This content provides tips on effectively managing homeschooling multiple kids, utilizing curriculum, and creating a routine. By combining subject areas, having a plan in place, and utilizing spiral notebooks, curriculum, and busy work ideas, parents can better manage and provide an engaging learning environment for their kids. Mentioned in this episode: We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better Together Search your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together or head to hsbtpodcast.com to subscr...
Mar 10, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I am joined by my good friend, homeschool mom, and author Sarah Mackenzie. Sarah is the host of The Read Aloud Revival podcast, and she is also a brand new children's book author. On today's episode, we talk about Sarah's dream of writing a picture book, how she got the idea for her first book A Little More Beautiful , and her adventures in starting her own boutique publishing house Waxwing Books. This was a fun episode to record. Enjoy! For full show notes and a transcript of today’s epis...
Mar 03, 2023•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast One of the trickiest part of the homeschool day is the transition -- this is the time when you are changing from one activity to another in your homeschool. It is also the time you are most likely to lose a kid and have a hard time getting people back on track. You can set yourself up for success by thinking proactively about where you might have problems and actively seek out solutions. For full show notes and a transcript of today’s episode, head to pambarnhill.com/tmbh60 Mentioned in this epi...
Feb 24, 2023•13 min•Transcript available on Metacast Mystie and Sweep and Smile and how will it help you Podcast Intro/Show Notes With the high standards of 'perfection' presented by popular media, such as HGTV and Pinterest, it is almost impossible to attain true satisfaction in house cleaning. Instead, it is more important to maintain realistic expectations and create manageable routines. Mystie Winckler is on today's show to talk about how subtle shifts in our attitude and the stories we tell ourselves can make all the difference in how we keep...
Feb 17, 2023•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast In last week's episode, I promised you that I would give you the lowdown on how I keep my house clean in the second part of our cleaning series. If you like to peel back the curtain and see how other people do things, this episode is for you. I must say that I mostly feel like I do house cleaning poorly. My baseboards are usually dirty. Come learn Pam's favorite housekeeping habits and routines. Find the show notes for this episode at https://pambarnhill.com/tmbh58 Mentioned in this episode: We ...
Feb 10, 2023•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Homeschooling and housekeeping can be difficult to juggle. Hiring help, prioritizing tasks, and utilizing systems such as the Fly Lady and Clean Mama systems can be helpful when trying to keep your house clean while homeschooling. In this episode Pam breaks down some of the popular systems and offers tips for asking for help and knowing what to prioritize. Mentioned in this episode: We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better Together Search your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together or head...
Feb 03, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Homeschooling can be difficult due to the distraction of cellphones. Pam offers a number of tips on how to eliminate distraction while still be available to people who need you and while honoring the fact that sometimes you just want to have a little fun on your phone -- without guilt. With discipline and organization it is possible to stay focused while still having some freedoms and applying these techniques to the homeschooling environment is key to success. Mentioned in this episode: We are ...
Jan 27, 2023•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast It is important for parents to be consistent in their homeschooling efforts to ensure the process runs smoothly. One way we can do this is by using a concept Pam coined called "Honoring Your School Day." Pam breaks down the concept, tells why it's important, and gives some tips for making it happen in this episode of the podcast. With Pam's help, parents can overcome any struggles they have with homeschooling to create a successful learning environment. Mentioned in this episode: We are Now Podc...
Jan 20, 2023•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast Pam Barnhill is here to tell homeschoolers that the answer to their homeschool problems is not a perfect curriculum or the best homeschool method. Instead, an effective homeschool depends on consistency - doing the work each day and showing up regularly. Consistency makes it easier to tweak what doesn’t work, and makes homeschooling easier with less pushback. However, this can be hard to achieve due to perfectionism, and it is critical to let go of the idea that every day must be perfect in orde...
Jan 13, 2023•8 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I get to talk with a dear friend of mine. Long before Sarah Mackenzie was author-extraordinaire and fabulous podcast host of The Read Aloud Revival, she was my buddy Sarah. It has been so much fun watching her grow and share her skills over the past year. And yes, it was her nagging encouragement that made my own podcast a reality. Actually, her delight for the medium is just so infectious it is hard not to catch the podcasting bug. Mentioned in this episode: We are Now Podcasting at ...
