Ever notice the spilled juice, missing workbook, and math tears—but somehow miss the tiny miracles happening in the very same moment? Your brain’s filter might be hiding the good.

In this episode of The Joyful Homeschool Podcast, Kami unpacks the Reticular Activating System—the brain’s built‑in spotlight—and shows how pairing it with prayerful “spiritual creation” can transform any homeschool day. Discover why your thoughts choose what you see, how intentional prayer rewires that filter, and five simple practices to start spotting more grace, growth, and God‑given wins around your kitchen table.

Ready for more? Visit coachkami.com to sign up today and access FREE homeschool resources to supercharge your teaching. As a bonus, you can also sign up for a free 30-minute consultation for personalized guidance. I only have 5 slots open per week, so don’t wait!

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Are you accidentally raising a praise junkie?

It’s easy to fall into the trap of “Good job!” and “You’re so smart!”—but what if those words are quietly undermining your child’s confidence, resilience, and motivation?

In this episode and blog, we unpack the powerful difference between praise and appreciation—drawing from the latest research in motivation psychology, and timeless wisdom from Charlotte Mason.

You’ll learn:

• Why praise can create approval addiction

• How appreciation builds identity, faith, and intrinsic motivation

• What Charlotte Mason teach about nurturing the soul—not just shaping behavior

• Practical tools and phrases to shift your language today

God doesn’t flatter. He sees. Let’s follow His example and raise children who grow strong from the inside out.

Ready for more? Visit coachkami.com to sign up today and access FREE homeschool resources to supercharge your teaching. As a bonus, you can also sign up for a free 30-minute consultation for personalized guidance. I only have 5 slots open per week, so don’t wait!

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Is your homeschool starting to feel like a checklist factory? If your kids are dragging their feet—and you're dragging your heart—this episode is for you.

In this week’s episode of The Joyful Homeschool Podcast, we dive into how to reignite your children’s curiosity and help them fall in love with learning again. You’ll discover 5 powerful, research-backed strategies that bring joy, ownership, and meaning to your homeschool—without chaos or burnout.

Learn how to:

• Spark curiosity through open-ended exploration

• Shift from pressure to purpose with a growth mindset

• Make learning feel like play (and still count!)

• Create a warm, motivating atmosphere

• Balance structure and freedom in ways that work for your family

Whether you’re new to homeschooling or just ready for a reset, this episode will give you fresh inspiration—and practical tools—you can use right away.

Ready for more? Visit coachkami.com to sign up today and access FREE homeschool resources to supercharge your teaching. As a bonus, you can also sign up for a free 30-minute consultation for personalized guidance. I only have 5 slots open per week, so don’t wait!

Does your homeschool ever feel like it’s just about keeping up—rather than going deeper? If you’re craving more meaning, more joy, and more real learning in your day, this week’s podcast is for you.

I’m introducing you to a powerful method called Project-Based Learning—and showing you exactly how it works at home (yes, even if you’re “not creative”). It’s flexible, effective, and fun!

We’ll cover:

• What Project-Based Learning actually is

• Why it leads to stronger memory, motivation, and growth

• How to start simply—with tools, examples, and planning tips

• How it honors your child’s unique mission

You were never meant to replicate school. You were made to mentor. Let me show you how. Ready for more? Visit coachkami.com to sign up today and access FREE homeschool resources to supercharge your teaching. *THIS WEEK, FIND A FREE GUIDE TO HOW TO DO PROJECT-BASED LEARNING IN YOUR HOMESCHOOL! As a bonus, you can also sign up for a free 30-minute consultation for personalized guidance. I only have 5 slots open per week, so don’t wait!

What if the very things your child loves are actually the key to building the life skills they need most? In this episode, we’re breaking the myth that you have to choose between following your child’s passions and teaching essential skills. You’ll learn:

• How to use their interests as the engine for real learning

• Practical ideas to weave math, writing, reading, and life skills into their passions

• Mindset shifts to lead with trust, not fear

• How to see your child’s God-given interests as part of their divine purpose

You don’t have to force learning—you can inspire it.  Let’s build capable, confident, purpose-driven kids—starting now.

Ready for more? Visit coachkami.com to sign up today and access FREE homeschool resources to supercharge your teaching. As a bonus, you can also sign up for a free 30-minute consultation for personalized guidance. I only have 5 slots open per week, so don’t wait!

