The Homeschool Sisters Podcast

Episode 135: Excellent Students vs. Excellent Learners  In today's episode, Cait discusses a submission from the Sisters community.  What is the difference between being an "excellent student" and an "excellent learner," and how do we help children transition from a traditional school setting to a homeschool routine? What do we do if our children put enormous pressure on themselves? How...

Episode 134: Homeschooling in 2024: A Homeschool Sisters Update Happy 2024, Sisters! In our first episode of '24, Cait takes a look back at 2023 and all of the big changes and transitions that happened during the year. Then, Cait shares a sneak peek into the upcoming season. We have an incredible line-up of guests and episode topics that you are going to love ! Visit the episode page for everythin...

Teaching Your Child to Read: Tips for Success (And When You Need to Worry), with Sarah Constantine [Episode 133] What is the best way to teach your child to read? When should you start teaching your child how to read? What should you look for when choosing a reading curriculum? How much time should you spend on reading lessons? And when should you worry? What are the warning signs that might mean...

The Ins and Outs of College for Neurodivergent Homeschoolers with Jessica Nelson [Episode 132] Are you homeschooling a unique learner? Are you homeschooling a high schooler? Are you worried about creating transcripts? Does the thought of college applications make you break it into a cold sweat? Are you looking for practical tips and strategies for making the college application process easier? If...

Reading Aloud and Older Kids, with Sarah Mackenzie [Episode 131] Please welcome Sarah Mackenzie of Read-Aloud Revival and Waxwing Books to the podcast. Are you curious if reading aloud to tweens and teens is still important? Do you want to read aloud to your teens, but they aren't interested? What do you do if you've fallen out of the habit and want to re-establish a read-aloud routine with your k...

Middle School Math That's Actually Fun, with Betsy Mays [Episode 130] Are you wondering if it's possible to make middle school math fun? (Spoiler: Yes, it's possible!) Join us for a conversation with Betsy Mays, a veteran middle school math teacher, parent, instruction and curriculum specialist, and game designer. Visit the episode page here: https://my-little-poppies.com/middle-school-math-thats-...

Homeschool Language Classes From A Mom Who Gets It, with Sophia Storm [Episode 129]  Are you curious about how to include foreign languages in your homeschool? Join us for a conversation on language learning with Sophia Storm. Sophia is a homeschool graduate, traveler, new mom, and owner of Spanish With Sophia. Special thanks to our sponsor Night Zookeeper. Enjoy a special offer for...

  Special thanks to our sponsor Night Zookeeper. Enjoy a special offer for Homeschool Sisters - a 7-day FREE trial and 50% off an annual membership with   this special link .      Episode 128: 5 Things That Have Surprised Me As A Homeschool Mom with Shawna Wingert Two veteran homeschool moms discuss what has surprised them most throughout their homeschool journey. Practica...

This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please refer to our  disclosure policy . Special thanks to our sponsor Night Zookeeper. Enjoy a special offer for Homeschool Sisters - a 7-day FREE trial and 50% off an annual membership with this special link .    Celebrating Books with Mary Hanna Wilson: The Homeschool Sisters Podcast [Episode 127] The most powerful tool...

This post may contain affiliate links. For more information, please refer to our   disclosure policy . As homeschooling parents, we all wonder how it will all work out for our children when they become adults. Will homeschooling adequately prepare them for life after school? Hear the answer directly in this episode with a homeschool graduate now taking on adulthood with passion and commitment...

Homeschool science can be boring and rote, or dynamic and engaging. In this episode of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast, Cait explores a favorite and innovative approach to homeschooling human biology.  Dr. Robin Dickinson, MD is a board-certified family physician with a decade in private practice.  She homeschooled her two children from the beginning and conceived of Dr. Robin's School be...