Jan 13, 2023•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Today I am talking with Janice Campbell from Everyday Education . Janice is an author, entrepreneur, curriculum developer, and most importantly, a homeschooling mom. In this episode we talk about homeschooling her four boys through graduation, the ins and outs of their homeschooling days, and why it is important for moms to model a love of learning for their kids. Mentioned in this episode: We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better Together Search your podcast app for Homeschool...
Jan 11, 2023•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you choose the best curriculum? Cathy Duffy is a well know curriculum expert who homeschooled her own three sons through high school. She has since researched and written about curricula for home education since the 1980s. Since Cathy is an absolute legend in the homeschooling community, I asked for her thoughts on selecting the very best curriculum. Mentioned in this episode: We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better Together Search your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together or hea...
Nov 18, 2022•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast The Holiday Season is a great time for slowing things down a bit in your homeschool and enjoying the season. These tips and tricks will help you get rid of overwhelm and really enjoy the holidays with your family. Mentioned in this episode: We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better Together Search your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together or head to hsbtpodcast.com to subscribe to the new feed PLUS join our free community. See you there! Homeschool Better Together...
Nov 11, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast A sure way to identify a homeschooler in the wild is the slight hesitation when you ask them what grade they are in. It's not that they aren't smart enough to know, but it's that they don't care. Arbitrary grade levels mean very little in their lives and even when told what grade level they would be in if they went to school, they often don't use the knowledge often enough to remember it. So if homeschoolers don't care about grade levels, how do they measure progress? That is what this podcast i...
Nov 04, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast As busy homeschoolers it is so easy to get caught up in checking the boxes of those ever-important skill subjects. When we do that, though, we are missing out on the opportunity to enrich our kids learning in a variety of ways. My guest Rachel Figg explains how adding enrichment subjects enhances skill subjects enhances the skill subjects and easy ways to add them to our days -- even if we don't know which end of the paintbrush to use ourselves. Mentioned in this episode: We are Now Podcasting a...
Oct 28, 2022•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do you ever feel like you can't measure up to all the other homeschool moms on social media? Their kids say the funniest things. Their houses are so lovely. They always do the coolest science experiments. Meanwhile your kids just fight and you still haven't taken the shrink wrap off the science curriculum. Social media can be a comparison trap for homeschoolers that only makes us feel bad about ourselves. In this episode Pam reminds us how everything we see is edited and gives four tips for heat...
Oct 21, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast One of the hardest things about homeschooling your kids is having to feed everyone three meals a day (Plus snacks! Oh the snacks!) day after day after day. The hunger never stops and making all the meals can easily overwhelm. In this episode Pam has three tips for helping you take control of the meals in your home so that no one goes hungry and you stay sane. Mentioned in this episode: We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better Together Search your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together or h...
Oct 14, 2022•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast What if you have kids who have a particular creative talent? How do you go about nurturing that talent or just creativity in general in your kids? Today I'm joined by beloved children's author S.D. Smith to chat about the keys to encouraging creativity in our homeschool students. We touch on your role as a parent and also tips for what you can do if you don't feel like a creative person yourself. Mentioned in this episode: We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better Together Search your podcast a...
Oct 07, 2022•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast For the mom who struggles with her own ADHD, she may wonder is it even possible to homeschool my own kids? Fortunately there are resources available that make it very possible. Today I am joined by ADHD coach Patricia Sung who has a few actionable tips and ideas to help ALL moms pull it together and be successful at homeschooling. Enjoy! Mentioned in this episode: We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better Together Search your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together or head to hsbtpodcast.com...
Sep 30, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Want your kids to become independent learners? It's totally possible, but you won't get there overnight. Today I am joined by Dennis DeNoia from Mr. D. Math and author of the book Teach: Creating Independently Responsible Learners. Mr. D breaks down two of the steps we can take to move our kids towards greater independence in our homeschools and the world beyond. Mentioned in this episode: We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better Together Search your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together ...
