Every mom enters homeschooling with a list of fears and doubts. There is an uncertainty that you will fail your children. And that you don't know enough to actually educate your child. Today's guest, Katie Keene, from Her Home and Heart shares her journey from fear to confidence. With years of training and implementation in neurodevelopmental technique and child development to benefit her own family, and 14 years of experience in supporting struggling outside-the-box learners to success, Katie i...
Oct 26, 2023•33 min
What if I told you that everything you need to do in a day can fall into 1 of 6 routines? It's true! And I've been following this routine for most of my motherhood years. It's one that adjusts for the different ages of children and what is going on in your life at the time. And the best part is that it is completely customizable to your homeschool family. Are you ready to tackle all the things you need to accomplish in your day? Grab a pen and paper and let's go! ♥ Leigh JOIN CLARIFY YOUR HOMESC...
Oct 23, 2023•23 min
You have an amazing homeschool day planned out. And you want your child to enjoy all that you want to teach them. But...you are met with far off gazes, disinterest, and maybe even crying. What is a homeschool mom to do? I'd love to suggest 5 ways that I used in my home to catch and hold my children's attention for over a decade. And guess what the bonus is to using these ideas? A huge reduction in frustration, anger, and burnout. Plus, we began to really enjoy homeschooling! If this sounds like ...
Oct 19, 2023•23 min
It's that cozy time of the year where the days grow shorter and there is a chill in the air. And it's time to slow down and lean into these few months of the fall season. How can you do that in your home for your homeschool family? I'm so glad you asked! Today, I am sharing 10 simple tips that you can begin right away to create a cozy atmosphere for you, your husband, and your children. But let's also talk about why this should be something that you spend a little time and energy on because I be...
Oct 16, 2023•22 min
It's getting harder and harder to keep homeschool children from being subjected to the messages of our culture. But how do we answer their questions? Or even better, is there a way to be the one to begin the conversation? Trent Talbot, the founder of BRAVE books, has a really fun and engaging solution for you. He seeks to empower Christian parents to feel equipped for the tough conversations we encounter on a regular basis. In this episode, Trent shares the background and vision for BRAVE, along...
Oct 12, 2023•20 min
If I walked into your home most days, you'd probably be afraid that I would think you were running a three ring circus. But in reality, there is a lot of energy within your home and your heart is feeling pretty chaotic about it all. What if you were complicating things too much? And that was what was leading to the chaos? But your mind, body, and heart is craving simplicity and peace. Grab a notebook and pen to write down a few simple keys to end the overcomplication, reduce chaos, and create th...
Oct 09, 2023•24 min
As a homeschool mom, you play so many very important roles in your life. All of them are worth investing your time and energy into. But, it can get a little dicey trying to figure out the best way to balance it all. Today, let's dive into your top three: motherhood, marriage, and homeschooling. These take up most of the minutes of every single day and your heart wants to do each well. What does balance look like? Is it even possible to achieve balance? And how in the world can you walk through a...
Oct 05, 2023•20 min
It's so easy to put yourself last as a homeschool mom. This seems to go with the territory. Someone always needs something. And something always needs to be done. But what if you could be a more amazing homeschooling mom by taking a little time to fill yourself up? Your family would love to have you feeling refreshed and full of energy. So why don't you take time to do this? I've got a sneaking suspicion that I know and that's what we're going to uncover today. Along with some really easy {and f...
Oct 02, 2023•21 min
It's a common scenario: a mom is so excited to homeschool her children, but there is one lingering dark cloud that has her concerned. And that is teaching her child how to read. Thankfully, there are some amazing resources available that make this a non-issue nowadays. Korbalagae Kuawogai from Teach My Kinder is one of those resources. She has taught countless children how to read and has really created a space to encourage and empower parents to do the same thing. Whether you have a kiddo who h...
Sep 28, 2023•30 min
All the fluffy fun stuff about homeschool gets all the attention. But what about the reality of recordkeeping our child's education? Yeah, not so much attention. I totally get it. It's definitely more enjoyable to talk about books to read, field trips to take, and life lessons to learn. But it also feels good to know that you have your ducks in a row and can provide proof of your homeschool, if it is needed. Grab a pen and paper and get ready to take a few notes. And then, I want you to read you...