Cait's self-named "Lazy Unit Study" approach to homeschooling has long been a discussion topic on the podcast. In this episode, she shares what Lazy Unit Studies have become in her home now that her children are older, and the reality of interest-led learning for tweens and teens.  Looking for more support homeschooling your teens and tweens? Cait's The Lazy Homeschooler's Guide To Unit Studi...

Many of us are homeschooling and mothering as we enter our own midlife season. In this episode, Cait welcomes Vanessa Wright to discuss how we can create beauty and transition well as our children prepare to launch.  Get Vanessa's 3 Tips for Creating a Joy Journal Guide, Printables, and a Playlist   for free as a Homeschool Sister HERE .  For all content and links,   please vis...

It's poolside professional development time! If you're looking to refill your homeschool bucket, gain inspiration, feel less alone, and learn from others, this special bonus episode is for you! For all content and links,   please visit the show notes for this episode .

Cait is solo in today's episode, sharing what she would tell her younger homeschool self. After nine years of homeschooling, this is as real (and encouraging!) as it gets.  This episode is sponsored by Never Board Learning .  To view all content and links, please visit the show notes for this episode . 

Get a behind the scenes look (listen) at a monthly day in the life discussion from Never Board Learning. Cait is joined by Donessa to discuss the day to day dynamics of homeschooling a child with learning differences.  This episode of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast is brought to you by  The Waldock Way .  Use the code sisters15  to save! To view all content and links,   pl...

Homeschooling happens in the realities of our lives. This means that many of us find ourselves in difficult seasons of life, all while trying to help our children learn. Today's episode is an up close look at homeschooling through really hard things.  This episode of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast is brought to you by  The Waldock Way .  Use the code sisters15  to save! To view...

Our long days homeschooling eventually turn into months, seasons, and ultimately years. Today's episode is all about the seasons of transition in our homeschools, what we learn about ourselves in them, and the bittersweetness of seeing our children embrace their passions and independence. This episode of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast is brought to you by  The Waldock Way .  Use the code...

Cait welcomes longtime podcast listener Rachel Baker. Together they took a real life look at homeschooling from the persepctive of a mom of four (ages 15, 13, 12, and 9).   This episode of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast is brought to you by The Waldock Way .  Use the code sisters15  to save! To view all content and links,   please visit the show notes for this episode .

Cait is joined by Camille Kirksey, a homeschool expert and mindset coach who encourages, empowers, and educates parents (whom she calls 'homeschool facilitators') to bring out the best in their children and themselves. This epside of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast is brought to you by  The Waldock Way .  Use the code sisters15 to save! To view all content and links,   please visit t...

Cait shares her family's journey through homeschooling and what lead to two of her three kids enrolling in public school this year.  This episode of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast is brought to you by The Waldock Way .  To view all content and links,   please visit the show notes for this episode .

One of my dearest homeschool buddies and a true homeschool sister joins me today. Jessica Waldock and I discuss the reality of homeschooling one one-on-one with an only child.  This episode of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast is brought to you by The Waldock Way.  To view all content and links,   please visit the show notes for this episode .

Catch up with Kara and Cait in this brand new episode all about the twists and turns that homeschool life can bring (plus, a sneak peek at what's in store for 2023!). This episode of The Homeschool Sisters Podcast is brought to you by The Waldock Way.  To view all content and links,   please visit the show notes for this episode .

For many of us, homeschooling doesn't always look like kids arriving to the table at 7:30 a.m. with huge smiles on their faces, and resistance is actually pretty common. So in this week's episode, the sisters are chatting about what to do when your kids are resistant, and some of the most common things that cause resistance. Cait + Kara have both experienced this in their homes, and so they share...

This is the final Between the Sisters episode of the season! Between the Sisters is just for fun - Cait and Kara share a behind the scenes peek at what happens when they are catching up. Hear about: - "Later Cheese" - Why it's time to take Kara's phone away - Are orthodontists' offices the happiest place on Earth? (or a complete scam? ;) ) - "Can you take a picture of my feet?" - Running with an a...