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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8 hours ago
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint
I promise that I'm not adding "one more thing" to your to-do list. But, the summer typically means a bit of a break from academics for homeschool families.
The curriculum is great, but if you child is not prepared for the world when they step out on their own, they'll have a lot of catching up to do, no matter what level of math they achieved, the science experiments you did, or the classic books they've read. Don't get me wrong, those things are fine. But, there is more to life than book knowledge.
There is real life where they'll need to know how to interact, get along with, and function well with others, if for no other reason than for their Christian witness.
I'm hoping you have a little more brain space with your usual routine set aside for the summer to focus on teaching and growing soft skills in your homeschooler of any age. I've got a lot of ideas for you...pick 1 or 2 that seem the most important and see how you can be intentional this summer!
♥ Leigh
LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS: https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference
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CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome
Website - https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com
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FIND EVERYTHING YOU NEED FOR HOMESCHOOL: https://www.rainbowresource.com/
The summer is a great time to refresh our minds and bodies from the heavy focus on academics during the homeschool year. But, we shouldn't become zombies and lose brain cells.
There is a happy medium! And today's episode is going to give you ideas about how to keep your homeschool children learning over the summer, while balancing that with it not overwhelming you.
Grab a pen and paper so you can scribble down a few ideas and then...have fun with the learning this summer!
♥ Leigh
Rainbow Resource website: https://www.rainbowresource.com/
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint
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GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship
SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal
CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome
Website - https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com
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Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity
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Thursday May 15, 2025
Thursday May 15, 2025
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint
Three times a day (plus snacks!), you've got at least a few sets of eyes looking to you, the homeschool mom, for nourishment. In plain English: you're responsible for feeding everyone over and over and over again. Lol!
It's easy to get off track with nutrition and the budget when it comes to getting food into the house and onto the table.
Today's guest is Chandis of Close to Nature. She is a registered dietician nutritionist, along with being a homeschool mom herself who is passionate about helping others enjoy the amazing food God has provided for us.
You will be encouraged by her simple and authentic approach to fueling her family's bodies on a budget, so grab your pen and notebook to take a few notes!
♥ Leigh
Close to Nature website: https://www.closetonature.health/
Close to Nature course (Use code LITTLEBYLITTLE for 20% off!): https://www.closetonature.health/courses/eating-close-to-nature
CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome
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Monday May 12, 2025
Monday May 12, 2025
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint
Opinions can vary greatly and the debate can get heated amongst parents when it comes to organized sports. And then let's throw in the homeschool element and the lines can be drawn.
No matter where you fall on the spectrum, I think we can all agree that homeschool families should be intentional about how they spend their time. We already do that when choosing curriculum, so why not with extra-curricular activities such as sports?
Let's have a friendly conversation about it and weigh the pros and cons so you can make a decision that aligns best with your family. And then, give grace for others to make their own intentional decision.
You'll want to grab a pen and paper to jot down some important questions to consider!
♥ Leigh
CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome
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Website - https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com
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Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com
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Thursday May 08, 2025
Thursday May 08, 2025
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint
Ah, the age-old socialization question...
No matter where you homeschool or how long you've been doing it, you will be asked about socializing your children. We often roll our eyes and bite our tongues.
But, as a homeschool parent, you may have a legitimate concern about your child being stigmatized as a weird homeschooler.
We're taking a fun poke at socialization and weirdness in today's episode. I hope you have fun with it too, but also walk away with some solid tips about this topic.
♥ Leigh
CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome
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Monday May 05, 2025
Monday May 05, 2025
DISCOVER HOMESCHOOL RESOURCES IN YOUR AREA! https://www.basecamped.com/
It's about that time, homeschool mom! Summer break!
Did I see a little yipee from you? Or maybe a feeling of dread came over you because summer seems to be a free for all and at the end of it, you don't feel like you have anything good to show for it.
What if, you took some purposeful time this summer and used it wisely to build and edify yourself as a homeschool mom?
I'm breaking down some areas to consider pouring into this summer in hopes that you take back your time and feel pleased at the completion of your break from formal academics.
♥ Leigh
BaseCampEd website: https://www.basecamped.com/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/people/Basecampedapp/61573135787215/
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Thursday May 01, 2025
Thursday May 01, 2025
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint
As you close out this homeschool year, do you have that looming question of whether you did enough hanging over your head?
Unfortunately, it seems to be a theme in our minds and it comes up often throughout the year. But, you are finding yourself closing the books on this homeschool year and wondering one final time if you did enough.
Pop your ear buds in as we take a walk down memory lane...AKA the past homeschool year.
♥ Leigh
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Monday Apr 28, 2025
Monday Apr 28, 2025
CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome
What role should children have in the chores and housework of a home? Do you need to make chore charts? Should they get an allowance?
As a homeschool mom, you already have a lot on your to-do list with motherhood and homeschooling. But, you probably desire a home that is somewhat pulled together.
Let's talk about what that could look like and wade into the topics of chore charts and allowance while we're at it!
♥ Leigh
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint
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Thursday Apr 24, 2025
Thursday Apr 24, 2025
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint
Homeschooling allows us a unique opportunity to disciple and share the world with our children. And we can be intentional about how we do that.
Today's guest, Amber O'Neal Johnston Of Heritage Mom, has done just that with her homeschool. She realized that she can give her children depth to their education by creating an atmosphere rich in culture, connection, and curiosity.
Grab a cup of coffee and become inspired by Amber's homeschool!
♥ Leigh
Amber's website: www.HeritageMom.com
Amber's books: www.SoulSchoolBook.com and www.APlaceToBelongBook.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/heritagemomblog
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Monday Apr 21, 2025
Monday Apr 21, 2025
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It's such an exciting time of the year! There are so many amazing homeschool curriculum options out there and it's now time to make some choices.
Let's back up to the fact that there are a lot of options. Which one to choose?
I have a simple step-by-step process that served me well through many years of homeschooling. It kept me on track and focused, as well as giving me the freedom to make decisions that were best for my children.
Are you ready to have a plan as you set put together your ideas for next homeschool year? Grab a pen and paper and write these steps down. And then...have fun!
♥ Leigh
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