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328. My Best Homeschool Advice For The Mom In The Thick Of The Home Education Years

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The choices are endless when it comes to how you homeschool and what curriculum you use. And no matter what you do, you'll always be second guessing yourself.
Throw on top of that, all of the correction, cleaning, cooking, and on and on and you might begin to wonder if you'll ever make it through these years.
That was me. And I didn't have much of a support system. I sure could have used some solid advice in the middle of the intense homeschooling years.
Consider this to be that episode for you! Grab a cup of hot cocoa as I'd love to share my best homeschool advice with you.
♥ Leigh
 
 
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327. How Should A Homeschool Family Spend Their Weekend?

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Most of homeschool advice you get focuses on five days a week. You know, Monday through Friday. Those are the days and hours we tend to single out as the most important because we're covering our academics.
But, there are two days a week that we can easily squander away and let our intentionality slip. Sure, we should have times of rest. But rest is not the same as wasting time.
What if you could step out of a weekend and into Monday feeling accomplished and filled up because you did the best thing possible? I want that for you!
Listen in to today's episode to help you craft the best weekend for your family.
♥ Leigh
 
 
Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com
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326. Rejecting Apathy And Embracing Excellence In Your Homeschool With September McCarthy Of September And Co.

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint 
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Homeschooling well is a day by day decision, but homeschool parents should have a long range vision for how that will actually be carried out.
September McCarthy of September and Co. joins me in this episode to share her story of homeschooling the past 30 years. She'll share whether she has always loved homeschool, if it was easy, and her concerns about the future of homeschooled children.
You are going to love hearing September's heart for homeschool moms! Grab a cup of hot cocoa and curl up for this one. 
♥ Leigh
 
September's website: https://septembermccarthy.net/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/septemberanne/ and https://www.instagram.com/septemberandco/
 
 
 
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325. Why You Need To Stop Chasing A Perfect Homeschool And What To Do Instead

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint 
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There is a myth going around the homeschool world. Have you heard it?
"You could have a perfect homeschool if only you would..."
And so, you begin chasing this ideal and feel like a failure every single day. But, guess what? You aren't a failure!
In this episode, we're going to poke a hole in the perfect homeschool idea. But, I won't just leaving you there feeling deflated. Instead, I believe there are a few things that you should do instead.
Grab a pen and paper because you're going to want to take notes so that you can take the next step and turn your focus in a better direction.
♥ Leigh
 
 
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DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint 
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Picking out and using curriculum in homeschool is a lot of fun. And it should be! But, there is so much more to these years than the lessons.
Whether it's pressure from your homeschool state regulations, your own school experience, or voices of family and friends, most of the focus is on creating the modern school system within your home. The methodology and mindset creeps in easily.
But what if homeschool was about something much more than lessons, multiplication tables, essays, and transcripts? That would mean you are missing out on something huge if you only focus on those.
Let's bust the notion that homeschool needs to be solely about subjects and what lessons were accomplished this week. Today is your day to begin a reset of your homeschool!
♥ Leigh
 
 
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DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint 
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Welcome to 2025! I hope you are excited about all that this year holds for your family and homeschooling.
When I first began homeschooling, I thought it was only about the curriculum, lessons, and "teaching." My mind was changed as I began to see what these years with my children at home could be about.
As we start a brand new fresh New Year, I'm sharing my must-haves for your family this year. I promise that this isn't an overwhelming list that is just one more thing to add to your list.
Instead, it will transform your outlook and focus this year!
♥Leigh
 
 
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As a homeschool mom, your to-do list is longer than the average normal person. And your heart is so invested in moving your family forward, all while meeting all their needs.
Does it take Super Woman to get things done? Not really. But, it does require a plan and outline for the day.
You've probably heard of time blocks, but those are usually focused on the business world. Could it actually work for a homeschool mom?
Yes!
And today, I'm going to lay out the major time blocks for a homeschool mom's day so you can get the lessons all done, meals served, naps taken, chores accomplished, and so on.
Grab a pen and paper to take some notes!
♥ Leigh
 
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The truth is that someday, your children will be grown and will leave home. It's not a pleasant thought in the midst of the long full days of homeschooling. But, it comes anyway.
And after all of these years with your homeschool children in your home, what is life like for mom afterwards?
Over the past few years, I've been in this season of life. My kids are launching, sometimes coming back home for a season, and living their young adult lives no longer under the direction of their mother.
I'm going to be brutally honest about my experience in today's episode. There were a few hidden realities that no one prepared me for that I want to share with you.
My hope this that you feel equipped to someday (or now) walk through the season of your children growing up with grace and peace...and a deep satisfaction that the homeschool years were well worth it.
♥ Leigh
 
 
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During the homeschool years, there is one key linchpin in the whole process of home education that is often overlooked until it's almost too late. Any guess?
It's the homeschool mom! YOU!
The motherhood journey requires a lot of sacrifice day in and day out and homeschool moms can easily become burned out.
Today's guest, Teresa Wiedrick of Homeschool Mama Self-Care has been where you find yourself right now. She is sharing her journey and what she has found to be the way out of the overwhelm that tempts you to quit homeschooling.
♥ Leigh
 
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Podcast: https://capturingthecharmedlife.com/homeschool-podcast-for-homeschool-mamas/
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DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint 
 
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As we approach the end of 2024, it’s the perfect time for a homeschool mom to reflect on the current year and plan ahead for the upcoming year. In this episode, we dive into three essential areas to evaluate as you wrap up the year and set yourself up for an amazing 2025. 
We know that homeschooling is holistic and requires a lot from you, so we'll be talking about 3 areas that may not initially seem relevant, but I promise that they'll set you up for a productive home education atmosphere.
Grab a pen and paper because you'll want to take a few notes before heading to your favorite coffee shop for some time alone.
We’d love to hear what you’re planning for 2025! Follow us on Instagram or Facebook and share your homeschooling goals for the new year. Don’t forget to tag us or leave a comment with your thoughts.
Make sure to subscribe to our podcast  to get more homeschooling tips, advice, and inspiration twice a week! And if you found this episode helpful, leave us a review – it helps us reach more homeschool families like yours.
♥ Leigh
 
Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com
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