You Can Homeschool!

By Tracey Hagerman and Pat Fenner

Pat Fenner, from Breakthrough Homeschooling, and Tracey Hagerman, author of The Happy Homeschooler, candidly discuss all things homeschooling: the good, the bad, and the brilliant. Go ahead and grab y... more

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You Can Homeschool! episodes:

October 26, 2021 How "The Happy Homeschooler" Can Help YOU! - YCH067
Tracey Hagerman talks about the motivation to write her book “The Happy Homeschooler,” and how it can help homeschool moms balance their lives and homeschools to avoid premature feelings of burnout. She also explains her “homeschool formula” and the one area that many moms may find a welcome addition (with benefits for everyone!) to their homeschool. She's got a lot to say about reading, too, and you’ll especially be interested in her strategies for the "reluctant reader" ;-)
Links mentioned in this episode:
Amazon link* for Tracey's book "The Happy Homeschooler" - https://amzn.to/3FVSAHp
You can also watch this interview on our YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/6gzpx7uAjHI
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This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much!
If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe!
And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it!
Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram
Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com
Before you go, don't forget to "like" and follow - so you don't miss an episode!
We'll see you next time!
*using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here.
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35min
October 19, 2021 Homeschool Grads - Where are they now? - YCH066
This is the first of our series: "Homeschool Graduates - Where are They Now?" Tracey talks to Pat's daughter, Lauren Meeks, who graduated from homeschool in 2007. Be encouraged - home education teaches many other things besides academics!
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Links mentioned in this episode:
Lauren's TEDx Talk "The Freedom of Failure": https://bit.ly/3g8OIrj
book: The World in My Living Room - (aff) https://amzn.to/2Xp9uMy *
Her website: bnbmadesimple.com
Instagram: @bnbmadesimple | @towtally_peachy
Facebook: @bnbmadesimple
Courses -
Sprint to Superhost (introduction to short-term hosting): https://programs.bnbmadesimple.com/sprint-to-superhost
CoHost Accelerator (scaling co-hosting as a business model): https://programs.bnbmadesimple.com/cohost-accelerator
* As affiliates of Amazon, we earn a small commission on sales made with this link. We appreciate your support!
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32min
October 12, 2021 Ugh, I know I should exercise, but... YCH065
Do you enjoy exercising? I mean, you know you should do it, but...
In a no-judgment zone, Pat and Tracy talk about their, um, relationship with exercise, and how we can improve it! You'll even discover how taking time to exercise can help your homeschool, too! How can you make exercise a habit, something sustainable in your life? Tracey has some answers for you to consider (and Pat's just along for the ride) ;-)
Links mentioned in this episode:
Homeschool Mom Fitness Program - https://momforallseasons.com/product/homeschool-mom-fitness/
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This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much!
If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe!
And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it!
Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram
Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com
Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe!
We'll see you next time!
*using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here.
...more
31min
October 05, 2021 "Careering" with Your Teen - YCH064
In this interview, Pat and Tamara discuss her book, developing your teen's leadership skills, helping them make a difference, how to help your homeschooled teen navigate thinking about and planning for their future, and so much more!
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Tamara S. Raymond wrote "Careering" to help young adults avoid the traps she fell into as a result of struggling to figure out her career path after college. Today, this successful leadership development coach shares her hard-learned lessons to help you quickly identify your passions and strengths so you can find your way in the world of work. “I want you to avoid spending eight years in the wrong jobs as I did,” she says.
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Connect with Tamara on her socials -
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/TamaraSRaymond/
Twitter - https://twitter.com/TamaraSRaymond/
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/TamaraSRaymond/
The IMC Leaders Channel - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCr-fkH6NhaTFQiEqtLxe8GQ
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This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much!
If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe!
And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it!
Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram
Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com
Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe!
We'll see you next time!
*using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here.
...more
33min
September 28, 2021 Talking with Education Researcher and Homeschool Dad Douglas Pietersma - YCH063
Educational researcher and homeschool dad Douglas Pietersma shares some thoughts on homeschooling based on his research and experience. He also offers some tips for homeschool dads that he learned as he transitioned from the "typical" bread-winner (somewhat removed) homeschool dad to the primary educator for his two children. Lots of interesting information here!
Links mentioned in this episode:

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This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much!
If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe!
And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it!
Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram
Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com
Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe!
We'll see you next time!
*using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here.
...more
33min
September 21, 2021 Time-saving Tips and Tricks - YCH062
While adding homeschooling responsibilities can sometimes make your plate feel a bit overloaded day-to-day, there are tips and tricks that we've picked up over the years that you, too, can use to help relieve a bit of the stress. "Work smarter, not harder" is a cliche that can only gets us so far, right? Here are some practical ways to live that out...

