Podcasts by Called To Homeschool
Are you feeling the call to homeschool and you're not sure what to do? Or maybe you are already homeschooling and it doesn't look like what you hoped it would. My name is MegThomas and I'm a certified Life Coach, a mother of seven and a homeschool pro with more than a decade of experience. I can show anyone how to create success in their homeschool, and I'd love to show you how. Are you ready?
Learn more at www.coachmegthomas.com.
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#238 Why Taking Care of You Matters from 2023-12-06T07:00
I am so excited to have my coach on the podcast today.I have worked with Kami Banks for the last couple of years. She helped me cross the finish line for an Ironman 70.3 when I didn't think ...
Listen#237 Q&A No Yelling Help from 2023-11-29T07:00
All month long I have been I have been focusing on tools to help you to stop yelling at your kids.
I am wrapping up the last podcast for November with your questions about how to not yell...
Listen#236 The Power of Intentional Parents from 2023-11-22T07:00
Sonya Carson was one of 24 children.
She had a third grade education, and couldn't read. She was married at 13, and was later divorced with two young children.
She cleaned hom...
Listen#235 Christmas Curriculum from 2023-11-15T07:00
Are you worried about the upcoming holiday season?
How will you do all the things you feel like you need to do, AND homeschool?
Well, I can’t do your Christ...
Listen#234 No Yelling Help 2023 from 2023-11-07T22:26:08
You get to choose how you show up, but you don't get to choose the consequences from that choice.
If you choose to be patient with your children, it will often create open...
Listen#233 Why Stories Matter from 2023-11-01T06:00
I recently had the opportunity to explore parts of Germany with my daughter. We went to several sites from World War II and the Cold War. I came away with ideas that help us to not repeat mist...
Listen#232 The Hand that Rocks the Cradle from 2023-10-25T06:35:50
This line is from one of my favorite poems, The Hand that Rocks the Cradle is the Hand that Rules the World by William Ross Wallace.
I have a lofty goal to help restore the fa...
Listen#231 Do it Scared from 2023-10-18T06:47:56
I am so excited to share what I am doing when this episode comes out.
I am currently living my homeschool dream that I had three years ago.
I want to talk t...
Listen#230 My Schedule - Unit 2 from 2023-10-11T06:28:05
On the podcast today, I am sharing some highlights of my schedule for Unit 2!!
I will share with you some of the books we will be reading and some of the games.
#229 Complaining from 2023-10-04T06:00
I went down a rabbit hole of what complaining does to you. Did you know that it not only affects your mindset, but did you know it also affects your body as well? I want to dive into what complai...
Listen#228 Helping Anxiety and Depression with Coach Tico from 2023-09-27T06:28:06
Have you ever felt anxious or depressed? Maybe you have kids who have struggled with it and you're not quite sure the best way to help them? If you answered yes to either of those then you...
Listen#227 I Have Tried Everything from 2023-09-20T07:00:59
Have you ever looked at your homeschool or your kids and have just felt lost?
You keep trying to make things work, and it feels like nothing you do matters.
#226 How to Pick the Right Curriculum from 2023-09-13T06:37:24
Do you ever wonder how someone is able to pick the right curriculum for a kid, but you are left scrambling and nothing seems to work?
I want to share with you the secret to pi...
Listen#225 The Most Important Thing from 2023-09-06T07:47:45
I recently just got to live one of my dreams of traveling with my family. I wanted to share some of my thoughts from the trip, and what I think is the most important thing in homeschool.
...
Listen#224 Benefits of Homeschooling from 2023-08-30T07:08:29
Today is a day to celebrate homeschooling.
I want to share with you some of the benefits of homeschoolers nationwide, and some of the benefits I have seen in my own home.
Listen#223 Narration from 2023-08-23T07:03:37
What is narration?
Simply said, narration is the ability to tell something back in your own words.
In today's episode, I want to talk about narration, why you should consider h...
Listen#222 Make Homeschool Easy from 2023-08-16T07:21:27
Why can't homeschool just be easy?
You have the desire to teach your kids, and now you are feeling overwhelmed, you are wondering how to get your kids to do their work wit...
Listen#221 Is your kid a mess? from 2023-08-09T07:01:45
Sometimes we get so worried about our kids getting messy or making mistakes, that would forget to look at the good.
