In this episode of the Peaceful Homeschool Podcast, hosts Emma and Beth share their personal experiences with dual enrollment for their homeschooled teens. They dive into the pros, like cost savings and college preparation, and the cons, such as time management challenges and credit transfer issues. Join them for a heartfelt discussion to help you decide if dual enrollment is the right fit for your homeschooling journey. Send us a text Find Your Homeschool Vibe Find Your Homeschool Vibe, How to ...
May 14, 2025•26 min•Season 1Ep. 78
This episode of the Peaceful Homeschool Podcast features Emma and Beth discussing how they plan for the upcoming homeschool year. They reflect on their different planning styles and emphasize the importance of involving their kids in the planning process to ensure a meaningful and enjoyable learning experience. Emma shares her preference for early planning, starting as early as March, and discussing subjects, curriculum choices, unit studies, and field trips with her kids. Beth, on the other han...
May 08, 2025•29 min•Season 1Ep. 77
In this episode of the Peaceful Homeschool podcast, hosts Emma and Beth discuss how to make the most of the summer season for homeschooling families. They share their personal experiences and strategies for creating a summer bucket list, incorporating daily activities, and maintaining a healthy balance between relaxation and productivity. From reading and exercise to chores and outdoor time, they emphasize the importance of structure, mental health, and fostering connections with others. Tune in...
Apr 23, 2025•23 min•Season 1Ep. 76
In this episode of the Peaceful Homeschool Podcast , hosts Emma and Beth dive into the topic of home culture. What kind of atmosphere do you cultivate in your family? A culture of kindness, perhaps? Emma and Beth share their personal experiences raising their kids and shaping the culture within their homes. They explore why this is especially vital in a homeschooling environment, where families spend so many hours together. Discover the unique advantage of curating a home culture that reflects y...
Apr 10, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 75
This week on the Peaceful Homeschool Podcast, join Emma and Beth as they share their favorite strategies for teaching science in a homeschool setting. From budget-friendly and time-saving tips to engaging at-home science activities their kids love, this episode has practical ideas to inspire your homeschool journey. Send us a text Find Your Homeschool Vibe Find Your Homeschool Vibe, How to Homeschool Without Losing Your Mind a book by co-host Beth Lee Support the show This Week's Sponsor is actu...
Apr 02, 2025•32 min•Season 1Ep. 74
So much to do, so little time. Some days that’s how it feels with cooking, cleaning, errands, activities, homeschooling. Today Emma and Beth share some of their experiences with making things more peaceful and less hectic at home. From the time your kids are toddlers, they can be learning that in a family everyone helps. From cooking once and eating twice (or three times), to “stacking up” errands, to five-minute chores for kids, we’re chatting about ways to simplify your homeschooling life. Col...
Mar 27, 2025•52 min•Season 1Ep. 73
In this episode, hosts Emma and Beth dive into the world of homeschooling and community. Do we all need to share the same religion—or even the same views—to learn together, be friends, or invite each other into our lives? They explore the benefits of exposing kids to different beliefs, weigh potential drawbacks, and ask: Can you listen to us if you’re not a Christian? With heartfelt insights, Emma and Beth reflect on how diverse perspectives—from vaccine debates to faith—don’t have to divide us....
Mar 13, 2025•28 min•Season 1Ep. 72
On this episode of the Peaceful Homeschool Podcast, Emma dives into the idea of a "super senior year" — a fifth year of high school that can help homeschoolers deepen their learning, explore new passions, and prepare more intentionally for the future. Whether it's mastering tough subjects or gaining extra time to mature and grow, this flexible approach celebrates the beauty of homeschooling. Plus, we have an exciting announcement: Beth will be returning for episode 72! Send us a text Find Your H...
Feb 13, 2025•10 min•Season 1Ep. 71
Listen in to our interview with author and homeschooling mom Julie Bogart of Brave Writer! On this episode we’re discussing learning outside the box, encouraging a love of learning (and writing) in our kids, and the importance of critical thinking skills in today’s society. Julie shares strategies from her new workbook for helping kids to learn how to think critically. Becoming a Critical Thinker helps students learn to: • Imagine how other people think and discover how to interpret the thoughts...
Aug 27, 2024•58 min•Season 1Ep. 70
Do all teens need to have stereotypical attitudes and behaviors? Do they all have to be sulky and uninterested and revert to grunting as their main form of communication? How can we foster the relationships with our teens/tweens when they have so many changes going on and they aren’t sure how to handle them all. Plus, doesn’t society tell us that’s what teens are like? Heads up, you don’t have to follow society’s norms. Send us a text Find Your Homeschool Vibe Find Your Homeschool Vibe, How to H...