Ever look around at other homeschool moms and feel like you’re already behind before the day even starts? Comparison is sneaky. It steals your confidence.  It makes you question your calling. And worst of all, it makes you miss the beauty of the family God has given you. But there’s a better way. In this week's podcast, I’m sharing: 

• Why comparison hits so hard for homeschool moms

• How to stop measuring your journey by someone else’s story

• Simple mindset shifts that bring peace, confidence, and JOY back to your homeschool

You were never meant to live someone else's mission.  You were called to yours — and it’s more beautiful than you can see right now. 

Ready for more? Visit coachkami.com to sign up today and access FREE homeschool resources to supercharge your teaching. As a bonus, you can also sign up for a free 30-minute consultation for personalized guidance. I only have 5 slots open per week, so don’t wait!

Tired of the chaos, the constant second-guessing, the overwhelm that never ends? You’re not alone—and you’re not stuck.

In this episode, you’ll discover the CTFAR Model, a powerful tool that will help you:

• Break free from reactive parenting

• Stop spinning in guilt, frustration, or comparison

• Take back control of your thoughts, emotions, and results

• Create a more peaceful, purpose-driven homeschool

This simple framework will help you show up as the calm, confident mom your children need—starting today. Listen now and learn how to shift your mindset and transform your homeschool from the inside out.

Ready for more? Visit coachkami.com to sign up today and access FREE homeschool resources to supercharge your teaching. As a bonus, you can also sign up for a free 30-minute consultation for personalized guidance. I only have 5 slots open per week, so don’t wait!

Ever wonder why one of your kids dives into their schoolwork while another melts down over a simple worksheet? It’s not a discipline issue. It’s not a motivation problem.  It’s wiring—and today we’re unlocking the mystery.

In this episode, I’ll introduce you to The Four Tendencies by Gretchen Rubin—a simple but powerful framework that explains how each of us responds to expectations.

You’ll discover:

• Why your kids (and YOU) act the way they do

• The #1 thing each personality type needs to thrive

• Systems and strategies that actually work for your homeschool

• How to handle common struggles based on your child’s tendency

Whether you're an Upholder, Obliger, Questioner, or Rebel—or raising one—you’ll walk away with more compassion, better tools, and new hope for your homeschool.

Ready for more? Visit coachkami.com to sign up today and access FREE homeschool resources to supercharge your teaching. As a bonus, you can also sign up for a free 30-minute consultation for personalized guidance. I only have 5 slots open per week, so don’t wait!

If your child has ADHD (or you suspect they do), you know the daily battles—distraction, impulsivity, frustration, and feeling like traditional methods just don’t work.

But what if you could stop fighting against ADHD and start working with it?

This week, I sat down with Brittney King, an ADHD expert, counselor, and mom who’s walked this journey firsthand. She shares powerful insights that can transform how you support your child—starting today!

Find more help from Brittney at brittneykingcoaching.com

Brittney recommends this book for homeschool parents:  Managing ADHD in School:  The Best Evidence-Based Methods for Teachers by Russell Barkley

Ready for more? Visit coachkami.com to sign up today and access FREE homeschool resources to supercharge your teaching. As a bonus, you can also sign up for a free 30-minute consultation for personalized guidance. I only have 5 slots open per week, so don’t wait!

Are We Failing Our Kids by Keeping Them Too Safe? Something alarming is happening to today’s kids. Anxiety is skyrocketing. Confidence is crumbling. Young people are struggling with the simplest challenges. Why? Because we’ve made safety the highest priority—at the cost of resilience. We’ve taught them that discomfort is dangerous. We’ve shielded them from struggle, thinking we’re helping. We’ve replaced independence with overprotection. But the real world isn’t safe. And our kids won’t be ready for it if we don’t let them fail, fight, and figure things out now. This episode is your wake-up call. We’re exposing the three biggest lies hurting today’s youth—and how to break free. We’re giving you practical strategies to raise strong, capable kids in your homeschool. We’re showing you why struggle is essential—and how to use it to empower your children instead of crippling them. If you care about your child’s future, you NEED to hear this. Don’t let safetyism steal your child’s strength. Listen now. 

Ready for more? Visit coachkami.com to sign up today and unlock FREE homeschool resources that will supercharge your teaching. As a bonus, you can also sign up for a free 45-minute consultation for personalized guidance. I only have 5 slots open per week, so don’t wait!