Little by Little Homeschool - Christian Homeschooling and Motherhood

Hey, Friend! Are you stuck between a major life change to homeschooling and your child's emotions? Or maybe you started your homeschool journey and your child is not feeling it. As a homeschool mom, our heart is so into every part of it. We want to do it well and to hear our child upset and saying they don't want to homeschool feels like a major letdown. Or a source of confusion, at the ve...

Hey, Friend! We enter into motherhood unsure of all the decisions we are making and feel like we should know everything. Because "obviously," all the other moms know it all and we don't. Lol! And then...we decide to homeschool and the learning curve is steep. We jump in and figure out a plan and assume that's the way it will always be. And then, we enter a new season of life and wo...

Hey, Friend! It's no secret that you're a chronic homeschool curriculum switcher. Or maybe your a closet switcher. Lol! No matter whether your friends know or not, it's something that happens often in the education of your children. And you're beginning to wonder if it's a problem. Let's pull back the layers and dig into why you keep changing your homeschool curriculum. And...

Hey, Friend! After 20+ years of motherhood, there are a few questions that people would ask my children that just never quite sat right with me. Unfortunately, I think you’ve run into these more times than you’d like as well. Let’s take a deep dive into the questions and why we should refrain from using them in conversations with our and other people’s children. And on the flip side, I have a few...

Hey, Friend! They say that money, politics, and religion are three subjects many people steer clear of discussing. But that shouldn't apply to our homeschools. Today, let's talk openly about money and how, even if you struggle in this area, a homeschool mom can teach financial literacy and knowledge. Whether you have your finances under control or not, you are the one your children want to...

Hey, Friend! It's that time of the year. The one that is notorious for homeschool mom burnout. Unfortunately, it often just sneaks up on us and our family is left wondering what is going on. Too often, this isn't a topic that is talked about among homeschool circles. Which can make us feel like we're the only one struggling with common feelings, concerns, and reactions. Let's break...

Hey, Friend! Do you ever wonder if what you're doing day in and day out is even making a difference at all? It can often feel like we are pouring in over and over and over again to our children and it's still the same thing the next day. We can easily get bogged down with not seeing the results we were hoping that we'd see. How can a homeschool mom be content on this hamster wheel duri...

Hey, Friend! Way to often, we begin homeschooling with some ideas and just hope it all turns out okay. We live in the tension and stress of not being sure and lacking confidence. The way we turn this around is by having full clarity on what we are doing, why we are doing it, and how we are going to do it. Can you even imagine homeschooling from a place of contentment, joy, and peace? You would be...

Hey, Friend! You're feeling overwhelmed with all the responsibilities of parenting and educating your children. And you really want to keep up with the housework, but don't know why you can't keep up. Yes, there are full and busy seasons that we just cannot do it all. But you know that isn't really the issue. There is something more. After working with dozens of homeschool moms jus...

Hey, Friend! I hope you're ready to be blessed and encouraged! This episode with Leah Boden of Modern Miss Mason is sure to put an extra pep in your step. We get to dive into all things Charlotte Mason and what that looks like right now in our modern day homeschools. Leah has such a deep understanding of the CM style of education and so wonderfully articulates how moms can provide this type of...

Hey, Friend! Did you know that there are different styles and ways of homeschooling? Are you feeling lost on which one you should be doing? Let's clear away that confusion and chat about the 9 most common homeschool styles. This is an important step in knowing the best way to homeschool your children. Once you have this figured out, you'll have a better idea on how to make decisions about...

Hey, Friend! As homeschool moms, we tend to put a huge emphasis on our children and educating them. And rightly so. But did you know that it could have a huge impact upon our marriage: for better or for worse. {no pun intended} When the days of homeschooling are over and our children have moved out, wouldn’t it be amazing to look over at our husband and see how living out a homeschool lifestyle gr...

Hey, Friend! As a homeschool mom, you probably see the school bus drive past your house…maybe even multiple times a day…and you wonder, “Would that be easier?” I know I have. Many times. But, it was when I took a step back and looked at this decision from a different angle that I gained the clarity and a better frame of mind. And I am sharing that with you today, so that you can make that shift to...