Feb 01, 2024•28 min•Season 1Ep. 69
Today we’re answering the question of why we homeschool. It’s not just one reason; it’s a whole plethora. Having our own experiences in public school and knowing what the world is like, we knew that homeschooling was the way to go for us. It hasn’t always been easy, but it’s always been worth it! Jump on our Facebook page and tell us why you chose to homeschool! Send us a text Find Your Homeschool Vibe Find Your Homeschool Vibe, How to Homeschool Without Losing Your Mind a book by co-host Beth L...
Dec 06, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 68
Listen in as Emma chats about exposing our kids to a variety of opportunities that will help them learn job skills as well as figuring out what they might want to explore as a career and what they definitely don’t want to pursue. Also, hear why Emma cautions against job takeover in teens. Young Eagles program Send us a text Find Your Homeschool Vibe Find Your Homeschool Vibe, How to Homeschool Without Losing Your Mind a book by co-host Beth Lee Support the show This Week's Sponsor is actually Be...
Nov 16, 2023•20 min•Season 1Ep. 67
Today Emma is talking about the differences between unschooling and deschooling, what they mean, what they might look like in your homeschooling, and some thoughts about why deschooling may be needed after pulling your child out of public school. Links mentioned: https://www.usnews.com/education/k12/articles/what-to-know-about-unschooling John Holt Info: https://www.johnholtgws.com/john-holt Parent Mindset Episode 63 Send us a text Find Your Homeschool Vibe Find Your Homeschool Vibe, How to Home...
Nov 09, 2023•13 min•Season 1Ep. 66
Planning to homeschool your little one starting from the beginning? Tune in as we talk about homeschooling for Kindergarten and/or Preschool and what that can look like. What should you realistically expect of your little one? Does your Kindergartener have to sit at a desk for 7 hours, trying to read chapter books and write essays? No, silly, of course not! Beth & Emma share their insight and stories of homeschooling all their kids from the beginning and give realistic expectations along wit...
Sep 27, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 65
Today Emma and Beth are discussing pulling your kids from public school. Is it legal? Can you only pull them at the end of the school year? What if the school says you have to choose their independent study program instead of true homeschooling? Come get answers to your questions and more in today’s podcast! LINKS MENTIONED: Can I Pull My Kids Out of Public School? (theeasyhomeschool.com) HSLDA - Homeschool Laws By State (hslda.org) Deschooling - How to Successfully Transition From School to Hom...
Sep 20, 2023•40 min•Season 1Ep. 64
Struggles in homeschooling? Maybe YOU, the parent, need to deschool. If you attended public school, you may be pushing your kids into public school ways without realizing it or without realizing many aren’t necessary in a homeschooling setting. Homeschool toward learning, not toward checking boxes. There is nothing that says you have to complete Chapter 17 today. You’re the boss of your homeschool - what is your mindset? Listen to our experiences with this and how you can step into more of a hom...
Sep 13, 2023•33 min•Season 1Ep. 63
Best of Series replay of episode 15. Wanting to homeschool but feel like it’s not within your budget? What if we told you there were plenty of ways to homeschool for free or on a budget? Listen to this week’s episode where we share some of our favorite free/inexpensive homeschool options. You don’t have to spend hundreds, or thousands, of dollars on a curriculum to give your kids an amazing education! Here are some links mentioned in today's show: Easy Peasy All-In-One Homeschool Khan Academy Ho...
Sep 06, 2023•23 min•Season 1Ep. 62
Best of Series - Replay of episode 11. Today Emma and Beth discuss planning a homeschool schedule. Do you preplan everything down to the day and page numbers? Or do you plan weekly? Or do you do a general flexible plan? Find out what they learned through trial and error throughout the years. Here are some links mentioned: Free Homeschool Record Keeping Tracker PDF Beth's Book - Find Your Homeschool Vibe Send us a text Find Your Homeschool Vibe Find Your Homeschool Vibe, How to Homeschool Without...
Aug 30, 2023•26 min•Season 1Ep. 61
Best of Series - Todays episode is a replay of Ep. 8. Ahhhhhhhh, curriculum!!!!! This is one of the biggest stressors for new homeschoolers. Is there a perfect curriculum? Is an all-in-one curriculum the best? Should I just choose a curriculum and make my child do it? What do I do if the curriculum we chose isn’t working? Hear Emma’s & Beth’s perspectives in today’s podcast. Spoiler alert, for some subjects, we didn’t even use a specific curriculum! We’ll also be talking about various choice...
Aug 23, 2023•50 min•Season 1Ep. 60
Best of Series is a replay of Ep. 4. Today we’re talking about whether homeschooling needs to look like public school at home. Homeschool kids can usually complete their schoolwork in a few hours compared to the seven hours in a public school day. About how many hours a day do your homeschool kids need to spend on sit-down work/bookwork? Check out our handy chart for a basic idea of sit-down time and find lots of other ways to incorporate learning into your day. In this episode, Emma and Beth al...
Aug 16, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 59
In this inspiring podcast episode, we meet Theresa Peters, mom to two homeschooled kids who are now 15 and 20 years old. Theresa shares her passion for changing the way students learn and achieve their dreams. Drawing from her experience teaching in public schools and privately mentoring homeschool students, she emphasizes the importance of fostering open discussions and a love for reading and writing in children. Theresa also discusses practical tips for teaching language arts, offers insights ...
Aug 09, 2023•38 min•Season 1Ep. 58
In this episode, our guest, Amberlee Rich of Rich Living Coaching, shares valuable insights and practical tips on how to save money while homeschooling. She emphasizes the importance of adopting a money-saving mindset, where spending more does not necessarily translate to a better education for your children. Amberlee suggests exploring free resources like libraries, co-ops, and homeschooling discounts to enhance the learning experience without breaking the bank. She also discusses the significa...
Aug 02, 2023•35 min•Season 1Ep. 57
This episode of the Peaceful Homeschool Podcast features Emma and Beth discussing how they plan for the upcoming homeschool year. They reflect on their different planning styles and emphasize the importance of involving their kids in the planning process to ensure a meaningful and enjoyable learning experience. Emma shares her preference for early planning, starting as early as March, and discussing subjects, curriculum choices, unit studies, and field trips with her kids. Beth, on the other han...
Jul 26, 2023•27 min•Season 1Ep. 56
In this episode of the Peaceful Homeschool podcast, hosts Emma and Beth discuss how to make the most of the summer season for homeschooling families. They share their personal experiences and strategies for creating a summer bucket list, incorporating daily activities, and maintaining a healthy balance between relaxation and productivity. From reading and exercise to chores and outdoor time, they emphasize the importance of structure, mental health, and fostering connections with others. Tune in...
Jul 19, 2023•22 min•Season 1Ep. 55
Today we’re chatting with Eric Franzen, the co-founder and director of Ideal School, and part of his team is joining us from Argentina, Guatemala, Ecuador, and Mexico. Ideal School is a dual immersion language school with students from around the globe. We’re talking with their team about the benefits of dual immersion, learning a second language, sharing cultures from so many different locations, the benefits of using an online platform, and the gift of time with your kids when you homeschool. ...
Jul 12, 2023•39 min•Season 1Ep. 54
On this episode we are delving deep into learning about math with math whiz Dr. Del (aka Craig Hane), but we’re also listening to Dr. Del’s wisdom about teaching our kids. He reminds us not to compare, and talks about intrinsic motivation in learning, learning practical math, and not to be a victim of the system. Dr. Del shares tons of free resources. If you use THIS LINK , you can order the program at a HUGE discount of 90% off with a 30 day money back guarantee. https://succeedwithmathsecret.c...
Jun 28, 2023•44 min•Season 1Ep. 53
This episode features Betsy Mays, former public school math teacher and creator of math games designed to make learning fun! Betsy talks about what to do if your child is really struggling with a math concept, using vertical number lines, and how you can incorporate learning math through playing games, sewing, and so many other hands-on activities. Bio: Betsy Mays is a wife,mother, math teacher,and game creator. She has a bachelors degree in elementary education and a masters in educational lead...
Jun 21, 2023•34 min•Season 1Ep. 52
Today we’re chatting with Melissa Fleming of The Homeschool Awakening, sister of Kirk Cameron and Candace Cameron Bure, and longtime home-educating mom of five. Melissa shares why her family chose to homeschool, her style of homeschooling, why having intentional time with her children is one of the best parts of homeschooling, and plenty of tips for families contemplating homeschooling. Melissa also shares about her part in The Homeschool Awakening movie, and how she’s still learning alongside h...
Jun 14, 2023•1 hr 8 min•Season 1Ep. 51
On this episode we’re interviewing Leah Boden of Modern Miss Mason. Leah shares who Charlotte Mason was, the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education, what living books are, and how Charlotte Mason education can be adapted to fit any homeschooling family, including those who have children with special needs. Modern Miss Mason book Modern Miss Mason Website Modern Miss Mason Conference Send us a text Find Your Homeschool Vibe Find Your Homeschool Vibe, How to Homeschool Without Losing Your Mind a ...
Jun 07, 2023•43 min•Season 1Ep. 50
On this episode, we’re interviewing Dr. Natalie Bruce, author of “Jesus.Yoga Pants. Homeschool.,” and chatting about reading - teaching kids to read, ways to encourage and foster a love of reading, phonics vs memorization, Newberry award winning books, and what to do when struggles arise. We also chat about classical education and what that can look like in a homeschooling family. Jesus. Yoga Pants. Homeschool. book Bob Books Homeschool Vibe book The Read-Aloud Family book Send us a text Find Yo...
May 31, 2023•51 min•Season 1Ep. 49
