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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

Questions in this episode: 1. How do you measure success without testing? 2. Do you go back and teach your teens things that you feel you may have "missed?" 3. I love Ambleside Online, but my son hated it, what should I do? 4. How can I get deeper narrations with more details from our kids? 5. How do you trust that the motivation to start the school year will come again? 6. Strategies for distracted moms. 7. How did you and your husband share the responsibilities of homeschooling and housework when your kids were all younger? And much more!! 👉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

Ambleside Online is a rich Charlotte Mason curriculum that we have loved using with our children from the very beginning. For a new mom, however, it can feel overwhelming. In this talk, Hannah Gravelle shares the simple, practical way she uses Ambleside Online in her homeschool while teaching multiple children. How We Make Ambleside Online Work for Our Large Family https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/04/20/ambleside-online-homeschool-curriculum-for-a-large-family/ Free Winter Copywork Printable https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2022/12/26/winter-themed-copywork-free-printable/ In this conversation... 1. What first drew you to the Charlotte Mason philosophy? 2. For someone brand new, how would you explain Charlotte Mason education in simple, everyday terms? 3. How did you discover Ambleside Online & what made you choose it over other Charlotte Mason–inspired curricula? 4. What does a realistic day look like in your home using Ambleside Online—especially with multiple children? 5. What encouragement would you give to a homeschool mama who loves the idea of Charlotte Mason but feels intimidated or unsure where to begin? Connect with Hannah Gravelle YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/ ⁨@hannahgravelle⁩ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/hannahs.healthyhabits/ SIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOK https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook/ NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-books/ Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling: Website: https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/ YouTube: youtube.com/@OurLifeHomeschooling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/our.life.homeschooling/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourlifehomeschooling X: https://x.com/OurLifeHome Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling/

Our kids grow up in the blink of an eye. Childhood is short. Are you missing time with your kids? Monday doesn’t have to mean going back. You can choose something different. You don’t need to have everything figured out on the first day—start exploring your options. Give yourself permission to pause. This could be the year your family truly changes. Dumbing Us Down by John Taylor Gatto https://amzn.to/4ql6EQW Winter-Themed Copywork (Free Printable) https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2022/12/26/winter-themed-copywork-free-printable/ SIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOK https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook/ NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-books/ Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling: Website: https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/ YouTube: youtube.com/@OurLifeHomeschooling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/our.life.homeschooling/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourlifehomeschooling X: https://x.com/OurLifeHome Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling/

What questions do you have about homeschooling? I’m responding to your questions about math manipulatives, high school and college considerations, fostering independence, wake-up times, and more. Winter Themed Copywork (Free Printable)https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2022/12/26/winter-themed-copywork-free-printable/ SIMPLE MORNING TIMENOTEBOOK https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook/ NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-books/ Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling: Website: https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/ YouTube: youtube.com/@OurLifeHomeschooling Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/our.life.homeschooling/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourlifehomeschooling X: https://x.com/OurLifeHome Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling/