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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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#114 Fears and Successes

Today I am interviewing my friend and client, Lizzie Langston. I wanted her to share her experience of homeschool. She has been homeschooling for 18 months and I thought it would be good to hear of some of her fears with homeschooling and what successes she has already had in those 18 months. If you are feeling overwhelmed, scared, or that you're never going to figure it out, you need to check out this episode. www.coachmegthomas.com

Jun 23, 202137 min

#113 How Long Should I Do School?

Are you wondering about how long you should be doing school each day? Are you nervous if you're not doing enough or are you doing too much? Listen to today's episode to learn how long your school should be. www.coachmegthomas.com/join

Jun 16, 202116 min

#112 Create Your Homeschool Year with Confidence

Do you want to know some of the tips to creating an amazing homeschool year?!? Of course!! Creating your homeschool year can be simple and fun when you know what it is you're trying to create. Listen to today's episode to hear tips of how you can create an amazing school year. www.coachmegthomas.com/join

Jun 09, 202127 min

#111 Why I Left My Co-op

You read the title right; I have decided to leave my co-op. After an amazing experience of being with my co-op for so many years why would I ever leave it? You'll find out in today's episode. www.coachmegthomas.com

Jun 02, 202112 min

#110 Another Homeschool Graduate

Last week you got to listen to me interview my daughter Bella and her experiences with her homeschool. This week I was able to interview my son, Porter. I interviewed him and his experience of homeschool and heard his thoughts. I also asked him about Levels of Liberty and whether or not he thinks it's a good idea. www.coachmegthomas.com/join

May 26, 202131 min

#109 Homeschool Graduate

Two of my kids just graduated!! Listen in today to hear my daughter Bella's experience. Her favorite memories, and even her least favorite memories. You are not going to want to miss this! www.coachmegthomas.com/join

May 19, 202130 min

#108 How to Feel More Love

Love is just a vibration in the body. However, love runs at a higher frequency which is why it feels so good. How would you show up in your homeschool day if you felt more love? You would be patient, kind, understanding, and gentle. We all could use a little more love in our lives. Listen in to today's episode to hear how you can feel more love. www.coachmegthomas.com

May 12, 202116 min

#107 Become the Flight Attendant

Can you imagine what would happen on a plane if the flight attendants started freaking out every time there was turbulence? Most of the passengers would probably start freaking out too. Instead, the flight attendants are usually calm, and peaceful. They are trying to make sure that everyone else is ok. They are able to be a creator or peace instead of chaos in that turbulence. What would your school look like if you responded like a flight attendant instead of the panicked passenger? You are goi...

May 05, 202115 min

#106 How to be an Awesome Mom

Spoiler alert, how to be an awesome mom, tell yourself that you are an awesome mom!! Seriously, it is usually by small and simple things that great things are brought to pass and the story we tell ourselves is no different. In this episode, I am giving you five tips to really believe that you are an awesome mom. www.coachmegthomas.com

Apr 28, 202117 min

#105 Am I Doing Enough?

This is a common question that I get when I am coaching. Am I doing enough? First, what does enough look like? How will you know when you've arrived? Come listen to this episode to help you get past the worry and fear if you are doing enough. www.coachmegthomas.com

Apr 21, 202117 min

#104 How to Solve Any Problem

I'm going to teach you the model. The most amazing tool that will give you the ability to solve any problem. Curious to see if it can work for you? Then I invite you to sign up for a free session at https://www.coachmegthomas.com/free-session and I'll walk you through it.

Apr 14, 202117 min

Episode #103 Following Your Calling

Big announcement in this episode!! As we all are willing to following our callings, sometimes our calling puts us on a different path. You are not going to want to miss this episode to hear about Karyn's new path.

