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    Homeschooling IRL | Parenting & homeschooling — unfiltered.

    Homeschooling in real life — the messy, funny, faith-filled truth about raising and teaching your kids. Hosts Fletch and Kendra Fletcher pull back the curtain on what homeschooling and parenting actually look like day to day: the wins, the meltdowns, the questions that keep you up at night, and the conversations most parents are afraid to have out loud. Every episode brings honest talk, plenty of laughs, and practical encouragement — often with a favorite guest — on everything from curriculum and burnout to marriage, faith, and the hard stuff: talking to your kids about sex, screens, growing up, and keeping your sanity along the way. If you’re homeschooling from a Christian worldview and you’re tired of the highlight reel, pull up a chair. You’re among friends who get it. Honest, evergreen conversations for every season of the homeschool journey. Part of the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

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    Top 10 Lessons From TV Dads, Part 1 – HIRL Episode 44 Mar 23, 2015
    Show notes

    HIRL-Episode-44Top 10 lessons from TV dads? What could we possibly learn from a bunch of characters on television?

    Join Fletch as he takes a trip into television history and shares his top 10 lessons he has learned from the TV dads he was raised with. This episode was recorded straight from the Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Convention in Nashville, TN.

    While Kendra was busy meeting other homeschool parents and presenting her sessions, Fletch pulled lessons from Mike Brady, Charles Ingalls, Homer Simpson, Ward Cleaver and Sheriff Andy Taylor. Along the way, he also interviewed several homeschool parents on the floor of the TTD Convention and asked them, “Who is your favorite TV Dad and why?”

    There are lessons on this podcast episode for both husbands and wives, so tune in and enjoy the first five dads from Fletch’s list on this episode of Homeschooling In Real Life, To Go!

    Timeline

    4:46 Nashville Guests Part 1 7:00 Lesson #1 – Mike Brady 9:45 Lesson #2 – Charles Ingalls 14:00 Lesson #3 – Homer Simpson 18:26 Nashville Guests Part 2 19:31 Lesson #4 – Ward Cleaver 23:50 Lesson #5 – Andy Taylor 30:35 Nashville Guests Part 3

    Join Fletch (from theMangoTimes) and Kendra (from Preschoolers and Peace and KendraFletcher.com) for the HomeschoolingIRL podcast every week as they interview guests and talk through some of the goofiness they have experienced in nearly two decades of Homeschooling In Real Life.

    Music by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    YouTube clips used for Mike Brady, Charles Ingalls, Homer Simpson, Ward Cleaver and Andy Taylor. For more information, follow the links.

    The post Top 10 Lessons From TV Dads, Part 1 – HIRL Episode 44 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

    I Love Homeschooling, But I Hate Homeschool Conventions – HIRL Episode 43 Mar 16, 2015
    Show notes

    HIRL-Episode-43What comes to mind when you think of homeschool conventions? Most people either love them or hate them!

    In the span of a few days at a homeschooling convention, you can easily get overwhelmed by the huge vender halls and rows upon rows of curriculum choices. The workshops span topics all over the homeschooling spectrum, not to mention discussions about parenting, marriage and general life.

    On this episode of Homeschooling in Real Life, Fletch and Kendra are talking homeschool conventions, considering both the pros and cons of attending one. You’ll might find that many of the points made echo with you, and you also might be surprised to discover ways in which you are able to minster or be ministered to at your nearest homeschool convention.

    Join Fletch (from theMangoTimes) and Kendra (from Preschoolers and Peace and KendraFletcher.com) for the HomeschoolingIRL podcast every week as they interview guests and talk through some of the goofiness they have experienced in nearly two decades of Homeschooling In Real Life.

    “Whiskey on the Mississippi” Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/

    The post I Love Homeschooling, But I Hate Homeschool Conventions – HIRL Episode 43 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

    Answering Homeschool Critics – HIRL Episode 42 Mar 09, 2015
    Show notes HIRL-Episode-42

    Answering Homeschool Critics

    Homeschool critics seem to be everywhere and some of us have had our share of uncomfortable conversations about our choice to homeschool, how we’re going about it, whether or not we’re qualified to teach our own kids, and even what they’re learning.

