Little by Little Homeschool - Christian Homeschooling and Motherhood

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint     "Mom, I want to go to school." Gah! What do you do? What do you say? Your heart, as a homeschool mom, is set on homeschooling. And now, your child is asking to go to school. Whether you've been at this juncture yet, we all encounter it to some degree. The first thing thou...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   Does your personality make you better or worse at homeschooling? Do you naturally gravitate towards being fun or more serious in your motherhood and home education? Is it a help or a hindrance? There is no doubt that you desire the best for your children. You want to do right by them....

GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   We all have significant moments in our story. Some are years in the making and alter the direction of life. That was us 10 years ago. One decision changed our course. But, it wasn't done blindly or out of fear. God had been working surrender in our lives the years prior to making a significant shift. This all...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint     Let's have a little fun this summer and do a Q&A! I wish we were sitting down together with a pitcher of iced tea between us. But, since we can't do that, grab a cool drink and find a cozy spot and let's have a conversation. We'll cover a range of topics that home...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint     Homeschooling doesn't require you to be sequestered at home with zero interaction or friends. That means the desire you have as a homeschool mom to have friendships with other women is okay. And you should act on it! Kristen Strong joined me on the podcast today to discuss this v...

GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   All homeschool moms juggle various roles and wear many hats. But, some work part-time, along with home educating their children. Whether you work out of the home, from home, or are thinking about starting a part-time job or online business, I have a few tips to share with you today. During my 14 years of homescho...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   There are a lot of things that make a homeschool mom question how she is educating her children. But, one of the biggest ones is when a friend homeschools with a different style or method. "She is homeschooling better than I am."  "Her kids seem to love homeschool more than...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   Fear. Is it holding you back from beginning to homeschool? Is it holding you back from really embracing your homeschool? Is it holding you back from doing what is best for your children? It can do all of those things...and more. Let's stop giving fear a seat at the table. Acknowled...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   There are so many demands during the homeschooling years and moms can quickly spiral into feeling overwhelmed.  Today's guest, Whitney Newby, of Brighter Day Press is sharing her journey and practical tips so you can use these years to grow in your faith and walk with God. She know...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   It's one thing to love our children, but it's another thing to really enjoy being with them. Unfortunately, it's very common for parents to use the excuse of not wanting to homeschool because they, "Could never be with their kids all day." But, homeschool parents ca...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint     It might feel a million years away, but your homeschooler will eventually complete their home education years. Are you preparing them now for that time? I know, it seems silly to bring up that question when your child is only 8 years old. But, I have noticed 3 really amazing characte...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   One of the benefits of homeschooling is the time and attention we can give to our children. And this goes beyond the curriculum and formal academics. These years are meant to reach the hearts of our children. Dannah Gresh, of True Girl, has a passion for Jesus and helping moms and daug...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint     When in doubt, read. Lol! But, really it's true. Having a rough homeschool day? Read. Need a little quiet time in the day? Read. Want your homeschooler to expand their knowledge and understanding of the world? Read. I get asked often for specific books, curriculum, and plans and...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   There are a lot of people looking to influence and thus, inspire your homeschool children. From social media platforms to corporations to friends and so on. But, as homeschool parents, we should be intentional about being the first people to hold influence over our children. And that&#...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   When you become a parent there are suddenly many decisions to be made. And some of those are seen as "controversial" within the culture you are raising your children. Our 3 homeschooled children are all older now and can see the value in the decisions that my husband and I made...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint     When you look around at other families, it's pretty easy to tell that you all do family a little bit differently. Sometimes, you can't quite put a finger on what that is. But, today, we're going to explore family culture. You have one. And so does everyone else.  I have a...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint     Homeschooling is about way more than school academics. It's creating a relationship that welcomes open dialogue and discussion about anything and everything. One of those topics should be our bodies and how we can take care of them well. And that includes our pelvic floor.  Today...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint     I promise that I'm not adding "one more thing" to your to-do list. But, the summer typically means a bit of a break from academics for homeschool families. The curriculum is great, but if you child is not prepared for the world when they step out on their own, they'll...

FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR HOMESCHOOL: https://www.rainbowresource.com/   The summer is a great time to refresh our minds and bodies from the heavy focus on academics during the homeschool year. But, we shouldn't become zombies and lose brain cells. There is a happy medium! And today's episode is going to give you ideas about how to keep your homeschool children learning over the summer,...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   Three times a day (plus snacks!), you've got at least a few sets of eyes looking to you, the homeschool mom, for nourishment. In plain English: you're responsible for feeding everyone over and over and over again. Lol! It's easy to get off track with nutrition and the budge...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   Opinions can vary greatly and the debate can get heated amongst parents when it comes to organized sports. And then let's throw in the homeschool element and the lines can be drawn. No matter where you fall on the spectrum, I think we can all agree that homeschool families should b...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   Ah, the age-old socialization question... No matter where you homeschool or how long you've been doing it, you will be asked about socializing your children. We often roll our eyes and bite our tongues. But, as a homeschool parent, you may have a legitimate concern about your child...

DISCOVER HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES IN YOUR AREA! https://www.basecamped.com/   It's about that time, homeschool mom! Summer break! Did I see a little yipee from you? Or maybe a feeling of dread came over you because summer seems to be a free for all and at the end of it, you don't feel like you have anything good to show for it. What if, you took some purposeful time this summer and used it wis...

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   As you close out this homeschool year, do you have that looming question of whether you did enough hanging over your head? Unfortunately, it seems to be a theme in our minds and it comes up often throughout the year. But, you are finding yourself closing the books on this homeschool ye...

CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome       What role should children have in the chores and housework of a home? Do you need to make chore charts? Should they get an allowance? As a homeschool mom, you already have a lot on your to-do list with motherhood and homeschooling. But, you probably desire a home that is somewhat pulled tog...