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306. Finding The Balance Between Being Organized AND Flexible In Your Homeschool Motherhood

Do you feel like you're a stick in the mud and lean towards being legalistically organized?
Maybe the other end of the spectrum appeals to you and you're worried that your fly by the seat of your pants isn't enough for your homeschool.
Quite possibly, you find yourself somewhere between those polar opposites. And your desire is to have your homeschool organized enough, but enjoy the opportunity to be flexibile since you decide the schedule.
Let's talk about finding that balance you really want as a homeschool mom because when you feel good about homeschool, everyone benefits!
♥ Leigh
 
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305. Struggling To Teach Your Homeschool Child To Read? How To Keep From Feeling Defeated During This Process

Teaching a child to read is full of emotions. One minute you are excited and the next minute, you wonder if this is even possible. 
It's such an awesome responsibility and as homeschool moms, we take it very seriously. But then, the reality of the day in and day out of teaching and practicing happens. And you wonde
r if you're even cut out for this.
That struggling feeling can make you feel defeated and wonder if you should just quit or try something new or hire a tutor?
Before you make any rash decisions, give this episode a listen. Then, sleep on it and go from there. I promise that there is hope, as well as reading on the horizon!
♥ Leigh
 
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304. My Unofficial Poll And The Trend I've Observed Towards Quitting Homeschool: When, Who, And Why

No one starts something with the intention of quitting. And that especially applies towards parents making decisions about their children. Of course, homeschooling is included in that!
So, if no one plans to quit, why are there numbers of families doing just that? Could your family be next?
Over the past decade, I've observed a few trends and one of them is the when, who, and why behind walking away from homeschooling. I thought that this should be brought to light and openly discussed so that you can combat this possibility on a personal level.
Let's break it down and see what exactly leads to quitting, but then I've got hope for you to stay the course...I promise not to leave you hanging with bad news!
♥ Leigh
 
 
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303. Where Does Dad Fit Into Homeschooling? 10 Ideas To Include The Homeschool Dad

As homeschool moms, we are usually very excited about anything and everything homeschooling. Is Dad just along for the ride? Or is he supposed to jump in and help run the show?
Did you catch that phrase "supposed to?" I hope so. Because that is what we are going to cover today. 
After all my years in the homeschool world, I think I've seen and heard it all. And today's episode is a compilation of the top ideas for Dad's role in your home education.
Buckle up for a brain dump and some encouragement as you navigate this part of your relationship.
♥ Leigh
 
 
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302. If You Do Nothing Else In Your Homeschool Today: Focus On Character Training

Have you thought about the fact that your children are home with you and a bit of a captive audience at this point? It's true!
And that means you can focus not only on academics, but on building their character too. Which means that to do that, it needs to be a focus for your daily lessons.
With all the years of homeschooling and launching two of my children into the world, I have zero regrets of the time we focus on character training. And some days, it was the main goal for the day because it mattered more than the geography lesson.
Grab a pen and paper and get ready to analyze your goals after this episode!
♥ Leigh
 
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301. Is Your Homeschool Day Almost Over And You Still Haven't "Done School?" How To Get It All Done Today

Are you finding day in and day out going by and you are struggling to get your homeschool done? You aren't alone. It's so easy to keep busy each day and have a long to-do list.
But, you've decided to homeschool and it's an important priority for your family. The day in and day out execution can be a struggle though as you suddenly find the day is almost over and you haven't gotten to your plans.
There is a simple solution though and it just takes a little intentionality. I'm sharing the two main areas that have helped me stay focused and consistent throughout all the years of homeschooling.
Grab a pen and paper to take a few notes so you can reach your goals too!
♥ Leigh
 
 
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300. Finding Balance And Embracing Change For A Slower and Deeper Home Education With Leslie Martino

I haven't met a homeschool mom yet who doesn't desire joy in her homeschool. But how do you obtain and maintain that joy as you home educate your children?
Today's guest, Leslie Martino, is here to help you to find that joy, even in the midst of consistent change as you raise your children. She sees that homeschool can be accomplished in a slower manner that allows for balance and wonder.
I promise that you are going to love this episode, so get cozy and settle in for some encouragement and a few mic drop moments!
♥ Leigh
 
 
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299. Make This The Homeschool Year You Take Control Of Your House: Keep Up With The Cleaning While Homeschooling

It's funny how we think we have so much to keep up with before having children. Then, we add them into the mix. And oh, yeah...you're homeschooling too.
And the messes pile up and the cleaning never ends.
Where are you supposed to find the time to take back control over your home?
Here's a hint: there is only so much you can do right now. But, I've got some practical tips you can begin weaving into your weeks to take the load off your constantly growing to-do list.
♥Leigh
 
 
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298. Fun Homeschool Ideas You May Not Have Heard Of But Need to Start Doing Now

Everyone says homeschool should be fun. And you're over there slogging through the academics wondering if you're being lied to.
You ask yourself often how you can keep your kids learning, but also create some fun memories that won't stress you out.
Today's episode is here for you! We're going to explore some ideas to bring the fun into homeschool in a way that your kids might not even realize that they are learning. 
You are going to walk away with a few ways that you can begin incorporating some new ideas into your homeschool today, so get ready for a boost to your home education!
♥ Leigh
 
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297. How To Handle Homeschooling And Teaching Multiple Ages Of Children And Actually Get It All Done

Homeschooling is very uniqe from the classroom setting because...hint, hint...you aren't trying to recreate that, but you most likely have multiple children at different ages and abilities. All sitting (maybe) and looking at you for direction.
And there is only one of you! {Or two if you count Dad.}
How in the world are you supposed to teach one child to read, the other how to write a paragraph, and another mathematical order of operations? And at the very same time!
I've got you. This was me for many years of homeschooling. But, I found some tips that helped me to actually accomplish our goals and keep my sanity too.
You'll walk away from this episode with ideas that you can begin to implement immediately and see results soon too!
♥ Leigh
 
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