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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Monday Feb 03, 2025
Monday Feb 03, 2025
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Most likely, you attended school and have memories of events and activities that you still carry with you. But, you chose a different course for educating your children. And you wonder if your homeschooled children are missing out on some pivotal events that take place at school.
Today's episode is a little food for thought. You have to make the final call on how your children spend their time and what is a priority for your family. But, I have a few things that will help you make an informed decision, so you can move forward confidently.
♥ Leigh
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint
CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome
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Thursday Jan 30, 2025
Thursday Jan 30, 2025
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
So often in homeschool, you can get overwhelmed with all of the subjects, that a few of them, including history, can easily slide off the radar. In the back of your mind you really want to study history with your children, but it feels like there isn't enough time.
Linda Lacour Hobar, the author of The Mystery of History, joins me in this episode to share her enthusiasm of history. But, not only that, Linda has been in the trenches of homeschooling and she wants to show you how you can create a sustainable approach to teaching your children history.
I'm also excited to share with you how my family used and loved this resource in a way that helped us to understand and appreciate history.
♥ Leigh
Linda's website https://themysteryofhistory.com/
Podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mystery-of-history/id1590926402
Facebook https://www.facebook.com/themysteryofhistory
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291. End The Confusion On Homeschool Planning! 5 Different Options You Can Begin Using Today
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Monday Jan 27, 2025
Monday Jan 27, 2025
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
One of the most common challenges homeschooling families face is what to do with preschoolers while focusing on older children’s lessons.
Whether you have a toddler who’s still learning how to sit still, or a preschooler who’s ready to explore, there are a few practical strategies to keep them engaged, entertained, and learning—without disrupting your homeschool flow.
But, there is so much we can learn from and in the years with a little one who is full of enthusiasm that we shouldn't miss out on!
♥ Leigh
Website - https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com
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Thursday Jan 23, 2025
Thursday Jan 23, 2025
DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint
CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome
Life easily gets full and our to-do list gets long. And for the homeschool mom, there is the added pressure to fully educate the children. How in the world can it all get done?
When I'm feeling overwhelmed, I like to ask myself a few questions. First, it calms me down. But then, it gives me clarity to carry out the calling upon my life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed too?
Grab your notebook or journal to take a few notes. At the very least, write down these 5 questions and areas that will help you figure out how to run your days and accomplish what you need to.
♥ Leigh
Website - https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com
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Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity
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Monday Jan 20, 2025
Monday Jan 20, 2025
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
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
Website - https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com
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Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity
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304. The Trend I've Observed Towards Quitting Homeschool: When, Who, And Why
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
Thursday Jan 16, 2025
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
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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Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity
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Monday Jan 13, 2025
Monday Jan 13, 2025
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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Thursday Jan 09, 2025
Thursday Jan 09, 2025
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
REIMAGINE YOUR HOMESCHOOL: Enrollment has ended.
Website - https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com
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Monday Jan 06, 2025
Monday Jan 06, 2025
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
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
REIMAGINE YOUR HOMESCHOOL: Enrollment has ended.
Website - https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com
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Thursday Jan 02, 2025
Thursday Jan 02, 2025
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
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
REIMAGINE YOUR HOMESCHOOL: Enrollment has ended.
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