Apr 07, 202121 min

Episode #102 When Your Kid Doesn't Like School

Is your kid not liking school? Are you feeling frustrated with their lack of excitement with school? Then listen today to hear some ideas to get the spark back in your school. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/102

Mar 31, 202118 minSeason 2Ep. 102

Episode #101 Homeschool Co-ops

Are you curious what our co-op looks like? What about wanting to know what options are out there for different co-ops? In this episode, you will hear all about homeschool co-ops. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/101

Mar 24, 202124 minSeason 2Ep. 101

Episode #100 Homeschool Bloopers

Can you believe that we are on episode 100?!? We wanted to have some fun today and share some homeschool bloopers we have had. Listen in to have a good laugh at some of our bad homeschool days. See show notes at www.calledothome.com/100

Mar 17, 202129 minSeason 2Ep. 100

Episode #99 The Heroine's Journey

You have probably heard of the hero's journey, but have you heard of the heroine's journey? This episode is inspired from Sarah Grace Live's episode, The Heroine's Journey, where she talks about the journey with being an entrepreneur. Today, we want to show you what the homeschool heroine journey's look like, and see where you on this journey. See show notes at www.calledothome.com/99

Mar 10, 202121 minSeason 2Ep. 99

Episode #98 The Importance of Stories

Stories help us understand things in our heart that our eyes alone cannot understand. Listen to this week's episode to be inspired of why to includes stories in your school. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/98

Mar 03, 202124 minSeason 2Ep. 98

Episode #97 Detox from Public School

Detox from public school? This episode dives into what the detox phase is, what it could look like, and how to create your homeschool instead of creating public school at home. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/97

Feb 24, 202127 minSeason 2Ep. 97

Episode #96 Why Is That a Problem?

Has your kid ever told you that they hate a certain subject? Or are you worried because they aren't as excited about learning as you would hope they would be? Then you are going to want to listen to today's episode where you will learn four great tips of what to do when you start to feel that it's a problem. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/96

Feb 17, 202127 minSeason 2Ep. 96

Episode #95 Tips for Helping Kids with Anxiety

If your kids are struggling with anxiety, this is a great episode to listen to. Karyn's husband, Rich, a mental health therapist, gives some great advice to help you through this challenge! See show notes at calledtohome.com/95

Feb 10, 202126 minSeason 2Ep. 95

Episode #94 Force Negates Learning

Did you know that scientist have been able to prove that when you force learning, that it doesn't make it into your long term storage? Not only that, but as you try to force learning, it effects you as well. You are not going to want to miss this episode diving into why to stop forcing learning and what to do instead. See show notes at www.calledothome.com/94.

Feb 03, 202121 minSeason 2Ep. 94

Episode #93 Connect With Your Kids

February is around the corner and we want to help you connect with your kids on a deeper level. We're giving you fun things you can do throughout February to help you. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/93

Jan 27, 202115 minSeason 2Ep. 93

Episode #92 This Too Shall Pass

Are you having multiple bad days, and it feels like those days won't ever end. You are going to want to listen to this episode to hear about some ideas of helping you get through even the hardest of days. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/92

Jan 20, 202118 minSeason 2Ep. 92

Episode #91 Educational Subscription Boxes

If you want something a little extra in your homeschool, check out some of the fun educational subscription boxes that Karyn recommends. It's a great way to change things up in your homeschool and make things a little more fun. Plus, it takes some of the stress of teaching off of you! See the show notes for links at www.calledtohome.com/91

Jan 13, 202121 minSeason 2Ep. 91

Episode #90 Compliment Not Compare

Do you ever get in the comparison trap? Do you worry that your homeschool doesn't look like it should? In this episode we talk about ways to get out of the comparison trap. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/90

Jan 06, 202118 minSeason 2Ep. 90

Episode #89 What Do You Want to Create in the New Year?

Setting goals for the new year? Knowing what you want to create helps you know what path to take. If you don't know where you want to go, then it doesn't matter what you do. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/89

Dec 30, 202025 minSeason 1Ep. 89

Episode #88 Educating the Whole Child

Charlotte Mason taught that we should educate the whole child, but how does one do that? Tune in this week to hear some helpful tips. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/88

Dec 23, 202021 minSeason 1Ep. 88

Episode #87 Well-Educated Heart

We are diving into the Well-Educated Heart philosophy. We'll tell you what it is and how to implement it into your family. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/87

Dec 16, 202026 minSeason 1Ep. 87

Episode #86 Making Holiday Learning Fun

If you are looking for a great way to make learning fun AND include the holidays, you are going to want to check out today's episode!! See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/86.

Dec 09, 202014 minSeason 1Ep. 86

Episode #85 #LightYourFamily

We are giving away an awesome calendar full of ideas to bring your family closer this holiday season. Tune in to find out how you can #LightYourFamily. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/86

Dec 02, 202020 minSeason 1Ep. 85
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