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Do you have to fight your kids just to get them to do their schoolwork? In this Q&A, I’m sharing my thoughts on how to help our kids take homeschooling seriously and gradually become more responsible for their own education.👉Want to learn the complete FAMILY FIRST homeschool approach I've refined in over 17 years of raising and educating our 10 children? Check out my Free Masterclass. FREE Fall-Themed Copywork2026-2027 Simple Morning Time NotebookMade2Homeschool Community Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Life Homeschooling Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, would you take a minute to leave a comment or review? It really helps more homeschool families find the podcast, and I’d love to hear what you thought.

Join me for a conversation with Sherry Hayes from Mom Delights YouTube channel, a mom of 15 with 37 years of homeschooling experience! Sherry shares the wisdom she’s gained through decades of educating her children at home and offers an experienced perspective on homeschooling high school. In this episode, we discuss… 1. How is the way we see teens in our modern culture flawed? 2. What did you find intimidating about homeschooling high school when you first started out? 3. How did you handle teen attitude problems? 4. What are some stories you could share about your real life experiences with your children when they were of high school age? 5. You talk about the four pillars of learning. What are they and why are they important? CONNECT WITH SHERRY HAYES YouTube Podcast Website Instagram 👉Want to learn the complete FAMILY FIRST approach I've refined in over 17 years of raising and educating our 10 children? Join my ⁠⁠FREE masterclass⁠⁠. Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Life Homeschooling Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, would you take a minute to leave a comment or review? It really helps more homeschool families find the podcast, and I’d love to hear what you thought.

Homeschooling with babies, toddlers, and little ones who need you all day can feel overwhelming! As a mom of ten with over 17 years of homeschooling experience, I’m sharing my best advice for simplifying your homeschool, letting go of unnecessary pressure, and enjoying these busy years with your children. If you’re in the thick of raising little ones while homeschooling, I hope this encouragement helps you see that you can do this! 👉Want to learn the complete FAMILY FIRST approach I've refined in over 17 years of raising and educating our 10 children? Join my ⁠FREE masterclass⁠. Video: If I Were Homeschooling For the First Time, THIS Is What I Would Do https://youtu.be/mjvfsB5AFn0?si=lWF-yOXNl9wqeNeT Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Life Homeschooling Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, would you take a minute to leave a comment or review? It really helps more homeschool families find the podcast, and I’d love to hear what you thought.

In this conversation with author, Bible teacher, and homeschool mom Jen Weaver, we talk about how great books, meaningful conversations, and everyday moments can naturally weave discipleship into our homes and shape our children’s faith. Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Life Homeschooling Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, would you take a minute to leave a comment or review? It really helps more homeschool families find the podcast, and I’d love to hear what you thought.

What do you do when your homeschool plan hits a roadblock? I’m sharing a few real stories from our homeschooling years and how we moved forward by adjusting, staying flexible, and remembering that one hard season doesn’t mean homeschooling isn’t working. Looking for a community of other homeschool moms? Check out Made2Homeschool! Free Fall-Themed Copywork from the blog. 👉Want to learn the complete FAMILY FIRST approach I've refined in over 17 years of raising and educating our 10 children? Join my FREE masterclass. Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Our Life Homeschooling Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ If you enjoyed this episode, would you take a minute to leave a comment or review? It really helps more homeschool families find the podcast, and I’d love to hear what you thought.

In this episode, we’re talking about something homeschool moms need just as much as curriculum—encouragement and real-life connection with other moms. Our guest, Annette Vaughn, author of Dear Homeschool Mom, shares why knowing homeschool moms in person may just be the “secret sauce” to homeschooling and how we can encourage one another along the way. Dear Homeschool Mom: Letters of Encouragement For Moms from Moms CONNECT WITH ANNETTE! Website Facebook Instagram In this episode, we discuss… 1. When you were a new homeschool mom, what helped you realize that homeschooling was something you could do? 2. What’s one lesson you learned from moms ahead of you that significantly impacted you? 3. What happens when moms try to “go it alone?” 4. What can experienced moms proactively do to help newer homeschool moms. 5. What are some things you can do to start the new year well? 6. What are some simple ways homeschool moms can encourage each other without adding more to their plate? Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling: ⁠⁠⁠Our Life Homeschooling Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠ 👉Want to learn the complete FAMILY FIRST approach I've refined in over 17 years of raising and educating our 10 children? Check out Beyond School: The Home Education Breakthrough Free Masterclass. https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/the-home-education-breakthrough-sign-up/

Jennifer Pepito joins me to discuss her new book The Inspired Homeschool and the lasting things homeschooling gives our children beyond academics—confidence, character, faith, and strong family relationships. We’ll also talk about inspiring homeschoolers from history and why you can be confident teaching your own children. Jennifer's new book The Inspired Home School: How History's Heroes Light a Path Toward Joyful, Confident Learning CONNECT with Jennifer Pepito! Website Instagram Facebook Pinterest Podcast In this episode we discuss… What inspired you to write a book about people in history who were homeschooled? Who are some people in history who were homeschooled and what was their experience?What do you think is one of the most important things for parents to focus on in homeschooling?For parents who don’t feel qualified, can you give some encouragement on why they should be confident to teach their own kids?What is the biggest takeaway that you want parents to come away with after reading your book? Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling: ⁠⁠Our Life Homeschooling Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠ 👉Want to learn the complete approach I've refined in over 16 years raising and educating our 10 children? Check out Beyond School: The Home Education Breakthrough Free Masterclass. https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/the-home-education-breakthrough-sign-up/

