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315. Last-Minute Homeschool Christmas Traditions to Boost Family Joy and Learning This Year

The holiday season is a time for focusing on the birth of Jesus, family, joy, creating memories — and for homeschool families, it’s also an opportunity to make learning feel extra special.
In this episode, we’re sharing last-minute Christmas traditions that will not only enhance your family’s holiday spirit but also boost your homeschool lessons with creativity, fun, and togetherness.
None of these are meant to stress you out, but to add some time together with your family. It can get hard to keep priorities straight with our homeschool family during the Christmas season, so listen and add what will work for you!
♥ Leigh
 
PS Correction: I mentioned episode 107. It should be episode 101 for Advent resources. (See below.)
 
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314. The Stress Free Approach to Homeschooling Through The Christmas Season

The holiday season can be both joyful and overwhelming for homeschooling families. In this episode, we explore how to maintain a calm, balanced approach to homeschooling during the busy Christmas season.
You'll find out how to set realistic expectations and how to incorporate your family's holiday traditions into learning. We'll discuss practical tips and strategies to help you navigate the holiday rush without feeling stressed or burnt out.
Whether you're looking to take a break or want to creatively integrate Christmas-themed lessons, we’ve got you covered with ideas to keep the focus on Jesus and give you peace this month.
And oh, we'll also chat about how to contiue meeting your homeschooling goals...
♥ Leigh
 
 
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313. Cultivating Thankfulness In Your Heart And Homeschool That Will Affect Your Family For Generations

It's the season for expressing thanksgiving and thankfulness. But, are you struggling with what that really looks like for a homeschoom mom and wife?
Your days are so full with the raising and educating of your children, along with keeping up with the homemaking...and being a wife to your husband. The to-do list is long and never quite accomplished.
What does God's Word say about thankfulness? And does it apply to this season of your life?
Let's explore those questions and then make changes that cause your children to see your thankfulness. In turn, the hope is that they internalize and live that way to so that this shift in your life has generational impact. 
Happy Thanksgiving! 
♥ Leigh
 
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312. Is Your Homeschool Child Behind? Settling This Hot Topic So You Can Move On

Among the many questions and fears that homeschool parents worry about, the question of whether their child is behind tops the list.
Do you find yourself quietly whispering this question? Do you voice it to your husband? Does it just sit there nagging you in the back of your mind? Do you have others asking you this question flat out?
All of those scenarios don't help settle your anxious heart. But, I surely hope today's episode does.
Let's sit down and have a little heart to heart, okay? Freedom in your home education will happen once you listen and embrace today's message.
♥ Leigh
 
 
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311. Your Homeschool Children Are Unique From Each Other: The Approach You Need To Teach Boys And Girls Differently

One of the top reasons that moms are scared to homeschool is that she doesn't know how to teach her children of different ages and gender. She looks at the school system and it makes sense to separate children, at least by age. But, looking at her every day is a mixture of boys and girls and various ages.
Instead of seeing this as a negative, homeschool moms can actually provide an amazing education based upon the uniqueness of a family.
Do you feel intimated or overwhelmed with homeschooling your boys and girls? I felt the same way, but learned through the years how to optimize this instead of being anxious about it.
Grab a notebook and get ready to make some really great changes to your homeschool!
♥Leigh
 
 
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310. My Best Advice For Raising Boys Of All Ages And What To Do With Bad Attitudes In The Teen Years 

310. My Best Advice For Raising Boys Of All Ages And What To Do With Bad Attitudes In The Teen Years

Every child has been created by God with a uniqueness, but there tends to be a few overarching themes when they are separated by gender.
It can become easy to be frustrated with boy behavior. They tend to puzzle us as homeschoool moms. But, what if instead of seeing what they do as an annoyance, we look at it differently?
Today, I am sharing my top tips that I've learned and employed as a homeschool mom to grow my boys into young men and not just merely survive, but to thrive as their mother.
Find a few moments of quiet or put on those noise canceling headphones and get ready to look at your boys differently after this episode.
♥ Leigh
 
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309. Parents Need To Be The Ones To Speak Truth Into Their Children With Elizabeth Urbanowicz of Foundations Worldview

Even as a homeschool family, parents have to be on the front lines and to be pro-active with sharing truth with their children. If you don't, they'll be inundated with whatever the world determines is true and right at that moment. And this has to begin at a young age. 
Elizabeth Urbaniwicz has hope for you though! She has created resources at Foundation Worldview to come alongside parents to give you confidence and guidance.
In today's episode, Elizabeth share why she created this program for parents, what may happen when you shy away from conversations, as well as her brand new program, "God's Good Design."
Enjoy the conversation!
♥ Leigh
 
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308. What You Should Actually Teach Your Homeschool Child: Keep Education Simple And Think Outside The Box

It seems like everywhere you turn, someone is adding to the list of subjects to cover in your homeschool. And those are all really great courses of study and enrichment, but maybe they're not right for you.
Simplicity is calling your name. And you'd rather get really good at a few subjects and topics than try to cover everything.
Let's link arms and pare down the list to make it more manageable. And we'll let the cherry on top be the idea of thinking outside the box because not every area of study can fit neatly in a box...or time block.
♥ Leigh
 
 
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307. Is Your Homeschooler Struggling In Certain Subjects? Let's Get You Both Motivated to Keep Going!

Spoiler alert: homeschool is not always sunshine, roses, and happy-happy. There are going to be ups and downs. And one of those happens when your homeschooler struggles in their studies. This could be one subject, a few subjects, or homeschool in general.
What's a homeschool mom to do? Hunker down and push through? Give up? Find a corner to cry in?
It's probably not a good idea to do any of those. And I've got some ideas for you in today's episode. Let's get you out of this unmotivated season and find your homeschool better on the other side.
♥ Leigh
 
 
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306. Finding The Balance Between Being Organized AND Flexible In Your Homeschool Motherhood

Do you feel like you're a stick in the mud and lean towards being legalistically organized?
Maybe the other end of the spectrum appeals to you and you're worried that your fly by the seat of your pants isn't enough for your homeschool.
Quite possibly, you find yourself somewhere between those polar opposites. And your desire is to have your homeschool organized enough, but enjoy the opportunity to be flexibile since you decide the schedule.
Let's talk about finding that balance you really want as a homeschool mom because when you feel good about homeschool, everyone benefits!
♥ Leigh
 
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