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 62 - How to Have the Perfect Family Vacation 16.10.2019

Thanks for joining us for this week's episode of the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! We hope some of these tips help and embrace the hard since that often leads to the best memories. 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 a great week of homesch...

Episode 61 - Dealing With The Difficult Teen 09.10.2019

Thanks for joining us for this week's episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast! Hopefully, this encouraged you that your kids will value what you are doing even if you don't feel it now! 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 a great week o...

Episode 60 - When To Take a Break From School 02.10.2019

Thanks for joining us for this week's episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast! Hopefully, you were encouraged to take time off of school and not feel guilty about it! Don't believe the lie that you aren't doing a good enough job, and focus on the relationship! We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a f...

Episode 59 - Interview With Zan Tyler - Homeschooling Advocate and Pioneer 24.09.2019

Thank's for joining us for this week's episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast! If you would like to contact Zan or would like to hear more from her, you should visit her website over at zanetyler.com. Homeschooling can be tough, but it is good, and you can do it and are best for your kids. We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math...

Episode 58 - Why I Pulled My Kids Out of Public School 18.09.2019

Thank's for joining us for this week's episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast! We hope that what Alisa had to say will encourage you to believe that you are the best teacher for your kids and that homeschooling is a great decision. 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 webs...

Episode 57 - When Getting Stuff Done Becomes an Excuse 11.09.2019

Thank's for joining us for this week's episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast! If you have a question or a word of encouragement, we would love if you would send us a Facebook message! We can either answer your question on the show or privately. 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...

Episode 56 - How to Be Pro-Homeschooling Without Offending All of Your Non-Homeschooling Friends 04.09.2019

Thanks, everyone for joining us for the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast. We hope the topic for today's show helped and if you have a suggestion or comment, I would encourage you to message us on Facebook or email us at todd@thesmilinghomeschooler.com. If you enjoy the podcast, we love if you would share it with a friend! We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler...

Episode 55 - Are You Smart Enough to Homeschool? 28.08.2019

Thanks, everyone for joining us for the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast. We want to thank everyone who leaves awesome comments and sends us great messages, they are encouraging to us, and we love hearing from you! We hope you found what we talked about today, encouraging! We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check ou...

Episode 54 - Four Day Until the Wedding 21.08.2019

Thanks, everyone for joining us for the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast. If you are have started school already or are starting soon, we would love if you would send us a message letting us know how your first week goes! We love hearing from you, and we like seeing real homeschooling moments! We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun,...

Episode 53 - The Dos and Don'ts of the First Week of School 14.08.2019

extr0 Thanks everyone for joining us for the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast. Hopefully these dos and don'ts will encourage you and help make this year the best school year yet! If you have a comment or question feel free to message us on Facebook! Also, I've said this before, but if you could leave us a review on whichever podcast platform you listen on, we would greatly appreciate it. We also want...

Episode 52 - 1 Year Anniversary with Debbie Wilson 12.08.2019

Thanks, everyone for joining us for the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! I know you enjoyed hearing from my mom since she always has some great answers. If you have a question for her you can always message us on Facebook and we will make sure she sees your message. We would encourage you to go check out our sponsor teaching textbooks over at their website teachingtextbooks.com. They have affordable...

Episode 51 - What Age You Should You Start Homeschooling Your Kids? 31.07.2019

Thanks, everyone for joining us for the Smiling Homeschooler Podcat! This episode was a lot of fun, and we had some great questions, from you all! If you have a question or comment you would like us to address, you can message us on Facebook or email us at todd@thesmilinghomeschooler.com We would encourage you to go check out our sponsor teaching textbooks over at their website teachingtextbooks.c...

Episode 50 - The Pitfalls of to Much Control 24.07.2019

Thanks for listening! Enjoy your summer, and stick at it even if it is hard! Because kids, homeschooling, and family are hard! if you have a question or comment you would like answered on the show you can either email us at todd@thesmilinghomeschooler.com or message us on Facebook! We would encourage you to go check out teaching textbooks over at their website teachingtextbooks.com. They have affo...

Episode 49 - Impractical Things You Should Do This Summer 17.07.2019

Thanks for listening! Hopefully, you are enjoying the summer, and taking the time to relax, and do fun things with your kids! Try not to even think about school yet, if at all possible! Also, try to stop the ice cream truck this week if you have one around you. If you need some more summer bucket list ideas, go to the smilinghomeschooler.com for a great list of suggestions. We would encourage you...

