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Episode 478: Homeschool Problems Part 3: When It's Time to Act May 25, 2026

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Some homeschool struggles are not seasonal. They persist, repeat, and quietly signal that something needs attention. In this episode, we talk about how to respond when a problem is real without overreacting or spiraling. The goal is steady, thoughtful action that strengthens your homeschool instead of shaking it.

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Homeschool Problems Part 1: Seasonal or Real - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/476
Homeschool Problems Part 2: Seasonal Solutions - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/477
Nick Saban: The Process - https://youtu.be/iWIeQlEUa5Q?si=kjJJas0SDBUpxIdS
Edutopia - https://www.edutopia.org/

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Episode 477: Homeschool Problems Part 2: Seasonal Solutions May 11, 2026

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Not every homeschool struggle needs a big solution. Sometimes the issue is not a broken curriculum or a failing plan. It is simply the time of year. In this episode, we talk about how to respond when a homeschool problem turns out to be seasonal, and how to ride out normal cycles without overcorrecting. The goal is to protect long term progress by resisting short term panic.

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Homeschool Problems Part 1: Seasonal or Real - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/476
Welcome to Maycember - https://youtu.be/S8_IszUUAkw?si=kc7fNNVmi9Yzipqx
Merry Perimenopause - https://youtu.be/v71BBHX_C6k?si=B38g0nFN4pPzeM6E

Episode 476: Homeschool Problems Part 1: Seasonal or Real Apr 27, 2026

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Homeschooling comes with moments that feel like major red flags. The hard part is knowing whether a struggle is a real problem or just part of the normal homeschool rhythm. In this episode, we focus entirely on diagnosis, learning how to tell the difference between seasonal challenges and issues that truly need attention. The goal is clarity, not solutions, so parents can stop reacting to noise and start seeing patterns.

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Episode 475: Teaching Beyond Your Own Knowledge Apr 13, 2026

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One of the most common homeschool fears is the moment your child starts learning something you do not fully understand. What happens when math gets advanced, science becomes technical, or essays require deeper analysis than you feel prepared to evaluate? In this episode, we talk about how homeschooling shifts as subjects get harder and how parents can teach and assess confidently even when they are no longer the expert in the room. The goal is not to know everything, but to know how to guide learning well.

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Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/
Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/
Brian Cox breaks down the most mysterious scale in the cosmos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KW2Cd8bOPQ

Episode 474: Preparing Elementary Kids for Independent Learning Mar 30, 2026

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As homeschool parents, it is easy to become deeply involved in every part of our children’s learning. In this episode, we talk about how to intentionally prepare elementary-aged kids to work more independently without pushing them too fast or pulling support away too abruptly. Using our own experience with a fourth grader, we explore why dependency forms naturally in homeschooling and how parents can begin shifting their role to support growing confidence and capability. This episode is about laying foundations for independence that make homeschooling more sustainable for everyone.

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Show Notes
Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/
Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/
All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/
Executive Functioning - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_functions
Dry Erase Pocket - https://amzn.to/4t9WfZE
FaceyTalk (Bluey) - youtube.com/watch?v=kx8_wF9HOX8&pp=ygUMYmx1ZXkgdGFibGV0
Hearth and Story - https://www.hearthandstory.com/

Episode 473: Homeschooling a Struggling Reader Mar 16, 2026

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Note: we are moving to an every other week podcast cadence

Once you understand why reading struggles happen, the next question is how to homeschool through them without burning out kids or parents. In this episode, we focus on what daily life looks like when reading is hard and how families make decisions around time, pacing, and progress. We talk about structuring reading lessons, protecting confidence, and knowing when to push, pause, or pivot. This episode is about sustainable practices that support long-term reading growth.

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Show Notes
Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/
Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/
All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/
Lexile Reader Levels - https://hub.lexile.com/find-a-book/
Explode the Code - https://www.epslearning.com/products/explode-the-code-2nd-edition
Why Some Kids Struggle to Read - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/472
Scarborough Reading Rope Part 1 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/468
Scarborough Reading Rope Part 2 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/469
Stardew Valley Wiki - https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Stardew_Valley_Wiki
FaceyTalk (Bluey) - youtube.com/watch?v=kx8_wF9HOX8&pp=ygUMYmx1ZXkgdGFibGV0

Episode 472: Why Some Kids Struggle to Read Mar 02, 2026

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Note: we are moving to an every other week podcast cadence

Many families come to homeschooling because reading is not going the way they expected. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to have a struggling reader in a homeschool context and why reading difficulties feel so personal for parents. We explore common misconceptions, emotional traps, and how homeschooling changes what is possible for kids who need more time or a different approach.

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Show Notes
Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/
Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/
Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.com/
Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/
All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/
Lexile Reader Levels - https://hub.lexile.com/find-a-book/
Scarborough Reading Rope Part 1 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/468
Scarborough Reading Rope Part 2 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/469

Episode 471: Homeschool Tools for Traditional School Families Feb 23, 2026

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If you like the idea of homeschool-style support but do not want to buy a full curriculum, this episode is for you. We break down practical, flexible resources families can use alongside traditional school.

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Episode 470: Homeschool Support for Kids in Traditional School Feb 16, 2026

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Homeschooling does not have to be an all-or-nothing decision. In this episode, we talk about how parents with kids in public or private school can use homeschool methods to support learning at home without replacing school. We explore who this approach is for, when it is most helpful, and how families realistically fit it into already busy schedules.

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Episode 469: Scarborough Reading Rope Part 2 Feb 02, 2026

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Now that we understand the strands of skilled reading, how do we actually teach them? In part two of our series on the Scarborough Reading Rope, we shift to practical strategies you can use at home to build decoding, fluency, vocabulary, and comprehension. With examples for different ages and tools for supporting struggling readers, this episode will help you create a well-rounded reading routine that grows with your child.

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Show Notes
Teaching Channel - https://www.youtube.com/@TeachingChannel/videos
Edutopia - https://www.edutopia.org/
The Scarborough Reading Rope - https://www.lexialearning.com/blog/what-is-scarboroughs-reading-rope
Science of Reading - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Science_of_reading
Science of Reading Podcast - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/science-of-reading-the-podcast/id1483513974
Bananagrams - https://amzn.to/46a4WtW
Junior Scrabble - https://amzn.to/3NEPJuH
Most Common Words in English - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Most_common_words_in_English
The Reading Brain - https://youtu.be/dWWCmuAEBB4?si=yq5p8LE5sfJhxxJv
Reading Assessments - https://www.readingrockets.org/topics/assessment-and-evaluation/articles/early-reading-assessment-guiding-tool-instruction
Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/
Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.com/
Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/
All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/
Explode the Code - https://www.epslearning.com/products/explode-the-code-2nd-edition
Logic of English - https://logicofenglish.com/
Types of Graphic Organizers - https://www.graduateprogram.org/blog/effective-graphic-organizers-for-student-learning/

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