I recently had an experience with my son who went to church...
Listen#220 My Schedule 2023-2024 from 2023-08-02T06:56:05
It's that time of year again. Time to share my homeschool schedule for 2023-2024.
These are some of my most listened to episodes, so I am so excited to share it with you....
Listen#219 My Homeschool Dream from 2023-07-26T07:25:51
Have you ever wondered what is your homeschool dream?
I have had a homeschool dream for years now and it is finally happening this summer, and I cannot wait to tell you all ab...
Listen#218 Getting Over Fear from 2023-07-19T06:12:03
Do you ever feel afraid in your homeschool?
Maybe you are afraid that you aren't smart enough to teach your kids? Or maybe you are afraid of what other people say or think about your ...
Listen#217 5 Tips for Marriage from 2023-07-12T07:23:47
This weekend we will be celebrating our 23rd year of marriage!!
It had me thinking of what advice I would give to my kids before they got married and what things to do (or not...
Listen#216 Only 18 Summers from 2023-07-05T07:12:20
Have you heard the expression of you only get 18 summers with your kids?
Does that statement make you panic?
I know when I thought about that with my oldest...
Listen#215 Book Ideas for Korea from 2023-06-28T07:47:19
We studied Korea last school year and I wanted to share with you some of the books we loved.
I have ideas for younger kids, tweens, and your mature teen.
I ...
Listen#214 Short and Sweet Homeschool Help from 2023-06-21T07:34:24
I want to start giving you some short and sweet episodes with a tip to help you in your homeschool.
Today's tip is what to do with a child with a lot of energy. I know it ...
Listen#213 Husbands and Homeschool from 2023-06-14T07:18:36
I want to address three things today in this episode.
What do you do if your husband doesn't think that homeschool is a good idea?
How to include your h...
Listen#212 Educate and Rejuvenate from 2023-06-07T07:08:28
I am excited to interview the amazing Kelsey Sorenson today (bio below). She is putting on a spectacular event, Educate and Rejuvenate, (which yours truly will be speaking) and I wanted her to s...
Listen#211 Feeling Overwhelmed from 2023-05-31T07:34:57
Who else has ever felt overwhelmed?
I have seven kids, I homeschool, I work, I run the house and yard, and I have a husband who often travels for work. How could I not feel ov...
Listen#210 What is the worst that could happen? from 2023-05-24T07:43:30
Are you worried about what is the worst that could happen in your homeschool? Do you worry that your kid will never learn to read, or that they will never get into college? I want to share wit...
Listen#209 Hobbies and Homeschool from 2023-05-17T07:25:48
A hobby is an activity that is done regularly in one's leisure time for pleasure. The research shows that spending time on an activity that you enjoy can improve your mental health and wellb...
Listen#208 Faith from 2023-05-10T07:28:17
What do you do when homeschool feels too hard?
How do you move forward when you have no idea of what is the next step?
I want to share with you how having f...
Listen#207 Are you feeling burnt out? from 2023-05-03T06:27:17
Are you feeling the homeschool burn out?
It's May and I know many of you don't want to think, talk, or even do school right now. In today's short and sweet podcast...
Listen#206 Connect Method Parenting from 2023-04-26T06:25:34
I am so excited to have you listen to today's episode.
I got to interview my friend, Andee Martineau, about her book, Connect Method Parenting.
Andee i...
Listen#205 Parenting Tips from the Scriptures from 2023-04-19T06:31:22
My absolute favorite parenting book has to be from the scriptures. My goal is to parent like my Heavenly Parents and my Savior.
I found this gem in the scriptures the other da...
Listen#204 When Do Things Get Easier? from 2023-04-12T06:51:24
I remember how challenging it was to have so many little babies in such a short amount of time.
I would think about how much easier things would get when they got older.
<... Listen#203 How do I teach my children everything? from 2023-04-05T06:50:28
Are you worried that you need to teach your children everything?
Do you worry about what will happen if you haven't done enough by the time they are 18?
<...
Listen#202 Should Your Kid Play an Instrument? from 2023-03-29T06:59:17
Did you know that learning to play an instrument is so good for your brain? Playing an instrument recruits almost every part of the brain, including regions that process vision, sound, move...
