If you have a child whose creativity and confidence you’d love to encourage, this episode is for you! I chat with Bethany Baldwin of MAD Society Inc. about her ingenious approach to homeschool theater: The surprising benefits of theater—even if your child isn’t a “theater kid” How to start a homeschool drama club with zero experience Why student-led performances can spark confidence and creativity in every child Ready to be inspired? Watch or listen now! Watch on YouTube Read the Transcript Mela...
Jul 22, 2025•40 min
There are three words that can ruin your day: What’s for dinner? We make a decision, shop for a meal, prepare it, and almost before the kitchen is cleaned, these family members of ours are back for more. For help with meal planning, you’ll want to listen to my discussion with guest Allison Schaaf. Allison is the founder and CEO of Prep Dish, a meal-planning service that helps busy individuals and families save time while enjoying healthy, stress-free meals. As a registered dietitian and trained ...
Jul 15, 2025•25 min
Hey, homeschoolers! I recently chatted with a guest about the conflict Christian homeschoolers can have with Hollywood’s content . But we can also use the media we consume as a family to deepen relationships and teach our values. This week my guests are Nathan and D’Lytha Myers. Nathan is a set designer for The Chosen, and D’Lytha is a trained musical theater performer. Together they have created a God-honoring kids’ film that combats today’s culture of confusion, rebellion, and moral drift—not ...
Jul 08, 2025•42 min
A homeschool mom wrote to ask me where my episode on gamifying your homeschool was. The problem is I don’t have one! But I thought it was a fantastic idea. This is The Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where we talk about making our homeschooling more like a fun, motivating game. Sponsor Finding a math curriculum that works for your family can be a challenge! With CTCMath, all of your kids from K-12 can learn at their own pace with one family subscription. That’s right! With a CTCMath membersh...
Jul 03, 2025•16 min
Thank you to the Harper Collins NIV Application Bible for sponsoring the podcast. Hey, homeschoolers! So often I learn about great ideas that I wish I’d had when I was still homeschooling. Today’s topic of starting or joining a parent-child book club is no exception. If you’re using Grammar Galaxy or would like to, starting a Grammar Galaxy book club is a fantastic idea. Make sure you’re subscribed to FunToLearnBooks.com so you’re notified of our Prime Days sale for significant savings on Gramma...
Jul 01, 2025•29 min
Hey, homeschoolers! As we are solidly into the school year, you may be experiencing some challenges. I want to share the top five struggles I dealt with in my 25+ years of homeschooling and how I dealt with them or would deal with them today. My hope is that you will feel normal if a psychologist and mother of six had the same issues that you do. My hope is also to encourage you that you can overcome these difficulties. You absolutely can! Watch on YouTube 1. Keep the house in order My first str...
Jun 30, 2025•18 min
Hey, homeschoolers! If you have a tween son or daughter, you may wonder what happened to your baby! I know I had that experience. If you need wisdom and encouragement for parenting tweens, there is no better place to turn after praying than my friend Tara Lee Felix. Lee is a champion of others, a certified conversion copywriter, and a hybrid homeschooling mom of five. As the founder of Created Social and Like Minded Musing s, she blends nearly two decades of parenting with over a decade of exper...
Jun 24, 2025•37 min
Hey homeschoolers! I knew that reading the Bible in the context of its Hebrew roots could make it come alive. But I was still surprised by my reaction to what I learned from my guest on this topic. If you long for you and your kids to be more engaged with scripture, you’ll want to hear from him too. David Necruitman is the founder of Biblical Excavations.and an advisor to The Chosen . He is a renowned speaker, author, and teacher, bringing a fresh and insightful perspective on the Hebraic roots ...
Jun 17, 2025•43 min
Hey, homeschoolers! Are your kids connecting with their grandparents and other elders? There is so much to be gained from intergenerational relationships as my guest can attest to. Grandparent Podcast Guest: Isabel Tom Isabel is a mother of three, the author of The Value of Wrinkles , and a professional serving the older adult population. She was raised in an intergenerational home and is passionate about improving these family relationships. I loved our chat and wished I had met Isabel when my ...
Jun 10, 2025•20 min
Hey, homeschoolers! It’s finally summer here. If you’re anything like me, you use the summer to review your homeschooling approach. What worked, what didn’t, and what will you do this year? One approach that I was interested in (and I know many of you are too) is homeschooling along the way, less dependent on curriculum. If you are interested in unschooling, I know you’ll enjoy hearing from my guest, Danielle Papageorgiou. Podcast Guest: Danielle Papageorgiou Danielle is married to Jon and toget...
