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Called To Homeschool

Are you feeling the call to homeschool and you're not sure what to do? Or maybe you are already homeschooling and it doesn't look like what you hoped it would. My name is MegThomas and I'm a certified Life Coach, a mother of seven and a homeschool pro with more than a decade of experience. I can show anyone how to create success in their homeschool, and I'd love to show you how. Are you ready? Learn more at www.coachmegthomas.com.
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#54 Homeschooling Kids With ADHD

Homeschooling with a child with ADHD? Then you need to listen to this episode. We have different opinions of whether to medicate or not, so you'll get to hear both sides, and we hope that this episode will help you make the best decision for your family. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/54

Apr 29, 202036 min

#53 Homeschooling Through Hard Times

Everyone is going to go through something hard during their homeschool journey. Whether it's a new baby, illness, or pandemic!! Listen in to some ideas of how to keep homeschooling even through hard times. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/53

Apr 22, 202024 min

#52 Teaching Kids Emotional Health

A lot of us understand the importance of taking care of our physical health, but do we understand how important it is to take care of our emotional health as well? Listen in to this episode to hear how you can teach your kids about their emotional health. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/52

Apr 15, 202022 min

#51 Simple Science Activities

In this episode Karyn shares some simple science activities kids love! She also explains why science experiments are great for kids and the importance of using multiple senses in learning! See show notes at calledtohome.com/51.

Apr 08, 202016 minEp. 51

#50 The Art of Boredom

When did boredom become a bad thing? In this episode, we share with you the art of being bored. Why boredom is a good thing, how to transition off of so much technology, and what to do when your kids come to you and say, "I'm bored!" See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/50

Apr 01, 202028 min

#49 Spring Learning Ideas

Sometimes it gets tricky to homeschool when it starts to warm up outside. Listen to this episode to find some fun ways to keep doing school with a spring/Easter theme. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/49

Mar 25, 202018 min

#48 Connecting with Your Kids

Connection is everything. Having a connection with our kids helps them to feel safe and helps us to homeschool without so many tears. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/48

Mar 18, 202026 min

#47 When Your Spouse Isn't on Board with Homeschooling

This week we're going over some ideas if your spouse isn't on board with homeschooling. We give ideas to help if your spouse has concerns, and how you can address them. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/47

Mar 11, 202021 min

#46 Teaching Your Kids Habits

Teaching your kids great habits is going to help your homeschool run much smoother. We share five habits from Charlotte Mason, and how and why to incorporate it into your school. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/46

Mar 04, 202025 min

#45 Levels of Liberty

If you are ready to really dive into creating an amazing home, and giving your kids some skills that will bless them throughout the rest of their lives, then Levels of Liberty is for you! It's a system of teaching your kids how to govern themselves, and giving them step by step skills to reach their potential. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/45

Feb 26, 202016 min

#44 St. Patrick's Learning Ideas

St. Patrick's Day is coming up! In this episode we share some fun ideas of great activities you can do with your kids. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/44

Feb 19, 202011 min

#43 14 Ways to Say I Love You

This is a special episode about connecting with your spouse. It's so easy in the hustle and bustle of homeschooling to forget about dad. In this episode we're giving you four tips on how to have a happier marriage AND 14 ways to say I love you. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/43

Feb 12, 202024 min

#42 Extra Curricular Activities

Do you worry that your kids will miss out with extra curricular activities because they're not in the school system? Homeschoolers have tons of opportunities to get out and try different activities. Sometimes it can almost feel overwhelming because there are so many choices. Listen in as we share some ideas, and some help for you as you make the choice of how much extra curricular you want in your life. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/42

Feb 05, 202016 min

#41 Fun Winter Learning Ideas

Do you get stuck in the winter blues, or need a little extra help with your school during those long, cold months? Listen in as we share some fun ideas to help make your winter a little more fun. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/41

Jan 29, 202013 min

#40 Consistency Not Perfection

Perfection doesn't exist. Trying to make your homeschool perfect is an easy way to get burned out. Just try to be consistent. Listen in as we give you ideas on how to get over the perfectionist trap, and why consistency will serve you over perfection. See show notes at www.calledothome.com/40

Jan 22, 202017 min

#39 Homeschool Help

Are you feeling lost with your homeschool? In this episode we share with you Meg's new program, Mama's Members, that is a great resource for all your homeschool needs. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/39

Jan 15, 202014 min

#38 Battle of the Brains

This is a listeners request to hear about Meg's end of the term Battle of the Brains. We share what it is, why it got started, and what it looks like. See show notes www.calledtohome.com/38

Jan 08, 202018 min

#37 Goal Setting

We're ending the year by preparing you for the next one. This episode is a great resource of a different way to look at goals, and how to make them a lasting change. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/37

Dec 18, 201929 min

#36 Keeping the Holidays Simple

How in the world do you homeschool all December AND create a magical Christmas? You don't. In this episode, we give you permission to keep the holidays simple, and centered on Christ. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/36.

Dec 11, 201924 min

#35 Books for Teens

In this episode we share some of ours and our teens favorite books. From classics to popular fiction, and some stuff in-between, we cover a bunch of different styles of books that your teen readers will enjoy! See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/35

Dec 04, 201930 min

#34 Books for Tweens

Are you ready to hear another great list of book suggestions for your tween? We each share some of our favorite books that our kids have absolutely loved. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/34

Nov 20, 201925 min

#33 Books for Young Readers

You asked for it, and so here it is!! The next few episodes are going to cover some of our favorite books for your kids to read. In this episode we share some of our favorite books for kids in Kindergarten through fourth grade. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/33.

Nov 13, 201926 min

#32 No Yell November

Are you ready to join us in the no yelling revolution? Heck yes you are! In this episode we are going to talk to you about why we yell, the downside of yelling, and how you can overcome this habit. As an added bonus you can join the support group on Facebook, just look up #NoYellNovember or send Meg an email to join. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com32

Nov 06, 201926 min

#31 Making Math Fun

Does this feel like the impossible goal, making math fun? In this episode we are going to give you some simple tips to help any child find a way to enjoy math. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/31

Oct 30, 201920 min

#30 Teaching Kids About Money

We have another awesome guest on the show today, Meg's husband, Johnny. He is a financial guru and is sharing some of his wisdom. He shares a couple of simple principles of finances and then we share how we teach them to our kids. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/30

Oct 23, 201929 min

#29 Morning Devotional

How do we study religion in our homes? In this episode we talk about how we start our day with our morning devotional. How we study scriptures, and ways to help even the youngest of kids understand gospel principles. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/29

Oct 16, 201921 min

#28 Nature Study

In this episode we cover some simple ways to get outside and observe nature. It doesn't have to be grand or complicated to be successful. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/28

Oct 09, 201915 min

#27 Minute With Mom

Have you heard Meg talk about Minute With Mom and you've wondered what in the world is that? Well today, all your questions will be answered. Listen in as we talk about many different ways that you can connect with your kids throughout the school day. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/27

Oct 02, 201914 min

# 26 Do You Need A High School Diploma?

We have recently had several listeners ask us whether you need a High School diploma. We not only answer that question, but we open up a lot more possibilities for your High Schoolers. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/26

Sep 25, 201913 min

#25 Teaching Kids About Sex

This episode is a bit different from the normal ones. Karyn interviews a special guest, her husband! Rich Tripp is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist. In this episode he walks through teaching kids about sex. This is a difficult subject for many parents to tackle! In this episode we cover the importance of you teaching your own kids so they learn based on your values. We discuss the messages given in the media vs. what we want our children to understand, miseducation ...

Sep 18, 201928 min
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