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Homeschool is a Work of Heart
The world of education is changing, and more families are choosing a different way. Homeschooling gives parents the opportunity to personalize learning, strengthen relationships, and help their children grow into confident, capable learners. But even with all the benefits, the day-to-day can feel challenging.
If you have a heart for homeschooling, this podcast is here to encourage you, offer practical guidance, and help you see your role and your child in a whole new light.
Episodes
- Homeschool is a Work of Heart
ChatGPT 2024
Send us Fan Mail Many parents and teachers have shared their concerns regarding ChatGPT in education. Several people have asked if I'm worried this new…
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Lying and Cheating and Other Great Things
Send us Fan Mail There were so many times I told my children never to lie. Lying is bad. Yet, I lie. My kids lie. Everyone I know lies. So, maybe lying isn't…
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Are you a good parent?
Send us Fan Mail Most people and parents who I know question their parenting skills and performance from the very first day a baby is born. We all want to do…
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Willpower Isn't Enough
Send us Fan Mail While willpower is fun to chuckle about, it's also something most of us would love to master. It's just tough! Willpower requires strong…
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Creating a Family Calendar
Send us Fan Mail Summer is here; if you want this year to be your best year, this episode is for you. Creating a fun summer calendar for the family is a fun…
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I've Got Your Number
Send us Fan Mail It's the title to a great Tony Bennett song, but it's also a terrific tool to improve your relationship. Tune in this week to learn how to use…
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Gimme a Break
Send us Fan Mail There's a whole lot of science supporting the importance of including multiple, short breaks spaced throughout our days. This may look…
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Transformation
Send us Fan Mail By definition, transformation is a thorough or dramatic change in form or appearance. Transformations are constantly taking place all around…
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Cleaning Up the Clutter
Send us Fan Mail Our final SPRING CLEAN 🧹️📦 🪣 project was an extreme garage clean-up that took days and days to complete, but it feels so good to see things…
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When Should You Quit
Send us Fan Mail We're all quitters! Sometimes, we quit bad habits or toxic relationships, and that's a good thing. Other times we give up and quit and feel…
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Don't Tell Me to Wait!
Send us Fan Mail In today's day and age we are used to getting things done quickly. Fast! Fast! Fast! That's how we roll. So, when we have to wait, it can be…
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It Takes Two is Not True
Send us Fan Mail How many times have you sung along to "It takes two to make a thing go ri-ight! It takes two to make it outta sight!" 🎶 It's a catchy song…
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It's Worth Repeating
Send us Fan Mail Did or do your children love to read the same picture books or read alouds again and again? Are any books falling apart at the seams because…
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The Craft of Compassion
Send us Fan Mail As parents and teachers, we have an opportunity to impress upon our children the profound significance of the heartfelt words and humor we…
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How to Improve Your Child's Spelling Skills
Send us Fan Mail This has been the #1 most asked question recently. It's a super question! As with all things educationally, people have strong opinions. Some…
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It's Supposed to Hurt
Send us Fan Mail Between food addiction, substance abuse, and excessive screen time, many adults find themselves stuck in destructive behaviors to avoid…
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🐝 Leave Busyness to the Bees
Send us Fan Mail "I'm just so busy" is a phrase we hear on a daily basis. However, that sentence only stirs up feelings of overwhelm and anxiety. It rarely…
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Tell the Truth
Send us Fan Mail You could be lying and not even realize it. Listen in this week to hear five common lies we tell our kids. Once you consider the other side of…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartPlease Discipline Those Kids
Send us Fan Mail What disciplinary style is your "go-to" method? Do discipline and punishment go hand-in-hand in your mind? In this week's episode, I take on…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartA Remedy for Homeschool Frustration
Send us Fan Mail "Teaching can't be that hard." Ha! It can be hard and frustrating. In this week's episode, I will share a remedy for your homeschooling…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartDirty Laundry: The Real Never-Ending Story
Send us Fan Mail 🧺️ Some things never end! Piles of laundry and life problems. In this week's episode, you'll enjoy hearing how the two are closely related…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartShe's Not a Bad Dog
Send us Fan Mail 👋 Hey Homeschoolers! Yes, this is an episode about my dog, 🐕 Ginger, but it's also much more. Let's be honest. It's normal human behavior to…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartA New Testing Mindset: Tests As Tools
