The Happy Homeschooler Podcast

There’s a probably a chill in air where you live, and you’re left thinking… what should I do about winter break? When to do it, how long should it last, and what can we do when this year is so different? Holly and Melody have the answers! Come learn about all the winter break benefits you’ll have this year! SHOW NOTES: Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial! Follow us on Twitter  an...

Is your child struggling with their academic progress? Or maybe they’re not progressing as quickly as you’d like? It’s all part of the learning lifestyle, as hosts Melody and Holly explain today. Listen and you’ll learn about what you should and shouldn’t be worried about in your child’s academic progress, as well as where you ought expect them to be depending on their age. SHOW NOTES: Visit Trans...

Homeschoolers are parents and teachers, but you don’t have to be the maid and the butler as well! Holly and Melody share how to get kids to not only help with chores around the house, but enjoy it as well!   SHOW NOTES: Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial! Follow us on Twitter  and  Facebook! 401 Ways to Get Your Kids to Work at Home by Bonnie Runyan McCullough and Susan Walker M...

There’s curriculum to choose, schedules to keep, lessons to teach, and papers to grade! How can anyone do it?! Your hosts Melody and Holly have decades of homeschooling experience and they’re here to save the day with their homeschool survival guide! SHOW NOTES: Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial! Follow us on Twitter  and  Facebook! The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcrip...

Every homeschooler wonders how to choose curriculum. Holly and Melody can help! Our resident experts go over every type of curriculum, their pros and cons, and how to know which one is right for you! SHOW NOTES: Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial! Follow us on Twitter  and  Facebook! The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production. It is hosted by Holly Williams...

Some people are visual learners, some people are auditory, but what does it all mean? Melody and Holly explain all about different learning styles this week. How to know which learning style your child has, what subjects may be more favorable to them, and how to teach those tricky subjects in ways can work for any kid! SHOW NOTES: Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial! Follow us on...

You’re not new to homeschooling, but we all know it’s different this year.  Join your hosts Holly and Melody as they discuss how veteran homeschoolers can adapt to the new challenges this school year. SHOW NOTES: Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial! Follow us on Twitter  and  Facebook! Send us your homeschooling questions! Scholastic Book Club Wild Explorer’s Club Compassion Fati...

Everybody knows education is expensive… or is it? Holly and Melody share their years of experience finding low cost and no cost homeschooling solutions to help you live your best learning lifestyle! Wondering how to afford books and curriculum? How about everyday learning opportunities? Maybe you’re looking for some great online resources? Holly and Melody can help! SHOW NOTES: Visit Transcript Ma...

You weren’t planning on ever homeschooling… And then the pandemic hit. Fear not! Your hosts Holly and Melody are here to help, with discussions on reasons people might want to try homeschooling this fall, how to make time for it, and even how to respond to family and friends who disagree with your choice to try pandemic homeschooling. The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a Transcript Maker Production...

Sometimes the kids just won’t sit down and learn! In this episode, your hosts Holly and Melody discuss resistant learners. You’ll hear about the six ways you can cut through the resistance and help your child to keep loving learning. Beyond Transcripts is a digital support group for everyone interested in a learning lifestyle. It is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach and Melody Gillum, produced by Ma...

Stress! What is it good for? Your hosts Melody and Holly discuss homeschool stress, how it can impact your learning lifestyle, and how to combat it. Beyond Transcripts is a digital support group for everyone interested in a learning lifestyle. Our program is hosted by Holly Williams Urbach and Melody Williams, produced by Matthew Bass, and edited by Norah Williams. Our theme music is by  The Great...

Holly and Melody discuss something that is on everybody's minds right now. Just how on Earth do you work and homeschool at the same time?

Holly and Melody discuss how to find success on your homeschooling journey.

Your hosts Holly and Melody discuss the joys and challenges of homeschooling. In this episode, how to teach all your kids at the same time, no matter what ages they are.

Your hosts Holly Williams Urbach and Melody Gillum discuss the joys and challenges of homeschooling your highschooler. In this episode, we discuss how to be a school administrator as well as a teacher.

Your host Holly Williams Urbach offers advice and considerations through some of the challenges and joys of homeschooling a high schooler.

Motivation is a complex process, and as a parent, you might wonder what you can do help improve your homeschooled students’ motivation. In this episode of Beyond Transcripts we’re joined by Transcript Maker founder, Matt Bass, to talk all about student motivation and tips for enhancing motivation. What is motivation? Motivation can be defined as the direction and intensity of effort; it’s importan...

On this episode of Beyond Transcripts we’re joined by Holly Urbach, long-time homeschooler. Today we tackle an important topic: can you homeschool and work? Previously, families may have had a stay-at-home parent who took on the responsibility of homeschooling the kids. Today, however, many homeschooling families have two working parents. How can you work and homeschool? The reality is that many h...

When you’re homeschooling your kids, it’s helpful to understand as much about them and their learning style as you can so that you can best meet their needs. On this episode of Beyond Transcripts we’re joined by Holly Urbach who has homeschooled for many years and is a wealth of knowledge when it comes to homeschooling and learning styles. 4 Learning Types We’re talking about Wiggly Willys, Perfec...

College is an exciting time for students and parents, but if your student isn’t careful, they can end up in college for longer than 4 years! At first thought, this may seem fun, but when it takes longer to graduate from college, this will cost you more and delay the next steps for your student, whether that’s into the workforce or another degree of study. Founder of Transcript Maker, Matt Bass, is...

Achieving goals is exciting, but there is more to setting and accomplishing goals than you might think. On this episode of Beyond Transcripts, Matt Bass, founder of Transcript Maker, is back to talk about goals and share information to help you improve your ability to set and accomplish goals! Why set goals? Setting goals is important because once you set the goal, you know what you’re working on-...

As a homeschooling family, being organized is critical. Organization has to do not only with your space in your home: where you do your homeschooling and studying and where your materials are kept, but you also need to think about your records. Are you as organized as you want to be? Most people aren’t, so we’re covering tips and tricks for homeschool record keeping and organization. Why organizat...

College is an exciting time for students and you probably already know that the thoughts and plans for college start well before applications are sent in. One of the biggest considerations (and sources of stress) for families can be the cost of college. On this episode, we go over more than a dozen tips to help you and your student make college more affordable. Remember that the costs are more tha...

Extracurricular activities are important for high schoolers as these activities help them develop personally and prepare them for future endeavors like college and beyond. An extracurricular activity is anything that isn’t required for graduation, so the options are endless when it comes to what is considered an extracurricular activity. What activities should your teen pursue? Allow your kids to...