The Homeschool Solutions Show

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298 | Homeschool Science: the Horror, the Humor, and Help! (Jennifer Cabrera) Sep 28, 2021

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Homeschooling science is often frustrating and impossible, easily replaced with videos, or neglected altogether. Don't let it be! I've got help and great offers! Science can be hands-on, exciting, edible, and dangerous! And can create lasting family memories. Like when you almost burn the house down for the science fair. True, hilarious story here….

297 | Deschooling & Homeschool Confidence (Serena Ryan) Sep 07, 2021

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In this episode, you will learn about deschooling Yourself to help increase confidence and start your year off on the right foot. You'll be given questions to consider & answer to help you deschool. You will also receive encouragement for the year ahead.

296 | Children's Literature and the Romance of Reality (Janice Campbell with Martin Cothran) Aug 31, 2021

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Children's literature can be fanciful — some of it is even nonsense — but there are reasons that we need it. In this episode, reader, author, speaker, and homeschool dad, Martin Cothran, ably explains what children's literature is for and we need it now, more than ever. If you've been harboring a secret love for the books of childhood, you'll be delighted to find that they are truly good for us. Enjoy!

295 | Planning for Making Family Memories In Your School Year (Jessica Smartt) Aug 24, 2021

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As homeschool parents, we are usually great at planning for the academic school year - setting goals and selecting curricula. But have you planned for family adventures in your school year? In this episode, Jessica encourages parents to remember the "why" of their choice to homeschool, and to build in opportunities to create traditions and adventure, including her favorite "Annual Family Day."

294 | How to be an Awesome Homeschool Mom (Jennifer Cabrera) Aug 17, 2021

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Homeschool perfection is impossible and boring. Be awesome instead! Tips for being an imperfectly awesome homeschool teacher. And for laughs... The 10 Commandments (suggestions for sanity) of a Homeschool Mom.

293 | Reminiscing: Lessons Learned From Years of Teaching (Cynthia Tobias) Jun 08, 2021

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Cynthia and Sue discuss how they worked successfully with reluctant learners and the lessons they learned from those experiences.

292 | A Homeschool Parent Teacher Conference (Jennifer Cabrera) Jun 01, 2021

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An actual recording of the infamous "homeschool parent-teacher conference" (aka split personality overthink-a-thon) in my head. The teacher and voice in the back of our minds echoing public opinions and trying to checkboxes, and pigeon-hole potential will be played by me. And the voice of the bedraggled but hopeful homeschool mom is played by...also me. Listen, laugh, sniffle, and feel seen and inspired.

291 | Behavior and Hidden Allergies In A Child (Dianne Craft) May 25, 2021

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Are you working with a child who has difficulty with cooperation, focusing, hyperactivity, sensory processing dysfunction, or has meltdowns? Do you have a child who "whines" all the time? Could a hidden allergy be affecting your child's behavior? Find out why one mom said, "Our daughter is so different now." Histamine is a huge irritant to the nervous system. Many parents are finding that common foods can be contributing to the child's everyday behavior. This doesn't have to be hard!

290 | The Art of Unschooling (Wendy Speake) May 18, 2021

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Karla Williams is the unschooling mom of six, as well as the author of Homeschooling Gone Wild: Imagined Learning Through Living

Karla Marie Williams is the president of BeBold Publishing. As an author, international speaker, and child advocate, Karla has impacted families all over the globe. Her message of hope and inspiration in the areas of homeschooling, foster care/adoption, parenting, and Christian living is sought after for retreats and conferences. She is a wife of 23 years and a mother to six sensational kids. Karla and her family reside in Grand Rapids, MI.

289 | Our Family's Chore and Allowance System (Jessica Smartt) May 11, 2021

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In this episode, Jessica shares her family's "family economy" system for chores and allowance. If you've been wanting to implement a better system for kids to pay for their own things, work around the house, and learn the value of a dollar, this system may work well for you, too.

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