The Homeschool Solutions Show

By following these five guidelines, you can homeschool multiple children with excellence and ease. Host biography Jeannie Fulbright, a 24-year veteran homeschooler, is the author of the #1 best-selling, multi award-winning Apologia Young Explorer science series: Exploring Creation with Astronomy, Chemistry and Physics, Botany, Zoology, and Anatomy & Physiology. She is also the author of the action...

It's that time again! Homeschool convention season is just getting started, and there are so many reasons why you should consider attending one. From the huge curriculum fair to the encouraging and informative speakers, there's no better place to recharge, gear up, and be uplifted ahead of the new school year. Host biography Sean Allen is the founder of The Well Ordered Homeschool , husband to his...

A fun and informative look at the common fallacies we fall for and the practical tips to avoid them when curriculum hunting for the bouquet of courses and material guaranteed to bring homeschool success and possible college scholarships. Host biography Jennifer Cabrera, the Hifalutin Homeschooler , is the writer of homeschool truth, humor, and inspiration.  Jennifer lives in Salado, Texas with her...

Join us for a book-centered conversation with guest Jan Bloom. You'll catch a glimpse of homeschool life in the early years, hear how BooksBloom, their traveling bookstore (a favorite stop at many of the Great Homeschool Conventions) came to be, and even hear a bit about what it's like to homeschool as a grandparent. You'll hear about several favorite books, and come away inspired, with a renewed...

As a homeschooling mom of nine years, Jessica has tried quite a few types and kinds of curricula. Here she shares her family's favorites, as well as a few they've tried and ended up ditching. Host biography Jessica is a wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and blogger. She lives in sunny North Carolina on a big family farm with chickens, goats, cousins, and lots of mud. Resources  Jessica's Curr...

At the same time that it builds a foundation in scientific thinking, nature journaling benefits your children in numerous other ways. In this talk, Jeannie will share all you need to know for making nature journaling both easy and enjoyable for the whole family. She'll share tips on choosing a journal, how to get started, and ways to encourage reluctant children. Host biography Jeannie Fulbright,...

In this episode I decided to bring on an expert. She's a second generation homeschooler and is currently educating 7 children at home. She's constantly researching curriculum as well as various schooling methods and she's passionate about bringing her children up in the nurture and admonition of the Lord. She also happens to be my wife. In the interview I'm able to ask her about her homeschool exp...

Homeschoolers have a lot of things to cover — does it make sense to spend time reading children's classics? Join us in a conversation with author and homeschool mom Cheri Blomquist to learn how children's literature fits into a whole-hearted curriculum, and how you can encourage thoughtful reading without ruining a great story. Guest biography Cheri Blomquist is a freelance author and teacher with...

Seasons of anxiety and depression are difficult but can be even more challenging for the homeschool mother. In this episode Jessica shares her experiences with anxiety, highlighting tips for "emergency-level" anxiety as well as chronic, background anxiety. Host biography Jessica is a wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and blogger. She lives in sunny North Carolina on a big family farm with chi...

Episode summary In this chaotic world, our first duty as mothers should be to make our home a sanctuary—a tranquil place where learning and creativity thrive. That's why it's vital that we guard our schedule. It's such a blessing that there are so many wonderful activities, opportunities, and curricula to choose from. But with so many choices, we are at risk of adding things that are not God's bes...

Episode summary How do we muster the will to rise and get dressed and get back a life of learning in the cold and winter months? Much less entice our teens to do the same? With new resolve and new fleece pajamas, homeschooling in winter is a privilege filled with opportunities for getting ahead academically, productive family time, and remembering why we homeschool in the first place.   Host biogr...

Episode summary Effective homeschooling reaches the heart of our children but also reaches far beyond them - to their children and also every person they will encounter. It is the means through which a lowly mother, minding her business at home, can exert more positive influence on the world than practically any one else. It is also the means that may ensure that the privilege to school our childr...

