DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint You've got plans, ideas, and goals for your homeschool. But, it's hard to keep the momentum going day in and day out. You know that consistency is key. But, what is holding you back from that? I have an answer. And it's going to sting a little bit. But, don't worry, I'm right there in the trenches with you. Let's get to the root cause of the inconsistency in your homeschool so there can be a b...
Mar 31, 2025•20 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint It does not matter the size of your home or the amount of people living within it. The truth is that it is an uphill battle to keep up with everything, especially now that you homeschool your children. Dana K. White, from A Slob Comes Clean, shares how God worked a struggle in her life to touch the lives of you, I was so concerned about homeschooling high school. It felt like something that wa...
Mar 27, 2025•26 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint We sure do love and feel entitled to our alone time in motherhood, don't we? And listen, I'm right there with you. That was a coveted goal of mine, until...well, you'll get to hear my story. You may be thinking about homeschooling or feeling like you are missing out on something you should be getting because of homeschool. Both of those camps {and anyone in between} can benefit from the little...
Mar 24, 2025•20 min
SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal Like you, I was so concerned about homeschooling high school. It felt like something that was beyond my knowledge set. To be honest, at times it was. But, that didn't mean I couldn't do it. And the same goes for you! Whether you currently have a teen or are looking ahead to 1, 3, or 10 years down the road, my goal is that today's conversation equips you to look beyond just schooling, but to really educate your high schooler. T...
Mar 20, 2025•24 min
SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal "Hey, Mom! What's for dinner?" Did you just cringe with that question? I know that I used to. There are so many decisions that you need to make every single day and what's for dinner...breakfast, lunch, or snacks...isn't something you should need to decide each day. There is a better way! And that is meal planning. Don't let anyone make you feel bad about planning ahead. It actually creates order and predictability in your hom...
Mar 17, 2025•16 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint Let's recognize the elephant in the room and have a conversation that is much needed in the homeschool world. We all experience it at some point, so why not talk about it? The topic is: burnout. What is it? What causes it? And how do you get to the other side? But, not only that. Let's figure out what is causing it and make the appropriate changes to your homeschool to keep you from getting bu...
Mar 13, 2025•23 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint It's so easy to get caught up in all the things you think you need to do in your homeschool with young children. Often, that is influenced by what school is doing. But, what if the basics are actually the foundation for the success in future academics? Jennifer Pepito of The Peaceful Press is sharing what you really need to focus on in today's episode. She's using her extensive experience, alo...
Mar 10, 2025•29 min
CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome Every day is full of choices on how to spend your time as a homeschool mom. Some lead to positive outcomes. Some to what appears to be benign results. And others don't add anything good to your days. After all the years of raising babies up through young adults, I know what it's like to want days that overall are just better. I've tried all the things, but mastering specific times in my day has had...
Mar 06, 2025•24 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome Are you feeling a little bonkers in your brain? The to-do list, educational goals, discipling and discipling children, and keeping up with your home is all jumbled together and you wonder if you'll make it out the other side with any type of sanity. If so, today's episode is dedicated to you! Joi...
Mar 03, 2025•23 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome You've heard that it's a good idea to teach your homeschool children character. And you're convinced that it will be a good use of your time. But, where do you start? Today's guest, Marilyn Boyer, from Character Concepts has been helping parents instill character traits and qualities into homesch...
Feb 27, 2025•26 min
JOIN THE MENTORSHIP https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship Calling all homeschool mom's who have been met with resistance when teaching a child writing skills! I know you've got your hand raised on that one. And if you don't, well, maybe give it a little more time. Lol! But for those of you who have had one too many writing lessons end in tears, I know how you feel. Through my years of homeschooling multiple children, I've encountered many different situations. Today's episode shares so...
Feb 24, 2025•26 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome Most of homeschool is done within the confines of our own homes and families. But, it sure feels good to know that you are not alone. And not only that, but you have people who will have your back and are there to support you. Having homeschool friends and community is such a blessing. It truly c...
Feb 20, 2025•19 min
JOIN THE MENTORSHIP https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship Questioning your ability to homeschool probably happens often. Maybe on a weekly basis. Possibly even daily. You've taken on what is seen as a unique responsibility in our culture. Everyone else just puts their kids on the bus or joins the carpool line and they just assume that their children will be educated properly. But, homeschooling is different because the entire 360 degree view of life is included and you often wonder if ...
Feb 17, 2025•20 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome If you've heard it once, you've heard it a million times...or close to that number. But, how do we respond within Christian circles to the scrutiny against homeschooling? Is there any evidence to back-up what we're seeing within the four walls of our own homes? Israel Wayne, of Family Renewal, ha...
