The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! It is that time of year when you should start thinking about attending a homeschooling convention near you! So this week we create a top 10ish list of the best reasons why you need to go!  We want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best math curriculums around, helping homeschoole...

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are joined by Dustin Garrett from Samaritan Ministries. He has an amazing and hilarious birth story to share, and how Samaritans can equip homeschoolers to dream big! It was a really fun episode and we think you will enjoy it.  Before we jump in, we want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler....

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week were joined by speaker and homeschooling mom Jan Smith. She has a heart for moms being home with their kids. We had an amazing conversation packed with her wisdom and encouragement as she reminded us of a woman's value as a mom and wife!  We want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer...

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are answering the most commonly asked homeschooling questions. Whether you are a brand-new to homeschooler or a seasoned veteran, this will be a helpful and encouraging episode! We want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best math curriculums around, helping homeschoo...

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week our topic is how to handle the rise of ChatGPT/AI, and the positive and negative impacts it can have on our homeschooling. This was another great episode and we hope you find it encouraging and helpful!  Before we jump in, we want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best...

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We are back with our last episode of 2024! This week our topics are New Years resolutions and that it is never to late to decide to change something that isn't working in your homeschooling!  Before we jump in, we want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best math curriculums aroun...

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We want to say Merry Christmas to all of our listeners. This is an episode that your entire family will enjoy, and we would encourage you to take just a few minutes today and listen to Todd read Gladys Remembers Christmas. If you would like to get your own copy, follow this link: Gladys Remembers Christmas .   We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for mak...

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week, we’re talking about embracing the break and letting go of the pressure to stick to traditional “education” during the holiday season. We’ll share how your child is learning incredible life lessons during this special time of year and why these fleeting moments are so important. A big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for making the Smiling Home...

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week Todd is on his own, and his topic is when it all seems too hard....don't quit. This is a message that every homeschooler will need to hear at some point, and we think you will find it encouraging.    We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for making the Smiling Homeschooler possible! They are an amazing math curriculum, and help more homeschooler...

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we explore how to approach teaching practical skills to your kids: When to guide them and when to let them figure it out. How much to Push vs letting curiosity lead, and creative ways to instill the value of hard work!  We want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best mat...

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! I'm Ben Wilson. A couple of years ago, we had four amazing homeschooling moms, Lexi, Ali, Rebekah, and my wife Rissa, join us to share their homeschooling journey. Now they are back! We asked them many questions to see how their first couple of years has been, and their answers were amazing and encouraging.  Before we jump in, we want to give a big than...

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week our discussion is about whether or not it is possible for every day of homeschooling to be a good day, and some of the things that can help make it better, or worse! It was a fun topic, and we think you will be encouraged!  Before we jump in, we want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They of...

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We are back with a great new episode! Our topic this week is what decisions can we let our children make, and what decisions do we make for them? We break it down from young kids all the way up through graduation! It was a great conversation, and we hope you enjoy it!  Before we jump in, we want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporti...

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Unfortunately, while we were recording by internet stopped working again, so we are going to re-play an episode from a couple of years ago where we discuss ways to help fight the feeling of your children being behind. This is something that almost every homeschooler will struggle with at some point, so we think this is a great topic and will help you sm...

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We are back with a brand new episode! Our topic this week is the moments that make us laugh during homeschooling. This is something we haven't ever really talked about before, but these are some of the best moments you'll experience in your homeschooling journey. Hopefully this episode will help you smile and laugh more in the coming homeschooling week!...

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We’re back from a wonderful vacation! We made it home safely, but we’re still in recovery mode, so today we’re sharing another special episode from the archives. A couple of years ago, my parents, Todd and Debbie, hosted an episode on their own where they answered some fantastic listener questions. These questions are still so relatable, and I think you...

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Our family is currently on vacation, but we have a fantastic episode from our archives that we think you'll enjoy. In this episode, we were joined by Charlene Notgrass from Notgrass History and Be Happy Homeschooling. Her passion is encouraging homeschooling moms, and she brings so much wisdom and realness to the conversation. We hope this episode helps...

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we have a great episode for you. We asked our community what they are most discouraged by in their homeschooling. The responses that so many homeschooling moms had to share were real and relatable. We share some of their answers and try to provide some encouragement that discouraged homeschooling moms need to hear! We really enjoyed recording...

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We’ve got an exciting episode for you today. We’re diving into how to handle all the different voices out there telling you what you should be doing in your homeschooling journey. There’s always pressure to do more, but we have some advice to help you focus on what makes sense for you and your kids. Before we jump in, we want to give a big thank you to...

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week our topic is practical tips to encourage and support your child's dreams. This can be tough for many parents, but it will have a profound impact on your child! So we hope this episode is encouraging and helpful. If you would like to sign up for four free months of World Watch News, use code TODD4 at checkout or click this link .  Before we sta...

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are discussing deciding when it is time to make a change in your homeschooling, whether it be the curriculum you are using, your schedule, or something else entirely. Every homeschooling mom will experience these questions at some point, so we hope this conversation is encouraging and helpful. Also, when we recorded this it was voter regist...

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are joined by homeschooling mom, Amy Dearie,  to discuss the value and encouragement a homeschool co-op can provide.  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile, and you should us...

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are joined by Todd's wife Debbie! She shares how the first day of school went for her, what her plans are for this year, encouragement for how to handle things not going as planned, and what curriculum she is using this year! As always she has so much encouragement and wisdom to share, and we know it will help you smile!  Before we start we...

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week are joined by Ian Boultman from Brinkman Adventures. They create incredible audio dramas that your kids will love and learn from at the same time. He has a passion for stories and families; we think you will enjoy what they have created.  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler....

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are talking about one of the most important topics in all of homeschooling, which is the lies that every homeschooling mom believes!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile, a...