The Homeschool Sanity Show

Sponsor Thank you to NOW programs for sponsoring this episode of the Homeschool Sanity Show. Hey homeschoolers, you can homeschool apart from a community, but why would you want to? Although online communities have helped connect homeschoolers around the world, most of us desire a local community. Local communities can answer our questions about activities […] The post New Homeschool Communi...

Thank you to NOW Programs for sponsoring this episode of the Homeschool Sanity Show. Hey, homeschoolers! One of my most popular talks at Great Homeschool Conventions was “The Anger Antidote for Homeschool Parents.” I understand why. My anger was a stronghold in my life that I just couldn’t seem to overcome. Although I believe this […] The post Moms And Anger appeared first...

Hey, homeschoolers! It should be easy to teach life skills in our homeschools. The kids are cooking with us, cleaning with us, and even doing home repairs with us. But sometimes academics, activities, and daily life get in the way. We have good intentions, but before we know it, Junior is on his own driving […] The post The Easy Way To Teach Life Skills appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool...

Hey, homeschoolers! Does your child struggle with self-control? Judging by the response to my session on self-control at the Great Homeschool Conventions, I’m going to guess that the answer for many is yes. Self-control is an overarching concept that includes emotion management and control of what we say and do. It means that our child […] The post Help For Self-Control Struggles appea...

We know that Hollywood is not our friend when it comes to raising the next generation, but Craig DeHut is. He is the co-founder and COO of Appian Media. What sets Appian Media apart is their three-pronged approach, accuracy, professional production, and free accessibility. This commitment reflects their mission to remove barriers to the gospel. […] The post Countering The Culture Of Hollywoo...

Hey, homeschoolers! I was intrigued when I saw the title of Felice Gerwitz’s podcast episode about one-minute discipline. After checking it out, I knew I had to invite her on The Homeschool Sanity Show to talk about it. The post Discipline In One Minute With Felice Gerwitz appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Hey, homeschoolers! Are you wondering how AI can make homeschooling easier or are you concerned about using it? In either case, I have you covered. I have been using AI more and more in my business and personal life. I talk to people who are confused or curious about it, so I thought it would […] The post AI For Homeschooling Parents: What You Need To Know appeared first on Ultimate Homescho...

Introduction: In this episode, I address the common concern of homeschooling parents trying to juggle too many tasks, curriculum, and activities in their homeschooling journey. I outline six telltale signs that indicate you might be taking on more than you can handle and provides valuable insights for finding a healthier balance. Watch on YouTube SPONSOR: […] The post Special Replay: 6 Signs...

Do you love Charlotte Mason’s approach to education? This is the Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where I explain why I think Charlotte Mason would approve of my unique approach to teaching language arts and why you might want to consider adding it to your studies this year. Sponsor: NOW Programs Learn more about how […] The post Special Replay: Why Charlotte Mason Would Love Grammar Gala...

Have you ever wondered if it’s possible (or legal) for your high school student to homeschool themselves? This is The Homeschool Sanity Show — the episode where guest Karla Marie Williams answers our questions about self-directed homeschooling. Karla Marie Williams has been a guest on this podcast before. She’s the author of multiple books, an […] The post Special Replay: C...

Hey, homeschoolers! I think media literacy is a course we should consider including in our high school curriculum plan. When I learned that friend Nate Noorlander was teaching a class on it, I asked him to rejoin me on the podcast to discuss it. Nate gave me a new perspective that I hope blesses you […] The post Teaching Media Literacy In High School appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Pod...

Hey, homeschoolers! I experienced a few types of math motivation problems with my kids: reluctance to learn math, reluctance to memorize math facts, and reluctance to prep for the math portion of college entrance exams. If you’re struggling with math motivation, I have a guest who can help. Dennis DeNoia is better known as Mr. […] The post Math Motivation appeared first on Ultimate Hom...

At a recent Great Homeschool Convention, a mom asked me for the best way to have her son’s books published. This is the best time in history to become a published author. That’s because you no longer have to convince a publisher that receives thousands of manuscripts a year to choose your book. Neither do […] The post Special Replay: Self-Publishing For Homeschoolers appeared first on Ultima...

Hey, homeschoolers! This weekend I met a fellow homeschooler who was down about her homeschooled child’s rebellion. She wondered if homeschooling had even been worth it because of what was happening. I did my best to encourage her because I have been there. Because I haven’t addressed this topic on the podcast before, I wanted […] The post Do’s And Don’ts Of Teen Rebe...

Hey, homeschoolers! I loved having Dana K. White of A Slob Comes Clean on the podcast to discuss the container concept for clutter. If you missed that one, it’s gold. When I heard she had a new book coming out, I jumped at the chance to have her back. I was especially intrigued because the […] The post Jesus And Your Messy House appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Hey, homeschoolers! Are you happy with your homeschool style or approach to education, or could it use an upgrade? In this episode, I’m going to share why we should up our homeschool style and three simple ways to do it. What is Homeschool Style? Although I’m not talking about your wardrobe, I will be using […] The post How To Upgrade Your Homeschool Style appeared first on Ultim...

Hey, homeschoolers! I recently read Mark Forster’s book How to Get Everything Done and Still Have Time to Play and I absolutely loved it. It’s been another of his books that has been life-changing for me. In this episode, I want to share principles from the book that can help you accomplish your homeschool and […] The post How To Get Everything Done And Still Have Time To Play ap...

      Organizing is a popular goal for the new year. If you’re a homeschooler wanting to get organized, it can be hard to know where to start. Consider the six areas I share in this podcast episode. SPONSOR: NOW Programs Have a child with learning challenges? NOW Programs offers help.   Want to […] The post Special Replay: Organizing Challenges for the New Year appe...

Hey, homeschoolers! I’m a time management/productivity enthusiast, which you know if you have my book, A Year of Living Productively. That book is the result of my experiments with more than 80 different productivity approaches. I did the reading and the experimenting to make the process of creating your own productivity formula faster. What I’ve […] The post Special Replay: Redeeming Your T...

Do you ever eat because you’re bored, anxious, or excited? The is the episode where we learn how to say goodbye to emotional eating so we can stay focused on homeschooling. Hey, homeschoolers! The problem with emotional eating for homeschooling parents is two-fold. We hate the consequences for ourselves and we hate even more the […] The post Special Replay: Say Goodbye To Emotional Eat...

Hey, homeschoolers! How will you homeschool through the holiday season? There are many approaches that can work for you, but you’re most likely to feel good about the season when you’re intentional about it. I invited guest Katie Trent back to share with us some ideas for adjusting our homeschooling during the holidays. I also […] The post How To Homeschool Through The Holidays a...

Hey, homeschoolers! When I began homeschooling, I thought I would have to teach reading on the couch. That’s a lot more comfortable for kids than at desks, but I didn’t know that I could do better–especially for my boys. Before I introduce my guest, I want to share this message from our sponsor, NOW Programs. […] The post Teaching Reading The Active Way appeared first on Ul...

Hey, homeschoolers! When it comes to seeking a more relaxed homeschool, we can find numerous tips for adjusting our schedule and curriculum. But there is only one source for true rest. My guest today is going to share how we can find it. Before I introduce her, I’d like to thank our sponsor: CTC Math. […] The post Finding Homeschool Rest In The Gospel appeared first on Ultimate Homesch...

Hey, homeschoolers! I was so excited about heaven as a little girl that I wasn’t afraid to die. My mother was freaked out and realized she needed to change her approach. What are you teaching your kids about heaven? As believers, we want what we teach to be biblical, but which aspects of heaven should […] The post What To Teach Kids About Heaven appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Po...

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...