    Learning how to answer homeschool critics, especially those who are close to us, sometimes requires us to offer a soft answer. Other times it requires us to be very direct and set firm boundaries in our conversations or interactions with our critics. Either way, we need to remind ourselves of the gospel and remember that our identity is in Christ alone.

    On this short episode of HomeschoolingIRL, Fletch and Kendra discuss gracious responses and remind us all that we only really have an audience of One. Tune in and enjoy this episode of Homeschooling In Real Life To Go!

    Join Fletch (from theMangoTimes) and Kendra (from Preschoolers and Peace and KendraFletcher.com) for the HomeschoolingIRL podcast every two weeks as they interview guests and talk through some of the goofiness they have experienced in nearly two decades of Homeschooling In Real Life.

    The post Answering Homeschool Critics – HIRL Episode 42 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

    Some Dads Have All The Fun – HIRL Episode 41 Mar 02, 2015
    Show notes

    HIRL-Episode-41It’s very common for homeschooling moms to feel as if we spend all day telling the kids what they have to do, and then at the end of the day, dad swoops in and saves the day! And while we love that our kids are excited to see dad (or mom, if it’s reversed in your home), it can be a bummer to feel like we are the “have to” parent and they are the “get to” parent.

    Does this sound like your house? It can be frustrating for mom when it seems like dad has all the fun!

    With a healthy dose of reality and humor, listen to Fletch and Kendra talk about this topic out loud. They are joined in the studio by Davis and Rachael Carman, owners of Apologia Educational Ministries and parents of 7 children themselves. It’s a lively discussion you won’t want to miss!

    NOTE: For a chance to win a copy of Rachael’s new book, How Many Times Do I Have To Tell You?, follow this link to HomeschoolingIRL.com to join the rafflecopter.

    Show Notes
    In The Muthahood – Anita Renfroe
    Tim Hawkins
    Finding Christ in Cinema
    Rachael Carman’s Blog
    Davis Carman’s Blog
    Apologia Website

    Timeline
    12:48 – Have To/Get To Parent Intro
    20:34 – Rachael/Davis Carman Interview
    43:27 – Wrap Up

    Join Fletch (from theMangoTimes) and Kendra (from Preschoolers and Peace and KendraFletcher.com) for the HomeschoolingIRL podcast every week as they interview guests and talk through some of the goofiness they have experienced in nearly two decades of Homeschooling In Real Life.

    The post Some Dads Have All The Fun – HIRL Episode 41 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

    Ask Us Anything You Want, Again – HIRL Episode 40 Feb 23, 2015
    Show notes

    HIRL-Episode-40Fletch and Kendra are back in the hot-seat for another round of questions. On this 40th episode of Homeschooling In Real Life, we are answering questions from our listening audience again.

    Questions we tackle in this episode include: What do you do with the college kids that live in your home and interrupt your homeschool life? Any advice for incorporating an adoptive child into your homeschool family? Plus a follow-up question from Episode 36 where a homeschool mom asks about making the more difficult subjects more fun!

    Please join us! Go grab your spouse, sit down, and listen along as we answer your questions on this episode of Homeschooling In Real Life – To Go!

    Show Notes
    Steve Donahue – Homeschool Hope
    How Pursuing Your Gifts Impacts Your Kids
    You Never Stop Being a Parent

    Timeline
    4:58 – Question 1/Stacy – College kids
    8:20 – Question 2/Erika – Adoption
    10:55 – Question 3/Jenny – Teaching the tough subjects
    13:00 – Question 4/Carmen – Idol of college education
    18:44 – Question 5/Ally – Dad and Mom on same page
    21:00 – Question 6/Lori – Large homeschool family pride

    Join Fletch (from theMangoTimes) and Kendra (from Preschoolers and Peace and KendraFletcher.com) for the HomeschoolingIRL podcast every week as they interview guests and talk through some of the goofiness they have experienced in nearly two decades of Homeschooling In Real Life.

