The Homeschool Solutions Show

Reading in community can take you more deeply into a book, and more deeply into the heart of friendship, too. If you've ever wanted to start a book group or wondered how to lead a class discussion on a classic work of literature, Jennifer Dow's wise counsel can help you do both. You don't have to know everything about a book in order to do this. Jennifer suggests that "If the goal is community and...

We're talking about another HOMESCHOOL TRIGGER. Today's episode is for the working moms in our community — those of you who are not only doing the work of homeschool, but also working a job! Whether 9-5 or part time work, getting paid or volunteering, it's hard to balance the heavy load. That's why we are talking about carefully and intentionally scheduling our homeschool days. We don't want to be...

2020 inspiration from the front lines of homeschooling for worn out moms wondering why they should carry on and a nudge for those that know deep down they could homeschool, maybe they should, they kind of want to, but...  what about me time?

Getting your teens to engage with the news can be a challenge but we believe it's crucial for young students to understand what's happening in the world in order to develop critical thinking skills and discernment.

Today we are going to discuss the most useful resource you can give to your bright, hard working learners. Many people think that some are just born with a "photographic memory".  But we now know that this amazing ability can be easily taught. The ability to use the photographic memory is one of the best gifts you can give your child. Your child can store his spelling words in his photographic mem...

Today's two-part podcast features an animated conversation between Stephanie, Judy, and Sarita about literature-based homeschooling. Filled with anecdotes and practical advice for those considering homeschooling, and those already on the journey. In addition, listen to Sarita share what makes great literature and delightful narratives so effective for teaching. Find out what kinds of books to avoi...

Help your children discover what motivates them to concentrate--and how to prove it works.

Today we are talking about raising children to be ready to take on the many demands of life! This is so much more than reading, writing and arithmetic. If you've ever wanted a "manual" or a "guide" — or wanted to pass a manual / guide onto your children as they hit middle school and high school… this is the conversation for you!

This episode includes a discussion about building a summer daily routine, helping kids to work, creative ways to make memories as a family, goal-setting over the summer, and how to help parents truly rest without letting the household structure disintegrate!

Homeschooling expert, Janice Campbell shares her vast knowledge of all things homeschooling. This workshop is a wealth of information geared toward helping those new-to-homeschooling families begin their journey. Janice discusses how to get started, what you need to know in order to choose a homeschooling method, and the curriculum that fits. She also spends a few minutes talking about how to plan...

Children are born with a love for music and stories, but sometimes it can seem as if those things are just for fun and must be set aside when "real school" begins. That's really not true! Join us in this episode as we talk about how stories show up in books, history, science, and music, and why stories and the arts aren't extras in your homeschool — they're essential all the way through as you tea...

Today we are announcing something thrilling. Here on the Homeschool Solutions Show, we are growing in exciting ways — and we hope that you will grow with us. Not only will you be encouraged, during this episode, to reach out and live out Acts 2:42 in your own community of friends, but Wendy will be sharing how our podcast will be inviting new friends to join us each week as well!

You can't quit mom. You're simply too important. To others your work doesn't look like much and I know it often doesn't feel like much but if you left off sweeping your kitchen and nursing bruises and staging impromptu tea parties and the thousand other things you do to enrich the lives of your children, the world would fall apart.

Susan Seay's main message to moms is that we have the privilege and the responsibility of being present and purposeful with our children, every day with every topic we race. Today we're talking about what intentionality looks like in the conversation about race relations and local social justice for our brothers and sisters of color.

Lauren Stengele is a non-native Spanish speaker, language teacher, and bilingual homeschooling mom. She creates homeschooling resources for bilingual families at www.bilingualtogether.com . Today, Lauren addresses one difficulty all homeschooling families face: where do we find the time to do the things that are most important to us as a family? Listen in as she talks about Morning Time, and how i...

Summer is upon us! Thank you, Jesus! And now is the time to begin exploring and creating timeless memories with your family. In today's episode, Brandy Gleason and her husband Matt will share from their experiences as a homeschooling family of 10. You'll find many hints and tips to make a day trip or lengthy travel doable and how to create a paper trail for homeschool record-keeping.

Making the choice to homeschool your child or children is always the  best  choice. Not only does it give you the freedom to tailor their specific academic program to their strengths and style of learning, but it gives you so much freedom as well.

Maybe our time of "family worship" is less about a devotional and more about our first love devotion to God overflowing in devoted love to the people in our home. Today's podcast takes us out of a traditional box of "family devotions" and inspires us to live lives of devotion to God!

Modern culture tells us to pursue pleasure and avoid pain at all costs. But what does the Bible have to say about struggle, suffering and even pain? Are we hindering our kids' spiritual growth and character development by overprotecting them? This post will help you to help your kids see struggle and suffering from God's point of view, as well as offer practical tips on how to allow your kids to s...

Today is part 2 of our 2-part conversation with Rhonda Stoppe. We're covering the remaining 4 points from her list of 8 very specific things we can do to make sure we don't look back on these homeschooling years with regrets. If you missed part-1, please listen to that one first! It's a gem… and so is Rhonda!

When I tell people that I homeschool my 10 children, they nearly always say, "You must be  very  organized !" I smile and pinch my husband so he doesn't reveal the truth that I'm  not  a terribly organized person. Even though I have never used a fancy planner to plot out my life out on paper, I  have  discovered three key secrets to managing  my  large family homeschool. Maybe they will help you,...

Today is part 1 of our 2-part conversation with Rhonda Stoppe. We're covering eight very specific things we can do to make sure we don't look back on these homeschooling years with regrets. Today we're talking about our calling, our motivation, and so much more! 

Homeschooling on Any Budget Level Many families are hesitant to take up homeschooling simply because they view the option as very expensive. It's true that some people spend hundreds or thousands of dollars on homeschooling, but that doesn't need to be the case for everyone. Just because you are unable to purchase the latest and greatest packaged curriculum along with all the supplements and add-o...

We've heard it said, "These are unprecedented times", but stress is nothing new. How are you doing with your stress these days? How is it affecting your home and your homeschool? Today's short episode challenges listeners to take inventory. Are you taking your stress to social media as the form of escapism? Is your pantry where you hide? Do you turn for comfort in comfort food these days, rather t...

While schools are trying to establish distance learning and redesign their curriculum, many families are beginning to look outside the public school system and turn toward homeschooling.