Little by Little Homeschool - Christian Homeschooling and Motherhood

Being a stay at home homeschooling mom is a lot of fun, but it isn't without it's challenges. One of those being the keeping up with all of the chores and housework. It is never ending and can make us feel like giving up altogether. There is hope though! And it doesn't have to be all or nothing. A manageable chore system is within your reach. And today's episode in the back to home...

One of your top concerns, if not the top one, is which curriculum should you use to homeschool your children? And there are a ton out there to choose from, which I'm sure you have discovered. In this week's series all about back to homeschool, let's tackle the elephant in the room: curriculum. I have a very specific method for choosing curriculum and resources for your family and we&#3...

It's well known how important reading is for your homeschool children. But, as a parent, you know that each of your children is different and an individual, which comes with challenges as you home educate. You really want them to learn to read well and enjoy reading so that they continue with it beyond their homeschooling years. But, there is also the question of what to read, when to read it,...

From the outside looking in, most people {homeschoolers included}, look at just the academics and measure success by that standard. But, really, homeschooling is an entire lifestyle. Every part of your life can be knit together with the home education of your children. Sure, homeschoolers can go to college, be entrepreneurs, get great jobs, achieve levels of success. But what if, at the same time,...

Ah, the age old question all moms ask themselves. Sometimes it's out loud. And other times, it's a little voice in the back of your mind. "Is it possible to do it all?" Homeschooling kicks this question up a notch and often leaves moms feeling defeated. And you know that isn't the right mindset to have day in and day out with your family. Let's examine this question and I&#...

The concern over patience...and the lack of enough of it...holds parents back from homeschooling all the time. And once you begin homeschooling, it's what makes you question if it really is best for your children to be home with you all day. Is it possible to grow in patience as a stay at home homeschool mom? I think it definitely is as I've seen my own level of patience increase over the...

Do you ever wonder if your homeschool kids are going to turn out okay? You're on the "road less traveled," so it's easy to wonder what the outcome will be.  Monica Swanson had a similar thought when she began homeschooling her boys. And now, she's graduated 3 from high school and is enjoying continuing the journey with her 13 year old. From all the years of homeschooling, she h...

As a mom, you want the best for your children. They mean so much to you and this draw to homeschool is so strong in your heart. You know that it is the best educational path for your kids, as well as the life you want for your family. Often, there are doubts and questions that creep in. These can be planted due to cultural norms that are screaming at you to take another path. This episode is all a...

You might be many years away from graduating your child from homeschool, but can I tell you from personal experience that the time will begin to fly by? And before you know: you'll have a young adult stepping out into the world. One of the reasons you have decided to homeschool is to build relationships in your family. And once they are done with their homeschool academic years, that doesn&#39...

Right about now, you're probably footloose and fancy free when it comes to homeschool. You're on summer break and that time in between school years gives you a chance to breathe. But when you think about next homeschool year, does your chest tighten a little? Do you give out a sigh? All of the juggling done during the homeschool year can make a mom feel a little anxious and overwhelmend. N...

Most of us step into the homeschooling world overwhelmed by the terms, curriculum, and methodology. We have so many questions and it feels intimidating to ask them. Today's guest, Cheryl Daley, of The Homeschool How To podcast is asking some amazing questions as she sifts through it all in order to homeschool her children. We talk about unschooling, what the day to day can look like, incorpora...

The thought of homeschooling the high school years causes parents so much stress and anxiety...years before kids are even at that age. How do I know? Because that used to be me. But what if you could be looking forward to the high school years with your children instead of dreading it? It's completely possible to homeschool the teen years and do it successfully. I promise! Today, we're tal...

We've chatted quite a bit lately about making memories with our homeschooled children during the summer. But, it's also a great time for you to catch up on things around the house. With most curriculum lessons put on hold, you may have a little bit more margin in your days. And I know that you can fill that time up very quickly with fun things. But, I have found that it is a wonderful feel...

There is such pressure in our society to create an over the top experience for every part of our children's lives. And that can feel overwhelming. The FOMO is real. But what if your children could have an amazing summer that filled them...and you...up? One that was reminiscent of an 80's and 90's childhood, but with a 21st century twist. Does that appeal to you? Or maybe you're jus...

It's absolutely no fun to be feeling sluggish, crampy, aggrevated, or even just consistenly off our A game. And as a homeschool mom, you simply don't have time for any of that. But, maybe you are finding that each day finds you dragging and nothing seems to be helping. You dream of great days at home with your children and just want to feel really good. Today, Leisha Drews, of Happily Horm...

If you heard it once, you'll hear it a hundred more times. The same homeschool myths come up over and over again. It might be the stranger at the grocery store, the neighbor down the street, or even your own aunt. People mostly comment out of ignorance or obliviousness. But, it still can get under our skin as homeschool moms. And it feels degrading and at the very least, annoying. Today, I&#39...

If we got a dollar every time someone suggested putting our kids in school, we'd have a good chunk of change by now, right? But I also have a sneaking suspicion that the thought of it being easier to just put your kids in school has crossed your mind a time or two. Or maybe quite a few times. No shame though. This was a thought in the back of my mind for many years as well. However, once you s...

As a homeschool mom, you made that intentional decision to educate your children at home, which means, everyone is home with you...all the time. And when summer comes, it can be very easy to disengage a little bit. This usually happens because the curriculum is completed and you are mentally and emotionally drained. But, you've got that mom guilt hanging over your head too. "Everyone"...

Like most homeschool moms, you probably doubt your ability to homeschool your children all the way through high school. Not only that, but friends, family, and even strangers attempt to influence your decision. Today's episode, with former teacher, Carrie DeFrancisco from Coffee With Carrie, is going to be just what will empower you to homeschool long-term. She shares what you need in order to...

Do you want to look back on this summer and feel good about how you and your homeschool children spent their time? Now, I'm not saying there isn't room for rest, refreshment, and even a lot of fun. But, what about all the time in between? Maybe it's the days you are just home. Or maybe it's the free time your kids will have in between activities. No matter if you like a jam-packed...

Motherhood is one of the greatest journeys we get to go on. There are so many ups and downs tied to all of our dreams for our children. And every day, there is a lot that needs to happen to keep everyone moving forwad. Not to mention, the discipleship and relationships that need attention. Do you ever wonder if it's worth? And how will you know when it's worth it? I'd like to take you...

Let's have a little fun today! It's always super interesting to observe the different types of homeschool moms, so I thought you may want to take a peek at this too. As women, we should be growing in many areas of our life and often our personality shifts as well too. And this directly affects how we homeschool, as well as what our motherhood looks like. In today's episode, we'll t...

As a mom with children, there is a running to-do list for all your responsibilities. Does it ever feel overwhelming? Or like you are missing major parts of what you need to keep up with? If so, you are among most homeschool moms with juggling too much at a time. The best way to tackle things like keeping up with your home cleaning and chores is to have a system. But where to even begin? You're...

You swore that you would be the fun homeschool mom. But, then, the day in and day out struggles began and just won't let up. And you've caught yourself way too often saying and acting in a way that makes you wonder if you're pushing your kids away. Your vision and goals for how you raise your children are admirable, but is the process of doing that sucking the joy {and maybe the life}...

In the homeschool world, it's so easy to get caught up in "shiny object syndrome." There is always something new and exciting. This could include curriculum, styles of homeschool, books, resources, and the list goes on and on. And all of those things can have their place. But, what is more important is to stay focused on your long-range vision for these years of home educating your chi...