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150. Help! How Can I Know Once and For All That I Am Doing Enough In My Homeschool?

Hey, Friend!
One question I hear from homeschool moms over and over again is: “Am I doing enough?” And I get it. The pressure from that thought weighs heavy on our hearts and minds. We want the very best for our children and don’t want to neglect doing anything that we should do.
Your heart is so in the right place. But let’s answer this question once and for all so that you can move on and homeschool in the most authentic way for your family.
First, we’ll talk about what the usual responses are to this question. And then, we’ll discuss what is behind it and how we can have a good heart to heart with ourselves and figure out if you really are doing enough.
Grab that load of laundry you need to fold and let’s begin this much needed conversation now.
♥ Leigh
 
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149. Fun and Inexpensive Ways to Celebrate the Last Day of the Homeschool Year

Hey, Friend!
Congratulations! You have completed your homeschool year! Woohoo! I am so excited about this huge commitment you have made to your children and your tenacity to see it through.
But before we toss all the workbooks out, let’s celebrate the accomplishments of this homeschool year.
Today, I am sharing a quick list of last day of homeschool ideas that you and your kids will enjoy together. Get ready to write these down and then spend a little time brain storming which you want to do this year and figuring out all the details.
Are you ready to explore some fun and budget-friendly ways to end the school year? Of course, you are! Let’s do this!
♥ Leigh
 
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148. Too Overwhelmed To Spring Clean? 3 Homemaker Tasks To Catch Up On and Have a Clean Home Today

Hey, Friend!
It's that time of the year when we have the windows open and spring flowers growing in our garden and we have the itch to deep clean.
But you're feeling overwhelmed with where to begin or how to even get these spring cleaning tasks done while homeschooling. I've got ya! How about a simple 3 step plan to get the spring cleaning done that your homemaking heart desperately wants to accomplish?
That's what you'll hear in today's episode because I want you to feel good about what you've accomplished, all the while checking a few things off your to-do list.
Grab a pen and paper because step one is going to involve a fun brain dump!
♥ Leigh
 
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147. Simple 5 Step Plan For The Homeschool Mom Planning Next Year’s Curriculum

Hey, Friend!
It’s that super fun time in homeschool mom world: purchasing curriculum! There are so many amazing resources out there and we just want to do all. the. things. Am I right?
But the inevitable happens and we end up not always getting what will work best for our family.
After many years and a lot of trial and error, I wanted to share a simple 5 step plan for you to plan next year’s homeschool curriculum.
Let’s get excited about home education and all the great things we can do to make our days with our children the one’s we’ll look back on and smile. And since curriculum has a lot of influence over our days, we should take the time to be intentional with choosing it.
Grab a pen and paper and get ready to write down these simple steps. And then let me know how it goes!
♥ Leigh
 
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146. How to Help Your Homeschooler Make Friends and Create Relationships With Other Children

Hey, Friend!
The concern about our homeschool children having friends and knowing how to navigate relationships comes from a place of love. And I totally get it. I used to have the same feelings.
But I found there were a few key ways of thinking about friendships and then being intentional as a parent to pursue those was crucial. My kids and your kids can thrive during their homeschool years when it comes to friends.
Let’s pull the veil back and use a recent Instagram message that I received to guide today’s episode. I am excited to encourage you in this way because nobody likes to live under the pressure of the issue of making friends during the homeschool years.
♥ Leigh
 
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145. Save Time Each Homeschool Morning--How to Beat the Crazy Rush and Have a Calm Start to the Day

Hey, Friend!
Crazy rushed homeschool mornings. You know exactly what that looks like. And even moreso how it makes you feel.
What if there was one simple solution that you could start implementing now that will help end the frantic feeling you have each morning. Let’s cut out the stress and those bad mom moments you regret.
After all my years of motherhood, this is one thing I rarely skip doing because I have found that it works. And if something is giving me peace and a calm home in the morning, you better believe that I’ll keep doing it.
I want the same for you. Grab that pen and paper to take some notes, give this a listen, and then start coming up with your plan! I’m excited for you to reclaim your mornings.
♥ Leigh
 
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144. The Biggest Adjustment A Homeschool Mom Needs to Succeed In Her Homeschool That Will Also Change the Future

Hey, Friend!
We’re comin’ in hot with this one today, but it just needs to be openly talked about. Why? Because once you know this, you’ll have the starting knowledge to decide what to do with this information.
For far too long, we haven’t had these types of conversations and we should because it greatly affects your homeschool and therefore your child’s future.
I encourage you to sit down with your favorite cup of tea, coffee, or smoothie and just soak it in. Listen a second time if you want to take notes. But then, mull over this huge adjustment that only you, the homeschool mom, can make.
And then, get up and begin to make the changes that your future self and your grown children will thank you for.
♥ Leigh
 
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143. Homeschool Field Trips: Tapping Into This Amazing Educational Tool and Enjoy the Experience With Your Children

Hey, Friend!
You’ve heard it over and over again that homeschool field trips are so amazing and you should be doing them regularly. But…the reality of your life doesn’t seem to match up with this.
I’ve got a treat for you today! I knew just the right person to encourage you in your desire to take more field trips and she’s spilling the beans today.
Elizabeth is a fellow homeschool mom who has a ton of experience with field trips that range from day trips to international family trips. She is going to share some real life experiences and give you the encouragement you need to plan your next outing.
Grab a pen and paper and get ready to write down her ideas…and then prepare to do some Google searches on local field trip locations once this episode is over.
Let’s get out there and explore the world…and our neighborhoods with our children!
♥ Leigh
 
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142. How To Build The Best Bond With Your Homeschool High Schooler: Motherhood and The Teen Years

Hey, Friend!
You are knee deep in little ones and all the training and possibly sleepless nights that goes along with raising and homeschooling young children.
Can I encourage you to think now about the teen years? I promise that it's not too early to do so.
By being intentional and deciding that you will walk into and out of the high school years, having done it well, you'll have zero regrets.
Today, I am sharing 5 tips to help you bond with your teen. Begin today by laying the foundation and you will love homeschooling your high schooler!
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141. Where the Real Learning of Homeschool Happens: How A Homeschool Mom Can Confidently Taps Into These Resources

Hey, Friend!
There are two very well-known resources that will help your homeschool children engage and learn so much.
Do you know what those are?
I think you do. But you're afraid to speak them out loud for fear of not educating your child well enough.
Can I encourage you to listen in with open arms and a heart ready to say yes? Because I can assure you that these two resources that you aren't tapping into could be the key to a successful home education.
Grab my hand and let's jump in! I promise you'll come out the other end with a more peaceful heart.
♥ Leigh
 
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