Links mentioned in this episode:
Episode YCH011 - How Can I Teach Subjects I Struggled With in School?
Episode YCH046 - The Role of Grandparents in the Homeschooling
Worldbook Encyclopedia's "Typical Course of Study" - a skeleton of topics by grade level to spark your creativity! - https://www.worldbook.com/typical-course-of-study.aspx
Episode YCH015 - How to Find Time to Re-Charge While Homeschooling
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This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much!
If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe!
And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it!
Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram
Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com
Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe!
We'll see you next time!
*using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here.
...more
33min
September 14, 2021 Difference between introvert and extravert homeschoolers - YCH061
Learning styles are certainly important to understand, but our personalities influence our homeschool as well. In today's episode, we discuss not only how this "shows up" at home and in school, but the "care and feeding" of the homeschool mom! Pop quia: Tracey and I are not both extroverts! Can you guess which is which?
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This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much!
If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe!
And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it!
Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram
Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com
Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe!
We'll see you next time!
*using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here.
...more
33min
September 07, 2021 On Language and Learning in Your Homeschool - YCH060
We kept this interview to as close to 30 minutes as I could, but it was hard! Let me introduce you to Dwane Thomas, creator of Visual Latin and Word Up! Much more than "just" a language teacher, he continues to embody the concept of a lifestyle of learning. During our altogether-too-brief time, he talks about the "risks" of homeschooling, what he really thinks about Latin, interesting facts about the headwaters of the Mississippi River, and the roots of the word "infantry." (And yeah, it's really all connected!) Finally, he shares some hard-earned words of advice to other homeschool dads on the journey. Truly an episode you'll want to share!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Video: Homeschool Made Easy, Carol Joy Seid - https://amzn.to/2TVYMeV*
Book: The Abolition of Man, C.S. Lewis - https://amzn.to/3jPtzmV*
Book: Dumbing Us Down, John Taylor Gatto - https://amzn.to/3CIjSPM*
Book: No Pain, No Gaines, Chip Gaines - https://amzn.to/3smHZyQ*
Dwane's Language Learning website - dwanethomas.com (Besides Latin, he teaches Greek, French, Spanish, Italian, and German)
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This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much!
If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here on Speakpipe!
And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it!
Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram
Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com
Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe!
We'll see you next time!
*using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here.
...more
34min
August 31, 2021Skyrocket Your Homeschooling Inspiration with Our Back To School Episode! YCH059
Yippee! It's a new school year! Welcome back to it, friends :-) As you've heard us say before, homeschooling is so much more than just academics. So celebrate with us as we seek to inspire and motivate you for the coming year. No words of wisdom here about planning, purchasing, or nuts-and-bolts. Today we're dealing with the mind and heart!
Links mentioned in this episode:
Back to School - YCH Episode 0006 - https://spoti.fi/37RmUmF

Dealing with Your Child's Stress - YCH Episode 0056 - https://spoti.fi/3k1ruo4

5 Valuable Concepts to Make Your Homeschool Stress-Free - https://bit.ly/3xcgb1M

20+ Inspiring Quotes for Your Teenager (includes printables) - https://bit.ly/3h4go18

Book*: (aff) Childhood of Famous Americans (series): Benjamin Franklin - https://amzn.to/37RlecR
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This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much!
If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here.
And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it!
Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram
Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com
Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe!
We'll see you next time!
* using this link to make a purchase means we earn a small sales commission. Please refer to my Affiliate Disclosure here.
...more
30min
August 24, 2021 How and Why to Get Your Kids to "Own" Their Learning - YCH058
Owning anything - emotions, your responsibilities, your actions - is key to growing into becoming a responsible adult. Owning your own education is key to developing a lifestyle of learning. Starting them on this track starts early, but has far-reaching effects. Once your children realize that they don't need to be spoonfed, that they're "masters of their own fate", so to speak, there won't be any challenge they can't meet!
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This podcast is listener-supported. Please help us continue to share our encouragement, inspiration, and insights by visiting our Patreon page here and making a donation. https://www.patreon.com/YCHpodcast Thank you so very much!
If you'd like us to talk about a homeschool-related topic that's on your mind, please feel free to leave us a message here.
And DO reach out to us on socials - just make sure you let us know you heard our podcast, while you're at it!
Pat Fenner - BreakthroughHomeschooling.com / Facebook / Instagram
Tracey Hagerman - traceyhagerman.com
Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe!
We'll see you next time!
...more
29min

FAQs about You Can Homeschool!:

How many episodes does You Can Homeschool! have?

The podcast currently has 99 episodes available.