Feb 13, 2025•25 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint Newsletter - https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Welcome to the mid-homeschool year slump! I know it doesn't feel good to be here, but it's actually a testament to all you've done so far this homeschool year. But, let's get out of this stuck mode that you find yourself in and get back to a place of peace with your homeschool. There is much work to be done and there are definit...
Feb 10, 2025•22 min
TAKE THE SURVEY AND WIN A BOOK! https://bit.ly/lbylsurvey You never meant to be here. Stuck in a place that wasn't a part of your homeschooling plan. And you know it's time to dig yourself out. But where to begin? Consider this episode a friendly hand reaching out to help pull you out and guide you into making the changes to your homeschooled child's education that need to be made. It's not too late. It's actually never too late. Grab a pen and paper to jot down the step by step plan to correct ...
Feb 06, 2025•22 min
TAKE THE SURVEY AND WIN A BOOK! https://bit.ly/lbylsurvey Most likely, you attended school and have memories of events and activities that you still carry with you. But, you chose a different course for educating your children. And you wonder if your homeschooled children are missing out on some pivotal events that take place at school. Today's episode is a little food for thought. You have to make the final call on how your children spend their time and what is a priority for your family. But, ...
Feb 03, 2025•23 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome So often in homeschool, you can get overwhelmed with all of the subjects, that a few of them, including history, can easily slide off the radar. In the back of your mind you really want to study history with your children, but it feels like there isn't enough time. Linda Lacour Hobar, the au...
Jan 30, 2025•26 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome One of the most common challenges homeschooling families face is what to do with preschoolers while focusing on older children’s lessons. Whether you have a toddler who’s still learning how to sit still, or a preschooler who’s ready to explore, there are a few practical strategies to keep th...
Jan 27, 2025•23 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome Life easily gets full and our to-do list gets long. And for the homeschool mom, there is the added pressure to fully educate the children. How in the world can it all get done? When I'm feeling overwhelmed, I like to ask myself a few questions. First, it calms me down. But then, it gives me clari...
Jan 23, 2025•18 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome The choices are endless when it comes to how you homeschool and what curriculum you use. And no matter what you do, you'll always be second guessing yourself. Throw on top of that, all of the correction, cleaning, cooking, and on and on and you might begin to wonder if you'll ever make it th...
Jan 20, 2025•21 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome Most of homeschool advice you get focuses on five days a week. You know, Monday through Friday. Those are the days and hours we tend to single out as the most important because we're covering our academics. But, there are two days a week that we can easily squander away and let our intention...
Jan 16, 2025•20 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome Homeschooling well is a day by day decision, but homeschool parents should have a long range vision for how that will actually be carried out. September McCarthy of September and Co. joins me in this episode to share her story of homeschooling the past 30 years. She'll share whether she has ...
Jan 13, 2025•21 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome There is a myth going around the homeschool world. Have you heard it? "You could have a perfect homeschool if only you would..." And so, you begin chasing this ideal and feel like a failure every single day. But, guess what? You aren't a failure! In this episode, we're going to poke a hole i...
Jan 09, 2025•19 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome Picking out and using curriculum in homeschool is a lot of fun. And it should be! But, there is so much more to these years than the lessons. Whether it's pressure from your homeschool state regulations, your own school experience, or voices of family and friends, most of the focus is on cre...
Jan 06, 2025•19 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome Welcome to 2025! I hope you are excited about all that this year holds for your family and homeschooling. When I first began homeschooling, I thought it was only about the curriculum, lessons, and "teaching." My mind was changed as I began to see what these years with my children at home cou...
Jan 02, 2025•21 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome As a homeschool mom, your to-do list is longer than the average normal person. And your heart is so invested in moving your family forward, all while meeting all their needs. Does it take Super Woman to get things done? Not really. But, it does require a plan and outline for the day. You've ...
Dec 30, 2024•22 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome The truth is that someday, your children will be grown and will leave home. It's not a pleasant thought in the midst of the long full days of homeschooling. But, it comes anyway. And after all of these years with your homeschool children in your home, what is life like for mom afterwards? Ov...
Dec 26, 2024•20 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome During the homeschool years, there is one key linchpin in the whole process of home education that is often overlooked until it's almost too late. Any guess? It's the homeschool mom! YOU! The motherhood journey requires a lot of sacrifice day in and day out and homeschool moms can easily bec...
Dec 23, 2024•29 min
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome As we approach the end of 2024, it’s the perfect time for a homeschool mom to reflect on the current year and plan ahead for the upcoming year. In this episode, we dive into three essential areas to evaluate as you wrap up the year and set yourself up for an amazing 2025. We know that homesc...
Dec 19, 2024•19 min
