Little by Little Homeschool - Christian Homeschooling and Motherhood

Hey, Friend! I see you over there struggling with consistently homeschooling your children. And I promise that you are not alone in this hurdle. You also are not alone in solving the problem either! I promise to come alongside you in this episode because I want you to succeed. And to reach those goals and accomplish the plans you have set out for your homeschool. It is totally doable to overcome t...

Hey, Friend! You've got this "crazy" idea that you want your children to go screen-free this summer. And you're wondering if it's possible...or if you can even pull it off. Whether you rely heavily upon screens or it's sparingly used in your family, the tips in today's episode are applicable. Why? Because even though it may matter how much your child needs to detox, the...

Hey, Friend! It often feels lonely out here in homeschool mom world. We have so many responsibilities each day and that can make us feel isolated. And wondering if we’re the only ones who make mistakes in our homeschool. Well, today, I am going to set the record straight. And instead of covering up mistakes, I want you to learn from them. Too often, pride can keep us from having these conversation...

Hey, Friend! Your homeschool summer break is right around the corner! But let’s not lose ground in establishing routines and living with some predictability. It is 100% possible to have a great summer, but also be intentional in how your days and weeks are carried out. I am so excited for you to hear these 3 options and get your mind going on figuring out the best routine for your homeschool famil...

Hey, Friend! It seems like everyone everywhere is talking about reading aloud to your child. And you wonder if it’s just a trend and will fade away? To be honest, I don’t think so and I’m going to back that up in this episode. From my 20 years of reading to my children, I’m going to share with you zero statistics, but lots of facts and results of this simple practice. I was a little skeptical too,...

Hey, Friend! One question I hear from homeschool moms over and over again is: “Am I doing enough?” And I get it. The pressure from that thought weighs heavy on our hearts and minds. We want the very best for our children and don’t want to neglect doing anything that we should do. Your heart is so in the right place. But let’s answer this question once and for all so that you can move on and homesc...

Hey, Friend! Congratulations! You have completed your homeschool year! Woohoo! I am so excited about this huge commitment you have made to your children and your tenacity to see it through. But before we toss all the workbooks out, let’s celebrate the accomplishments of this homeschool year. Today, I am sharing a quick list of last day of homeschool ideas that you and your kids will enjoy together...

Hey, Friend! It's that time of the year when we have the windows open and spring flowers growing in our garden and we have the itch to deep clean. But you're feeling overwhelmed with where to begin or how to even get these spring cleaning tasks done while homeschooling. I've got ya! How about a simple 3 step plan to get the spring cleaning done that your homemaking heart desperately wa...

Hey, Friend! It’s that super fun time in homeschool mom world: purchasing curriculum! There are so many amazing resources out there and we just want to do all. the. things. Am I right? But the inevitable happens and we end up not always getting what will work best for our family. After many years and a lot of trial and error, I wanted to share a simple 5 step plan for you to plan next year’s homes...

Hey, Friend! The concern about our homeschool children having friends and knowing how to navigate relationships comes from a place of love. And I totally get it. I used to have the same feelings. But I found there were a few key ways of thinking about friendships and then being intentional as a parent to pursue those was crucial. My kids and your kids can thrive during their homeschool years when...

Hey, Friend! Crazy rushed homeschool mornings. You know exactly what that looks like. And even moreso how it makes you feel. What if there was one simple solution that you could start implementing now that will help end the frantic feeling you have each morning. Let’s cut out the stress and those bad mom moments you regret. After all my years of motherhood, this is one thing I rarely skip doing be...

Hey, Friend! We’re comin’ in hot with this one today, but it just needs to be openly talked about. Why? Because once you know this, you’ll have the starting knowledge to decide what to do with this information. For far too long, we haven’t had these types of conversations and we should because it greatly affects your homeschool and therefore your child’s future. I encourage you to sit down with yo...