Sep 25, 2023•23 min
Homeschooling is a huge blessing for our children. Isn't it amazing that they can gain an education at home surrounded by their family? But there is one very important person that doesn't always get recognized. And that's you...the homeschool mom! And you should get to enjoy this season in your life, just like your children get to. Let's lean into your family's homeschool lifestyle and see how it can be a time of great growth and enjoyment for you as well. ♥ Leigh JOIN CLARIFY YOUR HOMESCHOOL TO...
Sep 21, 2023•20 min
You love homeschool and want to consistently do what your planner...or that scrap piece of paper you scribbled out some notes on...says. But there always seems to be something or a general lack of motivation. This can be a tough spot to sit in and it may fee a bit like a hamster wheel. And I definitely don't want you to be there. Today, I have 6 power-packed tips to get you from inconsistent to consistent. These have worked in my life and I know that they will in your life too. Take some notes, ...
Sep 18, 2023•22 min
Today's episode is going to bless your socks off! I had the amazing privilege to sit down and chat with Laura Hernandez of Mama Systems. She is a homeschooling mom of 10 children, which includes some children with special needs. The grace and understanding that she bestows upon moms in this episode is life-giving. We dive in deep and it gets quite personal and raw. You'll hear how she makes decisions for each of her children every year, how she gets to the other side of mom guilt, keeps up with ...
Sep 14, 2023•27 min
The homeschool years are ripe with the time and freedom to give our children incredible insight. One of those places is often overlooked, but really important to them growing into young adults and leaving our home. Today, I want to share my family's journey to discovering our children's gifts, talents, and abilities and the outcome of doing this. I think you will see yourself in my reason behind putting this in a place of importance in our home. And I am excited about sharing the strategies we u...
Sep 11, 2023•29 min
We're going here today. This is definitely jumping into the deep end, but conversations like this need to happen. As homeschool parents, we can only make fully informed decisions about our children's education when we see the full picture. And my hope is that today's episode gives you some perspective and direction for your own research. Follow that up with a conversation with your husband so the two of you are in agreement. Then move forward in your decision. I may have to run and hide after th...
Sep 07, 2023•20 min
Sometimes, the grass looks greener on the other side. This can especially happen when our homeschool days get hard. But just know, that even on difficult days or tough seasons, you've made this decision to homeschool for many reasons. And one of those may include what you are keeping them from. That's the topic of this episode: what they are "missing" out on. I think you'll see yourself in many of these examples. I'm cutting straight to the chase today with the intention of solidifying your home...
Sep 04, 2023•27 min
As women, we enjoy having friendships with one another. And as a homeschool mom, there is something extra sweet about friendships with other homeschooling moms. It doesn't usually happen overnight though. And it can take quite a bit of intentionality to even find "your people." But once you do...it's an amazing feeling. I want to share with you the importance of making friendships with other homeschool moms. And how to find other moms to connect with if this is an area that you'd like to grow in...
Aug 31, 2023•20 min
You've heard it being talked about in homeschool circles. But wonder what it actually looks like. And how it could translate into your home. Today, I am joined by Lyndsey Mimnagh of Treehouse Schoolhouse, to discuss gentle learning while you homeschool the younger years. Lyndsey is a homeschool mom of four children. Before motherhood, she had a career in children's ministry and special needs education. Her home education centers around living books and ideas, hands-on learning, nature exploratio...
Aug 28, 2023•30 min
There are some best kept "secrets" in the homeschool realm that most of us learn by trial and error. And then have to clean up the mess we made when it comes to beginning a new school year. But I want to let you in on these today, so that you can get started with this year of home education feeling equipped and ready. There may still be some hiccups and unexpected situations...but, that's motherhood in general. However, these few key insights I am sharing with you today will help to minimize tho...
Aug 24, 2023•20 min
This is so exciting! You are homeschooling your children! Eek! It's the beginning of a new way of life for your family and I just know you are feeling a mixture of excitement and a twinge of uncertainty. Guess what? You are completely normal. We all feel like this when we start homeschooling. You're in good company. And I promise that you'll grow in confidence over time. Taking this first step is huge, but I'm so proud of you for making the decision. Can I share some tips with you that I wish so...
