Little by Little Homeschool - Christian Homeschooling and Motherhood

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...

Hey, Friend! It's that time of the year when we, as homeschool mom's feel overwhelmed by all the things on our to-do list. We want to create simple experiences with our family, but get overwhelmed by all that everyone else is doing. I remember that feeling all too well. It seemed like other families had tons of time and an unlimited budget. But I decided not to let that keep me down and fo...

Hey, Friend! Whether we realize it or not, the thoughts others have about us and our homeschooling can greatly hold us back from living it out fully. Why does this happen and how do we break free from it? Well, there are a few reasons, but there is one huge solution to embracing and thriving to our family's full potential. And that's exactly what we're going to do today in this episode...

Hey, Friend! You are homeschooling and now there are all the holiday celebrations, unit studies, family gatherings, Christmas concerts, and a host of other commitments to fit in too. Is it possible to do it all? Well, yes. And no. Let's realize that your days are already full and there will need to be some adjustments. I've got a bunch of ideas for you to create a holiday season that bring...

Hey, Friend! There is no doubt that you've been hearing about clean products, natural living, toxin-free, and so on. And it sounds good to you but you may be feeling stuck in where to start.  Or maybe you're on board already with living in a way with less toxins, fragrances, and all the chemicals in products and you're curious about how my family has made changes. Either way, let's...

Hey, Friend! Did you know that you can celebrate Advent at home as a homeschool family? Or maybe you know that, but aren't sure where to start. Growing up, Advent was something we only did at church. But once we began homeschooling, I realized that it was a way to deepen our faith at home, alongside our children each Christmas season. Join me in this episode as I share our favorite resources,...