Episode 48 - Fun at the Fair 10.07.2019

Thanks for listening! We hope we got you craving a day at the fair! Enjoy your summer, and try not to think about school for a while! Spend time with your kids and keep doing that summer bucket list. We would also appreciate if you would leave a quick review on iTunes if you enjoy the show! We encourage you to go check out teaching textbooks over at their website teachingtextbooks.com. They have a...

Episode 47 - Interview With the Founder of Teaching Textbooks, Greg Sabouri 03.07.2019

Thanks for listening! I hope what Greg had to say was encouraging to you, and helped take some of the stress of teaching high school, away! We really do encourage you to go check out teaching textbooks over at their website teachingtextbooks.com. They have affordable pricing, and you can check out their free trial. If you would like more weekly encouragement, signup for our weekly email over at th...

Episode 46 - Big Kid Problems 26.06.2019

Thanks for listening to this week's show! We are talking about big kid problems this week, which includes finding a spouse! If you would like more weekly encouragement, subscribe to our weekly email over at thesmilinghomeschooler.com.  Thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! You can check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com.    Thanks for listeni...

Episode 45 - Why We Homeschool & Kids Day 19.06.2019

Thanks for listening! Continue enjoying your summer, and again we challenge you to make that summer bucket list and make those memories. If you have a comment or question you can email us at todd@thesmilinghomeschooler.com We also want to Thank our good friends at Teaching textbooks for making today's show possible. You can learn more about all their great math products, view a sample lesson, and...

Episode 44 - Books With Ben 12.06.2019

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Thanks for listening to this week's episode. Ben has a bunch of book recommendations, and talks about helping your child to learn to love reading! Remember let your kids be bored! Thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring this week's show. You can check out a sample lesson or their free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com.    Have a great week, and...

Episode 43 - Dealing With High Achievers 05.06.2019

Thanks for listening to this weeks episode! We talk about dealing with the "high achievers" in your life, and about being real on social media. We hope this episode is encouraging to you! If you enjoy the podcast, we would really appreciate if you would leave us a quick review on iTunes! We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring this weeks episode. You can check out a sample lesson,...

Episode 41 - The Smiling Homeschooler's Guide to Summer Fun 29.05.2019

Thanks for listening to this week's show! Here is our guide to summer fun! If you would like to view the checklist that Todd talked about, click Here . We would also encourage you to signup for our weekly email over at thesmilinghomeschooler.com. Thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring this week's podcast! Check out a free trial and sample lesson over at teachingtextbooks.com.    Have a gre...

Episode 40 - Listener Questions and Comments with Rissa and Ben 22.05.2019

This week Rissa and Ben Wilson answer listener questions. We talk about the transition from school to life, and about when to finish for the year. If you would like to send us a comment or a question you can email us at Todd@thesmilinghomeschooler.com.  Thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring this week's show! You can try out a free trial over at Teachingtextbooks.com.    Thanks for listeni...

Episode 39 - The Light at the End of the Tunnel 15.05.2019

Thanks for listening! We hope we encouraged you not to worry too much about finishing every page in the curriculum, and to take a summer break, beginning soon! If you want to get your husband an awesome fathers day gift keep an eye on the familymanweb.com store for some awesome t-shirts. We also want to Thank our good friends at Teaching textbooks for making today's show possible. You can learn mo...

Episode 38 - Homeschool Teacher Appreciation Week 08.05.2019

Thanks for listening! This is homeschool Teacher Appreciation Week, so thank you, moms, for all that you do! We hope you find this podcast encouraging. If you ever have a question or comment for either of us, you can email us at ben or todd @thesmilinghomeschooler.com. We also want to thank our good friends at Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the podcast! You can check out their free trial over a...

Episode 37- Video Games From a Father and Son perspective - Part 2 01.05.2019

Thanks for listening! We hope you enjoy part 2 of our mini-series about Video games and technology! If you have any follow up questions or comments you can email us at todd@thesmilinghomeschooler.com . Or you can message us on Facebook. We would appreciate if you would leave us a quick review on the podcast platform that you use! Thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring this week's show!   ...

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