Aug 21, 2023•22 min
Now that you are homeschooling, you're looking at how to best fill up your days. What should your schedule look like? It can be overwhelming to look at the long to-do list and all the hopes and dreams you have for homeschool. And then be stumped on how it actually pans out in the real world of the day in and day out. Today, I'm going to give you ten options so that you can create amazing days, which become amazing weeks, then months, and years. Are you ready? Grab your notebook and write down th...
Aug 17, 2023•22 min
It's the beginning of the homeschool year and you're finding yourself overwhelmed before you even begin. How in the world are you supposed to fit education into an already jam-packed calendar? But there is this nagging in the back of your mind that tells you that there is more to this homeschool lifestyle than driving children to every activity under the sun. Can I let you in on a secret? There is so much more that will lead your family to thriving than saying yes to every opportunity. It doesn'...
Aug 14, 2023•24 min
If you spend more than a few minutes on back to school social media posts and ads or walk past the huge section at your local store, you're starting to wonder how much this is going to cost. And maybe getting a little worried that you won't have the right stuff. But what if it was much more simple to homeschool than you think? Well, it is! And today, I'm sharing 5 must-haves for your homeschool year that won't break the bank or cause any stress. I promise! Grab that laundry that needs to be wash...
Aug 10, 2023•22 min
Sure, the curriculum, schedules, routines, supplies, and activities are good and great. But there is so much more to having your child at home than just this. And you can have the most amazing curriculum and homeschool planner and still miss out on the true purpose of home education. Let's break you free from it all this homeschool year and in one year from now, look back and say you had the best year ever! Buckle up for this one, Friend, and get ready to do some heart work afterwards. ♥ Leigh J...
Aug 07, 2023•24 min
You're just about there: beginning a brand new homeschool year. And while having your stack of curriculum is fun, there are a few things that will help you have an even better year. Today, I'm sharing 10 things for you to consider before you begin this year of home education with your children. I've learned these all the hard way and am excited to share some insight with you in hopes that you can avoid some of my mistakes. Grab that pen and paper to take some notes...and then the real fun begins...
Aug 03, 2023•24 min
As a homeschool mom, your health and fitness probably falls pretty low on the to-do list. There is the assumption that it can wait…or that it will be done later. How is that working out for you? Today, I had a candid and honest conversation with Evgenia Arasim of At Nourished Motherhood to discuss this exact thing. She explains the common objections and obstacles that a homeschool mom has when it comes to making health and fitness a priority. And then she covers how to overcome them! You’ll walk...
Jul 31, 2023•34 min
One of the reasons many of us homeschool is so that we can instill our Christian faith into our children. Oftentimes, we get busy with all that is on our to-do list, activities, and keeping up with the curriculum. And we lose that focus. After raising children to their young adult years, I found some simple, yet very effective ways to incorporate faith into our daily lives. Today, I’m sharing these 5 tips so that you can make this a priority during these years of home education. Let’s be intenti...
Jul 27, 2023•19 min
Are you feeling a tug in your heart to make some major changes to your homeschool? This repeating the school system in your home is just not working. Your heart is telling you it’s time to make some adjustments. But it feels so counter to all that you know about education. I’d love to share with you four ways that you can begin to change your approach to homeschool. These will help you ditch the school at home that you’ve been doing. And then, replace it with the absolute best answer to your des...
Jul 24, 2023•24 min
You have grand and glorious plans of gathering your children together and an idyllic scene plays in your head. But then...real life smacks ya in the face. How do you merge your desire to do read alouds with your homeschool children with the long to-do list? I'm here to tell you that it's possible. I was you not too long ago and I experimented upon myself. And today you get to hear the results. Let's join forces so that you can fit this amazing habit into your day, but do so in a way that will se...
Jul 20, 2023•22 min
If you've been around the homeschool space...especially online...you've heard the word unschooling more and more. It's always been a style of homeschooling, but has gained a ton of momentum within the past few years. Are you curious about this type of education for your children? If so, let's take an aerial view of what it looks like and the main focus of unschooling. I know this is going to give you a little bit to think about and I'm excited for that. So, grab your notebook and pen so you can ...
Jul 17, 2023•23 min
