Questions in this episode:

1. How do you measure success without testing?

2. Do you go back and teach your teens things that you feel you may have "missed?"

3. I love Ambleside Online, but my son hated it, what should I do?

4. How can I get deeper narrations with more details from our kids?

5. How do you trust that the motivation to start the school year will come again?

6. Strategies for distracted moms.

7. How did you and your husband share the responsibilities of homeschooling and housework when your kids were all younger?

And much more!!

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Ambleside Online is a rich Charlotte Mason curriculum that we have loved using with our children from the very beginning. For a new mom, however, it can feel overwhelming. In this talk, Hannah Gravelle shares the simple, practical way she uses Ambleside Online in her homeschool while teaching multiple children.

How We Make Ambleside Online Work for Our Large Family

https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/04/20/ambleside-online-homeschool-curriculum-for-a-large-family/

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In this conversation...

1. What first drew you to the Charlotte Mason philosophy?

2. For someone brand new, how would you explain Charlotte Mason education in simple, everyday terms?

3. How did you discover Ambleside Online & what made you choose it over other Charlotte Mason–inspired curricula?

4. What does a realistic day look like in your home using Ambleside Online—especially with multiple children?

5. What encouragement would you give to a homeschool mama who loves the idea of Charlotte Mason but feels intimidated or unsure where to begin?

Connect with Hannah Gravelle

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Our kids grow up in the blink of an eye. Childhood is short. Are you missing time with your kids? Monday doesn’t have to mean going back. You can choose something different.

You don’t need to have everything figured out on the first day—start exploring your options. Give yourself permission to pause. This could be the year your family truly changes.

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Winter-Themed Copywork (Free Printable)

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SIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOK

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What questions do you have about homeschooling? I’m responding to your questions about math manipulatives, high school and college considerations, fostering independence, wake-up times, and more.

Winter Themed Copywork (Free Printable)https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2022/12/26/winter-themed-copywork-free-printable/

SIMPLE MORNING TIMENOTEBOOK

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CJ from Homeschooling Through High School is homeschooling three high school-age children. She shares the many ways that high school is the same but also different in her homeschool. In this conversation…1. What led you to homeschooling?2. What has surprised you the most about homeschooling teens compared to the earlier years? 3. What does a high school day look like for you and your teens?, 4. What are your top high school tips?Connect with CJ:YouTube: @homeschoolingthroughhighschool  Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/homeschoolingthroughhighschool/10 Tips for Homeschooling High Schoolhttps://youtu.be/ys5XQSTOx6U?si=QpgiBAtw1KskARuwChristmas Copywork (Free Printable)https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2023/11/27/christmas-homeschool-copywork-pages-free-printable/SIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOKhttps://ourlifehomeschooling.com/simple-morning-time-notebook/NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ? https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-books/Follow along with Our Life Homeschooling:Blog: https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/Podcast: https://open.spotify.com/show/64kCoJKFyzxuhF15c5nGeRFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ourlifehomeschoolingX: https://x.com/OurLifeHomeInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/our.life.homeschooling/Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ourlifehomeschooling/

What does homeschooling boys look like? Boys are boisterous, busy, full of energy, competitive, and they sure do make homeschooling fun! I'm talking today about what I have learned about boys from our 15+ years of homeschooling.

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Ashley Buffa joins me on the podcast to talk about the habits that set disciplined families apart from those who are barely getting by.

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In this conversation...

1. Why do you think so many homeschool moms have bought into the “go with the flow” mindset?

2. What are the long-term consequences of this hands-off approach for kids academically and morally?

3. How can moms reclaim leadership in their homeschools without becoming rigid or joyless?

4. What daily habits separate families who thrive from those barely hanging on?

5. What does it look like to run a homeschool that is disciplined and peaceful?

Fall Copywork (FREE Printable)

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Don't lose sight of the big picture in homeschooling! Learn to prioritize what matters.

On the podcast Homeschooling for Large Christian Families, Haydee desires to help moms regain joy in their homeschool by owning their unique family rhythms. She shares ways busy moms can stay connected to God and encourages them to disciple their children.

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Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschooling-for-large-christian-families-homeschool/id1809566608

Website: https://bringingjoytothesedays.com/

In this conversation...

1. How do you practically make time for Jesus when you're already stretched so thin with homeschooling, housework, and little ones?

2. What does it look like to build a homeschool day around relationships not just checklists?

3. I want a stronger connection with my kids but how do I do that when I'm constantly correcting or redirecting all day?

4. How do you stay spiritually rooted when you’re burned out or feeling like you’re failing?

5. How has your relationship with God shaped the way you parent or homeschool your children?

Fall Copywork (FREE Printable)

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SIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOK

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NEED HELP TEACHING YOUR CHILD TO READ?

https://ourlifehomeschooling.com/2024/01/10/companion-beginner-guide-for-teaching-bob-books/

Burgess Bird Book Nature Study Cards

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Do you struggle to manage your time well as a homeschool mom? These are the 5 habits I practice as a busy mom of 12 to manage my time well.

Fall Copywork (FREE Printable)

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Burgess Bird Book Nature Study Cards

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SIMPLE MORNING TIME NOTEBOOK

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