Choosing homeschool curriculum can feel overwhelming. With so many options, how do you know what’s actually right for your family?

In this episode of LIFT Where You Stand, we’ll talk through the practical questions to ask before choosing curriculum—from your child’s needs and your family’s season to your own teaching style and the kind of learning environment you want to create.

But we’ll also take a step back and ask a bigger question: What do you believe education is for?

Because the right curriculum isn’t necessarily the one everyone else is using. It’s the one that supports the kind of education you want to give your children—one that cultivates curiosity, character, wisdom, and a love of learning.

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by curriculum choices, this episode will help you stop searching for the “perfect” curriculum and start choosing with greater clarity, confidence, and purpose.

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Should you change curriculum? Try preschool? Join a co-op? Add online classes? Homeschool moms make hundreds of decisions, and the pressure to "get it right" can leave us stuck in endless second-guessing. In this episode, we'll explore why indecision isn't actually protecting your family, how to stop chasing certainty, and how to make thoughtful, faith-filled decisions you can move forward with peace.

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Read-Alouds That Changed Our Homeschool

The greatest curriculum in our homeschool hasn’t been found in a workbook—it has been found in the pages of the books we have experienced together.

After 12 years of homeschooling, I don’t remember every lesson, worksheet, or assignment, but I remember the stories. I remember the laughter, the tears, the conversations, and the moments when a book became part of our family.

In this episode, I share some of the read-alouds that shaped our homeschool and explore why great stories do more than entertain—they build character, spark imagination, create empathy, and help our children discover who they can become.

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Your homeschool is a direct reflection of who you are.

Before that statement makes you cringe, let’s look at it differently. Your homeschool isn’t a reflection of your perfection—it’s a reflection of your growth, your beliefs, your thoughts, and the person you are becoming.

In this episode, I shares a heartfelt conversation about the hidden transformation that happens when a mother chooses to homeschool. Through 12 years of homeschooling and coaching moms, I have discovered that no matter the circumstance—whether you are navigating overwhelm, difficult relationships, neurodiverse children, or feelings of inadequacy—we are all connected by the same choice:

“I choose this.”

Homeschooling is not just about changing our children. It is about allowing God to change us.

You’ll learn how your thoughts shape the way you show up, why homeschooling reveals the places where we need God most, and how small daily acts of faithfulness can become eternal investments in your family.

You are not homeschooling for recognition. You are not building someone else’s vision of education.

You are "carving the bird" because God sees.

This episode is an invitation to stop seeking approval, embrace intentionality, and begin creating a family culture of learning with God at the center.

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When Homeschool Feels Harder: Navigating the Middle School Transition

Do you ever wonder if you have what it takes to homeschool through the middle school and high school years?

You're not alone.

In this episode, I share one of the biggest mindset shifts that transformed my homeschool journey: realizing that the challenge wasn't algebra, science, or harder subjects—it was that my role as a mom was changing.

We'll talk about:

• Why so many homeschool moms feel uncertain during the middle school years

• The transition from teacher to mentor

• Why doing "more" isn't always the answer

• How fear and self-doubt show up during this season

• Why you don't need to be the expert

• The power of lifelong learning and growing alongside your child

• Helping kids learn to do hard things

• Starting with the end in mind and focusing on character over checklists

• How discussion, connection, and ownership can inspire a love of learning

If you've been questioning yourself, feeling underqualified, or wondering if it's time to send your child back to school, this episode is for you.

The middle school years aren't the beginning of the end of your homeschool journey. They are an invitation to grow, trust God more deeply, and step into a new role that may become one of the most rewarding parts of homeschooling.

Remember: You don't need to have all the answers. You just need to be willing to keep learning, keep growing, and keep walking alongside your child as they become who God created them to be.

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Can I Homeschool and Not Be Organized?

Do you feel like every successful homeschool family has color-coded planners, perfectly labeled bins, and a schedule that runs like clockwork? If you're naturally creative, spontaneous, or simply struggling to stay organized, you may wonder if homeschooling can really work for you.

In this episode of LIFT Where You Stand: Confident Homeschooling, we explore the relationship between organization and successful homeschooling. We'll challenge the belief that you have to become someone you're not in order to give your children a great education.

You'll discover the difference between being organized and being intentional, learn how to work with your unique strengths instead of against them, and find practical ways to create a homeschool that fits your family. Most importantly, you'll be reminded that your children's success is not determined by the neatness of your planner but by the consistency of your love, presence, and commitment to their growth.

If you've ever felt like you're failing because you can't keep up with the picture-perfect homeschool systems you see online, this episode is for you.

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Have you ever had a hard homeschool day and wondered, “Am I messing this up? Am I ruining my children?”

You’re not alone. So many homeschooling moms carry the weight of this fear. We worry about whether we’re doing enough, teaching enough, reading enough books, creating enough opportunities, or getting it all right.

Your children don’t need a perfect mom. They need a mom who is willing to learn, grow, repair, and trust that God is working through the process.

Join me as we uncover the mindset shifts that help you homeschool with more peace, purpose, and confidence.

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This episode of LIFT Where You Stand encourages homeschool moms to rethink how strong readers are developed. Using the idea that “champions are made in the off-season,” Marcy shares how reading success begins long before a child reads their first word. Discover ten simple ways to build a strong reading foundation through stories, conversations, curiosity, play, and meaningful family experiences—while learning to trust the process and enjoy the journey.

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Teaching your children to read can be daunting and you may wonder if you are qualified. YOU ARE! This episode will give you tips to make it an enjoyable experience for you and your child.

If today's episode encouraged you, would you do me a favor and share it with another homeschool mom who may be walking through a reading struggle right now? And if you haven't already, be sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss future episodes.

If you're feeling stuck and would like personalized support for your homeschool or your struggling reader, I'd love to help. You can schedule a free one-on-one coaching call with me, and together we'll talk through your unique situation and create a path forward with more confidence and peace.

Remember, your child is not behind—they are on a journey. Keep showing up, keep planting seeds, and keep trusting the process.

If your ready to go deeper sign up for this free workshop and you will leave with a new perspective that will help you in your homeschool.

What if one of the most important parts of homeschooling isn't what you're teaching your children—but what you're unlearning yourself?

In this episode, we're talking about the hidden mindset work every homeschool mom needs to do. We'll uncover three common lies about learning, explore why we often feel pressure to "do enough," and discover how to trust the learning process with greater peace and confidence. If you've ever worried your children aren't learning because it doesn't look like school, this episode is for you.

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