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Simple Homeschool Ep #98: Teaching Kids to Bake–The Whys and Hows Oct 25, 2022

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Head here to read this post instead and/or download Jamie's baking syllabus. Discover Jamie's books and her membership site, Introverted Moms!

Follow up article: Teaching Kids to Bake, The Results

Today's episode is sponsored by Popular Book Company and Sonlight Curriculum!

For years my kids watched and "helped" me in the kitchen. But recently I felt they were ready to bake on their own.

I had no idea how much of a positive impact this would have on our homeschool! Baking is now a core component of our school day on Tuesdays. Let me share how and why I chose to integrate it...

Simple Homeschool Ep #97: Let Go To Thrive When Homeschooling Neurodiverse Kids Oct 17, 2022

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

* Enroll in the live run of our course, Homeschooling with Purpose, before it closes on Friday, Oct 21!

Today's episode is sponsored by The Mailbox and My Fun Science!

What's Your Child's Learning Style? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz

Our homeschool year started recently. A week later, I had melted down and called my friend crying.

I was overwhelmed, burnt out, and sure I was not going to be able to handle doing it again this year. These feelings can be even more heightened when we're homeschooling differently-wired kids.

Listen in to feel less alone!

Simple Homeschool Ep #96: How We Manage our Teens' Devices Sep 27, 2022

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If you'd prefer to read this post, head here. Discover Jamie's books and her membership site, Introverted Moms - open now!

Today's episode is sponsored by Dyslexia Connect and All About Reading/Spelling!

Navigating devices with our children these days is a HUGE undertaking, so I wanted to share what's worked for us!

Please note that the boundaries I mention in this episode are what felt right for us, but I'd never suggest you need exactly the same. I'm merely including our specifics as a starting place to help you think through your own - enjoy!

Simple Homeschool Ep #95: Homeschooling around the Dining Table Sep 12, 2022

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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, and download her conversations starters PDF.

Today's episode is sponsored by Cyber Civics and Dell Technologies!

What's Your Child's Learning Style? Take Jamie's quiz and get your free report at simplehomeschool.net/quiz

Long before we introduced a no-tech-at-the-table policy in our home, we had a vision for our dining table. We wanted it to welcome many and a spot where much learning could take place.

Over the past 15 years, it has been that and so much more. Listen in and be encouraged!

Simple Homeschool Ep #94: How to Say Yes to Your Children More Often Sep 06, 2022

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This episode was written by Erin Vincent of Nourishing My Scholar, and if you'd prefer to read instead of listen, head here.

Links Mentioned: Erin's GoFundMe page!

Today's episode is sponsored by Greenways Academy and TJEd High!

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

I'd found myself in the habit of saying "No" to my daughter. We had been in a busy season, and I lost perspective of what was important.

It began to weigh heavily on my heart, and I felt like a failure as both a mom and a homeschooler.

Listen in to discover how I turned it around!

Simple Homeschool Ep #93: The Misunderstanding re: Learning Styles Aug 16, 2022

Show notes

If you'd prefer to read this post, head here. Discover Jamie's books and her membership site, Introverted Moms - open now!

Links Mentioned in the Episode: Take Jamie's new quiz, What's Your Child's Learning Style?

Today's episode is sponsored by Night Zookeeper and Ivy Kids!

Like many things when it comes to homeschooling, discovering and researching learning styles can be either helpful OR overwhelming.

So let me simplify the learning styles conversation and address the elephant in the room when it comes to this topic!

Simple Homeschool Ep #92: How to Know If You're Doing Enough Aug 02, 2022

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If you'd prefer to read this post, head here. Discover Jamie's books, her course, Homeschooling with Purpose,and her membership site, Introverted Moms.

Links Mentioned in the Episode: Homeschooling 101: What to Teach and When to Teach It!

Today's episode is sponsored by All About Spelling/Reading and Semper Smart Games!

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

Several months ago I asked Simple Homeschool readers to tell me their main homeschooling concern.

I received hundreds of replies, but was stunned to find that over 75% of them were more or less the same: "I just wish I knew I was doing enough." Listen in and be encouraged!

Simple Homeschool Ep #91: How to Respond to the Question "No School Today?" Jul 13, 2022

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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 Oak Meadow and Clark Creative Education!

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

It's one of the most common questions my kids have been asked over the years when we've been out and about: "Is there no school today?"

Sometimes this sparks a difficult conversation or piques interest about our life choices, but almost ALWAYS it elicits some kind of response.

Listen in as I share what I've learned!

Simple Homeschool Ep #90: Once I Was a Homeschool Influencer Jun 28, 2022

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

Discover Jamie's books, her course, Homeschooling with Purpose,and her membership site, Introverted Moms.

Today's episode is sponsored by Sonlight Curriculum and My Fun Science!

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

Once upon a time I was a homeschool influencer. I wrote words that were often shared by thousands, sometimes by tens or hundreds of thousands.

If you're in a season of discouragement, listen in for a return to hope!

Simple Homeschool Ep #89: 6 Lessons from a Homeschool Pioneer Jun 16, 2022

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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

* Today's episode is sponsored by Supernow and Great Homeschool Conventions!

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

I learned six valuable lessons from a homeschool pioneer, my mother. I'm grateful for her life and legacy, and wanted to share them with you today!

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