Jun 03, 2025•34 min
Hey, homeschoolers! Last week my guest and I talked about finding a homeschool community. Often our biggest concern is helping our kids make friends. But what about us? We need friends too. I might not have made it without the homeschool mom friendships I had. If you’re interested in developing new friendships, you’ll love my chat with Kristen Strong. Kristen, whose authored books include Girl Meets Change and When Change Finds You, also compiled the 90-day devotional, Praying Through Loneliness...
May 27, 2025•45 min
Sponsor Thank you to NOW programs for sponsoring this episode of the Homeschool Sanity Show. Hey homeschoolers, you can homeschool apart from a community, but why would you want to? Although online communities have helped connect homeschoolers around the world, most of us desire a local community. Local communities can answer our questions about activities and services, and they provide a source of friendships for us and our kids. My guest today is Morgan Bergstrom, founder of BaseCampEd , a new...
May 20, 2025•36 min
Thank you to NOW Programs for sponsoring this episode of the Homeschool Sanity Show. Hey, homeschoolers! One of my most popular talks at Great Homeschool Conventions was “The Anger Antidote for Homeschool Parents.” I understand why. My anger was a stronghold in my life that I just couldn’t seem to overcome. Although I believe this talk is chock full of inspiration, it’s light on tools. That’s why I was excited to connect with Amber Lia. Amber is a certified independent health coach, a homeschool...
May 13, 2025•34 min
Hey, homeschoolers! It should be easy to teach life skills in our homeschools. The kids are cooking with us, cleaning with us, and even doing home repairs with us. But sometimes academics, activities, and daily life get in the way. We have good intentions, but before we know it, Junior is on his own driving the car with no oil in it. Don’t ask why I’m using that as an example. My guest today, Katie Kimball of Kids Cook Real Food, has joined me before to talk about teaching cooking skills . But t...
May 06, 2025•35 min
Hey, homeschoolers! Does your child struggle with self-control? Judging by the response to my session on self-control at the Great Homeschool Conventions , I’m going to guess that the answer for many is yes. Self-control is an overarching concept that includes emotion management and control of what we say and do. It means that our child can say no to their desires that can have immediate or long-term negative consequences–especially when in challenging situations. Parents who want to talk to me ...
Apr 29, 2025•15 min
We know that Hollywood is not our friend when it comes to raising the next generation, but Craig DeHut is. He is the co-founder and COO of Appian Media . What sets Appian Media apart is their three-pronged approach, accuracy, professional production, and free accessibility. This commitment reflects their mission to remove barriers to the gospel. Appian Media’s success is evident not just through awards and views, but in its profound impact on individuals. With nine million YouTube view s and glo...
Apr 22, 2025•30 min
Watch on YouTube Before I introduce her and our chat, I want to thank CTC Math for sponsoring the podcast. Learn more at CTCMath.com . Felice is an author and the founder of the Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network and the Ultimate Christian Podcast Network . Felice is a life-long Catholic Christian who loves and serves the Lord, Jesus Christ. She is a graduate of Florida Southern College and a former teacher with a degree in Elementary Education, Learning Disabilities and Early Childhood Educati...
Apr 15, 2025•57 min
Hey, homeschoolers! Are you wondering how AI can make homeschooling easier or are you concerned about using it? In either case, I have you covered. I have been using AI more and more in my business and personal life. I talk to people who are confused or curious about it, so I thought it would be fun to create a podcast on the topic using AI as much as possible to create the episode. AI generated the title, the script, and the b-roll or background video for the YouTube version you can check out a...
Apr 08, 2025•18 min
Introduction : In this episode, I address the common concern of homeschooling parents trying to juggle too many tasks, curriculum, and activities in their homeschooling journey. I outline six telltale signs that indicate you might be taking on more than you can handle and provides valuable insights for finding a healthier balance. Watch on YouTube SPONSOR: NOW Programs Visit Now Programs to learn about their resources for specials-needs students. Visit funtolearnbooks.com/samples to try a free l...
Apr 01, 2025
Do you love Charlotte Mason’s approach to education? This is the Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where I explain why I think Charlotte Mason would approve of my unique approach to teaching language arts and why you might want to consider adding it to your studies this year. Sponsor: NOW Programs Learn more about how NOW Programs can help you homeschool a special-needs student. Charlotte Mason Approach If you love a Charlotte Mason approach to homeschooling , I’m not surprised. Charlotte thou...
