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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Thursday Oct 05, 2023
Thursday Oct 05, 2023
As a homeschool mom, you play so many very important roles in your life. All of them are worth investing your time and energy into. But, it can get a little dicey trying to figure out the best way to balance it all.
Today, let's dive into your top three: motherhood, marriage, and homeschooling. These take up most of the minutes of every single day and your heart wants to do each well.
What does balance look like? Is it even possible to achieve balance? And how in the world can you walk through all three of these from a posture of contentment?
Let's pull back the veil and have a heart to heart chat.
♥ Leigh
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55. 3 HUGE Areas to Focus on When Working Heartily on Our Marriage and Why This is Even Important
70. Feeling Exhausted as a Homeschool Mom? 5 Ways to Be the Best Version of Yourself Every Day
117. Creating A Habit of Movement and Breaking Free From Diet Culture: Why and How For the Homeschool Mom Kristen Noriega from Baby Weight Nutritionist
120. Why Homeschooling Can Lead To A Better Marriage: 4 Results From Educating Together
Monday Oct 02, 2023
Monday Oct 02, 2023
It's so easy to put yourself last as a homeschool mom. This seems to go with the territory. Someone always needs something. And something always needs to be done.
But what if you could be a more amazing homeschooling mom by taking a little time to fill yourself up? Your family would love to have you feeling refreshed and full of energy.
So why don't you take time to do this? I've got a sneaking suspicion that I know and that's what we're going to uncover today. Along with some really easy {and fun} ways for you to take care of yourself so that you can take care of everyone else too.
♥ Leigh
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34. How Homeschooling Will Give you the Motherhood You’ve Always Dreamed Of and Why it is Counter-Cultural
78. Why Your Thoughts About Motherhood Are Holding You Back and How to Break Free as a Homeschool Mom
125. 6 Warning Signs You Are About to Burnout As a Homeschool Mom
177. 6 Steps to Lay Down Busy and Create the Homeschool Lifestyle Your Family Will Thrive In
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
Thursday Sep 28, 2023
It's a common scenario: a mom is so excited to homeschool her children, but there is one lingering dark cloud that has her concerned. And that is teaching her child how to read.
Thankfully, there are some amazing resources available that make this a non-issue nowadays. Korbalagae Kuawogai from Teach My Kinder is one of those resources. She has taught countless children how to read and has really created a space to encourage and empower parents to do the same thing.
Whether you have a kiddo who hasn't begun to read yet or one that is struggling, the tips Korbalagae shares in this episode will give you the next step to take. And I promise that by the end, you'll be excited about guiding your child through this amazing skill of becoming a great reader!
You're going to need a pen and paper for this one!
♥ Leigh
Korbalagae's website: https://www.teachmykinder.com/littlebylittlehomeschool
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@teachmykinder/featured
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Listen to these related episodes:
89. How to Create the Love of Reading in Your Homeschooler and Why This Is Important for Their Education
151. What’s the Big Deal About Reading Aloud to Your Child? Top Benefits and Reasons to Include This In Your Homeschool
170. How to Begin and Stay Consistent With Reading Aloud During the Homeschool Day
Monday Sep 25, 2023
Monday Sep 25, 2023
All the fluffy fun stuff about homeschool gets all the attention. But what about the reality of recordkeeping our child's education? Yeah, not so much attention.
I totally get it. It's definitely more enjoyable to talk about books to read, field trips to take, and life lessons to learn. But it also feels good to know that you have your ducks in a row and can provide proof of your homeschool, if it is needed.
Grab a pen and paper and get ready to take a few notes. And then, I want you to read your homeschool regulations...if you don't think this is important, then definitely give this episode a listen!
Let's be the homeschool moms who do what they need to on the back end of things and then have the freedom from worry to enjoy our days!
♥Leigh
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59. The Homeschool Year is Done--What Paperwork Should a Homeschool Mom Keep and For How Long?
64. How to Easily Choose the Best Homeschool Curriculum For Your Child’s Education
66. Two Essential Homeschool Approaches Every Mom Needs to Know Because it Will Completely Change Your Child’s Education
72. Why Sending Your Child to Preschool is Unnecessary and How to Homeschool Preschool
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Thursday Sep 21, 2023
Homeschooling is a huge blessing for our children. Isn't it amazing that they can gain an education at home surrounded by their family?
But there is one very important person that doesn't always get recognized. And that's you...the homeschool mom!
