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263. 3 Tips to Being Fully Present With Your Homeschool Kids This Summer

As a homeschool mom, you made that intentional decision to educate your children at home, which means, everyone is home with you...all the time. And when summer comes, it can be very easy to disengage a little bit.
This usually happens because the curriculum is completed and you are mentally and emotionally drained.
But, you've got that mom guilt hanging over your head too. "Everyone" seems to have an opinion about how you should spend your summer. And I'm not here to give you a list that will only add more burden to you.
Instead, I'd like to encourage you to be intentional about being present and spending time with your children. Just a few little tips will help you keep your mind focused on what is most important so that you and your children can have a great summer!
♥ Leigh
 
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262. You CAN Homeschool Through High School: Carrie De Francisco From Coffee With Carrie Shares The Most Important Things You Need To Know

Like most homeschool moms, you probably doubt your ability to homeschool your children all the way through high school. Not only that, but friends, family, and even strangers attempt to influence your decision.
Today's episode, with former teacher, Carrie DeFrancisco from Coffee With Carrie, is going to be just what will empower you to homeschool long-term. She shares what you need in order to homeschool your teens, along with giving you the reality of what that can look like.
Grab your cup of coffee and join the conversation!
♥ Leigh
 
Carrie's website: https://coffeewithcarrie.org/
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261. My Summer Hack To Keep My Homeschool Kids Productive and Helpful

Do you want to look back on this summer and feel good about how you and your homeschool children spent their time? Now, I'm not saying there isn't room for rest, refreshment, and even a lot of fun. But, what about all the time in between? Maybe it's the days you are just home. Or maybe it's the free time your kids will have in between activities.
No matter if you like a jam-packed summer or prefer one more relaxed, there is something to coming alongside our kids and showing them how to be productive and helpful. This habit will serve them well for many years to come as they look at their time as a great gift and desire to spend it well.
Whether you have a 5 year old, 12 year old, or even a 16 year old, I'm excited about how this episode will inspire your summer!
♥ Leigh
 
 
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260. Is Any Of What You Are Doing in Homeschooling and Motherhood Worth It? Take A Glimpse Into Your Future

Motherhood is one of the greatest journeys we get to go on. There are so many ups and downs tied to all of our dreams for our children.
And every day, there is a lot that needs to happen to keep everyone moving forwad. Not to mention, the discipleship and relationships that need attention.
Do you ever wonder if it's worth? And how will you know when it's worth it?
I'd like to take you on a journey today and give you a glimpse into the future. My hope is that it gives you the fuel you need to stay the course.
♥ Leigh
 
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259. The Different Types of Homeschool Moms: Which One Are You?

Let's have a little fun today! It's always super interesting to observe the different types of homeschool moms, so I thought you may want to take a peek at this too.
As women, we should be growing in many areas of our life and often our personality shifts as well too. And this directly affects how we homeschool, as well as what our motherhood looks like.
In today's episode, we'll take a peek into a few main types of homeschool moms and weigh some pros and cons. Enjoy this topic and have fun figuring out which type you are!
♥ Leigh
 
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258. You Need A Home Cleaning System And I'll Show You How To Get Chores Under Control

As a mom with children, there is a running to-do list for all your responsibilities. Does it ever feel overwhelming? Or like you are missing major parts of what you need to keep up with?
If so, you are among most homeschool moms with juggling too much at a time. The best way to tackle things like keeping up with your home cleaning and chores is to have a system. But where to even begin?
You're in the right place. We'll start the conversation today with why you need a system and then cover how to get the chores under control. This is your time, Friend...let's do it together!
♥ Leigh
 
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257. I Am So Strict. How Do I Loosen Up With My Homeschooled Children?

You swore that you would be the fun homeschool mom. But, then, the day in and day out struggles began and just won't let up. And you've caught yourself way too often saying and acting in a way that makes you wonder if you're pushing your kids away.
Your vision and goals for how you raise your children are admirable, but is the process of doing that sucking the joy {and maybe the life} out of you? Do you find yourself wondering if you're too strict?
I'll be the first to admit that I definitely fell into this category. My intentions were good, but my weariness got the best of me.
Let's find the balance between intentionality and teaching our children with the ability to loosen up a bit and enjoy these years too.
I promise that this is a no judgment zone, so listen in and get ready to break the cycle from here on out!
♥ Leigh
 
 
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256. Keeping Your Eyes On the Big Picture And End Goal of Homeschooling With Nicki Truesdell

In the homeschool world, it's so easy to get caught up in "shiny object syndrome." There is always something new and exciting. This could include curriculum, styles of homeschool, books, resources, and the list goes on and on.
And all of those things can have their place. But, what is more important is to stay focused on your long-range vision for these years of home educating your children.
Nicki Truesdell joins the podcast today to get the focus back on what really matters in homeschool. She is known on social media for sharing truth and encouragement that helps parents decide to homeschool, as well as to stay the course and continue homeschooling.
I know that you are going to love what Nicki has to say, so grab that load of laundry that needs to get folded and enjoy!
♥ Leigh
 
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255. 5 Tips To End Your Homeschool Year And Feel Good About Your Progress

Can you even believe that the end of the homeschool year is here? Where did the time go? Well, probably to lessons and meals and bedtime stories and on and on...
When it comes to the end of a school year, moms usually have a sense of feeling ready to move on to the summer, but a lingering feeling of regret or uncertainty can hang overhead. What if, instead of focusing on the "if I only," you decided to be intentional about looking at the progress that was made instead?
Inside of today's episode, I have 5 simple tips to get your head around ending well and loving your accomplishments. I promise that you'll be feeling great by the end of this!
♥ Leigh
 
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254. If I Could Have A Complete Do Over Of Homeschool, What Would I Change? Lessons Learned Over 13 Years of Homeschooling

Homeschool parents jump into homeschooling with high hopes and expectations and an "ignorance is bliss" mentality. And there is nothing wrong with that. That was totally me.
But, along the way, as the years go by, we grow in knowledge and experience about how to home educate.
Today's episode is me pulling back the curtain and showing you some of the things that I wish I had done differently. Yes, our missteps grow us into the homeschool mom we need to be. But, these are the 10 things I wish someone had shared with me when I began researching homeschool over 13 years ago. If I had known about these things much earlier, I would have become a more confident and enjoyable homeschool mom sooner.
♥ Leigh
 
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