Little by Little Homeschool - Christian 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!
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Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Thursday Jan 11, 2024
Being a mom is the greatest part of your life. You didn't realize how much you could love and care for a child until you had one of your own.
Homeschooling promises all kinds of amazing time with your children. But then, the reality of day in and day out hits. And all of the teaching and instruction is not fun.
You actually find yourself constantly frustrated, annoyed, and even angry at your children because of the curriculum.
Is it time to quit homeschooling?
We'll unpack this tenuous subject and how you can get to the other side of these negative emotions that are keeping you in a vicious cycle. There is hope on the other side! I promise.
♥ Leigh
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37. Ready to Have Peace in Your Home Once and For All? Do These 2 Things...Daily!
134. Are You An Introvert or Extrovert Homeschool Mom? Why It Matters and How It Affects Your Homeschooling
162. Try These Life Giving Choices to Shift Your Emotions and Bring Peace to Your Life
192. Get the Balance You Want in Your Motherhood, Marriage, and Homeschool: Is It Possible to Be Content?
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Monday Jan 08, 2024
Are you feeling overwhelmed by the amount of worksheets that comes with your curriculum? Or maybe your child is giving you grief and making progress difficult?
When you were in school, worksheets were how your teacher knew whether you had mastered the material. But, you're looking at homeschool and wondering if it's really that necessary.
Self-doubt creeps in and makes you wonder if it really would be okay to do away with some (or all) the worksheets. It's this tug of war that's going on inside you that I want to address today.
First, we'll answer the question as to whether you need to do every worksheet. Maybe some worksheets? Or no worksheets.
You'll leave this episode feeling more confident in your decision and with some other creative ideas to figure out if learning is really happening in your homeschool.
♥ Leigh
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77. 3 Steps to Set Up Your Homeschool Calendar and Be Successful at Planning and Carrying Through With It
144. The Biggest Adjustment A Homeschool Mom Needs to Succeed In Her Homeschool That Will Also Change the Future
171. Tired of ”Doing School at Home” and Want to Really Homeschool? Change Your Approach Today!
196. Are You Losing Your Homeschool Child’s Attention During Lessons? 5 Ways to Keep Them Engaged
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Thursday Jan 04, 2024
Your family had a great holiday break from homeschooling, but it's inevitable that the day comes to get back into the swing of things again.
Whether the first half of the homeschool year was smooth or rough, I have found that a few simple practices have always helped me start back strong in a new year. These are steps that will help you with children of any age as well as get your mind re-focused on the most important part of homeschooling.
Let's start fresh this year, with renewed energy, excitement, and most importantly, a plan on how to carry through.
♥ Leigh
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128. Top Reasons You Keep Changing Your Homeschool Curriculum and How to Stay Consistent With What You Have
133. HELP! I’ve Lost My Motivation To Homeschool: Can I Just Quit Now?
151. What’s the Big Deal About Reading Aloud to Your Child? Top Benefits and Reasons to Include This In Your Homeschool
217. Feeling Frustrated That The Housework Never Ends? How To Get All The Chores Done Each Homeschool Day
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Monday Jan 01, 2024
Along with the homeschooling, there are activities to drive everyone to, appointments to keep, meals to cook, and then there is all the housework that needs to be done. And now your head is definitely spinning.
It's a lot that you have to do and keep up with every single day. And it can definitely feel overwhelming and frustrating.
But I'm here to encourage you today! The tips I'm going to share with you today will, not only get your focus and attitude in the right place, but also will give you a few practical steps to begin today. Let's get the housework and chores done each day, so you can get on with the other things in life.
♥ Leigh
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7. Why Making Homemaking a Priority Leads to Success In Your Homeschooling and Parenting
60. Five Key Tips to Homemaking with Joy and Our Whole Heart as a Homeschool Mom
122. 5 Reasons You Aren’t Productive In Your Homemaking As A Homeschool Mom
164. 5 Dependable Tips to Make You a Hospitality Rockstar and Help Your Homeschool Family Open Your Home to Guests With Confidence and Excitement
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
Thursday Dec 28, 2023
You've made it to the other side of most of the holiday season. And now that you are looking at the beginning of a brand new year, the overwhelming thoughts of where to start creep in.
It's all about perspective and the attitude about approaching 2024. If the new year is seen as the opportunity for a fresh start, you'll be on your way to making your home and homeschool the best yet.
Today's episode has 5 tips that pack a punch and will give you the much needed guidance to get things on track in your home. Let's control the chaos and bring order to it all as you begin a new year, start winter sports and activities, and create a home that serves your family well.
