Everyone warned you about raising teens. Maybe you're nervous about it. Maybe you think you've got a fool-proof plan. But Connie Albers joined us to remind us that parenting teens isn't about rules - it's about relationships. Listen and be encouraged!

You expected challenges parenting teens. But were you caught off guard with the unexpected emotional reactions of your tweens? Let's talk about the 9-12s!

Join us as we hear from Hal and Melanie Young of Raising Real Men and author of "No Longer Little: Parenting Tweens with Grace and Hope".

Julie Bogart, owner and creator of the popular Brave Writer program is now the author of The Brave Learner, a book that explores the way children learn and how to support that learning journey effectively and lovingly. Julie shares some about the writing journey as well as some of the big ideas in her book.

Homeschooling under any circumstances can be a challenge, both physically and emotionally. But what if you are dealing with depression - either postpartum or otherwise? Is it possible to keep homeschooling? Let's talk about some strategies and encouragements to keep you going, even when depression is dragging you down.

You've gotten into a groove with homeschooling, found your style and determined your comfort level with routines and academics. And then high school looms on the horizon. Does everything change? Are all bets of? Do you have to crank it up a notch? And what about preparing for SATs and college? Join guest Ann Karako as we chat about homeschooling high school!

Are you an extroverted homeschool mom? Then you're invited to a homeschool mom party with Mary Wilson of Not Before 7 and Amy Sloan of Humility and Doxology!

What are the particular struggles that come with homeschooling when you're an extrovert. Let's chat about how extroverts can get peopled-out, too, and what it looks like for an extroverted homeschool mom to recharge!

This episode was originally aired around the holiday season, but it is applicable all year round. There are many good material gifts we can give our kids. But in this episode, I share three things that every child needs and that you can bless them with each day.

You want to connect with your kids. You want to ask good questions and be a good listener. But ... it doesn't always work. Despite your best attempts, you get one-word answers. Mary Wilson joins us to share her best tips for fostering great conversations with your kids - from littles to tweens and teens!

Are you homeschooling a child with dyslexia (or considering it)? Do you wonder if your struggling learner might be dyslexic? Or, do you just need some encouragement to embrace the beauty and purpose of homeschooling? All of these are great reasons to listen to Marianne Sunderland - veteran homeschool mom of eight, seven with dyslexia - share her wise words about homeschooling!

{Note: Audio from live-streaming video was rather rough for this episode.} Are you facing gatherings with family who don't exactly support your choice to homeschool? How do you answer the homeschool skeptics? How can you wisely protect your children from unnecessary scrutiny and also love your family well?