The Smiling Homeschooler

The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast

This is the best podcast for homeschooling moms who need encouragement! Our goal is to help you smile more! Whether you are a new homeschooler or a veteran, we are positive you will feel encouraged!

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The Smiling Homeschooler

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Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Episode 87 - The Homeschool Experiment - Author Interview 15.04.2020

Welcome to the smiling homeschooler podcast! This week we are joined by, Taresa Niele, Author of the Homeschool Experiment. It was a great interview and an encouraging look at the real side of homeschooling! If you would like to read her book, visit thesimilinghomeschooler.com/store.  We also want to thank our sponsor, Teaching Textbooks. They make math fun and you can check out a free trial over...

Episode 86 - How To Be A Great Wife 08.04.2020

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week is a little bit different and this episode is based on one of my Dad, Todd's, books, How to be a great wife even though you homeschool. Since he is married to homeschooling mom, he has some thoughts to share from the point of view of a husband. We hope you find this encouraging, and helpful in your marriage! But Before we begin we also want to...

Episode 85 - Homeschooling Conventions Are Important 01.04.2020

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are talking about homeschooling conventions. We recorded this a few weeks ago before everything with the Cornovirus became widespread. While many conventions have been canceled or postponed, we think that this topic is still important. Especially since the conventions later in the year will need your support, as well as the state organizati...

Episode 84 - Helping New Homeschoolers 25.03.2020

Welcome to the smiling homeschooler podcast! This week we thought we would talk about how you can help those around you that are just getting started homeschooling! We think this is a good topic since many people are having to try some form of homeschooling for the first time in their life, and who better to help than you?  If you would like to support the Smiling Homeschooler, check out our store...

Episode 83 - Smiling During The Coronavirus 18.03.2020

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are talking about the thing that is on everyone's mind, Coronavirus. But we are focusing on encouraging and helping you smile during this time! We hope you finish this episode feeling happier, and that it will help you smile more during this whole ordeal! But before we begin we also want to thank our sponsor, Teaching Textbooks. They make m...

Episode 82 - All About The Refresh Cruise 2021! 11.03.2020

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are talking all about an upcoming cruise that Todd Wilson will is be speaking on! This is an awesome opportunity to get some rest and relaxation with your spouse! We are joined by Suzanna Nunn, who has all of the details you need to know about. But Before we begin we also want to thank our sponsor, Teaching Textbooks. They make math fun and...

Episode 81 - The Personalities of Homeschooling 04.03.2020

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are talking about how different personality types affect homeschooling! This is a really important topic since your personality will affect every aspect of family and homeschool! But Before we begin we also want to thank our sponsor, Teaching Textbooks. They make math fun and you can check out their website over at teachtextbooks.com.   Hav...

Episode 80 - Don't Be Afraid of the Requirements 26.02.2020

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! My name is Ben Wilson, and this week we are talking about not fearing the requirements! This is a topic that drives thousands of homeschoolers crazy and takes the smiles out of their homeschooling. This should hopefully help you relax and not fear the requirements! But before we begin we also want to thank our sponsor, Teaching Textbooks. They make math...

Episode 79 - Homeschooling is More Than Books 19.02.2020

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are talking about the importance of non-book homeschooling! This includes things like teaching your children obedience, respect, and more. We also talk about some more of the lies that almost every homeschooling mom believes. But before we begin we also want to thank our sponsor, Teaching Textbooks. They make math fun and you can check out...

Episode 78 - Be Brave, Be Real! 12.02.2020

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we discuss something that is extremely important to us, and that is being real. This is something that nearly everyone struggles with, and it is something we all need to do more of! We hope you find this episode encouraging! But before we begin we also want to thank our sponsor, Teaching Textbooks. They make math fun and you can check out thei...

Episode 77 - Homeschooling is a Daily Choice! 05.02.2020

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. If you have made the decision to homeschool, keep at it, don't give up, and remove your exit strategy if possible. You are doing an amazing job homeschooling your kids! Also, take a little time to think of your husband this week leading up to Valentine's day. I also want to say thank you to Teaching Textbooks for spo...

Episode 76 - Freedom In Homeschooling 29.01.2020

Thanks for listening to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We hope you are encouraged to believe you are the best teacher your kids can have, and that you are the one that should be controlling your homeschooling, and not the government. If you would like more weekly encouragement, head on over to our website thesmilinghomeschooler.com and sign up for the weekly newsletter! It is short, and encoura...

