The Homeschool Sanity Show

It’s the end of the traditional school year here and you may be trying to get caught up before summer. This is The Homeschool Sanity Show–the episode where I’ll give you permission to stop trying. I cover three key steps to abandoning the quest to get caught up: Ask yourself how behind you really are […] The post Special Replay: Why You May Not Need To Get Caught Up appeare...

Hey, homeschoolers! We wish each other happy holidays, but sometimes it’s hard to be happy through the holidays. I have three reasons it can be hard that lead to three steps we can take toward happier holidays. But first I’d like to thank our sponsor for the podcast: NOW Programs. Sponsor: NOW Programs If you’re […] The post How To Have Happy Holidays As A Homeschool Mom ap...

Hey, homeschoolers! Pushing back against a consumerist culture is an issue all year but is on our minds even more during the holidays. My guest today has experience in teaching kids to combat consumerism with good old-fashioned hard work. I’ll introduce him after this message from our sponsor. Now programs. Podcast Sponsor: NOW Programs http://NOWPrograms.com […] The post Combatting Fa...

Hey, homeschoolers! Are you dealing with complaining when it’s time to start school, or time to do chores, or time to do anything your kids don’t like to do? If so, you will want to listen to this episode of the homeschool sanity show. I have six ideas for you that will result in a […] The post How To Close The Complaint Desk In Your Homeschool appeared first on Ultimate Homescho...

If you’ve ever wondered whether you should introduce your child to the fantasy genre, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode. And if you feel discouraged about training up young men and women of God, you’ll want to meet my inspiring guest that I’ll introduce in a moment. Sponsor: Fun to Learn Books The sponsor […] The post Using Fantasy To Teach Scriptural Truth appeared first on Ultimate...

If your student wants to attend college but doesn’t want to be loaded down with debt, I have a treat for you. This is The Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where guest Kara Walker shares uncommon but practical tips for saving money on a college education. Hey, homeschoolers! I absolutely love chatting with homeschoolers. That’s […] The post How To Get A College Degree Debt-Free...

Hey, homeschoolers! Homeschooling has changed so much since I started teaching my kids. I wonder what it will look like if and when my kids start homeschooling their children. I wanted to talk with someone who is on the cutting edge of education. I know you’ll be interested in what my guest has to say […] The post The Future Of Home Education appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Net...

We know what to do when our child gets hurt – a skinned knee, a bruise, a cut. But we may feel ill equipped to help when our child’s heart is hurting. Teasing, feeling different, even bullying can cause woundedness. I have written Training Aliens Social & Emotional Skills curriculum because I am passionate about […] The post How To Help A Child Who’s Hurting appeared first on Ultim...

Hey, homeschoolers! If you’ve been discouraged lately, know that I can relate. I’ve been through a season that has diminished my courage to keep podcasting, writing, and building relationships. I went through similar seasons while homeschooling. Watch on YouTube Sponsor: NIV Application Bible There are three lies the enemy tells us that can deflate us […] The post Homeschooling T...

Hey, homeschoolers! In 2019, I started a monthly podcast series I called the Trust Project. I wanted us to focus on how to trust God in multiple areas of our lives. Today, though, I’d like to check in with you–not by asking whether you’re trusting God in your homeschool, for your kids, for your health, […] The post Special Replay: What Are You Trusting In? appeared first on Ultimate Ho...

Hey, homeschoolers! How to help an anxious, frustrated, or bored child is the most common question I get. In this episode, I’ll share a three-step approach you can use to help your child manage any negative emotion. Summary In this episode, Melanie Wilson addresses the common concern of homeschooling parents regarding their child’s ability to […] The post Special Replay: How To H...

Hey, homeschoolers! Are you overwhelmed? Is it embarrassing to be overwhelmed this early in the year? I can empathize. I’ve been feeling the same way, even though I’m a homeschool business owner and not teaching this fall. I asked the Lord for wisdom and I wrote down three steps we can take to get out […] The post Out Of Overwhelm: 3 Steps For Homeschool Moms appeared first on Ul...

