Little by Little Homeschool - Christian Homeschooling and Motherhood

Hey, Friend! Are you confused on how to start homeschooling? What should your focus be on? How should you spend your time? What if there were 5 simple steps to begin that would set you up for absolute success in homeschooling your children? Well, that's what I have for you today. Maybe you are brand new to the homeschool world and need concrete and practical ideas. These 5 steps are your solut...

Hey, Friend! Yay! It's summer break! The different pace to our days is so fun and energizing, but things can get a little wild and crazy when it comes to housework. It doesn't have to be that way. Let's cover 7 simple tips so that you can stay on track with your housework this summer and not be overwhelmed. Not only are the kids in need of a break, but you do too. Let's have an ama...

Hey, Friend! This homeschool mom gig is all-encompassing. Not only do we make education a priority, but the entire lifestyle includes our motherhood and homemaking too. And we can easily adapt the identity of "just" being a homeschool mom. Inside though, we know there is more to us, even in the seasons of parenting that take so much of our time. Let's not ignore the other parts of who...

Hey, Friend! Has the light gone out from your child's eyes? Do they moan and groan about anything that even slightly resembles education? Have you noticed them avoiding learning of any kind? Whether you are bringing a child home from the state school system or have been homeschooling, losing that love of learning doesn't mean they are a lost cause.  Moms can bring that back into their life...

Hey, Friend! Are there people in your life that you care about what they think when it comes to homeschooling your children? Maybe you recognize this in your life or maybe it's very subtle, but still enough to influence some decisions. Today, I'm pulling back the veil and telling you to not worry about these types of people and situations. Why? So that you can homeschool and parent with th...

Hey, Friend! You've logged all the days for your homeschool year and it's time for summer break. Are you excited or feeling worn down from the past school year? Either way, let's have a little bit of simple fun this summer. And let's do it in a way that honors our homeschool lifestyle. How can we do that? Well, I've broken it down to 6 simple steps to achieve the goal of a summ...

Hey, Friend! I'm pretty sure this type of scenario plays out in homeschool homes every single day. Whether it's math or not, there is a feeling of defeat before the lesson even begins. And then, a few hours later, they're finally finishing up. Does it have to be like that? Do they need to complete every single problem in every single subject? Today, I am tackling these two questions wi...

Hey, Friend! Should our homeschool summer break be a free for all or should we continue with our normal lessons? Or maybe something in between? Today, I am sharing three lessons that I continued with my children every single summer. There are three intentional reasons behind each of these lessons and I'll share my whys with you. Let's not lose the ground and the breakthroughs we had during...

Hey, Friend! Homeschooling is not just something we do, it's how we live. And we should honor that all the way through graduating our child from their formal education years. What does a homeschool graduation ceremony look like? Well, I have 10 simple tips for creating an amazing celebration that honors your graduate, your family, and the years you have been pouring into raising and educating...

Hey, Friend! Are you stumped on what to keep and what not to keep? I think we can all agree that having children in our home means we can have lots of stuff in our home too. How do we know what we should keep? And how and where should we store it? And when is it okay to let things go? Today, I'm breaking it down to 5 things to consider when we look around and wonder what to do with the toys, c...

Hey, Friend! I hope this coming Mother's Day finds you feeling blessed by your family who appreciates and loves you so much. ♥ And if you haven't done so already, TODAY is the day to enroll in Clarify Your Homeschool! There are only a few more days to save 20% off. Hint, hint...this would make an amazing Mother's Day gift, so send the link www.clarifyyourhomeschool.com to your husband!...

Hey, Friend! Does our culture cause you to feel like you aren't qualified to teach your own child? There has been an intentional removal of children from their mothers from a young age and the result is moms who don't think they can teach their children. Let's talk about this and put it out there in the open because the first step is to expose the lie. And then, let's hash out the...

