Hey, Friend! As women, and now as moms, we can easily be held captive by our thoughts about motherhood. We don't live to our full potential and allow ourselves to be influenced by others and our own thoughts. But what if we could identify the specific areas that are keeping us stuck? And then, what if we could really break free and be the moms we're meant to be? That is all in this episode! And I am so excited for you to live in freedom and to no longer be held back in your motherhood. Let's do ...
Aug 25, 2022•21 min
Hey, Friend! You've got this homeschooling thing going on and you know that there are certain days, hours, or other requirements you need to meet for your state regulations. You also have your own plans, goals, and ideas about what your homeschool year will include. But how do you figure this out? When do we begin? How often can we take days off? When will the last day be? How do I know that I meet my requirements? Sound familiar? I used to have those same questions...and more! But today, let's ...
Aug 22, 2022•19 min
Hey, Friend! Whether you are brand new to homeschooling or have some time "in the trenches," I have a treat for you today. It took me way too many years to wrap my mind around approaching our homeschool differently than how school was ingrained in me. But, you! You get to hear 3 amazing steps that are going to set you free when it comes to homeschool and education. If you are ready to dig in deep and make some changes that will completely change your trajectory of your family, hit that play butt...
Aug 18, 2022•24 min
Hey, Friend! I know you've thought about it: how will we afford college for our homeschool students?! What if they could graduate college debt-free? Say what?! Yep, it's true. Today, I have Kara Walker from Money and Mental Peace sharing some juicy tips and tricks for your student to receive their diploma and walk away with zero debt. Have no fear any longer because you are going to walk away with some much information and that fear and concern...it will be gone! ♥ Leigh Let's work together and ...
Aug 15, 2022•28 min
Hey, Friend! You're finding yourself in the midst of homeschool and all the things that go along with that...and little ones running circles around you. There is so much energy in your home and you wonder if it's possible to homeschool your older kiddos, with little ones around. Guess what? It is! And to help you accomplish this, I've got 4 tips to help you in the day to day of homeschooling your children with toddlers and preschoolers around. You can do this! I promise. Now, let's dive into tho...
Aug 11, 2022•24 min
Hey, Friend! Have the doubts, questions, and insecurities of homeschooling your children creeping into your mind? "What if I'm not good at homeschooling? Will my children be behind? Am I doing enough? Is this messing my children up? I know that I am ruining them." We love our children and truly want the best for them and wonder if homeschool really is the best for them. Let's take a look at that and compare that thought against 3 tried and true steps to honestly evaluate where you are at with ho...
Aug 08, 2022•24 min
Hey, Friend! Are you feeling the pressure to send your 3 or 4 year old to preschool? But something is nagging in your mind and you aren't sure if you should...or if you have to. Our culture just marches preschoolers off to school without question. Why is that? Well, there are 3 major reasons behind the decision made by parents. Let's evaluate these answers and put them next to the response of a homeschool mom, so you can decide if preschool really is necessary for your preschooler. ♥ Leigh Let's...
Aug 04, 2022•22 min
Hey, Friend! You are just about at the first day of homeschool and piling a stack of books in front of your child doesn't seem like the right approach. You've been told that this homeschool thing is supposed to be different than the school system. But everyone is crazy about the back to school sales and all the excitement. That's great for them, but you want to do things differently. And you know that the first day is what will set the tone for the rest of the school year. Don't you worry about ...
Aug 01, 2022•21 min
Hey, Friend! Are you feeling exhausted? Or do you often become exhausted as a stay at home homeschool mom? There is so much each day when it comes to being a wife, raising children, homemaking, and homeschooling. This current season in life is all encompassing and can leave us moms feeling depleted. What if I told you there are 5 simple ways you can fill yourself up and be the best version of you today and every day? Well, there is! And I am so excited to share these tried and true action steps ...
Jul 28, 2022•24 min
Hey, Friend! You've decided to homeschool...or you've been at it for a little bit...and you are stuck on how to create a homeschool room or space. The pretty Pinterest photos have you second-guessing yourself. And let's be honest, there's a little FOMO going on too, right? Have no fear! And put those questions and doubts aside. We're going to evaluate 6 different options and find the perfect one for your family. Grab a piece of paper and a pen because I've got a fun exercise for you to work thro...