Hey, Friend! We’re always told we need to exercise and eat healthy. But realistically, how do homeschool moms fit that into our day to day? Today, we’re chatting with Kristen Noriega from Baby Weight Nutritionist on how to create the habit of movement, healthy eating, and the right mindset into our busy days. She also drops a few diet culture bombs, but really good ones that will help us all move...

Hey, Friend! Are you feeling drawn to less {or no technology} in your homeschool? But it feels like a crazy idea, even though it’s what your heart is screaming at you. Or maybe you’re curious as to why and how someone would choose to limit technology as they home educate their children. Listen in as I share our experience with technology, as well as 7 things to consider when you are making this de...

Hey, Friend! We’ve all been there. If not today, then yesterday. Or tomorrow. We have so much to do each day and our heart really wants us to stay consistent. And then the reality of each day hits us: lessons, chores, meltdowns, places to be, and so on. How can we realistically stay consistent as a homeschool mom? In this episode, I am sharing 4 practical and simple tips that you can start impleme...

Hey, Friend! Everyone says that you can't make mistakes with homeschooling. Ummm...anyone who has homeschooled realizes this isn't true. Yes, we can learn from our mistakes: I'm living proof of that! But we have to recognize these homeschool mistakes first in order to make changes. Let's have an open and honest conversation about the 3 worst mistakes parents can make in their homes...

Hey, Friend! Welcome back to homeschool after the Christmas break! Are you ready? Whether you are feeling fresh and excited to begin the second half of your homeschool year or whether you are starting back up with your feet dragging, let's be intentional about starting back up. Using two simple steps, I'm going to share with you how to reset your homeschool so that the rest of this homesch...

Hey, Friend! Here we are: the last week of the year. Can you even believe it? This is a really great time for homeschool moms to take a few moments to think back on the previous year. In order to make any changes or shifts in our life, we need to take the time to really sit in the real emotions from the past 365 days. But how do we do that in a practical way in the midst of whatever we have going...

Hey, Friend! Whether you are worn out from the Christmas holiday or are on a high from the holiday and looking forward to New Year's, let's still be intentional with our family. Us homeschool moms tend to lean into this week between the two holidays and seek some refreshment and quieter days. But let's not let the opportunity to bond with our family this week slip through our fingers....

Hey, Friend, There are a few last minute words I want to share with you as we go into the final week before Christmas. This is what I wish someone would have told me all those years ago when I felt so overwhelmed as a homeschool mom. Plus, I have a little announcement...and a sneak peek to what's coming up ahead! My hope is that this blesses and encourages you. ♥ Leigh   Let's work togethe...

Hey, Friend! We all face challenges in our homeschool, but I often see the issue of a negative attitude come up. Should we be expecting a positive and excited about every little homeschool task attitude from our children? Well, no, because that would be unrealistic. But we can work with the emotions and budding independence of our children. Today, you'll hear some some simple ideas and solutio...

Hey, Friend! Now that we have our homeschool figured out for the Christmas season {if you don't, check out episodes 103, 106, and 107!} but now let's chat about our holiday break. How much time can homeschoolers take off? Let's also chat about how to keep our home clean during this busy season because that is no small feat. And then my last listener question is about how we give gifts...

Hey, Friend! Are you worried about staying on track this homeschool holiday season? Do we need to keep up with the curriculum?  How much of our Christmas content counts as school? Is it okay to adjust our homeschool days? In today's episode, I am answering YOUR questions. This episode is sure to give you plenty of ideas and direction moving forward this Christmas season.  ♥ Leigh   Let's w...

Hey, Friend! We look around at all the fun and cute activities homeschool families do during the holiday season and we wonder what do we do now with a high school age student. Should they continue full speed ahead every day in December? Can they take a lot or even a little time off?  And what if we have younger children we are homeschooling as well, how do we balance the academics of high school w...