The Real Kathy Lee

Valentine’s Day is a fun holiday for me as a mom. I so enjoy getting up early to write my kids love notes, set the table with candles and red, sparkly runners and cook a special breakfast. I want my children to know on this day that they are loved! Once Valentine’s Day was over, […] The post Showing LOVE after Valentine’s Day is OVER! appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Today’s show was full of honesty. We covered some topics that have come up from conversations with moms over the past couple of months. First, we chatted about how and why we ALL lose our JUNK with our kids sometimes. You know what I mean. Those times when you yell, freak out, and act like […] The post When You Lose Your Junk (with Ashley Smoot) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast...

On this week’s show, I ramble… in a parking lot…in Albany, NY. Yesterday afternoon I got a call saying that one of my oldest son’s was being transferred by ambulance to a hospital forty-five minutes from his university campus. When you get that kind of call, you immediately book a flight to Albany, NY (even […] The post Who is Your Tribe and What is Your Scheduling Vibe? appeared first on Ul...

It had been a while since I had Keri on the show. Actually, it had been a while since Keri and I had talked in real life. It was good to catch up with her and hear what was on her heart. Keri took a few minutes to catch us up on her home and […] The post Mothering is a Marathon with Keri Vasek appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

On this week’s show, I share my thoughts about winter… YUCK. I am a sunny, warm weather girl all the way. I admit, the dreary winter days can get tough. I think they are tougher when you have little ones who are tired of being inside and are whining their way through winter. Hopefully, the […] The post Fun Ways to Survive the Winter with Little Ones appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podc...

I am still blown away that it is 2018! I was just texting a friend that I met back in 1988 during a summer mission trip to Daytona Beach Florida. Thirty years… what? How has it been thirty years since that magnificent summer? Okay, I digress. Back to the show.   This week I wanted […] The post Hitting Reset in 2018 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

I can’t believe 2017 is coming to an end. It seems just yesterday I was ringing in 2017 with family and sweet friends, including ASH A LEE. I remember last year, Ashley and I decided that FORWARD would be our word for 2017 and I think both of us lived out that word in our […] The post Setting Intentions for 2018 with Christy Montes appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Today, Lesli (my business partner and friend) and I chatted about our holiday traditions. We agreed that holiday traditions can be a blessing as long as you don’t get sucked into believing that things must go a certain way every year. We each have traditions that have been carried on from our parents/grandparents. I shared […] The post Headache Free Holiday Traditions appeared first on Ultim...

On today’s show, I invited my business partner, Lesli Richards from www.thehomegrownpreschooler.com to chat with me about enjoying the holidays during the lean years. Lesli and I have both experienced years when we had no idea how we would pay for Christmas. However, with a little creativity and lowered expectations we did it.   The gifts… […] The post Holidays on a Budget with Lesli Ri...

On today’s show I talked about Christmas presents for young learners. Well-meaning adults often focus on the amount of presents under the tree, but this year I want to encourage them (and you) to focus on quality toys and presents instead. Quality Wooden Blocks – I mention Constructive Playthings on the show and they have […] The post What I Think Your Preschooler Really Needs for Christmas...

We had some great questions come in for this episode. I will be the first to say that I don’t have all the answers, but I usually do have an opinion. Hope you enjoy this candid Q & A with one of my besties, Ash-A-Lee!!! 1. Jessica asked…. “How do you follow the lead of […] The post Q & A with Ashley Smoot appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Tomorrow, I get to share my passion for preschoolers with about 100 preschool teachers. I am sharing with them the Top Ten Things Preschooler Want You to Know. I thought you might enjoy hearing this list, as well. #10 –Just because I use potty talk does not mean I have to go potty. When I […] The post Top Ten Things Your Preschooler Wants You to Know appeared first on Ultimate Homescho...

The past few months have been exhausting… physically and emotionally. Although lots of great things have been happening, they have taken their toll. I have found myself moving from living on the Offense to living on the Defense. Have you ever been there? I don’t think any of us make a conscience decision to live […] The post Living on the Offense appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast...