Hey, Friend! You’ve heard it over and over again that homeschool field trips are so amazing and you should be doing them regularly. But…the reality of your life doesn’t seem to match up with this. I’ve got a treat for you today! I knew just the right person to encourage you in your desire to take more field trips and she’s spilling the beans today. Elizabeth is a fellow homeschool mom who has a to...

Hey, Friend! You are knee deep in little ones and all the training and possibly sleepless nights that goes along with raising and homeschooling young children. Can I encourage you to think now about the teen years? I promise that it's not too early to do so. By being intentional and deciding that you will walk into and out of the high school years, having done it well, you'll have zero reg...

Hey, Friend! There are two very well-known resources that will help your homeschool children engage and learn so much. Do you know what those are? I think you do. But you're afraid to speak them out loud for fear of not educating your child well enough. Can I encourage you to listen in with open arms and a heart ready to say yes? Because I can assure you that these two resources that you aren&...

Hey, Friend. Welcome to the no judgement zone. We've all been there, are there, or will be there when it comes to cell phone addiction. But I am so glad you are here now. Why? Because you have recognized that the time you spend on your phone is affecting your homeschool. You start each day well and tell yourself that today is going to be the day that you won't get sucked into an app. But o...

Hey, Friend! You got up this morning and looked outside at an amazingly beautiful spring day. The sky is blue, birds are chirping, and the temperature is rising. But... You have a full day of homeschool planned. What should you do? Especially since you know there will be more and more warm spring days coming. Let's find that balance so you can keep the mom guilt at bay, but also accomplish you...

Hey, Friend! Are you curious how I have kept myself on track day after day through all the years of homeschooling my children? Today, I'm sharing my top 3 daily habits that kept me focused in order to keep my family moving forward with our education and lifestyle. There are so many things that can distract us as homeschool moms and we wonder what is worth investing our time in while we have ou...

Hey, Friend! The question of sleepovers is one that you will inevitably be faced with. And nowadays, it starts younger and younger and the pressure is even greater. But you homeschool and are used to going against the grain and wonder how your family should approach the question of whether your children participate in sleepovers. Is it okay to say no? Can any good come from saying yes? Is there a...

Hey, Friend! The struggle is real among homeschool moms to get all the things done on your to-do list. Even just the every day things like meals, lessons, taking the dog out, making beds, getting children to bed on time keeps your day full. And you know that a routine would serve you well. But where can you begin? The answer to that question is the topic of today's episode. I am joined by Bran...

Hey, Friend! All the time, energy, intention, and focus that you are placing on homeschooling your child and the day eventually comes when they are done with their formal education years. What then? Should you just throw them straight into the next phase? Follow what "everyone else is doing" or what they're "supposed to do?" What if there was another step they could take? One t...

Hey, Friend! Would you call yourself an introvert or extrovert? And how about your children? Figuring out our natural inclinations can help us in our homeschool mom relationships. When we learn to work with each other through the day in and day out of school lessons, chores, and activities, our motherhood journey can have more peace. However, we have to be careful not to plant our feet in the grou...

Hey, Friend! Are you struggling right about now? We're halfway through the homeschool year and every day you're feeling more and more like giving up. The rut you're in is deep and you can't see a way out of it. Maybe the solution is to quit homeschool. You're wondering if your children would be better off in school. But what if there is a way to turn things around and get to a...

Hey, Friend! By now, we all realize that the world of today is different than when we grew up. And it will continue to change. But as homeschool moms, we have the unique advantage of recognizing this and creating an educational experience that fits our children. Not only that, but one that is in line with our unique family. As parents, we should be excited about education so much so that it is con...

Hey, Friend! You know how it goes: the day is going great and suddenly there is an epic meltdown. This seems to occur on a regular basis, and as a homeschool mom, it's often the last thing we want to deal with. There are lesson plans, art projects, chores, time outside, and more that you have on the to-do list for the day. What if I told you that there were 7 ways to help your child manage the...