Hey, Friend! I know you've done it. You know, Googled, "how to homeschool." It's pretty much our initial gut reaction to researching homeschooling. But what if doing so isn't helpful? And is actually leading us into even more confusion? Let's dive into why you shouldn't search online for how to homeschool and what you should do instead to gain clarity and build the foun...

Hey, Friend! Are you feeling overwhelmed at the thought of homeschooling? Or maybe you're in the trenches and are still overwhelmed? Well, I've got your back! Using my 11 years of homeschooling ALL the grades, I am excited to give you the opportunity to have exactly what I wish I had when I began all those years ago. Let's work together to give your family a solid homeschool foundation...

Hey, Friend! Are you feeling a little crazy inside? Lacking the calm inner resolve that is linked with peace deep in our spirit? After way too many years of feeling like the mom who is about to become unhinged, I began the process of going from defense to offense in my motherhood and homeschool. Today, let's dive into 2 very practical things that you can begin doing today to bring peace back i...

Hey, Friend! Little did I know 12 years ago when I began researching homeschooling, that it would open an entirely new world for me...and my family. I had no idea that education could be done a different way. And here my family is, all these years later and I'm spilling the beans about what the public {state} school system hid from me for way too many years. And what we discovered the homescho...

Hey, Friend! Day in and day out, homeschool moms are, by and large, mostly held accountable to ourselves. How do we stay motivated to show up every single day and put in the time needed? Let's chat about this and how we can set ourselves up for success by discovering and implementing a daily routine that serves our family well in this season of life. Grab that notebook and pen and get ready to...

Hey, Friend! Did you have an ideal when it came to motherhood? You know, BC...before children. And definitely BH...before homeschooling. We go into motherhood with beautiful expectations. And then. Reality hits. Yes, our children are beautiful and make our days fun. But the day in and day out can be exhausting. Not to mention the homeschooling that needs to take place too. But what if homeschoolin...

Hey, Friend! Let's have a moment of honesty, here. Is the fear of failure holding you back from starting to homeschool or even to homeschool well? If so, I can completely relate and was held captive by these thoughts for way too long. Today, I am sharing 3 steps that I walk myself through to get to the other side of the fear of failure. I am excited to share these with you so that YOU can walk...

Hey, Friend! We all inevitably encounter the time when we need to "break the news" to a family member or friend that we plan to homeschool. To be honest, I wish this wasn't a thing. But, it is. And so, we could {and should} be prepared to engage in this type of situation. From years and years of homeschooling, along with having some of these tough conversations myself, I am sharing 3 s...

Hey, Friend! This episode is sure to ruffle a few feathers, but I'm good with that. As homeschool parents, we should be willing to think outside the box and consider new paths ahead. What if the future is not like the present or the past? What should we do to prepare our children for the world they will be working in?  We should welcome these types of conversations and be thinking about our ch...

Hey, Friend! It's spring cleaning time! Say what?! How in the world is a homeschooling mom supposed to get that deep cleaning done in the midst of lessons, meals, driving to all the things, and regular homemaking duties? Today, I am sharing 3 simple spring cleaning tips to help you narrow your focus during these few months between winter and summer. Let's get into some practical ideas, as...

Hey, Friend!  Over and over again homeschool parents hear the same few questions and comments about homeschooling. But what about this one inquiring about when we'll be putting our child back into "real school," meaning public school. This question can hurt a bit, but remembering that it isn't a question about us and that it has more to do with the person asking, helps to shift our...

Hey, Friend! Let's dig into a hard topic today and why parents shouldn't focus on finding the best homeschool program for their child. Why do we make this a thing? And what should we focus on instead? Are you ready for some hard-hitting truths and questions? I hope so because hard isn't something we should shy away from. Let's do the hard work because it gets us to the place of rea...

Hey, Friend! It's the inevitable question of whether a homeschool family joins a co-op or not. Let's dip our toes into the pros and cons and get realistic about what this type of educational avenue entails. We'll discuss the good, the bad, and the ugly of homeschool co-ops so you can make the best decision for your family: for this year. ♥ Leigh   Ready to create absolute clarity and c...