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Simple Homeschool Ep #118: Bittersweet - My First Fall NOT Homeschooling Sep 06, 2023

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Welcome back to a new episode of the podcast - I'm flying solo on this one, since Jonathan is currently on tour as Lighting Director for the Jonas Brothers!

If anyone is going to one of their concerts this fall or winter, please head over to the lighting booth if you can and tell him, "Your mom sent me over to remind you that she's proud of you and she loves you."

* This episode is sponsored by Night Zookeeper and FORM Fitness!

In Episode 118 I chat about:

The wonder of seeing Jonathan in action on the Jonas Brothers Tour
The Weirdness of Not Having to Get Up Early for the Homeschool Day
Our Love for CNN10 back when it was with Carl Azuz - thrilled to find out Carl just began his own news show: The World from A to Z!
The stereotype that homeschoolers can't survive in the "real world" as my son travels to a different city each night!
My 25th Anniversary Dance with Steve
Navigating Seasons of Change and the Unknown

Take my quiz, What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality?

Would you like to submit a homeschooling question for Jamie to answer in an upcoming episode? If so, email it to jamie@simplehomeschool.net with "Podcast Question" as the subject line.

To download an auto-generated transcript of this episode, click here.

Simple Homeschool Ep #117: The 7 (Easy) Keys of Great Teaching Aug 21, 2023

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Welcome back to a new episode of the podcast - the last one featuring Jonathan for a while, as my buddy has gone on tour as Lighting Director for the Jonas Brothers!

If anyone is going to one of their concerts this fall or winter, please head over to the lighting booth and tell him, "Your mom sent me over to say that she's proud of you and she loves you."

* This episode is sponsored by Ivy Kids and Florida Virtual School!

In Episode 117 we discuss:

Spontaneously choosing a topic to discuss together and my love for random auto-generators
Our experience with Thomas Jefferson Education (AKA TJEd)
The 7 Keys of Great Teaching and how we imperfectly tried to add them to our homeschool
Our mutual love of Gilmore Girls

Would you like to submit a homeschooling question for Jamie to answer in an upcoming episode? If so, email it to jamie@simplehomeschool.net with "Podcast Question" as the subject line.

To download an auto-generated transcript of this episode, click here.

Simple Homeschool Ep #116: The End of Our Homeschooling Journey! Aug 02, 2023

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It's hard to believe it, but after 15 official years, Jamie has reached the end of her homeschooling journey! Join me and my 18-year-old son Jonathan as we chat about how surreal this moment is and what we did to commemorate it as a family.

* This episode is sponsored by Learn Math Fast and Dyslexia Connect!

In Episode 116 we discuss:

Jamie's Homeschool Retirement Party and all it included (pop quiz, toast, poetry reading, prayer time)
Jonathan reads the letter he wrote to me when he graduated in 2022
Jamie reads aloud the poem she wrote and read at her homeschool retirement (have tissues nearby!)
Find pics/video of my retirement party pinned on my Instagram profile

Would you like to submit a homeschooling question for Jamie to answer in an upcoming episode? If so, email it to jamie@simplehomeschool.net with "Podcast Question" as the subject line.

To download an auto-generated transcript of this episode, click here.

Simple Homeschool Ep #115: 5 Things I Hate About Homeschooling Jul 11, 2023

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This summer Jamie is on sabbatical for a few weeks this summer, so we are revisiting a couple of the top episodes from the podcast's history! This one originally published in Feb 2022.

Today's episode is sponsored by All About Learning and Oak Meadow!

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If you'd prefer to read this post instead, head here.

What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz

Homeschooling isn't all fun and games, as anyone who has been attempting it for longer than one day (or hour?!) realizes.

On homeschooling sites we often hear about the benefits of this lifestyle. But what about the challenges? Listen in and be encouraged!

Simple Homeschool Ep #114: Intentional Mediocrity, A Homeschool NOT To Do List Jul 05, 2023

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This summer Jamie is on sabbatical for a few weeks, so we are revisiting a couple of the top episodes from the podcast's history! This one originally published in August 2021.

Today's episode is sponsored by Ratio 21 and Sonlight!

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This episode was written by Kari Patterson, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here.

Check out Kari's personal site, podcast, and book - Sacred Mundane!

What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz/

Dinner's made, but it's chicken and rice again. Laundry's done, because I no longer fold. Kids finished school because I told them to skip the math problems (again).

Eventually I remind myself of Chesterton's wisdom and the power of intentional mediocrity.

Truth: We can't be awesome everywhere.

