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HS 166: Homeschool Planning for Pregnancy and a Newborn with Amy Roberts Jul 02, 2019

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There is nothing that can more joyfully throw a homeschool year off balance than pregnancy and a new baby. Moms have so much to do already and now throw morning sickness, extreme fatigue, and a new born into the mix and homeschooling gets even harder.

Joining me today is mom of many Amy Roberts who knows a thing or two about homeschooling while pregnant and with a newborn. Amy gives us her best tips for planning a year that you know will be challenged by all these big changes. She is pulling out her best big family tips. Enjoy!

HS 165 [AUDIOBLOG]: Year Round Homeschooling by Pam Barnhill Jun 25, 2019

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Let's start with a misconception about year-round homeschooling.

It is typically NOT homeschooling all the time. Just because we are year-round homeschoolers that doesn't mean we are doing more school than your average students.

Traditional American school schedules begin in late August, take a couple of weeks off in December, and continue through the end of May with about twelve weeks off in the summer.

Homeschoolers who school year round simply shorten that summer break; often cutting it in half or making it shorter so we can take more frequent breaks during the school year.

This is all about flexibility y'all.

Listen or read more at https://pambarnhill.com/year-round-homeschooling/

HS 164: Big Family Homeschool Planning by Lynna Sutherland and Heather Tully Jun 18, 2019

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Planning for one or two homeschool kids is challenging enough, but planning for school with six or more? Now that is a Herculean feat. But never fear, we have some mamas on the show today who have been doing that for a number of years.

Lynna Sutherland (mom of 8) and Heather Tully (mom of 10) join me today to discuss the ins and outs of big family homeschool planning -- what's different than regular planning, where to combine, and how to meet the needs of all.the.kids. Enjoy!

HS 163 [AUDIOBLOG]: Don't Be Afraid to Face Sibling Complaints by Lynna Sutherland Jun 11, 2019

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It's happened so many times you can replay the scenario in your head. One of your children runs in from another room screaming. He's got a complaint against a sibling and he wants justice.

How do you respond? What do you say when faced with the accusations of one sibling against another?

Eventually, you'll need to get them both involved in the conversation, but here are three things you can do before you add another person to the conversation.

Listen or read more at https://hswotrainingwheels.com/face-sibling-complaints/

HS 162: Planning by Personality Type with Mystie Winckler Jun 04, 2019

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Have you ever wondered how your personality type might impact your approach to homeschool planning?

On today's episode of the podcast we have a fascinating glimpse at how your Meyers-Briggs functions can have an affect on how you plan, what you plan, and how you work a plan. Homeschool personality guru, homeschool grad, and homeschool mom Mystie Winckler joins me for this very revealing conversation.

HS 161 [AUDIOBLOG]: How We Homeschool Without Grade Levels by Jamie Erickson May 28, 2019

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"And what grade are you in, honey?" the little old lady asked my daughter in an impromptu conversation by the produce section. She found my then eight-year-old girl sorting through apples looking for just the right one and thought it odd that a child her age would be at the grocery store in the middle of a Thursday.

It was, I suppose.

HS 160: The Introverted Homeschool Mom with Jamie Martin May 21, 2019

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It is no secret that I am an introvert and introverts have a special place in my heart. There is nothing wrong with extroverts, but getting the world to understand the need for a little quiet and time alone and not take it personally is hard.

It doesn't mean one is shy (I'm totally not.) or awkward (debatable). But it does fly in the face of our very social world at times — especially when you are a mother and even more so when you are a homeschooling mother. We have chosen to be with our kids all day because we thing that is what is best for them, but we do that knowing the toll it will take on us and knowing we will need to compensate for all that together time. It can totally lead to guilt.

That is why I was so excited when I found out about Jamie Martin's new book The Introverted Mom. Now there is someone who understands and can offer help. And on today's podcast, Jamie does just that.

There is something for every mom on this show — introverts and extroverts both. I hope you enjoy.

HS 159 [AUDIOBLOG]: Choosing Extracurricular Activities by Felicia Johnson May 14, 2019

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We live in a society where being busy is considered normal. If you aren't running to piano practice, baseball games, school awards ceremonies and every other possible extra-curricular activity every week, you aren't doing enough for your kids. Every mom feels the invisible pressure to preform and possible out-preform their neighbor.

HS 158: Introducing the New Plan Your Year with Dawn Garrett May 07, 2019

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We are so excited to announce the release of the brand new Plan Your Year with this special conversation about homeschool planning.

Dawn Garrett joins me today as we chat what's new about the book, what homeschool planning looks like for different people, common misconceptions about planning and being "boxed in" by a plan, and so much more. This conversation digs deep into how freeing (yes! I said that) planning can be. Don't miss it!

HS 157 [AUDIOBLOG]: When Your Homeschool Child Can't Read Yet by Erin Cox Apr 30, 2019

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If you're reading this, you are probably in the midst of teaching one of your little ones to read OR you have that endeavor looming ahead of you in the near future... amiright? The singular biggest fear of every single homeschool mom I've ever spoken to is failing to teach her child to read well... and especially failing to teach them "on time".

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