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HS 186 The Real Mom Tour Hits the Road with Colleen Kessler and Sarah Mackenzie Nov 20, 2019

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Today on the podcast I am joined by my good friends Sarah Mackenzie and Colleen Kessler to chat about our new adventure next year -- the Real Mom Tour with Great Homeschool Conventions. We are so excited to share this new event with homeschool moms all over the country. Join the conversation as we talk about our favorite things about going to the convention, our insider convention stories, and how to get the most from your convention trip. We can't wait to see you there.

HS 185 [AUDIOBLOG]: Why We Homeschool (and Why We Don't Explain Ourselves to nosy strangers) by Ashley Fox Nov 12, 2019

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Why do we homeschool? Our story to coming to terms with what is really best for our family – and getting over-explaining it to everyone on the street.

"You're homeschooling? How lovely. WHY would you want to do that?"

Going against the mainstream opens the door to big questions about big life choices to random strangers at the post office.

HS 184 The Important Skills Learned from Cooking with Kids Nov 05, 2019

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I don't know about your kids, but mine love to bake. There is something about getting in the kitchen and making a mess while making something yummy that appeals.

This summer I had the pleasure of meeting Tiffany Dahle who has a brand new baking book out for kids. My favorite thing about it (other than the gorgeous photos)? It makes things easy. It is written in clear, kid-friendly language. I could totally hand this over to my kids and they will actually learn to bake all the things.

On this episode of the podcast Tiffany and I chat about the book, but also many of the benefits of baking with kids. You also get to hear Tiffany's story of how she came unexpectedly to homeschooling and what it is meaning to her family.

For links and more info: https://pambarnhill.com/cooking-with-kids/

HS 183 [AUDIOBLOG]: The Role of the Parent in Music Education by Inga Hope Oct 29, 2019

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How many times have you heard the phrase that kids just can't stick to an instrument long enough? Or that kids like to explore music but don't like to commit to anyone instrument?

As a music teacher, I hear this complaint all the time. I hear it from parents and I hear it from other music teachers. They just say things like "Oh well, the child quit again! They have a short attention span, that's just how it is". But I'm here to tell you "No – that's not how it is"! It shouldn't be that way. It's a fallacy that kids can't persevere with music or that they can't stick to an instrument long enough.

Absolutely not true.

HS 182 Andrew Stanley: Homeschooling is Too Funny Oct 22, 2019

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Andrew Stanley was homeschooled through eighth grade and gets it. He knows homeschooling makes the fodder for some funny jokes.

Join me and Andrew on this episode of the podcast as we chat about how a finance major ended up as a standup comedian, if his years as a homeschooler somehow uniquely prepared him for his current profession, and other things he might not want his mother to know (as if she doesn't already).

HS 181 [AUDIOBLOG]: Morning Basket with Older Kids: How to Make it Work by Pam Barnhill Oct 15, 2019

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So you've been doing Morning Time in your home and that now your kids are getting a little bit older, you're wondering should I still be doing Morning Time? Can I still be do Morning Time and how is that going to work?

Maybe you've been doing Morning Time for quite a while and now some of your kids are starting to get a little bit older. They might even become a little reluctant to keep participating in Morning Time.

HS 180 [AUDIOBLOG]: What is a Morning Basket and Why Would You Want to do One? by Pam Barnhill Oct 08, 2019

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Morning baskets are something that have been taking the homeschool world by storm. Everywhere you look there they are. So you might be wondering what is this morning basket thing and do I want to do one?

Morning basket is just another name for a practice that has been going on in homeschool circles for over 30 years now. Simply, it's a time in the day when everyone in the family can come together and learn together about specific subjects and morning basket is just one of the names for it.

Listen or read more at https://pambarnhill.com/homeschool-morning-basket/

HS 179: Memory Work from a Mom's Perspective with Amy Sloan Oct 01, 2019

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Today on the podcast I am joined by Amy Sloan from humilityanddoxology.com and mom of five kids ages 4 to 14. For about the past five years Amy has made memory work a central part of her homeschool day.

In this episode Amy and I discuss how to be consistent with memory work, how you find great pieces to memorize, and practical ways you can make this happen in your home.

We also chat about the debate between memorizing facts versus spending your time memorizing other worthy passages, how to make it work for multiple ages, and even how to deal with attitudes if they arise.

It's a fun episode! Check out the show notes at pambarnhill.com/hs179

HS 178 [AUDIOBLOG]: How to Tell Others You are Homeschooling with Misty Bailey Sep 24, 2019

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Congratulations on making the decision to homeschool! Homeschooling has many benefits, and it is a decision that you will not regret. When it comes to how to homeschool, one thing you may be nervous about is how to tell others you're homeschooling.

Telling friends and family may leave you concerned about possible negative feedback. Sharing the news with others also cements your decision; it makes it more real, and the thought of that may be scary.

HS 177: The History of the Homeschooling Movement with Steve Demme Sep 17, 2019

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Steve Demme has believed in homeschooling since before he had kids of his own. This former math teacher and pastor joined the fight of the homeschooling movement early, helping to lobby and shape legislation that gives us the homeschool freedoms we have today. Along the way, he and his wife homeschooled their own kids, he write a math curriculum, and became the funny, favorite math teacher of a generation of homeschool kids.

He is on the podcast today to tell the story of the early days of the homeschooling movement, the fight to become legal, and the journey so far.

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