    The post Ask Us Anything You Want, Again – HIRL Episode 40 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

    I Love Homeschooling…But I’m Totally Burned Out – HIRL Episode 39 Feb 16, 2015
    Show notes

    Homeschool BurnoutLet’s be real folks! It’s February and the mid-year homeschooling doldrums can hit any of us. One of our listeners sent us a great email with five questions all about homeschool challenges and wanting to throw in the towel.

    As we read through the questions he asked, we decided to combine all of them into one podcast and return to a popular theme and call this episode, I Love Homeschooling But I’m Totally Burned Out. Don’t be confused. You may think this is an episode for just the homeschool moms, but moms and dads alike are going to relate to the questions and discussions.

    As we answered his questions, we also turned our microphones onto other loyal listeners and asked three seasoned homeschool moms how they survive homeschool burnout in their home. These moms did not disappoint! Their answers were terrific and timely as we all approach midyear burnout in our homeschool classrooms.

    Episode Timeline
    2:12 – Introduction – The Fluff!
    10:30 – Question 1 – Have you ever wanted to throw in the towel and put the kids in public school?
    18:33 – Question 2 – Has mom ever been burned out?
    24:35 – Question 3 – Has there ever been a disagreement about the direction of your homeschool between mom and dad?
    33:28 – Question 4 – What do you do with lazy kids?
    37:33 – Question 5 – Has dad ever needed to step in and stop the direction of the family? Academically Socially?

    Show Notes:

    Guests: Michele White, Kari Clark, and Cheryl Pitt

    Intro clip: Wipeout by the Surfaris – We encourage you to purchase this directly from iTunes
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    Join Fletch (from theMangoTimes) and Kendra (from Preschoolers and Peace and KendraFletcher.com) for the HomeschoolingIRL podcast every week as they interview guests and talk through some of the goofiness they have experienced in nearly two decades of Homeschooling In Real Life.

    The post I Love Homeschooling…But I’m Totally Burned Out – HIRL Episode 39 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

    Balancing Home Business and Homeschool – HIRL Episode 38 Feb 09, 2015
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    HIRL-Episode-38We were contacted a few weeks ago by HIRLer Derek Anderson who asked: Could you talk about the challenges of owning a home business as a homeschooler?

    For many homeschoolers, owning a home business is the dream. The idea that small business ownership provides the ultimate in freedom and flexibility for a homeschool family is sought by many. The ability to introduce your homeschooled children to your vocation and the world of business seems like a perfect fit for homeschool families.

    However, as you can sense from the question being asked, we want to pursue the truth behind homeschooling with a home business. The benefits are there, but the truth remains: owning a home business as a homeschooling family comes with challenges. The balance of time, the isolation as a solo businessperson, and maintaining an income flow are all daily, weekly, and monthly challenges for homeschooling families that own and operate a home business.

    On this edition of HomeschooingIRL To Go, we invite you to join Fletch and Kendra as they invite guest Derek Anderson to join them in a quick and honest discussion about owning a small business as a homeschooling family.

    Show Notes:

    Guest: Derek Anderson – The Green Van Dry Cleaning

    Opening Music: “Open Those Bright Eyes” by Kevin MacLeod
    Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0
    http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/
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    Join Fletch (from theMangoTimes) and Kendra (from Preschoolers and Peace and KendraFletcher.com) for the HomeschoolingIRL podcast every week as they interview guests and talk through some of the goofiness they have experienced in nearly two decades of Homeschooling In Real Life.

    The post Balancing Home Business and Homeschool – HIRL Episode 38 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

    Can We Be Friends With Our Kids – HIRL Episode 37 Feb 02, 2015
    Show notes

    HIRL-Episode-37We are talking about relationships and asking the question, “Is it possible to be friends with our homeschool kids?”

