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232. How My Husband And I Navigated Introducing Phones And The Internet To Our Children

It really is no secret that the introduction of technology to children is having a detrimental effect upon them, as well as upon society. But media and our culture is screaming at parents that it's okay to hand off a phone with total internet access to children.
"Everyone else is doing it."
But are they?
Well, not my family.
James and I have been very intentional about this decision and how we navigate the introduction to technology and the internet to our children. Now that we have a young adult and teens, we can see the outcome of our choices.
Today, I am sharing our story in hopes that it inspires, encourages, and spurs you on to make intentional decisions for your family.
♥ Leigh
 
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231. Create & Raise Independent Homeschool Learners That Don't Need Mom to Teach Them Every Lesson

The 24/7 of motherhood and home education is making you wonder if you're really cut out for this. The constant needs just for kids to survive and get through the day is enough to fill all of your time.
Then you add the homeschooling time that is full of lessons for different ages and you are bouncing from one child to the next.
Is this really manageable?
Well, what if there was a way to show your children how to take ownership of their education? There is!
Our culture has become so dumbed down and numb to the desire to learn. But you get to bring it back and instill a love of learning into your children.
Not only that, but you get to show them how they can learn not only for their years in homeschoool, but for their entire lives.
Are you ready to take a ton of notes and be inspired to think about your homeschooling differently? If so, hit play on your podcast app!
♥ Leigh
 
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230. Having A Hard Time Managing All The Housework As A Homeschool Mom? Try These Tips Today!

Your mental housework to-do list as a homeschool mom is a mile long. There is so much that needs to be done...and many tasks you want to get done.
This is the life you have wanted: your children home with you, but now it feels so hard to keep up with the chores. The days fly by and things just aren't getting done.
Today, I have a handful of tips that you can begin using immediately. And you'll start to see results go up and your frustration over managing home tasks going down.
Grab a pen and paper to take notes...and then to work on your very own lists so you can finish the day seeing tasks checked off that list!
♥ Leigh
 
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229. How To Know If You Are Doing Enough In Your Homeschool: 4 Questions To Ask Yourself

Isn't it a little ironic that a homeschool mom pours her whole heart into educating her children and at the end of the day she wonders, "Am I doing enough?'
But we've all been there or are currently there. I have a sneaking suspicion that you are there right now. And that is okay.
I don't necessarily think it's a bad thing to wonder if you are doing enough. It's what you do with those thoughts that matters the most.
But let's have a heart to heart because I have 4 questions that I want you to answer today. They'll reveal the truth behind whether you really are doing enough in your homeschool or not.
Grab that warm cup of your favorite drink and your journal and let's have a chat.
♥ Leigh
 
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228. Why A Routine Matters And How To Create One That You Will Actually Stick With

Homeschool moms are the CEO's of their home and there is a lot that needs to be managed. And it's impossible to remember it all and get the necessary tasks done well without a routine.
How your day flows really does matter and today, I'm going to show you why adding a routine will help your homeschool day. 
And then, let's create one that will work for your specific circumstances. This is so important or you'll ditch it the first chance you get.
Grab a notebook to take some notes and get ready to brain dump everything and work out your very own daily routine.
♥ Leigh
 
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227. The Number One Key To Successfully Homeschooling Your Children Kindergarten Through High School

As you've probably already noticed, there is more to homeschooling than just purchasing some curriculum. And even if you just do that and keep up with the daily lessons, is that enough to have success in your homeschool?
After observing many families and working personally with hundreds of families, I've found there is something special in the ones who really thrive. It's not in fancy lessons or expensive curriculums or even extravagent field trips.
Today, I am sharing the key that will unlock your ability to homeschool all the way through high school and look back someday knowing you did it really well. You've taken the step to homeschool, now take the leap to doing it successfully!
♥ Leigh
 
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226. 5 Ways to Stay Motivated With Homeschooling And Beat the Winter Blues

Warm sunny days are so much more motivating than dull bitter days. And somehow, as a homeschool mom, you have to find a crazy amount of inner resolve to continue moving forward with your curriculum and plans.
But what if I told you that these cold winter days could actually be a huge blessing in your family? And that with a few tweaks, you'll have the needed motivation to get the to-do list checked off.
Grab your favorite warm drink and get ready to think differently about homeschooling during the winter.
♥ Leigh
 
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225. Help! My Children Won't Cooperate With Me and Refuse To Do Their Homeschool Work

You started your homeschool journey with a Pollyanna view of it. Because why not? All those social media accounts and YouTube videos show beautiful scenes of peace...and cooperation.
And here you are with a child (or children) who have no desire to cooperate with you and are refusing to do their homeschool work.
You love your children dearly and know how amazing homeschool will be for their childhood, as well as preparing them for all the years ahead. If only they would do their work...
Put your detective hat on for this episode and get ready to do some sleuthing based upon the insights you'll learn today.
♥ Leigh
 
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224. What Year Round Homeschooling Can Look Like And How It Can Be The Answer To All Your Bad Days

You just read the word year round homeschooling and probably got a little weak in the knees. It's okay. That's a very typical response.
But what if I told you that you already homeschool year round and an adjustment in thought and your calendar can be the solution to all those bad days? It's true!
I know that the day in and day out of a homeschool mom is all encompassing and sitting down to look at a calendar isn't high on your priority list. This episode is sure to make you rethink your decision to put this off. And a little more margin, freedom, and peace is sitting on the other side of this one decision.
Grab a piece of paper to take a few notes on because this episode is jam-packed with ideas for you!
♥ Leigh
 
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223. My Journey With Alcohol And Why I Stopped Drinking And Chose Sobriety

This is definitely not my usual homeschool mom content, but I feel like today is the day to share this part of my story.
Maybe you can relate. Or maybe it will help you relate to a loved one.
I didn't subscribe to the "mommy wine culture," but I was using alcohol as a way to privately lessen the stress and frustration of motherhood. It was a part of my life here and there...until it wasn't.
♥ Leigh
 
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