Send us Fan Mail Are you ready to face the facts? Tests are more about the teacher than the student. What?! It's true. Tune in and hear three helpful ways you…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartThe Problem Isn't the Problem
Send us Fan Mail Get ready! This week's episode will get you thinking. If your child struggles with negative self-talk, this topic will give you the tools you…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartDig Smarter Not Harder: Homeschooling Help with Academic Writing
Send us Fan Mail Choosing to homeschool our children requires us to dig deep, but digging the wrong hole, in the wrong place is discouraging. Tune in this week…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartHomeschooling: Running the Greatest Race
Send us Fan Mail It's a new semester! Are you ready to continue the race? In this episode, I'll be drawing the parallels I see between homeschooling and…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartABC Goals
Send us Fan Mail Whether you set goals every month, quarter, or year, this episode will encourage you to set three kinds of goals. Take a listen to the ABC…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartUnlocking Creativity: A Fun and Effective Way to Teach Poetry to Kids
Send us Fan Mail Ekphrastic poetry is a type of poetry that vividly describes a piece of visual art, such as a painting, sculpture, photograph, or any other…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartThe Gift of Frustration
Send us Fan Mail Frustration is a feeling we've all experienced. Since it tends to "feel" negative in our bodies, we think of it as a negative emotion…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartThe Procrastinator's Dilemma: Breaking Free and Thriving
Send us Fan Mail While it is true that procrastination can hinder us from reaching our homeschooling and personal goals, there are a few useful tools that help…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartHow Much Help is Too Much Help
Send us Fan Mail Earlier this week, I hosted an online meeting for parents and students in my WOW Writers Clubhouse program. A great question came up. “How…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartHelping Your Reluctant Writer Thrive
Send us Fan Mail For some parents, teaching writing can definitely be a challenge, especially if you have one of those children who is less than enthusiastic…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartBuilding Success
Send us Fan Mail Do you enjoy a good analogy? Me too! In this episode, I want to share how you can help your child construct an excellent academic essay. It's…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartTOP 5 Reasons WOW Families Love Outsourcing Writing Instruction
Send us Fan Mail Are you thinking about outsourcing your child's writing instruction? You've come to the WRITE place! In this episode, you'll hear the TOP 5…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartHomeschool Planner Challenge
Send us Fan Mail Hey there, Homeschooler! First off, if you've listened to previous episodes, and you're back for more, please stop for just a sec and rate and…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartBring Book Studies to Life
Send us Fan Mail There are 3 kinds of reading your child should be doing from kindergarten to 12th grade. 1. Informational Reading 2. Literature Studies 3…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartParenting Styles
Send us Fan Mail Do you parent on purpose? Studies show that children raised by authoritative parents become well-adjusted, self-reliant, happy, and productive…
Homeschool is a Work of Heart10 Steps to Scheduling Success
Send us Fan Mail Hey Homeschoolers! Are you pleased and satisfied with how well you plan and how much you accomplish from one week to the next? If you are…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartA Productivity Hack You'll Love
Send us Fan Mail Why do some people seem to get so much done in a day? Do you ever wish you were more productive? How about your kids? Do you find that they…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartExplaining Pi & Baking Up a Good Mystery
Send us Fan Mail March 14th is known as Pi Day. Why? Because the mathematical number this Greek letter represents is 3.14 (like today's date). What better day…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartLanguage Arts is Taking Us All Day to Complete
Send us Fan Mail If you are someone who has said that language arts take up most of your school day, congratulations! You are likely doing a great job…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartShould You Consider Homeschooling?
Send us Fan Mail More families are considering homeschooling as an educational option. That's fantastic! However, homeschooling is not for everyone. In this…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartPlanning, Must-Haves, and Out-of-the-Box Teaching
Send us Fan Mail In today's interview, Marissa Benavidez is joining us. Marissa is a mom to two boys. As she begins her fourth year of homeschooling, she…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartSocialization Skills
Send us Fan Mail In today's interview, Brian and Laurie Remick are joining us. Brian and Laurie are homeschooling parents to two boys. After 12 years of…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartHomeschooling Multiple Children
Send us Fan Mail In today's interview, Mina Zambrano joins us. Mina is a homeschooling mother of two. Making her homeschooling journey a little more…
Homeschool is a Work of HeartHomeschool Misconceptions
Send us Fan Mail In today's interview, Jessica Galasso joins us. Jessica is a homeschooling mother of a second and fifth grader. Although teacher-trained, she…