10 things I wish someone had told me about homeschooling when I first got started that would have really mattered!

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In this episode:

• How your homeschool methods will change - and why that's ok.
• Why your weaknesses don't make you weak.
• Why over-analyzing is your best asset.

Resources mentioned:

• What I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I Started Homeschooling (post)
• Why Homeschool Gaps Aren't Mistakes (post)
• Am I Smart Enough to Homeschool (podcast #84)

You're a few months into homeschooling and you realize that shiny new curriculum isn't working out the way you had hoped.  What do you do?  Keep trudging through?  Throw it out? Sell it?  Help!

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In this episode:

• Reasons you should ditch a curriculum.
• How to tweak a curriculum that isn't working.
• Tons of ideas to help you redo and supplement curriculum.

Resources mentioned:

• Home Management for the Homeschool Mom (book or audio)
• Flexible Homeschool Planning (book)
• Change Curriculum (or just change how you use it?) (post)
• Why Homeschooling Gaps Aren't Mistakes (post)
• Does My Child Have to Do All of the Problems in the Book? (post)
• Reading Eggs (aff)
• Peaceful Press curriculum (aff)
• Apologia Science for Multiple Ages (post)
• Khan Academy
• Wraps Ups (aff)
• Unifix Cubes (aff)
• SimplyFun Games Instead of Flashcards (post)

Sharing God's creation with your children is an important part of their education, but it doesn't have to be complicated to be awe-inspiring!  Today, I'm sharing a few of my favorite nature based resources that don't stress me out!

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In this episode:

• Why your children need nature.
• How to keep nature studies from being overwhelming.
• Great resources that make nature studies easy!

Resources mentioned:

• Peaceful Press
• Exploring Nature with Children
• Our Journey Westward nature studies
• Wild Math
• Gather Round
• Homeschool Garden Morning Time
• Wild & Free Bundles
• The Homeschool Printing Company
• Pocketful of Pinecones (book)
• Family Nest Printing Co.
• Afternoon School (post)
• Nature Bag (podcast)

Hashtags to follow:

#natureschool #naturestudy #unpluggedchildhood #wildandfree #outdoorclassroom

Start your homeschool year off on the right foot by meeting individually with each of your kids!  This introduces them to their curriculum and helps them to feel included in and responsible for the lessons they will be learning throughout the school year.

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In this episode:

• How to get your kids to "own" their schoolwork.
• How parent-student conferences help your spouse understand your homeschool.
• How these meetings build your relationship with your kids.

Resources mentioned:

• Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love (ecourse)
• Year Round Homeschooling (huge list of resources!)
• Back to School Ideas for Homeschoolers (post)
• Johnny Appleseed & More! (unit study ideas for Fall)
• Apples & Cinnamon Unit Study
• Blessing Tree (craft)
• Parent-Student Conferences (post)

How much homeschooling can kids do on their own? This podcast gives you steps to teach your kids to be independent learners and homeschool themselves!

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In this episode:

• What independent learning looks like.
• The 1 thing you have to believe if you want your kids to work on their own.
• How your child's interests could be the key to teaching them to work independently.

Resources mentioned:

• Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love (ecourse)
• Independent Learning for Homeschoolers (post)
• Morning Time with Multiple Ages (post)
• Podcast #50 - Autopilot Homeschool
• How Many Hours a Day Does it Take to Homeschool? (post)
• Podcast #74 - Screen Time Limits for a Large Homeschool Family
• Investing in Real World Homeschooling (post)
• Delight Directed Homeschooling (blog series)

How much time do you need to set aside to play with your children?  How do you find time to play in a day full of cooking, cleaning, changing diapers, and just trying to keep up.  And do you really NEED to play with your kids or is this just a guilt trip made up by parenting "experts?"  LISTEN NOW!

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In this episode:

• How to find time to play with your kids.
• How to "play" while you work.
• Tricks for managing your time to include your little ones all day long!

Everyone feels left out from time to time, but as a mom, seeing it happen in your own family can be heartbreaking.  Learn what you can do when one of your children feels left out.

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In this episode:

• Why siblings shouldn't be required to play together all the time.
• Why friendships between siblings ebb and flow.
• How to encourage your kids to include each other.

Resources mentioned:

• 4 Steps to a Better Homeschool Day
• Having Enough of Me To Go Around (post)
• Giving Each of Your Kids a Special Night (post)

Get your homeschool day started with a simple Morning Time that helps you set the tone for the entire day!  And guess what?!  It doesn't have to be long and full of lots of extra stuff!  Start simple and work your way up to a Morning Time that fits your family!

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In this episode:

• Why having a Morning Time is helpful to the rest of your homeschool day.
• How to implement a simple Morning Time.
• How to ease into more for your Morning Time.

Resources mentioned:

• My new class! - Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love!
• FREE 4 Steps to a Better Homeschool Day class
• Reading Eggs FREE TRIAL
• Anchor Your Homeschool Podcast & Video
• Homeschool Garden Morning Time Review Post & Video
• FREE SAMPLE of Homeschool Garden Morning Time
• Making Morning Time Easy
• Morning Basket Time with Multiple Ages
• Timeline of the Classics
• Hurlbut's Story of the Bible (1932 edition)
• Mighty Acts of God
• The Read Aloud Family
• Honey for a Child's Heart

How do I overcome a lack of motivation when I feel lazy or like I can't accomplish anything? This podcast is full of ideas and insight based on my experiences as a mom, homeschooler, and homemaker.

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In this episode:

• Why your lack of motivation may be a need for rest.
• How to use lists and challenges to motivate you.
• Why your motivation personality type can make or break you.

Resources mentioned:

• GoMinno.com (free 7 day trial with code: RAISINGARROWS)
• Trim Healthy Mama (aff)

Yes, you ARE smart enough to homeschool, plus learn how to play up your strengths and overcome your weaknesses!

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In this episode:

• How to strengthen your academic weaknesses.
• How to find resources to teach your weak subjects.
• How your strengths become the icing on your homeschool cake!

Resources mentioned:

• Minno streaming app >> GOMINNO.COM (use code RAISINGARROWS for free 7 day trial!)
• Teaching Textbooks
• Apologia Science
• Grammar for Writers (big sale going on April 1-8, 2020!)
• Making Morning Time Easy (post)
• Morning Basket Time with Multiple Ages (post)
• Why Homeschool Gaps Aren't Mistakes (post)