Simple Homeschool Ep #113: Dealing with Post-Homeschooling Parental Guilt Jun 06, 2023

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This episode was written by Lusi Austin, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here. Check out Lusi's personal site, That Homeschool Life here.

Today's episode is sponsored by the Young Statesmen/Stateswomen Society and Write the World Summer Writing Workshops!

What's Your Homeschool Mom Personality? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free personality report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz

I've finished homeschooling three of my five kiddos.

Something that caught me off guard when we'd finished was parental-guilt about the things I just didn't get around to doing.

I still have two younger children that I'm homeschooling. In a way, I get to learn a few lessons that will benefit these two (like remembering how quickly the time actually goes!). I'd love to share my reflections with you.

Simple Homeschool Ep #112: Boundaries with Technology and Screen Time May 22, 2023

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Welcome back to a new episode of the Simple Homeschool podcast, continuing this year's series with my 18-year-old son Jonathan!

* This episode is sponsored by My Fun Science and The Animation Course!

Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade/graduation and today we are answering a common question: How did you navigate technology and screentime in your homeschool?

In Episode 112 we discuss:

Using Screen Time intentionally so that you can maximize its education potential
Stumbling upon pornography even with excessive parental controls in place
Whether or not Jonathan hates us for not letting him have social media earlier
What he would do differently when it comes to his own kids one day

Would you like to submit a homeschooling question for Jamie and Jonathan to answer in an upcoming episode? If so, email it to jamie@simplehomeschool.net with "Podcast Question" as the subject line.

To download an auto-generated transcript of this episode, click here.

Simple Homeschool Ep #111: Don't Make Math a Misery May 09, 2023

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Welcome back to a new episode of the Simple Homeschool podcast, continuing this year's series with my 18-year-old son Jonathan!

* This episode is sponsored by FORM Fitness and Night Zookeeper!

Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade/graduation and today we are answering a question that came in from Danielle: What you did for math with your kids at various ages?

In Episode 111, you'll hear us discuss:

How much we love Family Ties (doesn't have to do with math, but still fun ;)
How long we waited to require formal math and what we did instead in the early years
The disconnect a lot of young kids feel when it comes to math that isn't relevant in their daily lives
The practical tools & curricula we used for math in various phases of homeschooling

Would you like to submit a homeschooling question for Jamie and Jonathan to answer in an upcoming episode? If so, email it to jamie@simplehomeschool.net with "Podcast Question" as the subject line.

Find the rest of the show notes and links to the resources and transcript for this episode by clicking here.

Simple Homeschool Ep #110: When Your Homeschooler Refuses to Do Something Apr 25, 2023

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Welcome to a new episode of the Simple Homeschool podcast, continuing this year's series with my 18-year-old son Jonathan!

* This episode is sponsored by Outschool and Ivy Kids!

Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade, and in this episode we are answering a question we get a LOT: What do you do when your homeschooled child doesn't want to do an assignment, chore, etc?

In Episode 110, you'll hear us discuss:

How to handle pushback depending on the age of your child (littles, tweens, teens)
Thoughts on separating academics from household duties
Why you should go to Thailand and not Bogota (listen in for more context, LOL, it's a helpful analogy!)
How Jamie forced Jonathan to take the SAT twice (and what he thinks about that now looking back #meanmom)

Would you like to submit a homeschooling question for Jamie and Jonathan to answer in an upcoming episode? If so, email it to jamie@simplehomeschool.net with "Podcast Question" as the subject line.

Find the rest of the show notes and links/transcript for this episode by clicking here.

Simple Homeschool Ep #109: Reasons to Homeschool (There are a lot of them!) Apr 11, 2023

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PLEASE NOTE: In this episode Jonathan and I chat about some sensitive topics, including our experience with school safety, that I don't recommend for little ears.

Welcome to the Simple Homeschool podcast with Jamie C. Martin and my 18-year-old son, Jonathan!

* This episode is sponsored by Modify Homeschool App and Dyslexia Connect!

Jonathan was homeschooled from K-12th grade, and in this episode we talk about some of the most popular reasons families choose to homeschool, including our own family's story and experience.

In Episode 109, you'll hear us discuss:

Our personal story of what got our family into homeschooling
Homeschooling for freedom and flexibility
Homeschooling for emotional or physical safety
Our experience living in Newtown, CT in Dec 2012 and its aftermath
The worst reason to homeschool...or is it?

Would you like to submit a homeschooling question for Jamie and Jonathan to answer in an upcoming episode? If so, email it to jamie@simplehomeschool.net with "Podcast Question" as the subject line.

Find the rest of the show notes and links/transcript for this episode by clicking here.

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