Why So Many Homeschool Moms Feel Discouraged It doesn’t take much for homeschool moms to start feeling like they’re falling behind. A hard day can quickly turn into a hard week. A rough subject, a resistant child, or a plan that isn’t working can make it feel like the whole year is off track. But […] The post Special Replay: How To Have A Better Homeschool Year appeared first on Ultimate Hom...

Hey, homeschoolers! Will you have a preschooler this year or next? Do you know someone who wonders how to homeschool a preschooler? If so, this episode is for you or your friend. I’ll be sharing how I started teaching preschool, how I changed my approach with experience, and what I would do if I were […] The post Homeschooling Preschool While Keeping Your Sanity appeared first on Ultim...

Hey, homeschoolers! If you’re not where you expected to be in your homeschool, I’ve got you. In this episode, you’ll learn why we find ourselves on a detour, how we can get even more off track, and 5 tips for reaching our destination quickly. Watch on YouTube First, let’s define a homeschool detour. Detours for […] The post Special Replay: How To Handle Homeschool Det...

Do you lack confidence as a homeschool mom? A number of moms on the Homeschool Sanity Facebook page have commented that they do. This is The Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where we discuss how we can have more confidence as homeschool moms this year. Hey, homeschoolers! Before we dive into the topic of mom […] The post Special Replay: How To Have More Confidence As A Homeschool Mom This...

There are three words that can ruin your day: What’s for dinner? We make a decision, shop for a meal, prepare it, and almost before the kitchen is cleaned, these family members of ours are back for more. For help with meal planning, you’ll want to listen to my discussion with guest Allison Schaaf. Allison […] The post Meal Planning For Homeschoolers appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podc...

Hey, homeschoolers! I recently chatted with a guest about the conflict Christian homeschoolers can have with Hollywood’s content. But we can also use the media we consume as a family to deepen relationships and teach our values. This week my guests are Nathan and D’Lytha Myers. Nathan is a set designer for The Chosen, and […] The post Family Entertainment appeared first on Ultimate Homeschoo...

A homeschool mom wrote to ask me where my episode on gamifying your homeschool was. The problem is I don’t have one! But I thought it was a fantastic idea. This is The Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where we talk about making our homeschooling more like a fun, motivating game. Sponsor Finding a math […] The post Special Replay: How To Gamify Your Homeschool appeared first on Ultim...

Thank you to the Harper Collins NIV Application Bible for sponsoring the podcast. Hey, homeschoolers! So often I learn about great ideas that I wish I’d had when I was still homeschooling. Today’s topic of starting or joining a parent-child book club is no exception. If you’re using Grammar Galaxy or would like to, starting […] The post The Power Of Parent-Child Book Clubs...

1. Keep the house in order My first struggle, as most of you know, was keeping my house in order while actually homeschooling. When I started I was accomplishing neither. I cared for my three kids, but it seemed like that was all I could handle. I knew I couldn’t homeschool or have any more […] The post My Top 5 Homeschool Challenges appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Networ...

Hey, homeschoolers! If you have a tween son or daughter, you may wonder what happened to your baby! I know I had that experience. If you need wisdom and encouragement for parenting tweens, there is no better place to turn after praying than my friend Tara Lee Felix. Lee is a champion of others, a […] The post Christian Parenting Of Tweens: What You Need To Know appeared first on Ultimate Hom...

Hey homeschoolers! I knew that reading the Bible in the context of its Hebrew roots could make it come alive. But I was still surprised by my reaction to what I learned from my guest on this topic. If you long for you and your kids to be more engaged with scripture, you’ll want to […] The post Hebraic Bible Study For Homeschoolers appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Hey, homeschoolers! Are your kids connecting with their grandparents and other elders? There is so much to be gained from intergenerational relationships as my guest can attest to. Grandparent Podcast Guest: Isabel Tom Isabel is a mother of three, the author of The Value of Wrinkles, and a professional serving the older adult population.  She […] The post Children Grandparent Relationships a...

Hey, homeschoolers! It’s finally summer here. If you’re anything like me, you use the summer to review your homeschooling approach. What worked, what didn’t, and what will you do this year? One approach that I was interested in (and I know many of you are too) is homeschooling along the way, less dependent on curriculum. […] The post Homeschooling As Life appeared first on...