Episode summary This episode will totally inspire and encourage you on your homeschooling journey. Tandy, a homeschooling mom of four, shares her story of homeschooling her son who was diagnosed with dyslexia. Tandy shares their journey and how she gave him space to grow up into the man God wanted him to be, and now he is an extremely successful entrepreneur, raising a beautiful family, with a clo...

Episode summary Sitting down to plan priorities for the new year can be simple and fun. I hope you'll be able to find a quiet afternoon when you can look back at the previous year and forward to the next. Join us today for a few simple questions and ideas that can help you create a more peaceful, priority-focused year.  Host biography Janice Campbell, a lifelong reader and writer, loves to introdu...

Episode summary January is the perfect time for a mom's personal retreat. In this episode Jessica will share tips and tricks of hosting your own personal homeschool mom retreat. With a little bit of creativity, you can benefit from taking the time to rest, pray, plan, and goal-set for the second half of the school year. Host biography Jessica is a wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and blogger...

Episode summary Listen, laugh, and relate to this list of 101 homeschool lies. Lies we tell ourselves with the best intentions. Fibs and complete baloney caused by the pressure for perfection and desire for the outside world to pat us on the back. Dreams of educational success can lead to grand expectations and impossible goals we can't begin to complete with when life gets in the way. Saying them...

Episode summary The success of your homeschool day largely depends on how you begin the day. If your mornings are a mad scramble and the rest of your day is anything but peaceful, let this episode serve as a call to gather your children together first thing in the morning to pay your devotions to your Father in heaven. You'd be amazed at how even five minutes in the morning — every morning — can i...

Episode summary On this episode, you will learn about the importance of finding community as a homeschooler and how to find your people within the homeschooling world. You will learn tips on how to find local community as well as what the difference is between a co-op, an umbrella school, and a tutorial. You will also learn about finding community using social media. Your homeschooling besties can...

Episode summary In this episode, Jessica interviews two seventh-grade boys on the topic of their best book recommendations. The boys offer suggestions for fantasy, non-fiction, as well as books for beginning readers. Host biography Jessica Smartt is a former English teacher and homeschooling mom of three who lives in beautiful North Carolina. She is the blogger behind Smartter Each Day and author...

Behind the scenes banter with real homeschool parents. Get some homeschool dad insight from an interview with Mr. Hifalutin. Then listen and laugh along with a comical rendition of a homeschool marriage court deposition over some common everyday struggles and trials.  Mr. Hifalutin-- Damian Cabrera is the husband of Jennifer Cabera, the Hifalutin Homeschooler. He is not only a good humored partici...

What goes into your homeschool is as important as what surrounds it. Today's episode focuses on how important it is to create an atmosphere of learning in your home. This atmosphere is made up of many things including organization, discipline, attitude and even decor. If you find that your homeschool just seems to be dragging along, let this episode serve as a call to stop and take a day (or a wee...

How do you teach your child what it means to be a responsible person? Like most parents, you probably model the traits you hope they will acquire, and that's the best possible way. However, don't forget the power of literature. Fables, parables, stories, and humorous essays (such as this one) can spark discussions, provide vivid examples, and remind us of truths in ways that are more memorable and...

What does it look like for dads to support homeschooling? If mom is the primary "teacher," what role do dads play? Graham Clark weighs in on the creative ways dads can pitch in to support their wives. Graham is a father of four and wife to Katie who lives in North Carolina. Graham works as a safety consultant by day, but also runs the Strategic Families podcast. "Husbands, love your wives as Chris...

There are many different reasons why people decide to homeschool, but not all reasons carry the same amount of "conviction."  Regardless of whether you're just starting out or have been homeschooling for years, getting clear about the "why" behind your homeschool is critical to its longevity.  Now is the perfect time to consider again why you're schooling your children at home and whether that rea...

Homeschooling science is often frustrating and impossible, easily replaced with videos, or neglected altogether. Don't let it be! I've got help and great offers! Science can be hands-on, exciting, edible, and dangerous! And can create lasting family memories. Like when you almost burn the house down for the science fair. True, hilarious story here….