And you should get to enjoy this season in your life, just like your children get to. Let's lean into your family's homeschool lifestyle and see how it can be a time of great growth and enjoyment for you as well.
♥ Leigh
JOIN CLARIFY YOUR HOMESCHOOL TODAY --> www.clarifyyourhomeschool.com
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Community -＞https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity
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Listen to these related episodes:
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158. You Don’t Have to Lose Yourself in Homeschooling Any Longer! Find Out How to Grow in This Season
175. Discovering Your Purpose in Homeschool--What You Really Need to Focus On!
187. How to Go From Inconsistent in Your Homeschool to Actually Carrying Through With Your Plans
Monday Sep 18, 2023
Monday Sep 18, 2023
You love homeschool and want to consistently do what your planner...or that scrap piece of paper you scribbled out some notes on...says. But there always seems to be something or a general lack of motivation.
This can be a tough spot to sit in and it may fee a bit like a hamster wheel. And I definitely don't want you to be there.
Today, I have 6 power-packed tips to get you from inconsistent to consistent. These have worked in my life and I know that they will in your life too.
Take some notes, then be sure to allow time to think on these ideas and how they would look in your life. Then...take some serious action!
I'm excited for you to see a huge shift in your homeschool!
♥ Leigh
JOIN CLARIFY YOUR HOMESCHOOL TODAY --> www.clarifyyourhomeschool.com
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Follow -＞https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/
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140. Break the Phone Addiction: Stop Letting It Control Your Homeschool Day
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160. 3 Things to Consider When You Are an Exhausted Homeschool Mom Who Just Needs Some Rest
167. Reaching the Hearts of Our Children Through Homeschooling: Why and How to Form a Deep Connection With Leslie Nunnery of Teach Them Diligently
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Thursday Sep 14, 2023
Today's episode is going to bless your socks off! I had the amazing privilege to sit down and chat with Laura Hernandez of Mama Systems.
She is a homeschooling mom of 10 children, which includes some children with special needs. The grace and understanding that she bestows upon moms in this episode is life-giving.
We dive in deep and it gets quite personal and raw. You'll hear how she makes decisions for each of her children every year, how she gets to the other side of mom guilt, keeps up with the most important tasks of the day, and shares how others can come alongside families with special needs children.
Enjoy this sweet conversation.
♥ Leigh
Laura's website: www.mamasystems.net
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mamasystems
Facebook: www.facebook.com/mamasystems.net
Caretaker Support: https://www.mamasystems.net/advocate-like-a-mama
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Listen to these related episodes:
156. What to Do When Your Homeschool Child Doesn’t See You As Their Teacher
175. Discovering Your Purpose in Homeschool--What You Really Need to Focus On!
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Monday Sep 11, 2023
Monday Sep 11, 2023
The homeschool years are ripe with the time and freedom to give our children incredible insight. One of those places is often overlooked, but really important to them growing into young adults and leaving our home.
Today, I want to share my family's journey to discovering our children's gifts, talents, and abilities and the outcome of doing this.
I think you will see yourself in my reason behind putting this in a place of importance in our home. And I am excited about sharing the strategies we used so that you can see amazing outcomes in your children as well.
♥ Leigh
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Thursday Sep 07, 2023
Thursday Sep 07, 2023
We're going here today. This is definitely jumping into the deep end, but conversations like this need to happen.
As homeschool parents, we can only make fully informed decisions about our children's education when we see the full picture.
And my hope is that today's episode gives you some perspective and direction for your own research. Follow that up with a conversation with your husband so the two of you are in agreement. Then move forward in your decision.
I may have to run and hide after this episode {kidding!} but my opinion and perspective comes from many years of homeschooling and it has served my family well. I hope that it either helps confirm your conviction or gives you a different view on this topic.
♥ Leigh
JOIN CLARIFY YOUR HOMESCHOOL TODAY --> www.clarifyyourhomeschool.com
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Monday Sep 04, 2023
Monday Sep 04, 2023
Sometimes, the grass looks greener on the other side. This can especially happen when our homeschool days get hard.
But just know, that even on difficult days or tough seasons, you've made this decision to homeschool for many reasons. And one of those may include what you are keeping them from.
That's the topic of this episode: what they are "missing" out on. I think you'll see yourself in many of these examples.
I'm cutting straight to the chase today with the intention of solidifying your homeschool decision. I hope it inspires and encourages you...and maybe lights a little fire under you too!
♥ Leigh
JOIN CLARIFY YOUR HOMESCHOOL TODAY --> www.clarifyyourhomeschool.com
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