Hey, homeschoolers! Are your kids connecting with their grandparents and other elders? There is so much to be gained from intergenerational relationships as my guest can attest to. Grandparent Podcast Guest: Isabel Tom Isabel is a mother of three, the author of The Value of Wrinkles, and a professional serving the older adult population. She was raised in an intergenerational home and is passionate about... Read More The post Children – Grandparent Relationships appeared first on Homescho...| Homeschool Sanity
Hey, homeschoolers! It's finally summer here. If you're anything like me, you use the summer to review your homeschooling approach. What worked, what didn't, and what will you do this year? One approach that I was interested in (and I know many of you are too) is homeschooling along the way, less dependent on curriculum. If you are interested in unschooling, I know you'll enjoy... Read More| Homeschool Sanity
Hey, homeschoolers! Last week my guest and I talked about finding a homeschool community. Often our biggest concern is helping our kids make friends. But what about us? We need friends too. I might not have made it without the homeschool mom friendships I had. If you're interested in developing new friendships, you'll love my chat with Kristen Strong. Kristen, whose authored books include Girl... Read More| Homeschool Sanity
Sponsor Thank you to NOW programs for sponsoring this episode of the Homeschool Sanity Show. Hey homeschoolers, you can homeschool apart from a community, but why would you want to? Although online communities have helped connect homeschoolers around the world, most of us desire a local community. Local communities can answer our questions about activities and services, and they provide a source of friendships for... Read More| Homeschool Sanity
Thank you to NOW Programs for sponsoring this episode of the Homeschool Sanity Show. Hey, homeschoolers! One of my most popular talks at Great Homeschool Conventions was “The Anger Antidote for Homeschool Parents.” I understand why. My anger was a stronghold in my life that I just couldn't seem to overcome. Although I believe this talk is chock full of inspiration, it's light on tools.... Read More| Homeschool Sanity
Hey, homeschoolers! It should be easy to teach life skills in our homeschools. The kids are cooking with us, cleaning with us, and even doing home repairs with us. But sometimes academics, activities, and daily life get in the way. We have good intentions, but before we know it, Junior is on his own driving the car with no oil in it. Don't ask why... Read More| Homeschool Sanity
Hey, homeschoolers! Does your child struggle with self-control? Judging by the response to my session on self-control at the Great Homeschool Conventions, I'm going to guess that the answer for many is yes. Self-control is an overarching concept that includes emotion management and control of what we say and do. It means that our child can say no to their desires that can have immediate... Read More| Homeschool Sanity
We know that Hollywood is not our friend when it comes to raising the next generation, but Craig DeHut is. He is the co-founder and COO of Appian Media. What sets Appian Media apart is their three-pronged approach, accuracy, professional production, and free accessibility. This commitment reflects their mission to remove barriers to the gospel. Appian Media's success is evident not just through awards and... Read More| Homeschool Sanity
Hey, homeschoolers! I was intrigued when I saw the title of Felice Gerwitz's podcast episode about one-minute discipline. After checking it out, I knew I had to invite her on The Homeschool Sanity Show to talk about it. Before I introduce her and our chat, I want to thank CTC Math for sponsoring the podcast. Learn more at CTCMath.com. Felice is an author and... Read More| Homeschool Sanity
Hey, homeschoolers! Are you wondering how AI can make homeschooling easier or are you concerned about using it? In either case, I have you covered. I have been using AI more and more in my business and personal life. I talk to people who are confused or curious about it, so I thought it would be fun to create a podcast on the topic using... Read More| Homeschool Sanity