Sep 23, 2022•17 min•Transcript available on Metacast One question we get often from moms: Is homeschooling a child with special needs possible? Can it work for my family or should I just stick with the system? In this episode of the podcast I am joined by Shawna Wingert from Different by Design Learning. She has two special needs kiddos (one current college sophomore) and has encouragement and tips for making it happen. Mentioned in this episode: We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better Together Search your podcast app for Homeschool Better Toge...
Sep 16, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast Just 8 spots left!! We are heading to the beach this January for our first ever We Gather Together Morning Time Retreat. Join me, Gather author Heather Tully, Dawn Garrett and the team as we do Morning Time together, relax on the beach, and share a ton of encouragement and ideas for your homeschool Morning Time. In this special episode of the podcast we discuss all the retreat details. Register and read more at https://pambarnhill.com/retreat . Mentioned in this episode: We are Now Podcasting at...
Sep 09, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast What if you always intended for your kids to go into a public or private school and somehow God called you to do something different in your home? That is exactly what happened to Ashlee Williams and her husband. Hear about how this is called to homeschool mama made the decision to bring her kids home and has never looked back. She has some awesome advice for all homeschool moms in this episode. Mentioned in this episode: We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better Together Search your podcast ap...
Sep 02, 2022•15 min•Transcript available on Metacast It can be one of the most exciting times of your homeschool career, and the most intimidating -- starting kindergarten! How do you know what to teach? How do you not mess this up? Take a deep breath and listen on -- we've got all the info you need right here. Mentioned in this episode: We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better Together Search your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together or head to hsbtpodcast.com to subscribe to the new feed PLUS join our free community. See you there! Homes...
Aug 26, 2022•10 min•Transcript available on Metacast What if there were a way to make a homeschooling schedule that you could actually follow? Well there is! We start by scheduling time and not content. Then we move on to a scheduling hack that can change the course of your homeschool forever. Don't miss listening to this one! Mentioned in this episode: We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better Together Search your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together or head to hsbtpodcast.com to subscribe to the new feed PLUS join our free community. See ...
Aug 19, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast Homeschool burnout happens to all of us. I'm joined today by mom of 10 Heather Tully to chat about why burnout happens, how to recognize the signs, and some tips for preventing it in our homeschools. Mentioned in this episode: We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better Together Search your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together or head to hsbtpodcast.com to subscribe to the new feed PLUS join our free community. See you there! Homeschool Better Together...
Aug 12, 2022•14 min•Transcript available on Metacast You have lots of kids and not a lot of time. How can you create a more efficient homeschool so that you can get more things done and still have a little sanity in your day? In today's podcast I have three different tools that you need to do exactly that. Mentioned in this episode: We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better Together Search your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together or head to hsbtpodcast.com to subscribe to the new feed PLUS join our free community. See you there! Homeschool...
Aug 05, 2022•12 min•Transcript available on Metacast Teaching my kids to read was something I worried about before we started homeschool. I had been a high school English teacher but the idea of taking someone who can't read and helping them to make sense of what is on a page seemed mysterious and complicated. Okay, maybe it sill is mysterious, bit it totally isn't complicated. With the right set of expectations and an incremental reading program that breaks it down step-by-step, you can totally do this! Mentioned in this episode: We are Now Podca...
Jul 29, 2022•11 min•Transcript available on Metacast How do you work from home and homeschool if you have a set schedule that you need to follow and actually have to be on at specific times? Is it even possible to get things done for work and be available to your kids at the same time? Jen McKinnon is back on the podcast today with five very practical strategies that work at home, moms can use them to help them accomplish what they need to do for their job and homeschool their kids successfully all in the same day. Mentioned in this episode: We ar...
Jul 22, 2022•16 min•Transcript available on Metacast Let's get real. We all worry about our kids and if we are adequately preparing them for the real world. But you know what? Parents who send their kids to school also wonder if there kids are going to be adequately prepared for the real world. This isn't just a homeschool worry, but a universal parent worry. The good news is, there are some ways that homeschoolers are uniquely prepared for the real world. Take hear mom and dad -- it's going to be ok. To access the show notes please visit: https:/...
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