When my sweet friend, Misty sent me a Marco Polo (a cool video app) asking my opinion on her child’s playroom, I thought it would be a good idea to share my thoughts with all of you on creating inviting spaces for your little ones! Everyone is worthy of feeling as if they belong, especially […] The post Creating Inviting Spaces with Your Little Ones appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podc...

Christy Montes is back to chat about those BIG talks. Christy and I have had many talks with all of our kids over the years and thought you guys might benefit from hearing from us on this topic. We have done some things well, but we have messed up plenty. If you want to have […] The post How to Have Those BIG Talks with Your Kids with Christy Montes appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podc...

As I mentioned last week, I recently attended my first ever Catalyst Leadership Conference.  Day one of the conference was inspiring and convicting, however it was Day two that I was really excited about. If I am being honest, the only way my business partner convinced me to attend was by telling me that Brene’ […] The post Fangirling over Brene’ Brown at Catalyst (Catalyst Leader, Atlanta)...

The Courage to Love Big – with The Real Kathy Lee Today I attended my first ever Catalyst Leadership Conference. Wow. The theme of this year’s conference is Of Good Courage. That theme rang throughout everyone’s message, but there was a sub them ringing even a little louder in my heart. Speaker after speaker mentioned […] The post The Courage to Love Big appeared first on Ultimate Home...

If you have listened to my podcast for very long, you have heard me say… You’ve Got This. You might have wondered what in the world I actually mean by that statement. Today’s podcast explains my thoughts as I share such an empowering phrase. Motherhood is hard. We become parents through pregnancy or adoption, both […] The post You’ve Got This! When Motherhood is Hard appeared first on...

I remember walking by this super cute booth at a homeschool conference and wondering what in the world they were selling. At first glance I noticed measuring cups, colorful picture cards and other cooking utensils. I decided to stop and take a closer look and quickly began chatting with the exhibitor at the booth. The […] The post Bringing out the Master Chef in Your Child – with Saman...

Things don’t always work out as planned, but I have learned that it is usually for a good reason. Hoping that is the case with this week’s episode. I was scheduled to talk to my good friend, Mary Ann Kohl (author and process art expert). However, Mary Ann had to cancel so I called up […] The post Let’s Get Organized! appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

OOOOOHHHH, I love the show this week. Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of getting to know Graeme Pitman, creative director of The Circe Institute. As I have watched his social media accounts, I have giggled and sat in amazement at the connecting moments he has had with his three young children. […] The post How to Intentionally Connect with Your Children with Graeme Pitman appeare...

I have the coolest friends. Sometimes I forget that they are even more amazing in their careers. This is the case with my friend, Lei Rhyne. Not only did she homeschool her kiddos fro several years, is beautiful and funny, she is also a psychometrist… say that three times fast. When she mentioned to me […] The post What If I Think My Child Needs a Diagnosis? appeared first on Ultimate Homesc...

Have you ever been guilty of mommy shaming? I sure have. I honestly did not realize I was doing it until years later, but unfortunately that doesn’t change the fact that I did it in the first place. I hope this episode will encourage you to look at yourself and make sure you aren’t guilty […] The post Are You An Unaware Mommy Shamer? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

What happens when life throws you a curve ball and you suspect that you need to throw out your entire school plan? Holly Giles knows what happens, you throw the plan out the window.  If you have ever considered schooling out of the box, you will not want to miss this episode. Holly shares openly […] The post Schooling Out of the Box with Holly Giles appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podc...

During a recent trip to Texas, I had the pleasure of attending Morning in the Mud with Keri, speaking and sharing A Year of Playing Skillfully at the THSC conference in The Woodlands, meeting and receiving a makeover from the adorable Cuore, and several late night podcast recordings in the hotel room with Jamie and […] The post Q and A from the Road: The Woodlands appeared first on Ultimate...