It's Not That Hard to Homeschool

AI isn't coming—it's already here, reshaping how kids learn, research, and think. But what does that mean for the homeschool family sitting at the kitchen table? In this episode, we cut through the hype and the fear to ask the real question: is AI a threat to independent learning, or the biggest opportunity homeschoolers have ever had? Join Lisa as she sits down with Nancy Manos. Nancy is a gradua...

🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) Math anxiety is a real thing: from low-level to full adrenaline responses. But it isn't the end! We can truly become confident students of math. Mathematics shouldn't be something to fear; it can actually be an enjoyable experience. Join Lisa as she speaks with Nathan King from CTC Math about how math anxiety is a real thing and how we can overcome it. 📚 Episod...

🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) What actually happens behind the scenes when you ask an AI a question? In this episode, we're joined by science instructors Sunshyn Hummel and Melissa Grande from True North Homeschool Academy for a fascinating — and eye-opening — conversation about the infrastructure powering the AI revolution. We break down what an AI data center actually is, how it differs fr...

🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) Join Lisa as she talks with Jonathan Brush, the founder of Be Unbound - an organization that gives a hybrid Christian education to highschoolers and recent grads to help prepare them for success after school. 📚 Episode Resources True North Academy  – Live online classes, advising, and resources for homeschool families. Dual Degree Program:  For students ready t...

🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) Join Lisa and two homeschool veteran teachers as they discuss America and it's exceptional history. 📚 Episode Resources True North Academy  – Live online classes, advising, and resources for homeschool families. Dual Degree Program:  For students ready to earn both a high school diploma and a bachelor's degree simultaneously. Not That Hard To Homeschool:  EVERY...

🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) Most families aren't actually following an education plan — they're choosing classes one semester at a time and hoping it all works out. Then suddenly it's junior year… and everyone feels behind. In this episode, Lisa Nehring explains what an education pathway really is, why it matters more than ever in today's rapidly changing world, and how intentional plannin...

🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) Parents everywhere are asking: Is college still worth the cost? Does prestige equal competence? Are degrees translating into real skills? What happens if 25% of colleges close in the next decade? In this episode, we break down the educational shift happening right now — and what smart homeschool families are doing instead. This is not fear-based. It's clarity-ba...

Episode Sponsors:  CTC Math 🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) As homeschool parents, we push our kids to be smart and successful, but is that a recipe to help them build confidence? Lisa breaks down this concept and explains how to help kids feel confident to take hold of their future.  📚 Episode Resources True North Academy  – Live online classes, advising, and resources for homeschool familie...

Episode Sponsors:  CTC Math 🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) Dual degrees are one of the smartest ways to give your child a major head start on college — and we have an incredible opportunity for you! Check out the dual degree link in the description. Join Lisa as she breaks down everything you need to know about dual enrollment and dual credit programs. Discover how these powerful pathways can...

Episode Sponsors:  CTC Math 🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) When homeschooling, it's easy as parents to pour all our energy into academics—but what about building a strong character? Join Lisa as she explores why nurturing a solid moral compass in our children is just as vital as math and reading.  📚 Episode Resources True North Academy  – Live online classes, advising, and resources for home...

Episode Sponsors:  CTC Math 🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) As homeschooling parents, we all want to nourish our families with real, healthy food and raise kids who can cook. But let's be honest—getting great meals on the table (while also teaching our children kitchen skills) can feel overwhelming. Join host Lisa and special guest Katie Kimball (of Kids Cook Real Food) as they share practical...

Episode Sponsors:  CTC Math 🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) How do you choose the next right step for your homeschool? Lisa walks through 3 simple things you can do now to build your future-ready homeschooling plan! 📚 Episode Resources True North Academy  – Live online classes, advising, and resources for homeschool families. Dual Degree Program:  for students ready to earn both a high school...

Episode Sponsors:  CTC Math 🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) Homeschooling is booming right now! Since 2020, homeschooling has grown rapidly, but homeschool parents are feeling burnt out and struggling to balance everything. Lisa discusses how to energize and revitalize your focus.  📚 Episode Resources True North Academy  – Live online classes, advising, and resources for homeschool families....