Mar 25, 2025•8 min
Have you ever wondered if it’s possible (or legal) for your high school student to homeschool themselves? This is The Homeschool Sanity Show — the episode where guest Karla Marie Williams answers our questions about self-directed homeschooling. Karla Marie Williams has been a guest on this podcast before. She’s the author of multiple books, an international speaker, and a global advocate for children and families. She is also the President of BeBold Publishing, a publishing company that launches...
Mar 18, 2025•34 min
Hey, homeschoolers! I think media literacy is a course we should consider including in our high school curriculum plan. When I learned that friend Nate Noorlander was teaching a class on it, I asked him to rejoin me on the podcast to discuss it. Nate gave me a new perspective that I hope blesses you as it did me. Watch on YouTube Sponsor: Judson College JudsonCollege.com/Visit Takeaways Media literacy is an important skill for high school students to navigate the internet safely and critically e...
Mar 11, 2025
Hey, homeschoolers! I experienced a few types of math motivation problems with my kids: reluctance to learn math, reluctance to memorize math facts, and reluctance to prep for the math portion of college entrance exams. If you’re struggling with math motivation, I have a guest who can help. Dennis DeNoia is better known as Mr. D., the math teacher. Several of my kids had him as an instructor and adored him. I met him in person at a Great Homeschool Convention eight years ago. He is one of the mo...
Mar 04, 2025
At a recent Great Homeschool Convention , a mom asked me for the best way to have her son’s books published. This is the best time in history to become a published author. That’s because you no longer have to convince a publisher that receives thousands of manuscripts a year to choose your book. Neither do you have to pay thousands of dollars to publish the book yourself. My guest today is Grace Walker, a homeschooled student who self-published her first book, Stardust , at just 14. You’re going...
Feb 18, 2025•31 min
Hey, homeschoolers! This weekend I met a fellow homeschooler who was down about her homeschooled child’s rebellion. She wondered if homeschooling had even been worth it because of what was happening. I did my best to encourage her because I have been there. Because I haven’t addressed this topic on the podcast before, I wanted to share what I told her and even more if I had had the time. Watch on YouTube Introduction Before I start by sharing three key do’s and don’ts for teen rebellion, I want ...
Feb 11, 2025•19 min
Hey, homeschoolers! I loved having Dana K. White of A Slob Comes Clean on the podcast to discuss the container concept for clutter. If you missed that one, it’s gol d. When I heard she had a new book coming out, I jumped at the chance to have her back. I was especially intrigued because the book adds a faith-based perspective she hasn’t shared before. Watch on YouTube Sponsor: NOW Programs Visit NOW Programs for special-needs resources. Jesus Doesn’t Care About Your Messy House Have a happy home...
Feb 04, 2025•42 min
Hey, homeschoolers! Are you happy with your homeschool style or approach to education, or could it use an upgrade? In this episode, I’m going to share why we should up our homeschool style and three simple ways to do it. Watch on YouTube What is Homeschool Style? Although I’m not talking about your wardrobe, I will be using fashion as a metaphor. Homeschool style is the educational philosophy that guides the way you teach. Unit studies is the homeschool style I used at the beginning of our homes...
Jan 28, 2025•15 min
Hey, homeschoolers! I recently read Mark Forster’s book How to Get Everything Done and Still Have Time to Play and I absolutely loved it. It’s been another of his books that has been life-changing for me. In this episode, I want to share principles from the book that can help you accomplish your homeschool and other goals this year and have plenty of free time too. Watch on YouTube Sponsor NOW Programs for students with special needs. Defining Everything How can we possibly get everything done? ...
Jan 21, 2025•15 min
Hey, homeschoolers! I used to be of the mind that leaders were born, not made. What I mean is, I thought you needed to be a Type A extrovert to be a leader. There didn’t seem to be much point to teaching my introverted kids how to lead. But my opinion has changed as I’ve watched my introverted, Type B child become a leader. I’ve also changed my thinking after interviewing Kerry Beck for the podcast. Her definition of leadership motivates us to teach every child these skills. I’m thrilled to be j...
Jan 14, 2025•32 min
Organizing is a popular goal for the new year. If you’re a homeschooler wanting to get organized, it can be hard to know where to start. Consider the six areas I share in this podcast episode. SPONSOR: NOW Programs Have a child with learning challenges? NOW Programs offers help. Want to read the podcast as a blog post? READ HERE or SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES or ON STITCHER Links Airtable.com a comprehensive post about the best places buy/sell used curriculum Konmari method for folding clothes Plan to E...
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