The Real Kathy Lee

Jamie, Arlene, and I had so much fun recording our podcast for last week, we decided to keep the party going and record a second one. At every conference people ask us how we homeschool children across the ages. We figured it might be something the podcast world would want us to talk about as […] The post Bigs, Middles, and Littles – Homeschool Children Across The Ages appeared first o...

THSC in The Woodlands is always a fun conference. One of the reasons I love it so much is that I get to hang out with two of my favorite ladies on the planet, Arlene and Jamie. We even wore the same NAME on our nametags all weekend and enjoyed the confused looks we received. […] The post If WE Could Turn Back Time appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

What a morning! Once a month, my sweet friend Keri Vasek opens her home up to mommas in the Houston area for a morning of togetherness and MUD! Yes, MUD! I wanted to see this event first hand so before I headed to the THSC conference in The Woodlands, I made a stop at Keri’s […] The post Morning in the Mud with Keri Vasek appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Since Ashley and I were talking summer, we thought we would also talk about the thing that comes right after summer… THE FALL. It seems that as soon as July 4th passes, my brain immediately turns to the fall and making plans. Over the years I have learned a few things that help me as […] The post Facing the Fall appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Well, it was the week of July 4th and summer is in full swing. Boat rides at the lake, sun in the fun at the pool, cookouts, and fireworks. What makes those events even more fun is one of your besties coming in town to celebrate with you. Ashley and I had a blast hanging […] The post Surviving Summer with Ashley Smoot appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

I can’t believe that the first official day of summer was last week. Here in Georgia, it has been HOT for a couple of months now. While I love summer, sometimes I feel it throws me off my game because I am out of my routine. If you are like me, try some of these […] The post Activities that Guarantee a Great Summer appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

I hope all of the dads listening today had a great Father’s Day! In honor of my dad I thought I would share some thoughts on Fatherhood from a “daddy’s little girl” and mom’s perspective. I think the most important things for dads to remember is: Be present. – There is a famous saying, the […] The post Thoughts for Dads from One Daddy’s Little Girl appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podca...

About this time last year, I was introduced to John Finch on Twitter. John asked me to write an article for his encouraging dads project. You can read that here… http://www.encouragingdads.com/2016/05/memories-are-made-in-the-everyday-moments/ As I learned more about John and what he does for fathers, I knew I wanted to have him on the show. In this […] The post Real Talk for Real Fathers wi...

On this episode I had the privilege of speaking with the SD (Sam) Smith and his brother, Josiah. I met these sharp dressed men a couple of years ago as Sam’s book, The Green Ember was being launched. Sam and Josiah are one of four boys and have a passion for fatherhood and making every […] The post Fathers as Storytellers with SD and Josiah Smith appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast...

It has been two years since I first met Elsie from Farmhouse Schoolhouse. Since then, she has become an Instagram and blogging rock star! When I read her post, Why We Said Yes, I teared up reading how Elsie found us at FPEA (Florida Parent-Educators Association) and why she chose to buy our curriculum. Since […] The post Interview with Elsie Iudicello from FARMHOUSE SCHOOLHOUSE appeared firs...

I often get asked how to deal with NO and MINE in toddler world. I see them both as positive words for this age. Toddlers are realizing that they are indeed human and separate from their parents. Isn’t what we hope all of our children realize! 😉 Up until this point someone has made all […] The post Why NO and MINE are good words for Toddlers appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Net...

Jan Smith is a rock star when it comes to parenting and homeschooling! She is a mother, grandmother, homeschooling advocate, businesswoman, jazz band member and mentor to many! I first met Jan after she heard one of my talks and invited me to speak at the Louisiana State Homeschool conference a few years ago. I […] The post Little Ones CAN (and SHOULD) Do It! appeared first on Ultimate Homes...

Recently, I went on Social Media asking moms what questions they would like me to answer on this mother’s day edition of The Real Kathy Lee. I couldn’t believe sooooo many questions were submitted. Although we didn’t get to them all, we did cover some really good ones. Ashley sorted through the questions and chose […] The post Mother’s Day Q&A with Ashley Smoot appeared first on U...

On this episode I had the privilege of chatting with my beautiful daughter in love, Caroline. Last June, Caroline made me a grandmother when she gave birth to the coolest twin boys! Levi and Titus rocked all of our worlds, especially hers. Caroline gets real and vulnerable as she shares her journey of expectations vs […] The post Are You a BAD Mom? When Motherhood Does Not Go As Expected app...

I hope you enjoyed part 1 of my Confessions of a Fake Supermom podcast and are ready for some more confessions! Last week I showed a real picture from my laundry room and talked about five of the not so perfect ways I have mothered my kiddos. If you missed them, here is a recap: […] The post Confessions of a Fake Supermom – Part 2 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Sooooo, how did you like that cover photo this week? Well, since we are confessing… that picture was taken when I was putting my house on the market. See the picture below… this is how my laundry room often looked! Yep, I am a fake. I can pretend I have it together by hosting a […] The post Confessions of a Fake Supermom – Part 1 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

In this episode, I invited Lesli Richards to join me to talk about the importance and beauty of including Art in your home without losing your mind. Lesli is the homeschooling mother of five and a former Classical Conversations director and tutor. In addition, Lesli is a dear friend and my business partner at The […] The post Raising Artists without Losing Your Mind with Lesli Richards appea...

Episode 7: Taking Care of YOU – Mind, Body, and Soul with Christy Montes In last week’s episode I chatted with my dear friend and naturopath doctor, Christy Montes about transforming yourself from Last to First. If you missed it, DO NOT listen to this episode without going back and listening to that one first. […] The post Taking Care of YOU – Mind, Body, and Soul with Christy Mo...

  From Last to First with The Real Kathy Lee On this episode, I have the pleasure of chatting with my dear friend, Christy Montes. Christy is the homeschooling mother of four girls and works as a naturopath, serving others through her gift in the industry of natural medicine. Both Christy and I share our […] The post From Last to First with Christy Montes appeared first on Ultimate Home...

Unrealistic Expecations with The Real Kathy Lee Episode #5 I had a great time talking with Keri Vasek about the unrealistic expectations we as moms put on ourselves. You might remember Keri from Episode 2 where we talked about Losing Your Joy in Motherhood. Keri is the mother of three “muddlings” and enjoys encouraging other […] The post Unrealistic Expectations appeared first on Ultimate Ho...

Even Second Generation Homeschoolers Make Mistakes Episode #4 As I travel across the country, I am fortunate to meet some amazing people. Two of those I have met along the way are Mike and Jessica Somerville with Tapestry of Grace. Recently, I met up with Mike and Jessica at the Great Homeschool Conventions in Fort […] The post Even Second Generation Homeschoolers Make Mistakes appeared firs...

Why Every Mom Should Say Yes Episode #3 And, why saying YES is a MUST … in this episode I will take you on a trip down memory lane. You should probably grab a box of tissues before pushing play! My goal is for every child to have a childhood full of beautiful memories and that […] The post Why Every Mom Should Say Yes appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .

Rediscovering the Joy in Motherhood with Kathy Lee On this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with one of my favorite homeschooling moms on the planet. Keri Vasek is the mother of three muddlings and opens up to share her journey of losing her joy (and rediscovering it). You will see in this episode […] The post Rediscovering The Joy In Motherhood appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool P...

Meet The Real Kathy Lee – a special interview of Kathy Lee with Ashley Smoot Episode #1 On this episode, you get to learn all about me through an interview with my dear friend Ashley (lovingly referred to as ASH A LEE from here on out). We talk about my background as a Child Development […] The post Meet The Real Kathy Lee appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network .