Hey homeschool moms! We’re taking a short break from The Homeschool Well Podcast this summer. Between our full family and business schedules and a personal health issue, we're pausing the podcast temporarily. We plan to return at the end of summer with fresh episodes! Though new episodes will be on hold, we’re still here for you! Our membership community, evaluations, testing, and coaching are all continuing as usual—and, of course, our inbox is always open. 📩 Need help or want to connect? Emai...
Jun 06, 2025•4 min•Ep. 115
Hey Homeschool mom! Welcome to The Homeschool Well Podcast! In this heartfelt episode, we share a special (and slightly belated) Mother’s Day message filled with encouragement, honesty, and hope — just for the homeschool mom (and especially moms with strong-willed kids!). Whether you're feeling overwhelmed by your homeschool journey or just needing a little reminder that you're not alone, this episode is packed with wisdom. Jenny reflects on how parenting and homeschooling her oldest son — who j...
May 13, 2025•16 min•Ep. 114
Hi homeschool mom! Today we’re rereleasing one of our most popular episodes from April 2024: how to create a homeschool portfolio, especially if you're wrapping up the year and preparing for your homeschool evaluation in Florida. We’ll walk you through step-by-step how to compile a homeschool portfolio that not only meets Florida’s legal requirements, but also showcases your child’s growth and achievements. Whether you're brand new or just need a refresh, this episode is packed with practical ti...
May 06, 2025•15 min•Ep. 113
Hey, homeschool mom! In this episode of The Homeschool Well Podcast, we’re diving into a topic that often sparks big feelings—HOMESCHOOL TESTING. If you're thinking “I left public school to avoid all this!”—you're not alone! But today, we share why homeschool assessments don't have to be stressful (or even done every year), and how they can actually serve your homeschool journey. We’ll talk through: Why testing for homeschoolers can help you work smarter, not harder The difference between formal...
Apr 22, 2025•18 min•Ep. 112
Hey there, homeschool mama! Welcome to Episode 2 of our transcript series, all about building a strong, flexible, and empowering homeschool transcript for your high schooler! 🎓 This week, we’re zooming in on one of the most important (and often intimidating) parts of the process: course titles. Whether you’re pulling from traditional academics or crafting classes from your student’s unique experiences, this episode will help you write those course names with confidence and clarity. In less than...
Apr 15, 2025•19 min•Ep. 111
Hey homeschool mom! Welcome to The Homeschool Well Podcast, where we tackle all things homeschooling with peace and purpose. This episode kicks off a brand-new series all about the homeschool transcript. If the idea of creating a homeschool transcript feels overwhelming or confusing, you are not alone. Many of us have felt intimidated by this one piece of paper. But here's the good news: it's not as complicated as it seems. In fact, it’s just a clean, simple summary of your teen’s high school ye...
Apr 08, 2025•18 min•Ep. 110
Hey there homeschool mom, Are you a momma looking for advice from those who’ve been there? In this episode of The Homeschool Well, we share the top two things we wish we had done differently in our homeschool journeys. Whether you're a new homeschooler or a seasoned parent, this conversation is packed with practical homeschool advice, Christian parenting insights, and encouragement to help you avoid common pitfalls. Here’s what we’re covering: Making the most of the spiritual window in homeschoo...
Apr 01, 2025•19 min•Ep. 108
Hi homeschool mom! Ever feel like you’re scared of failing at homeschooling? You’re not alone — and today, Kim shares some real talk about her biggest homeschooling fails, including the emotions of pride and anger that nearly derailed her journey. From pretending she could teach upper-level math (spoiler: it didn’t go well) to letting poor time management and the “mean mommy voice” creep in, Kim opens up about what homeschool failure looked like in her home — and how God brought grace, healing, ...
Mar 25, 2025•13 min•Ep. 109
Hey homeschool mom! Feeling scared of failing at homeschooling? You’re not alone! In this episode of The Homeschool Well, Jenny is getting real and vulnerable about homeschooling fails — because let’s face it, no one gets it perfect, and fear of failure shouldn’t hold you back. If you’re thinking about homeschooling but are scared of failing or worried about being a homeschool failure, this episode is for YOU. Jenny shares her top two biggest homeschooling fails from her homeschool journey, and ...
Mar 18, 2025•14 min•Ep. 107
Hi homeschool mom! "Should I homeschool my kids?" We hear this question all the time, and today we are going to answer it! YES! Whether you're just considering homeschooling, already on the journey, or feeling a little unsure, this episode is for you. Today, we share five powerful ways homeschooling makes kids smarter—not just academically, but in life. We have had the unique perspective of teaching in traditional school settings, private schools, and homeschooling our own kids. Now that our chi...