    Most homeschooling families seem to have a good understanding of curriculum to use with their kids. Conventions and conferences often address how to teach math, writing and language. As parents we also have a natural understanding for disciplining our children and what household management should look like in our homes.

    However, what we often find lacking in homeschool families is the focus on developing relationships between parents and children. We have discussed on our show before how many of these homeschool graduates seem to be “escaping” their homes and fleeing their families.

    We are joined on this episode by author and homeschool mom, Karen Campbell, who addresses that very issue in her book Relationship Homeschooling.

    Karen shares with our listeners what it means to look at your children as your brothers and sisters in the Lord and how to apply the “one-anothers” of scripture to your parent/child relationship.

    EPISODE TIMELINE

    5:24 – INTRODUCTION
    11:55 – KAREN CAMPBELL, PART 1
    27:54 – KAREN CAMPBELL, PART 2

    Join Fletch (from theMangoTimes) and Kendra (from Preschoolers and Peace and KendraFletcher.com) for the HomeschoolingIRL podcast every week as they interview guests and talk through some of the goofiness they have experienced in nearly two decades of Homeschooling In Real Life.

    The post Can We Be Friends With Our Kids – HIRL Episode 37 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

    How Do I Make Homeschooling Fun? – HIRL Episode 36 Jan 26, 2015
    Show notes

    HIRL_Episode036Surprise! Surprise! Surprise!

    We love to surprise our listeners with fun stuff! We are super excited to announce that Homeschooling In Real Life has become a WEEKLY podcast. That’s right! Each and every week we plan on releasing a brand new show for you.

    But here’s the deal: great content and interviews take a lot of time and we are a busy homeschooling family just like you. So, on the off weeks, we will be putting together a shorter show that requires less production (and less coffee for Fletch).

    We are calling these shows Homeschooling In Real Life – To Go! You can expect the format to be a little more casual. We will be taking these out of the studio, recording on the road, on the run, around the table, anywhere we find a discussion. These episodes may be as simple as answering a question, grabbing someone for a quick interview or maybe an expansion of our thoughts from a previous week. And we are doing it ALL FOR YOU! Thanks for being the best audience in the world of homeschool podcasting!

    On today’s inaugural episode of Homeschooling In Real Life – To Go we are answering a question from one of our listeners. Martha called in to ask, “How Do I Make My Homeschool More Fun?” We loved this question, so both Fletch and Kendra take a stab at answering. As you have come to expect, their answers line up perfectly with the “have to” parent and the “get to” parent.

    Join Fletch (from theMangoTimes) and Kendra (from Preschoolers and Peace and KendraFletcher.com) for the HomeschoolingIRL podcast every week as they interview guests and talk through some of the goofiness they have experienced in nearly two decades of Homeschooling In Real Life.

    The post How Do I Make Homeschooling Fun? – HIRL Episode 36 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

    Black Sheep Homeschoolers – HIRL Episode 35 Jan 19, 2015
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    HIRL-Episode-35

    Sometimes our listeners ask tough questions of us, and then our most meaningful episodes are created. On this episode of HomeschoolingIRL, Fletch and Kendra respond to listener Cindy, who asked, “What if your child is the black sheep of the homeschool group, the one the kids won’t play with?”

    It’s a tender topic, and one that requires an extra measure of grace and the gospel. How do we help our black sheep homeschooled kids, and maybe more importantly, how do we love the black sheep homeschoolers in our own community?

    Black Sheep Homeschoolers Timeline

    2:45 Introduction to the podcast
    9:27 Studio Discussion Part 1 –
    17:45 Answering the Reader’s Questiion
    31:17 Studio Discussion Part 2
    42:40 Q and A with K and A

    Join Fletch (from theMangoTimes) and Kendra (from Preschoolers and Peace and KendraFletcher.com) for the HomeschoolingIRL podcast every week as they interview guests and talk through some of the goofiness they have experienced in nearly two decades of Homeschooling In Real Life.

    The post Black Sheep Homeschoolers – HIRL Episode 35 appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

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