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279. Back To School: How To Choose The Right Homeschool Curriculum For This Year

One of your top concerns, if not the top one, is which curriculum should you use to homeschool your children? And there are a ton out there to choose from, which I'm sure you have discovered.
In this week's series all about back to homeschool, let's tackle the elephant in the room: curriculum. I have a very specific method for choosing curriculum and resources for your family and we're going to scratch the surface of that today.
Grab your homeschool mom notebook and a pen because you're definitely going to want to write down these steps. And then, let the fun begin! I'm also going to tell you one important step once you've made your selections. You won't want to miss that!
♥ Leigh
 
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278. Helping Homeschool Moms To Raise Discerning Readers Who Love Good Books With Jamie Erickson Of The Unlikely Homeschool

It's well known how important reading is for your homeschool children. But, as a parent, you know that each of your children is different and an individual, which comes with challenges as you home educate.
You really want them to learn to read well and enjoy reading so that they continue with it beyond their homeschooling years. But, there is also the question of what to read, when to read it, and how to go about getting better with reading comprehension.
Today's guest, Jamie Erickson, of The Unlikely Homeschool will help you answer all of those questions...and more! She's been homeschooling her 5 children and currently has 2 graduates, along with an informative blog and amazing books.
I promise that this episode will give you the next step wherever you find yourself in your child's reading journey, along with equipping you so that you may inspire them to choose really good books.
♥ Leigh
 
Jamie's website: https://jamieerickson.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheUnlikelyHomeschool/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/unlikely_homeschool 
 
 
 
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277. 15 Benefits Of Homeschooling You May Not Realize In 15 Minutes

From the outside looking in, most people {homeschoolers included}, look at just the academics and measure success by that standard. But, really, homeschooling is an entire lifestyle. Every part of your life can be knit together with the home education of your children.
Sure, homeschoolers can go to college, be entrepreneurs, get great jobs, achieve levels of success. But what if, at the same time, there were lifelong benefits to these years at home with parents?
I know there are. And today, I'm going to share 15 benefits that you might not have thought about. Whether you're about to start homeschooling for the very first time and need a confirmation to your decision or if you've been at this for a while and need a reminder {or redirection}, may this episode get you excited about the homeschool year!
♥ Leigh
 
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276. Can A Homeschool Mom Really Do It All? Examining Priorities And How You Spend Your Time

Ah, the age old question all moms ask themselves. Sometimes it's out loud. And other times, it's a little voice in the back of your mind.
"Is it possible to do it all?"
Homeschooling kicks this question up a notch and often leaves moms feeling defeated. And you know that isn't the right mindset to have day in and day out with your family.
Let's examine this question and I'm going to give you my honest answer. But, I promise to follow it up with the exact steps that will equip you to stop questioning and doubting yourself.
Grab a pen and paper for this one!
♥ Leigh
 
 
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275. 5 Tips On How To Increase Your Patience With Your Homeschooled Children

The concern over patience...and the lack of enough of it...holds parents back from homeschooling all the time. And once you begin homeschooling, it's what makes you question if it really is best for your children to be home with you all day.
Is it possible to grow in patience as a stay at home homeschool mom? I think it definitely is as I've seen my own level of patience increase over the years.
And I'm sharing 5 tips to help you grow in your patience so that you and your children can see the benefits!
♥ Leigh
 
 
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274. Homeschooling Really Does Work! How Keeping It Simple With Specific Priorities Gives An Amazing Outcome With Monica Swanson On Becoming Homeschoolers

Do you ever wonder if your homeschool kids are going to turn out okay? You're on the "road less traveled," so it's easy to wonder what the outcome will be. 
Monica Swanson had a similar thought when she began homeschooling her boys. And now, she's graduated 3 from high school and is enjoying continuing the journey with her 13 year old.
From all the years of homeschooling, she has grace and wisdom to encourage the next generation of homeschool moms: that's you! She didn't step into this decision with all the answers, but through the ups and downs, she found her way and wants you to do that as well.
Join me in this encouraging conversation that will help you to figure out your priorities in homeschooling your children.
♥ Leigh
 
Monica's website: http://www.monicaswanson.com/
Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-monica-swanson-podcast/id1468061855
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273. What to Do With Your Desire to Homeschool: Living Out Your Motherhood Heart Dream While Educating Your Children

As a mom, you want the best for your children. They mean so much to you and this draw to homeschool is so strong in your heart. You know that it is the best educational path for your kids, as well as the life you want for your family.
Often, there are doubts and questions that creep in. These can be planted due to cultural norms that are screaming at you to take another path.
This episode is all about encouraging {and challenging} you to dig deep, expose the doubt, fear, and lies, and replace them with the plan God has planted in your heart.
Get ready to see your life differently and then to take action on your homeschool!
♥ Leigh
 
 
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272. How To Build the Best Bond With Your Graduated Homeschool Child: Motherhood And The Young Adult Years

You might be many years away from graduating your child from homeschool, but can I tell you from personal experience that the time will begin to fly by? And before you know: you'll have a young adult stepping out into the world.
One of the reasons you have decided to homeschool is to build relationships in your family. And once they are done with their homeschool academic years, that doesn't have to end. It does shift into a new season, but you can still have a great bond with your child.
Today's episode is me sharing from my highs and lows and the mistakes that I have made in the past few years in hopes that my journey gives you insight into what's ahead for you.
♥ Leigh
 
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271. Use This Summer To Get Yourself Ready For Next Year: 5 Ways To Be Mentally And Emotionally Healthy

Right about now, you're probably footloose and fancy free when it comes to homeschool. You're on summer break and that time in between school years gives you a chance to breathe.
But when you think about next homeschool year, does your chest tighten a little? Do you give out a sigh? All of the juggling done during the homeschool year can make a mom feel a little anxious and overwhelmend.
Now is the time to begin getting yourself mentally and emotionally ready to begin and carry through with your plans for another year. No one can prepare you better than yourself and I want to give you a few tips to guide that preparation this summer.
Grab your iced tea and get ready to take action on filling yourself up!
♥ Leigh
 
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270. Unschooling, Day to Day Homeschooling, Uniquely Educating Each Child, And Stepping Out Of The School Matrix With Cheryl Daley Of The Homeschool How To

Most of us step into the homeschooling world overwhelmed by the terms, curriculum, and methodology. We have so many questions and it feels intimidating to ask them.
Today's guest, Cheryl Daley, of The Homeschool How To podcast is asking some amazing questions as she sifts through it all in order to homeschool her children.
We talk about unschooling, what the day to day can look like, incorporating math in the younger years, and what to do if you don't feel creative enough to homeschool. Plus, I'm telling Cheryl the things I wish someone spoke into me in my first years as a homeschool mom.
Pop those earbuds in and be prepared for some great encouragement, insight, and ideas that you can use in your homeschool!
♥ Leigh
 
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