The Homeschool Boldly Podcast

This episode features Connie Albers, our relational expert, and addresses the important topic of listening. When we listen to our kids or others, are we listening to learn? Connie offers some tips to help us be more intentional. This is a foundational key to any strong relationship. This podcast is brought to you by Homeschooling Today magazine. We want to invite you to Subscribe today and join th...

This week Kay introduces you to two educational pioneers, Charlotte Mason and Dr. Ruth Beechick, and shares how their observations about children lay the foundation for a natural learning home. Then, you'll discover three truths based on their ideals and the power of living books in your homeschool! This podcast is brought to you by Homeschooling Today magazine. We want to invite you to Subscribe...

Ashley continues the conversation on shifting our mindsets with the topic of value. We place value on certain things that maybe we shouldn’t. And conversely, we don’t value some seemingly simple things enough. So let’s talk about how to bring what we’re valuing into focus. This podcast is brought to you by Homeschooling Today magazine. We want to invite you to Subscribe today and join the growing...

In this episode, Ashley continues the series on shifting our mindset. She asks some questions to get you thinking about what you want your homeschool to look like. This is a great time of year to think about the future and what you want your children to remember about this time at home.  This podcast is brought to you by Homeschooling Today magazine. We want to invite you to Subscribe today and jo...

Connie Albers helps us see the big picture as we’re introduced to the third member of the Homeschooling Boldly team. Ashley Wiggers, Kay Chance and Connie Albers will share with you each month about the things that are most important to homeschool families. This episode focusses on the relational side of our role. This podcast is brought to you by Homeschooling Today magazine. We want to invite yo...

In this episode, Co-Executive Editor, Kay Chance begins a new monthly segment on learning naturally.  When we (Kay's family) first started homeschooling, I read all the books. And it wasn’t long before I was sold on a philosophy that promised a rigorous education. Unfortunately, my son had not read that book. I wanted to cultivate a love of learning, so I knew we needed another plan. In this podca...

We are continuing this series on adjusting our mindset. This episode, we will look at keeping a longterm perspective by treasuring this time with our kids. It doesn’t mean we enjoy every minute! It means we do our best to see this time as a gift. I’m really excited to share one of my favorite clips with you from my mom. Enjoy!  This podcast is brought to you by Homeschooling Today magazine. We wan...

How did we get here in the middle of May? Summer is nearly upon us and I think I’m ready to make plans for some summer fun. It’s time to be intentional about making memories and thinking about next season’s school year with a little creativity. That’s why we’re devoting a few weeks to educational mindsets and shifting our perspective. I hope you enjoy this series along with some time outside with...

It is teacher appreciation week and I (Ashley Wiggers) wanted to take a minute to thank you for all you do. Everyone needs a little appreciation, am I right? I hope I can provide some for you today and help you remember why you do this crazy thing called homeschooling. This podcast is brought to you by Homeschooling Today magazine. We want to invite you to Subscribe today and join the growing move...

Can you believe it’s May 1st? How did April get here much less May?! Nevertheless, it is that time of year when we look back and wrap things up. This episode is all about celebrating what has been done. We even wanted to give you an awards certificate to download and use as a tool of celebration in your home and recognition of what you’ve accomplished as a family. We also have a silly awards templ...

In this homeschooling life, we will have challenges. We won’t always know which way to go. This is reality. Everyone faces it! Everyone has to figure out how to move forward with whatever unique challenges are being faced. In this episode, Ashley shares about her unique challenges and how they shaped her future.  This podcast is brought to you by Homeschooling Today magazine. We want to invite you...

What about the results of a more gentle approach to learning? We all want our kids to succeed, so how does this approach set them up for success? Tune in and hear Ashley  share her story of being nurtured into a love of learning in spite of her learning challenges and why this approach made the difference. This podcast is brought to you by Homeschooling Today magazine. We want to invite you to Sub...

What we really want our homes to be like tends to collide with outside pressures to school a certain way, doesn’t it? In this episode, we’ll talk about the war that sometimes goes on inside of us when it comes to school expectations and home life and how we can rise above it. This podcast is brought to you by Homeschooling Today magazine. We want to invite you to Subscribe today and join the growi...

This week, we are focusing our eyes on Jesus and remembering His incredible sacrifice. We will also be discussing confidence—where it comes from and why it matters. You’ll hear Ashley tell about how she grew in confidence because of the nurturing atmosphere homeschooling provided, along with another article from Ashley’s mom describing the heart of her ministry to homeschool parents. This podcast...

Episode two focusses on rest. We, as homeschoolers, have the awesome opportunity to create the atmosphere our kids will learn in. You'll hear about one mom's decision not to quit homeschooling and be reminded about where rest begins.  This podcast is brought to you by Homeschooling Today magazine. We want to invite you to Subscribe today and join the growing movement of parents who are Setting asi...

This episode introduces you to who we are and our sincere goal to come alongside you in your homeschool journey and remind you of what really matters so we can all stay true to the path God has laid before us. We will talk about peanut butter sandwiches, cookie cutters, and ribbons...and what they all have to do with heartstrings. This podcast is brought to you by Homeschooling Today magazine. We...