Little by Little Homeschool - Homeschooling, Motherhood, Homemaking, Education, Family
Homeschool * Home Education * Motherhood * Homemaking * Parenting Do you wish you could feel confident in your homeschool decisions? Are you concerned that you aren’t doing it right? Do you wish you could get answers to all your homeschooling questions? Are you struggling to balance all your roles in this season of life? In this podcast, you will find tactical and realistic solutions to set you free from the concerns and stress of whether you are doing the right things. My mission is to equip you in your calling to embrace and then thrive in your homeschool, motherhood, and homemaking. If you’re ready to get out of survival mode, feel confident, and have peace in your heart and home--you’re in the right place! Hi, I’m Leigh, a kingdom-minded wife and mom. I tried to duct tape my priorities together without the right focus for way too many years. I was busy chasing approval from others, trying to meet perceived external expectations, and flying by the seat of my pants as a homeschool mom. I finally realized that if I was going to fully embrace the life I had, I needed to operate from a place of peace and joy. That’s when I planted my feet firmly where I was and began to create beauty, seek simplicity, and live intentionally. And I’m ready to share this with you! If you are ready to love your life as a homeschool mom and to know for certainty that you are doing the right thing for your children--this podcast is for you! Close up that lesson book, mama, let the kids go play, it’s time for you to thrive! Let’s work together and get your homeschool to the place you just know it can be. We all can get stuck and not know what to do, how to adjust, or if we’re even doing it right. We’ll dive in deep to all the homeschool hot topics and create the homeschool that you and your children will thrive in! Website - > www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Facebook - > https://www.facebook.com/littlebylittlehomeschool Community -> www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity/ Instagram -> https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/
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3 days ago
3 days ago
Every child has been created by God with a uniqueness, but there tends to be a few overarching themes when they are separated by gender.
It can become easy to be frustrated with boy behavior. They tend to puzzle us as homeschoool moms. But, what if instead of seeing what they do as an annoyance, we look at it differently?
Today, I am sharing my top tips that I've learned and employed as a homeschool mom to grow my boys into young men and not just merely survive, but to thrive as their mother.
Find a few moments of quiet or put on those noise canceling headphones and get ready to look at your boys differently after this episode.
♥ Leigh
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7 days ago
7 days ago
Even as a homeschool family, parents have to be on the front lines and to be pro-active with sharing truth with their children. If you don't, they'll be inundated with whatever the world determines is true and right at that moment. And this has to begin at a young age.
Elizabeth Urbaniwicz has hope for you though! She has created resources at Foundation Worldview to come alongside parents to give you confidence and guidance.
In today's episode, Elizabeth share why she created this program for parents, what may happen when you shy away from conversations, as well as her brand new program, "God's Good Design."
Enjoy the conversation!
♥ Leigh
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Monday Nov 11, 2024
Monday Nov 11, 2024
It seems like everywhere you turn, someone is adding to the list of subjects to cover in your homeschool. And those are all really great courses of study and enrichment, but maybe they're not right for you.
Simplicity is calling your name. And you'd rather get really good at a few subjects and topics than try to cover everything.
Let's link arms and pare down the list to make it more manageable. And we'll let the cherry on top be the idea of thinking outside the box because not every area of study can fit neatly in a box...or time block.
♥ Leigh
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Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Thursday Nov 07, 2024
Spoiler alert: homeschool is not always sunshine, roses, and happy-happy. There are going to be ups and downs. And one of those happens when your homeschooler struggles in their studies. This could be one subject, a few subjects, or homeschool in general.
What's a homeschool mom to do? Hunker down and push through? Give up? Find a corner to cry in?
It's probably not a good idea to do any of those. And I've got some ideas for you in today's episode. Let's get you out of this unmotivated season and find your homeschool better on the other side.
♥ Leigh
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Monday Nov 04, 2024
Monday Nov 04, 2024
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
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint
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Thursday Oct 31, 2024
Thursday Oct 31, 2024
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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Monday Oct 28, 2024
Monday Oct 28, 2024
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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Thursday Oct 24, 2024
Thursday Oct 24, 2024
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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Monday Oct 21, 2024
Monday Oct 21, 2024
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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Thursday Oct 17, 2024
Thursday Oct 17, 2024
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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GET YOUR TICKET FOR LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S HOMESCHOOL WITH YOUR HOMESCHOOL BLUEPRINT https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint
CREATE YOUR HOME TASK SYSTEM WITH THE TIDY HOME https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome
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