Episode 75 - Who Should Control Your Homeschooling? 22.01.2020

Thank you for being part of another awesome episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast. As we mentioned earlier, if you would leave us a good review on whichever podcast platform you listen on, we would really appreciate it. Also if you would like to check out the NPR spot we talk about or read more from Brian Ray, then click the links below.  https://www.nheri.org/ https://www.npr.org/2020/01/02...

Episode 74 - Taking Time For Your Spouse 15.01.2020

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast! We hope we encouraged you to prioritize time with your spouse, and maybe even got you to consider booking a cruise for next year! If you have any questions, feel free to message us on Facebook, or you can email us at todd@thesmilinghomeschooler.com. We also thank you to Teachingtextbooks for sponsoring the smiling ho...

Episode 73 - Preparing Your Children For Adulthood - With Ike, Carolyn, and Rissa 08.01.2020

Thanks for listening to episode 73 of the smiling homeschooler podcast! We covered a lot of ground and even rambled a bit, but we hope you enjoyed hearing from Ike, Carolyn, and Rissa. If you ever have a question or comment, you message us on Facebook or send us an email to todd@thesmilinghomescooler. com. Also thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast. They m...

Episode 72 - My New Year Resolutions For You! 01.01.2020

Thank you for listening to another episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast. Try to follow these resolutions, and make them part of your homeschool for 2020. If you have any questions or need encouragement, feel free to message us on our facebook page, and we will respond as quickly as possible. Also thank you to teaching textbooks for sponsoring the smiling homeschooler podcast. They make math...

Episode 71 - The Christmas Special 24.12.2019

Welcome to the Christmas Special of the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are doing something that we haven't done before! This episode is something your whole family can enjoy. While my siblings and I were growing up, my dad wrote many different Christmas themed stories for us. One of them is Gladys remembers Christmas. We love the story and thought we would share it with you! W It is re...

Episode 70 - Take a Break! 18.12.2019

Thank you for listening to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We hope you enjoy your Christmas break and enjoy this special time and use it to make memories that will last a lifetime. Also if you have a topic you would like us to talk about message us on Facebook, or you can email us at Todd@thesmiling homeschooler.com. We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschoole...

Episode 69 - Mid-Year Homeschooling Review 11.12.2019

We are glad you joined us for another episode of the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Enjoy the Christmas season, and again we encourage you to take it a bit easier during the season and enjoy being with your kids. Also if you want a great gift for your husband, go to the smiling homeschooler website and look for the daily calendar. It will encourage your husband in many ways during the coming year....

Episode 68 - Working and Homeschooling - Interview with Anjuli Watanabe 04.12.2019

Thank you for listening to Episode 68 of the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! If you were encouraged by Anujuli had to say or would like to connect with other Califonia homeschoolers, we would encourage you to check out their working homeschool mom's facebook group, and visit www.cheaofca.org. We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun...

Episode 67 - Encouraging Your Child's Dreams - Interview With Sam Wilson 27.11.2019

Thanks for listening to Episode 67 of the smiling homeschooler podcast! We hope you liked hearing from Sam! Again if you have a question for him or would like to see his work go to https://samwilsonanimator.com/ We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.co...

It's Beginning to Feel a lot like Thanksgiving! 20.11.2019

Thanks, everyone for joining us for another episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast. We hope this episode was a great reminder to enjoy the time you have with your kids and to enjoy this Thanksgiving! We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com. Have...

Episode 65 - The More the Merrier - Interview With a Dad Who Has 13 Kids 13.11.2019

We hope you enjoyed this unique episode of the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. We will be back to normal next week. We hope what Pat had to say was encouraging to you! Also if you are interested in any of the products that my dad mentioned, go to thesmilinghomeschooler.com to check them out. We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun,...

Episode 64 - Don't Be in Such a Hurry 06.11.2019

Thank's for joining us for this week's episode, hopefully, it was encouraging and helped take some of the pressure you may feel, off your shoulders and will help you better enjoy the time you have with your kids. We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.c...

Episode 63 - No Guilt Homeschooling 30.10.2019

Thanks for joining us for this week's episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast! We hope this topic was encouraging and helped take the guilt away from you if you struggle with any of the types we talked about today. If you have a question or comment you would like to ask us or have us talk about on the show you can email us at todd@thesmilinghomeschooler.com or message us on Facebook. We also w...

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