Episode Sponsors:  CTC Math 🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) Colleges aren't what they used to be—skyrocketing costs, shifting job markets, AI reshaping everything, and much more. Parents everywhere are asking the tough question: Is a traditional four-year degree still worth it? Join veteran homeschooling expert and educator Lisa Nehring as she dives into the state of colleges and what to do ab...

Episode Sponsors:  CTC Math 🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) As parents, we want our kids to have all the options available for their future. But is that what they need? In this episode, Lisa shows that sometimes, providing all the options upfront can hurt more than help...and how to advise your kids about their future! 📚 Episode Resources True North Academy  – Live online classes, advising, a...

Episode Sponsors:  CTC Math 🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) Join Lisa and her daughter, Hannah, as they reflect back on homeschooling and evaluate what they wish they HAD done.  📚 Episode Resources True North Academy  – Live online classes, advising, and resources for homeschool families. Dual Degree Program:  for students ready to earn both a high school diploma and a bachelor's degree simul...

Episode Sponsors:  CTC Math 🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) Life Skills and Leadership Summit founder Kerry Beck joins Lisa as they delve into how to prepare students for the future and offer advice for building a strong foundation in students' lives. 📚 Episode Resources True North Academy  – Live online classes, advising, and resources for homeschool families. Dual Degree Program:  for stude...

Episode Sponsors:  CTC Math 🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) Lisa discusses why the trades are rising in importance and tips for starting students on the pathway to learning trade skills. 📚 Episode Resources True North Academy  – Live online classes, advising, and resources for homeschool families. Dual Degree Program:  for students ready to earn both a high school diploma and a bachelor's deg...

Episode Sponsors:  CTC Math 🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) So, what is trending in education? So many things! Students learning AI, dual enrollment, and other skills that you and your students need to know. Join Lisa as she explains what is changing in education nowadays and how you can prepare as a homeschooler.  📚 Episode Resources True North Academy  – Live online classes, advising, and r...

Episode Sponsors:  CTC Math 🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) Calling all retiring homeschool moms! Taking the steps to enter the workforce can be intimidating. But don't worry, you have what it takes! Join Lisa as she walks through the 7 things all homeschool moms should know to feel better prepared and encouraged to start off strong.  📚 Episode Resources True North Academy  – Live online clas...

Episode Sponsors:  CTC Math 🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) In this episode, veteran homeschooler and master of education, Lisa Nehring, explores the hard truths about education you may not know. Let's dive into teaching your students skills in AI, college closings nationwide, and more. 📚 Episode Resources True North Academy  – Live online classes, advising, and resources for homeschool famil...

Episode Sponsors: CTC Math 🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) Why is everyone attending college nowadays? A big question that Lisa explores in this week's episode. Decades ago, graduating high school and going straight to work wasn't uncommon, and only part of the student base headed off to start college courses. Now, it seems the reverse. How did that happen, and how does it affect us today? 📚...

Episode Sponsors:  CTC Math 🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) Did you know that eating together could help your kids' development? In this episode, Lisa dishes up the real-deal info on how eating as a family isn't just about fueling our bodies—it's the ultimate glue for building unbreakable connections. We're talking vulnerability over veggies, laughter laced with marinara, and those "aha" momen...

Episode Sponsors: CTC Math 🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) What if children could learn almost anything—just by being curious? In the last episode, we discussed how the 19th-century Prussian education model—designed to produce punctual, obedient workers and loyal soldiers—shifted the educational system in America.  In 1999, Sugata Mitra embedded a computer in a wall in a Delhi slum and watched...

Episode Sponsors:  CTC Math 🎧 Episode Description (Show Notes) The public school system was designed in the 19th century to churn out workers for an industrial empire that vanished decades ago. Today, those same teaching tactics are keeping kids stuck in a world that no longer exists. In this episode, Lisa discusses the outdated roots of modern schooling, shows why it's failing our children in a...