Called To Homeschool

In this special episode, I sit down with my daughter Tess—my fifth homeschool graduate—to reflect on her journey through homeschooling from kindergarten to graduation. Tess shares what she loved, what challenged her, how homeschooling shaped her identity, and what she’s planning next. Whether you’re a veteran homeschool mom or just starting out, this candid mother-daughter chat offers encouragement, perspective, and a glimpse into what it’s all about when the homeschool years come full circle.

This quote is adapted from the famous saying from Nietzsche.Some homeschool days are going to feel hard.Some days you are going to wonder if you are doing everything wrong.And some days you are going to want to give up.But when you have a strong enough why, you can bear almost any how.In today's podcast episode, I am going over this to help you push through when things don't feel like they are going right.

What if the secret to a thriving homeschool isn’t in the perfect curriculum — but in the strength of your connection with your child?In this episode, we unpack the powerful truth that homeschooling is 80% connection and only 20% curriculum. You’ll learn why building trust and emotional safety is the true foundation of learning, what “connection first” looks like in everyday homeschool life, and how to stop stressing over unfinished lessons.If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing enough?” — this episode will breathe fresh encouragement into your heart and remind you that you are the greatest gift your homeschool has.✨ You’ll hear:Why relationship is your most powerful teaching toolWhat to let go of in your curriculumHow to create connection moments that shift your homeschool atmosphereThe one mindset shift that can change everythingLet’s trade burnout for peace, checkboxes for connection — and rediscover the joy of learning together.

Homeschool moms—we mean well. We love deeply. But sometimes… our love turns into control.

If you want your homeschool to be amazing, you have to start with the family. Restoring the family — building strong marriages, raising loved and secure children, and teaching children to be hard workers— is how we lay the foundation for real, lasting change. In today's podcast, I am giving away a simple guide to help you on the road to restore your family. It's called, Happy Habits, and it's an easy step by step guide to help your children learn appropriate behavior.  You can download it for free HERE. Inside the guide, you’ll find simple, proven strategies to teach your child positive behavior without yelling, nagging, or constant reminders. The next step? Start small. Pick one habit to focus on this week and use the tips to build consistency and confidence. If you're looking for more support in restoring your family, then please come and join us in Mama's Members. The course starts this Tuesday, May 6th, and I can't wait to see you there. P.S.- The membership has a free 7 day trial!

Did you try something last year in your homeschool and it worked really well, but now it's not serving you?Do you hold onto it because it used to work?In today's podcast, I am talking about being willing to change and adapt and I am also going over the lesson plans for May.

Have you ever wondered why parenting is so hard?It's not the amount of kids you have, or even your child's behavior that makes it feel so hard.In this episode, I am going through the real reason why parenting feels so hard, and what you can do to help it feel easy. You are not going to want to miss this one.

If you are ready to:* Eliminate family conflicts* Learn to communicate in your home without yelling* Strengthen bonds between siblings* Create a positive home environment* Learn how to have your kids help around the house* Promote personal growth for you and your kids* Learn to teach your kids without yelling* Build unity as a familyand to actually enjoy being together as a family, then it is time for you to join me this year in my Restore the Family course.This is going to be a part of Mama's Members and we are starting in May. Get weekly group coaching calls with downloads to help teach you the skills you need and also you can get weekly private coaching calls (at no additional cost) to help you maximize everything that you are learning!I am going over what the course is in this week's podcast episode, so make sure to check it out, and if you're ready to get your family from surviving to thriving, please come and join us in Mama's Members.

I work with a lot of parents who understand that strict parenting doesn't work.The yelling, fighting, and coercion starts to negatively effect relationships, and they want to stop being so strict.But then they swing to the other side into passive parenting, and they quickly realize that that doesn't work either.In today's podcast episode, I want to give you a simple tip of how to start finding balance between being a strict and passive parent.Click the link in my bio to listen.

History is interesting because it is usually written from the point of view from the victor.Have you ever looked at the other side?It really helps you to see the full story when you can do that. It also teaches your kids critical thinking skills because now they can look at both sides and form their own opinions.In today's podcast episode, I talk about looking at both sides of history and I go over the lesson plans for next month.

Do you ever feel like you are living in a never ending loop of diapers, messes, and homeschool? It's easy to get frustrated, overwhelmed, and worn out when that is all you have going on. In today's podcast episode, I am talking about why it's important to keep dreaming big even while you have little kids at home. I have some questions for you to ask yourself to find your dreams, and I also cover why it is important for you to dream big.

If you have kids, chances are they are going to break something.Plates, cups, crayons, and holes in the wall.What do you do when that happens?How should you respond and help them to be more careful?Make sure to check out this latest episode where I help you to know what to do when your kid breaks something.

How do you legally homeschool?Do you need a teaching degree to homeschool?What is the best curriculum to use?How do I help my kids make friends?How long should I homeschool each day?I am answering these, and so many more, of your frequently asked homeschool questions. Make sure to listen to this episode to get all your questions answered!

This podcast episode is titled Exciting News!!Why?Because I have some exciting news to share with you. You are going to want to make sure you click the link in my bio and go and listen to this week's episode.

A while back I had someone ask me how has homeschool changed since I started. I am in my 17th year of homeschooling, and a lot has changed since then. For one thing, homeschooling has more than doubled since 2008. Isn't that amazing! Today is a fun episode to highlight some of the changes of homeschooling through the years.

Ariane is an awesome of three girls and had the chance to live in Europe for a full year. They really wanted to take advantage of their time their and were able to visit 36 countries!I am interviewing her today, to show you what her homeschool looked like while they were traveling.Even if worldschooling doesn't speak to you, this episode will inspire you to create whatever homeschool you want to create.

Your homeschool mindset shapes everything—from your daily rhythm to your child’s love for learning.    In this week's episode, we dive into why your perspective matters, how to overcome common mental blocks, and ways to build confidence in your homeschooling journey. 

With internet and social media, it is easy to get distracted with all the possible homeschool options out there. In today's podcast episode, I want to talk about focusing on what matters and say no to the things that don't.

Whether you are helping a little one unlock the magic of reading their first words to trying to figure out what to do with a reluctant reader, I've got you covered. In today's podcast episode, I go over the step by step instructions of how to teach a kid to read. I also cover what to do with a reluctant reader, and how you can help them love reading!

Who is ready for a better marriage? A deeper connection with your kids? Skills to get your kids to listen without yelling? Tools to create an amazing family? If you answered yes to any of these, you need to check out today's podcast, Unlocking a Year of Growth. I am sharing with you how to create success in all these areas, and I cannot wait to share it with you!