♥ Leigh
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7. Why Making Homemaking a Priority Leads to Success In Your Homeschooling and Parenting
41. How Does a Homeschool Mom Know What to Keep and What to Toss? The Great Declutter Debate
112. Make the Most of the Last Week of the Year: A Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Reflection and Action
197. Top 6 Routines You Need to Get Everything Done During the Homeschool Year
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Monday Dec 25, 2023
Today is Christmas Day! What an amazing homeschool mom you are for all that you did for your family these past few weeks.
I just wanted to pop in really quick and wish you a very Merry Christmas. May my words bring you peace and joy this day.
♥ Leigh
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16. How to Live in Contentment in the Winter as a Stay at Home Homeschooling Mom and Why It Matters
82. How to Build the Best Bond and Relationship With Your Homeschool Elementary Age Child: Motherhood and the Younger Years
111. The Best New Year’s Traditions To Bond Your Homeschool Family As You Begin This New Year
214. What Should A Homeschool Mom Do The Week Between Christmas and New Year’s?
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
Thursday Dec 21, 2023
The week between Christmas and New Year's can go one of two ways for homeschool moms. Either the high of the holiday season will continue. Or...you'll crash and burn.
But I think it would be a better use of time to find the middle road. There is a time to relax and refresh, but I'd love to see you walk into 2024 feeling really good about how the year ended. And for you to be prepared to step back into the homeschool year. This will also help you to have a great transition back for you and your children.
Now is the time to think about this, so that you can come up with a plan and begin implementing it as early as the 26th.
♥ Leigh
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111. The Best New Year’s Traditions To Bond Your Homeschool Family As You Begin This New Year
112. Make the Most of the Last Week of the Year: A Homeschool Mom’s Guide to Reflection and Action
162. Try These Life Giving Choices to Shift Your Emotions and Bring Peace to Your Life
172. 5 Ways to Help Instill Faith in Your Homeschool Child and Why It Is Worth the Time
Monday Dec 18, 2023
Monday Dec 18, 2023
A few weeks ago, you had so many plans and a lot of time to accomplish everything on your Christmas bucket list. But now, you're looking at the calendar and there is only one week left. Is that making you panic?
So much of Christmas falls on the shoulders of the homeschool mom. And while that is fun and exciting, it can also be overwhelming.
What if there was a way to reset as you walk into these final 7 days?
There is! Grab that cup of hot cocoa and get out your to-do list because we're going to tackle that in today's episode.
♥ Leigh
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109. In What Way Should A Homeschool Mom Respond to A Negative Attitude? A Few Solutions To Tackle This Common Challenge
115. Tired of Struggling With Homeschool Consistency? Try These 4 Tips to Stay On Track As A Stay At Home Mom
125. 6 Warning Signs You Are About to Burnout As a Homeschool Mom
131. Struggling With Meltdowns? Try These 7 Ways to Help Your Young Child Manage Their Emotions
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Thursday Dec 14, 2023
Homeschooling is one of those topics that seems to be fair game for open critique and criticism. Here you are, minding your own business and doing what you feel is best for your family and along comes someone with their opinions.
It can hurt and sting a bit when a family member or a friend makes a comment about the fact that you are homeschooling. And depending upon your personality and the relationship with that person, it can cause a division...or at the very least, hurt feelings.
With the Christmas season, you're probably seeing a lot of family and friends and it's prime time for the questions and possibly an inquisition.
Today's episode is going to be the encouragement and exact steps to take for the various situations you are about to encounter. I'm here in your corner and know that this episode will help you through some uncomfortable and difficult situations.
Let's take the higher road this Christmas season and I'll show you how!
♥ Leigh
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35. Simple Tips for a Homeschool Mom’s Daily Routine to Stay on Track When No One Is There To Keep Her Accountable
56. How to Convince A Spouse Who Is Not On Board With Homeschooling Your Children
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Monday Dec 11, 2023
Monday Dec 11, 2023
As if your day wasn't full enough with homeschooling, housework, and the raising of children...now you've added in all the Christmas festivities and a long to-do list.
How can you get everything done in these few weeks before Christmas day? Is it even possible to get it all done as a homeschool mom?
Well, yes and no.
Following the tips shared in this episode, you really will learn to prioritize and get it all done. And the end result doesn't mean you are frazzled and about to lose your mind. Not at all. The goal is the opposite actually.
Cozy up under the glow of your Christmas lights and get ready to see that long to-do list in a whole new way.
♥ Leigh
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205. 3 Christmas Homeschool Options To Go From Feeling Like You’re Failing to Being Guilt-Free
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