Mar 11, 2025•27 min•Ep. 106
Hey homeschool mom! Are you thinking about homeschooling but feeling overwhelmed with fear and doubt? You’re definitely not alone! In today’s episode of The Homeschool Well Podcast, we share our journey from skeptic to seasoned homeschool mom and encourage you to take the leap—scared and all. Whether you’re just thinking about homeschooling or actually taking the leap, this episode tackles common fears head-on with practical advice and encouragement. In this episode you'll learn that fear is nor...
Mar 04, 2025•12 min•Ep. 105
Hey homeschool mom! In today's episode of the Homeschool Well podcast, we dive deep into the three pillars that guide The Homeschool Well philosophy: Be Well, Teach Well, and Learn Well. These foundational pillars stem from the story of the Samaritan woman meeting Jesus, where physical, emotional, and spiritual healing came together. Join us as we break down how these wellness principles can be applied to your homeschool journey and your personal life: For physical wellness we discuss posture an...
Feb 25, 2025•25 min•Ep. 104
Hey homeschool mom! Are your kids interested in writing and you wonder how to to help them master letter formation? Do they become burdened by their inability to form letters that they give up on what they want to write about? In this episode, we’re diving into multisensory learning for kindergarten handwriting and beyond. Whether your child is just starting to write or struggling with letter formation, we have practical and engaging homeschool activities to build strong handwriting skills. Link...
Feb 18, 2025•14 min•Ep. 103
Hey homeschool mom! In this episode, we're diving into handwriting letter practice and how to make it fun, effective, and frustration-free for your little learners. Many kindergarten curriculum for homeschool programs rely on workbooks that aren’t age-appropriate. But don’t worry—we've got five simple strategies to help your child develop strong handwriting skills while keeping things engaging! 💡 Plus, we’ll share details about our specialized kindergarten curriculum for handwriting, designed f...
Feb 11, 2025•14 min•Ep. 102
Are you and your kids bored with your homeschool routine? Do you want to have new educational adventures in your homeschool daily schedule but don't know how or where to start? In this episode, get inspired by our homeschooling journey as we share our adventurous exploration learning along with resources we used to help break out of our homeschool schedule. You'll learn how to create rich educational adventures by adding in imaginative ways for your kids to respond to them. By the end of this ep...
Feb 01, 2025•20 min•Ep. 101
Hi Homeschool mom! Are you having a hard time imagining the end of your homeschool journey and where your kids will end up? Does it stress you out to imagine all of the ways you might be "messing up" your kid's education? We're revisiting our homeschool journey in our 100th episode and giving all the details to encourage you through the truth found in scripture from Galatians 6:9: "Let us not become weary in doing good, for at the proper time we will reap a harvest if we do not give up." We thor...
Jan 21, 2025•53 min•Ep. 100
Hey Homeschool mom! Are you worrying about your child's reading skills? Are you wondering if he or she is making adequate reading gains? Are you looking for a homeschool moms’ guide for assessing reading progress? Listen in as we walk through: The key signs that a reading curriculum might be too difficult for your child. Practical strategies for adjusting reading lessons to better suit your child’s needs. The importance of understanding independent, instructional, and frustration reading levels....
Jan 14, 2025•10 min•Ep. 99
Happy New Year homeschool mom! Are you feeling lost when it comes to adding PE to your homeschool plans? Maybe you are needing some new PE homeschool ideas? Are you ready to start the new year with a fresh plan that will empower your kids with wellness strategies? Today’s tips will help your kids start 2025 off on the right foot by focusing on the importance of healthy habits to nurture body, mind and spirit. At the end of the show today, you'll have three areas of healthy habits to focus on and...
Jan 07, 2025•17 min•Ep. 98
Hi there. This week's episode is a re-release from the beginning of 2024 with ways to empower you to refresh for the new year so you can relax during this holiday season. Enjoy! ___ Are you a homeschool mom who finds yourself burnt out after Christmas, and trying to muster up enough strength to finish off the second half of the school year? Maybe you are excited to implement new homeschool plans, but you know that you need to take specific steps to avoid overwhelming yourself with all of the res...
Dec 17, 2024•15 min•Ep. 97
Hey homeschool mom, Are you feeling physically run down in the middle of this Christmas season? We know that sometimes it can get pretty stressful when you're trying to continue your homeschool day amid all the excitement and distraction of the holiday experiences. So today we're going to give you three quick tips to stop and reset whether it's a chaotic scene around the school table or head and neck pain these techniques to refresh will become go-to's in your daily homeschool routine. Listen to...