Jul 25, 2022•25 min
Hey, Friend! Let me guess...your days are jam-packed with all the things that are required to raise children. Oh, and you homeschool too! And as a homemaker, somehow the house needs to maintain some type of semblance and order. How is that even possible? And why should you even bother? I am sharing my 4 step process to get you to the point of having and then maintaining an orderly home in the midst of loving and raising your children. Let's get our homes to a place where they serve us and are a ...
Jul 21, 2022•25 min
Hey, Friend! Did you dip your toes into the world of homeschooling during the past two years and decide that it just wasn't for you? What if I told you that what you did was not real homeschooling and you missed out on really experiencing life as a homeschool family? Well, it's true. The homeschool lifestyle is so different than pandemic homeschooling and I'd love for you to give it a try. Why? Because I think you'll fall in love with what it's really like. Today, I am breaking down three huge d...
Jul 18, 2022•23 min
Hey, Friend! Did you know that the way we, as homeschool moms, approach the education of our children will decide how successful it is? Years from now, we'll look back on these years and know for certainty that this is true. Our attitude and the way we think about education will dictate the decisions we make. Those decisions affect each year and down to even every single day. Let's have an open conversation about two shifts we need to make in our minds. These will lead to an amazing homeschool e...
Jul 14, 2022•24 min
Hey, Friend! Do you find yourself comparing your homeschool, whether it's you, your children, family as a whole, your husband to others? It can sneak in as a little thought and then grow into something much bigger. The homeschool mom comparison trap can easily take us off the course we want to be on. The good news is that we all deal with this at some point. And that is why I am sharing 4 tips to get you out of the rut and cycle of comparison, so that you can fulfill the calling you have to home...
Jul 11, 2022•26 min
Hey, Friend! Most moms jump into homeschooling with their focus on curriculum. I totally get it...that's the fun part! But what if I told you that you could save time, money, and energy and pick curriculum from place of confidence? It's true! You can choose the best homeschool curriculum with a simple and easy 3 step process. Today, I am sharing those steps with you so that you can begin your homeschool journey with intention and skip the years of trial and error. Plus, who likes to waste time, ...
Jul 07, 2022•26 min
Hey, Friend! What do we do when we find ourselves with an older student...say middle and high school age...who doesn't love to learn? Whether they've been homeschooled or recently brought home to begin homeschooling, there is hope! As moms, we see the value in being a life-long learner that comes from knowing the joy and excitement learning about the world brings. We want our children to grow into adults who continue their education as their interests and future careers lead them. It really is n...
Jul 04, 2022•26 min
Hey, Friend! Whether you currently have a teenager you are homeschooling or not, I'm sure you've thought about what it's going to look like when your kiddo gets to that age. How do we juggle the high school requirements with interest-led learning? And what do we do when they don't jump for joy when we tell them about all our academic plans? Raising teen boys, alongside homeschooling them can have its ups and downs, but going into the high school years requires the right mindset for Mom too! This...
Jun 30, 2022•27 min
Hey, Friend! Do you find that you have great plans and intentions when it comes to homeschooling, but it tends to go off track? Why does this tend to happen? And often? As homeschool moms, we have so much to keep up with each and every day. And we want to carry through will all of our lesson plans. But life tends to happen. Or is it something else? Let's have this hard conversation and go over these 5 steps to evaluate why you aren't able to stay consistent. As homeschoolers, we want to do right...
Jun 27, 2022•25 min
Hey, Friend! Have you lost the joy of homemaking? Does it feel like a chore rather than something that you GET to do as a homeschool mom? Or maybe you like creating your home, but just don't know where to start. I've got you covered! Sharing from my 21 years of homemaking and some of the good and bad choices I've made over the years, I have 5 tips to get you on the road to loving this role in life. Let's work heartily and serve our family well in this season of life as we create a home they can ...
Jun 23, 2022•27 min
Hey, Friend! Congratulations on a homeschool year well done! Doesn't it feel so good to look back on all that you accomplished with your children? But what do we do with all the paperwork, workbooks, notebooks, and textbooks that we used this past school year? Do you keep it all? Some of it? None of it? And is there a difference in what we keep for kindergarten as opposed to high school? These are such great questions! And I am going to use my 11 years of homeschooling experience to answer every...
