celebration theme is “We Make Change for Women” to highlight the empowerment of women as active contributors to and claim holders of development. Furthermore, PCW states...

Homeschool or not we have an important job as parents of shy kids to intentionally provide social interaction. If parents do not find a way to help a child deal with her nervousness and anxiety around others, the shy child might slip into a world of loneliness and isolation, even though she would really like to be social. So let us tune on this topic with Coach Nove Ann Tan . Let us learn together...

If there is one thing that homeschool parents don't do enough is rest. There is always something waiting to be done.  Each day is unique to unto self.  But how can we really rest ? That is why we invited veteran homeschoolers Dr. Donna Pangilinan Simpao and Felichi Pangilinan Buizon to help us navigate what true rest means in our homeschooling journey. There's more : When you share this...

How Are You Doing, Dear Homeschooler?  Homeschooling like many things in life should not be done on your own. It takes a village to raise a child. It takes a village to support a homeschooling family specially through some challenges and difficulties in life  If you're a homeschooling parent who recently went through loss, grief and transitions in life. This podcast is for you. 💜 Join o...