Dec 10, 2024•14 min•Ep. 96
Hi Homeschool Mom! Do you have questions about reading? In this episode, we talk about: -What to do if your child is resistant to reading -Where to start with a preschool aged child to teach reading and writing -How to teach those energetic kiddos who are ready to read, but just can't sit still for long Listen in for some answers to these questions, and if you have MORE questions about reading, homeschool curriculum, how to start homeschooling (or anything else!), join us at our weekly homeschoo...
Dec 04, 2024•22 min•Ep. 95
This is an episode rerelease from November 2023 -- Enjoy! Hi there homeschool mom! Are you finding it difficult to be thankful in your current circumstances? We get it! Homeschooling is never easy, but as our world has gotten increasingly more uncertain, depressing, unstable, and hello EXPENSIVE! over the past few years, the days can be difficult, and you can find yourself in a pit of despair on a daily basis if you don't have a solution to combat it. We have found ourselves in this pit many day...
Nov 26, 2024•18 min•Ep. 94
Hi homeschool mom, Do your homeschool plans tank during the holiday season and bring on the mom stress? In this episode, you’ll learn five things you most likely already do for holiday family fun which count in your homeschool plans. We also give ten interactive learning activities to easily add to your daily homeschool lessons this holiday season. By the end of this episode you will feel relieved and actually be able to enjoy the holidays again! Be sure to check out our episode from 2022 with t...
Nov 19, 2024•17 min•Ep. 93
Hi homeschool mom, Are you in an unexpected season of your homeschool journey? Do you need ideas on how to be flexible and fit schooling in right now? In this episode, we discuss the unexpected seasons in homeschooling and how to adapt. Kim shares personal experiences with her son's recent return to homeschooling, providing practical tips on leveraging unique learning opportunities and embracing flexibility. The discussion touches on themes from Ecclesiastes about the changing seasons of life an...
Nov 12, 2024•15 min•Ep. 92
Hey Homeschool mom! Are you struggling a little right now in your schooling? Are you looking trying to find a homeschool community or just looking for homeschooling help? In this episode we give you 3 ways you can join up with homeschool partners so that you do not have to feel like you are doing this homeschool life all by yourself. You'll come away with practical ideas and encouragement to team up with others and utilize their knowledge to help you. Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling...
Nov 05, 2024•13 min•Ep. 91
Hi Homeschool mom! Does your child like the fun part of Fall holidays but hides their eyes from all the scary scenes around town? We've got the perfect hands-on pumpkin carving activity with symbols that teach the Gospel and bring LIGHT to your homeschool and even your neighborhood. Be empowered! In this week's episode, learn The Pumpkin Prayer poem and follow the instructions to carve or paint a pumpkin design that will become a Christian homeschool family tradition. We pray this brings the LIG...
Oct 29, 2024•12 min•Ep. 90
Hi Homeschool mom! Are you raising your kids to stand on the foundation of the truths of salvation with Jesus? Do you question the current trend of discussions around climate change and our need to save the planet? Is it confusing and overwhelming to talk to your kids about this in light of God’s good plan, let alone add it into your homeschool science plans? Be enlightened! In this episode we share details about what the Bible really says about climate change. We use Answers In Genesis book “Cl...
Oct 22, 2024•14 min•Ep. 89
Hi Homeschool mom! Are you going through a hard time right now? Having to ditch your homeschool plans because of your current life situation? Be encouraged! In this episode we share lessons we learned (like life schooling!) while we were homeschooling through Hurricane Irma. By the end of this episode, you'll breathe a sigh of relief and have a new outlook on how to homeschool during these trying times, whatever they may be. We hope and pray this brings you comfort and lessens your anxiety.❤️ Go...
Oct 15, 2024•16 min•Ep. 88
Hey Homeschool mom! How are you doing? Are you struggling with behavior issues right now in your homeschool? We've got you! In this episode we are giving you 3 ways you can change that around and actually PREVENT those unwanted behaviors in your home. By the end of this episode, you'll come away with a few ideas to change things up and create a better homeschool culture in your home. Get ready to learn how to make homeschooling easier and actually enjoyable! :) Blessings! Kim and Jenny =========...
Oct 08, 2024•14 min•Ep. 87
Hey Homeschool mom, Are you TIRED? Do you feel like throwing in the towel? We've been there, but it doesn't have to be this way! In this episode discuss how to keep homeschooling even when you feel like you just want to quit. We give you 3 things to try when you feel like you just can't go one more day. And be encouraged -- by the end of this episode, you'll come away with strategies you can do to stick with it and actually enjoy it. :) Blessings! Kim and Jenny ================= 💖👯♀️Join The ...
Oct 01, 2024•9 min•Ep. 86