Jun 20, 2022•18 min
Hey, Friend! Homeschooling is a full-time "job." It really is. And anyone who says differently has never actually been a homeschool mom. Colossians 3:23 encourages us to work heartily and willingly for the Lord. But what does that look like day to day and year to year when it come to the homeschool lifestyle? Today, I am sharing 4 specific areas to focus on while we educate our children at home. Let's do this homeschool gig well, okay, Mama?! ♥ Leigh Let's work together and get your homeschool t...
Jun 16, 2022•26 min
Hey, Friend! As homeschool moms who are seeking to live differently, we need to become discerning in recognizing the toxic mommy culture. And then deciding not only to reject that, but being equipped on keeping our minds and hearts focused on how we should be raising our children. Motherhood can be so overwhelming at times, but it is an absolute blessing when we allow it to be. How do we do that? There are four specific steps that will help ground us, as well as give us the proper perspective. L...
Jun 14, 2022•24 min
Hey, Friend! Sometimes we find ourselves as parents on opposite sides of a decision. We both want what is best for our children. And that's a really good thing! But what do we do if we find ourselves at odds with our husband over the decision of homeschooling? I've broken this down to 7 simple steps you can begin today to work through this decision and grow stronger as a couple as you navigate this next step. I hope this blesses those who find themselves...or find friends...in similar situations...
Jun 13, 2022•18 min
Hey, Friend! After our identity as a child of God, our first relationship is to be with our husband. But how do we keep this a focus with all that goes along with raising children...oh and homeschooling them too?! Let's talk today about why working at our marriage should be a priority. And then I'm going to share 3 simple tips you can begin implementing today to prioritize your marriage with your husband. I'm excited about how much closer you two can grow during this season of life. And I'm am t...
Jun 09, 2022•24 min
Hey, Friend! Let's start off our summer break from homeschool with a little encouragement and reflection. This is the perfect time of the year to slow down and ask ourselves the hard questions. We can and should be growing in our various roles and working at them with all of our heart. But where do we start? That's what we are going to discuss today in part one of this series. I am excited about where today's episode will lead and how we can begin stewarding the foundation of who we are as a wom...
Jun 07, 2022•28 min
Hey, Friend! I love this listener question and that I finally get to answer it here on the podcast. It's so important that all parents, no matter the size of their family, feels encouraged and empowered to homeschool their children. If you are a family with an only child and are considering homeschooling, this episode is jam-packed for you. Or maybe you have more than one child, give a listen so that you can encourage and support families who would have these concerns. ♥ Leigh Let's work togethe...
Jun 06, 2022•18 min
Hey, Friend! I don't know about you, but I don't plan to spend my homeschool summer break in the kitchen. Partly because there are so many other things I want to do, but also because the kitchen is way to hot on this summer days. But how do we get a nutritious meal on the table, but not spend as much time in the kitchen. That's exactly what we're going to talk about today. Here are 4 simple tips to find that balance between giving you a little freedom from hours in the kitchen, but also filling ...
Jun 02, 2022•23 min
Hey, Friend! This is going to be a super fun episode because I just know that you will relate. Today, I am taking you inside a coaching session with a homeschool mom. We are going to dive into her number one concern and lay out the foundation of what she needs in order to homeschool well. We discuss her decision to switch curriculum and why having a vision statement and goals will help her make this decision. I hope you gain direction and insight for your homeschool through this conversation. ♥ ...
May 31, 2022•24 min
Hey, Friend! Are you confused on how to start homeschooling? What should your focus be on? How should you spend your time? What if there were 5 simple steps to begin that would set you up for absolute success in homeschooling your children? Well, that's what I have for you today. Maybe you are brand new to the homeschool world and need concrete and practical ideas. These 5 steps are your solution. But maybe you are already homeschooling. Well, these 5 steps are a great reminder of where our focu...
May 30, 2022•19 min
Hey, Friend! Yay! It's summer break! The different pace to our days is so fun and energizing, but things can get a little wild and crazy when it comes to housework. It doesn't have to be that way. Let's cover 7 simple tips so that you can stay on track with your housework this summer and not be overwhelmed. Not only are the kids in need of a break, but you do too. Let's have an amazing summer, all while keeping up with our daily and weekly tasks as well. ♥ Leigh Get next year's homeschool starte...
May 26, 2022•26 min
