One of the things that we cherished most about their homeschooling years was the ability to encourage our children's gifts and talents, and let them run with their creativity. There are so many ways to do that!  Whether you homeschool by choice or by chance, choose a few of the ideas we share and run with them in your own home!

~~

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 - www.traceyhagerman.com / Facebook 

Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe!

Then, let us send you a "thank you gift" for listening: https://bit.ly/YCHThankYou

We'll see you next time!

As we prepare to celebrate the sacrifices so many made - and are making - for the freedoms we enjoy as Americans and Canadians, today we talk about some of the freedoms we enjoy as homeschooling families. What are some of the freedoms YOU're grateful for? Reach out to us and let us know and we'll share them in an upcoming episode!

~~

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 - www.traceyhagerman.com / Facebook 

Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe!

Then, let us send you a "thank you gift" for listening: https://bit.ly/YCHThankYou

We'll see you next time!

Yup, teachers have 'em, too! An "aHA!" moment is that point where you personally discover something wonderful and new, and very possibly life-changing. It's a beautiful moment to watch in our children's lives, and it's a beautiful thing to experience in our own life! Share YOUR "aHA!" moments to be featured in future episodes using the message link below!

Link mentioned in this episode: program -

~~

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 - www.traceyhagerman.com / Facebook 

Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe!

Then, let us send you a "thank you gift" for listening: https://bit.ly/YCHThankYou

We'll see you next time!

Sadly, we moms are famous for not taking care of ourselves. In the midst of all that is on our plate, that may be understandable - but it's not healthy. Learn some practical ways to ensure you're running on all cylinders so you can be a happier and more-efficient wife, mom, and home-educator.

Link mentioned in this episode: program - 

~~

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 - www.traceyhagerman.com / Facebook 

Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe!

Then, let us send you a "thank you gift" for listening: https://bit.ly/YCHThankYou

We'll see you next time!

It's no secret that personal debt and student loan debt is at an all-time high. We have an incredible opportunity to model - and teach - sound financial strategies and principals to our children while homeschooling. Discover some techniques and resources in this episode...and then run with it! Yes, someday your children will thank you!

~~

Link mentioned in this episode:  Dave Ramsey's Financial programs for children and teens

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 - www.traceyhagerman.com / Facebook 

Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe!

Then, let us send you a "thank you gift" for listening: https://bit.ly/YCHThankYou

We'll see you next time!

The last thing you wanna do as you get started on this journey is to take yourself too seriously! Share a laugh as Tracey and Pat laugh at themselves a bit - and wonder aloud about how the tables were often turned and they became the "student!"  It's all in good fun, of course, so enjoy the ride...

Link mentioned in this episode: book - The Happy Homeschooler: Ten Simple Strategies to Increase Productivity, Foster Joy, and Avoid Burnout by Tracey Hagerman

~~

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 - www.traceyhagerman.com / Facebook 

Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe!

Then, let us send you a "thank you gift" for listening: https://bit.ly/YCHThankYou

We'll see you next time!

You may be all-of-a-sudden working from home, but there are other sources of chaos, too. Discover some ways to navigate the situation, and be comforted knowing two things: 1 - you're not alone, and 2 - you CAN do this, friend!!

~~

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 - www.traceyhagerman.com / Facebook 

Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe!

Then, let us send you a "thank you gift" for listening: https://bit.ly/YCHThankYou

We'll see you next time!

"Gosh, I could never homeschool my kids - I failed (insert school subject here)! How could I ever teach it?" Boy, if we had a penny for everyone who's ever said that to me as a "reason" for NOT homeschooling, we'd be rich! In this episode, Tracey and Pat offer some ideas from experience about how you can overcome this very same stumbling block!

~~

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 - www.traceyhagerman.com / Facebook 

Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe!

Then, let us send you a "thank you gift" for listening: https://bit.ly/YCHThankYou

We'll see you next time!

Boy, have you ever said to yourself "If I only knew then what I know now?" Pat and Tracey talk about what they'd do differently if they had another shot at homeschooling...and what advice they'd share with their "new homeschooler selves" after all these years...

Link mentioned in the podcast: article - Letter to my younger self

~~

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 - www.traceyhagerman.com / Facebook 

Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe!

Then, let us send you a "thank you gift" for listening: https://bit.ly/YCHThankYou

We'll see you next time!

Many homeschooling families are trying to navigate new learning programs for multiple ages. Boy, if that doesn't muddy the waters, right? But part of the joy of homeschooling is exactly that everyone can learn together, so we want to encourage you - and help you - to figure out something that can work for your family's unique situation. Below are some tools that can be helpful...and listen in as we talk about some strategies that we used in our own homes!

Links mentioned in this episode: program - Pam Barnhill's Morning Basket subscription; article - Do You Know Your Child/Teen's Learning style?

~~

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 - www.traceyhagerman.com / Facebook 

Before you go, don't forget to "like" and subscribe!

Then, let us send you a "thank you gift" for listening: https://bit.ly/YCHThankYou

We'll see you next time! in here!