How do we get through all the subjects, spend time with each child, and still have time for breakfast and everything else? In this episode, I'm answering your questions about morning routines, independent work, reluctant learners, and how to make homeschooling multiple kids actually work. FREE Fall-Themed Copywork 2026-2027 Simple Morning Time Notebook 👉Want to learn the complete approach I've refined in over 16 years raising and educating our 10 children? Check out Beyond School: The Home Education Breakthrough Free Masterclass. Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling: ⁠⁠Our Life Homeschooling Website⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook

Homeschooling and homemaking can feel like two full-time jobs—and some days, it can seem impossible to keep up with both! In this conversation with Emily Wilson, we talk honestly about what it looks like to care for our homes while also educating our children. How do we keep up with meals, laundry, cleaning, and all the everyday responsibilities of home while making time for homeschooling? In this episode... 1. How do you motivate yourself to keep going when you don't feel like doing the work that needs done at home? 2. How do you decide what needs your attention first when both the home and homeschool need you? 3. What systems have helped your home run smoothly even on difficult days? 4. How do you keep your focus on serving your family rather than chasing perfection? 5. How has God used homemaking and homeschooling to grow you personally? Free Simple Homemaker's Checklist Connect with Emily Wilson: Website YouTube Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling: ⁠Our Life Homeschooling Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook 👉Want to learn the complete approach I've refined in over 16 years raising and educating our 10 children? Check out Beyond School: The Home Education Breakthrough Free Masterclass. https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/the-home-education-breakthrough-sign-up/

How do you handle big emotions while still moving forward with your homeschool day? We’re talking quiet time, copywork and narration, following the Ambleside Online schedule, and helping kids take ownership of their work. Anyone Can Homeschool For the Children's Sake My Favorite Ambleside Online Books When is a Child Ready to Read? 👉Want to learn the complete approach I've refined in over 16 years raising and educating our 10 children? Check out Beyond School: The Home Education Breakthrough Free Masterclass. https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/the-home-education-breakthrough-sign-up/ Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling: ⁠Our Life Homeschooling Website⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Facebook

Taking care of our kids’ bodies should be considered part of their education—not something separate from it. In this conversation with Ashton Tate from Glory to Glory Fitness, we talk about why sleep, nutrition, exercise, time outdoors, and learning to care for our health deserve a much bigger place in the way we educate our children. F.O.R.M. Fitness Education In this conversation we discuss... 1. What inspired you to create the F.O.R.M. Curriculum, and what gap did you see in homeschooling that needed to be filled? 2. Why do you believe health and physical education are just as important as traditional academic subjects? 3. Many homeschool parents feel unqualified to teach health and PE. How does your curriculum make that easier? 4. What makes the F.O.R.M. Curriculum different from other health and PE programs available to homeschool families? 5. If a homeschool parent listening today wants their children to develop lifelong healthy habits, where should they start? Follow along with Ashton Tate: Website Instagram 👉Want to learn the complete approach I've refined in over 16 years raising and educating our 10 children? Check out Beyond School: The Home Education Breakthrough Free Masterclass. https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/the-home-education-breakthrough-sign-up/ Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling: Our Life Homeschooling Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook

Year after year, these 5 simple habits have helped me manage everything as a mom and helped our homeschool flourish. Relaxed Homeschooling Video 👉Want to learn the complete approach I've refined in over 16 years raising and educating our 10 children? Check out Beyond School: The Home Education Breakthrough Free Masterclass. Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling: ⁠⁠Our Life Homeschooling Website⁠⁠ ⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Facebook

If you've ever wondered if you are cut out for homeschooling your kids, this conversation with Nicki Truesdell will encourage you that YOU are the most qualified to educate your child! Topics we cover in this conversation: 1. Why do you say that "anyone can homeschool?" 2. One of the main issues you discuss on your platforms is a biblical worldview in home education. What does that look like? 3. You have a popular blog post where you say "It doesn't take 12 years to educate a child." Can you explain? 4. You started a company called Knowledge Keepers Bookstore where you publish old, out of print history books. Tell us how that came about and what you've published so far. Follow Nicki Truesdell: Nicki Truesdell Blog Podcast Knowledge Keepers Bookstore Instagram Facebook 👉Want to learn the complete approach I've refined in over 16 years raising and educating our 10 children? Check out Beyond School: The Home Education Breakthrough Free Masterclass. https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/the-home-education-breakthrough-sign-up/ Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling: ⁠Our Life Homeschooling Website⁠ ⁠YouTube⁠ ⁠Instagram⁠ ⁠Facebook

Strong sibling relationships are built over time. I'm sharing a few simple ways we've encouraged strong, healthy sibling relationships in our home. 👉Want to learn the complete approach I've refined in over 16 years raising and educating our 10 children? Check out Beyond School: The Home Education Breakthrough Free Masterclass. https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/the-home-education-breakthrough-sign-up/ Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling: Blog: https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/ Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeR Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/our.life.homeschooling/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourlifehomeschooling

Do you want to give your kids a childhood immersed in nature? Learn why spending time outside is so good for kids and how to practically implement nature study in your family life through this conversation with Emily Rokser. In this conversation, we discuss... 1. Why is nature study important? 2. Why is it worth spending time outside? 3. How can you get started with nature study in your homeschool? 4. How can we incorporate outside time/nature time into our daily routine? 5. What is nature journaling? 6. What are some book recommendations to encourage you to get your kids outside? 7. Why is it worthwhile to minimize screen time for kids and what are some good principles to guide screen time decisions? Follow Emily Rokser: The Curious Schoolhouse Instagram Facebook 👉Want to learn the complete approach I've refined in over 16 years raising and educating our 10 children? Check out Beyond School: The Home Education Breakthrough Free Masterclass. https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/the-home-education-breakthrough-sign-up/ Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling: Our Life Homeschooling Website YouTube Instagram Facebook