Listen#201 WWII Book Review from 2023-03-22T06:40:14
We just finished studying about WWII and I wanted to do a book review of all the amazing books we read. I have suggestions on books for younger kids and older kids.
Hist...
Listen#200 Ask Me Anything from 2023-03-15T07:28:04
To celebrate my 200th episode I put decided to answer your questions!!
Some of the questions were:
How do I start homeschooling?
How do I homeschool through High...
Listen#199 Family Culture from 2023-03-08T08:03:10
What is a family culture and why do you need one?
I adapted this from the book How Will You Measure Your Life, When you have a a supportive family culture, children don’t even...
Listen#198 Interview with Lyissa Anderson - Recovering from Pornography from 2023-03-01T07:45:59
This is an incredibly powerful interview with Lyissa Anderson. She is the most amazing teen that I have had the privilege of knowing for a long time.
Lyissa was a typical amazing t...
Listen#197 What Yelling Does to Your Kid from 2023-02-22T07:24:13
Have you ever wondered what yelling does to your kid, or how do they feel when they are getting yelled at?
I interviewed several teens and asked them what they thought about themselves, t...
Listen#196 The Fundamentals from 2023-02-15T07:30:35
Do you want your children to listen to you more?
Do you want to stay more calm and patient when something at home doesn't go the way you planned?
Then you need to listen to today's...
Listen#195 The Law of Creation from 2023-02-08T08:19:26
Who wants a step by step guide of how to create something?!?
I know I do.
That's why in today's episode I am going to be giving you a step by step guide of how to create something ...
Listen#194 When to Plant Seeds from 2023-02-01T07:30:44
What does nature do during the winter? It sleeps.
Then when spring comes, it starts to wake up. Animals become more active and it's the perfect time to plant seeds.
This year...
Listen#193 Education Choice from 2023-01-25T08:44:35
Do you remember when they used to list clothing as one size fits? Then they realized that one size does not fit all.
Education has been a one size fits all model for a long time, an...
Listen#192 Toxic Positivity from 2023-01-18T08:13:02
Not too long ago I wrote a post in my No Yelling group and I had someone comment that my message came across as toxic positivity.
I had to look that phrase up because I had no idea what i...
Listen#191 Interview with Tanner and Alisa from 2023-01-11T08:13:01
I am so excited to share this interview with you!
Tanner & Alisa documented their experience with last year's No Yell November challenge. It was so amazing to be able to see th...
Listen#190 Teens and Goals from 2023-01-04T08:45:53
Have you ever worked with your teen and their goals? Maybe you sat down with them and helped them create an actionable plan of how to achieve that goal, and even put it in easy to manage steps.<...
Listen#189 Be the Light from 2022-12-28T07:38:58
A few weeks ago I was upset that my favorite music app has sexual content. I was angry and mad that the world seems to feel like it continues to get dark and evil seems to be everywhere.
...
Listen#188 How to be a Great Homeschool Mom from 2022-12-21T08:09:16
How does one become a great homeschool mom?
Do some people just have it, and others don't?
I don't think so.
I think anyone can become a great homeschool mom, and I'd love t...
Listen#187 Is It Worth It? from 2022-12-14T08:48:50
I know that there are days that you are wondering if it is worth it.
Days where kids are crying and screaming, and you feel like school was chaotic and no one learned anything.
I n...
Listen#186 Rebellion from 2022-12-07T08:15:02
I watched The Hunger Games recently with my daughter and I couldn't help but think that the whole rebellion could have been avoided if the president would just stop trying to use force and fear ...
Listen#185 Is It Easier to Have More Kids? from 2022-11-30T08:52:34
I had a few interesting conversations over the last few weeks with two different women who each had two children.
One woman told me why she thought having more kids made it easier to not ...
Listen#184 How to Enjoy the Holidays from 2022-11-23T08:11:41
Do you want to know how I make sure I enjoy the holidays?
I do what I want.
Maybe that sounds selfish, but doing what I really don't like doing doesn't sound very kind to me.
<... Listen#183 Creating a Rhythm from 2022-11-16T08:04:59
I am always on the hunt for ways to make my life and homeschool easier, and one of the ways to do that is to create a rhythm for your home.
A rhythm helps build connection and cooperation...
Listen#182 Adapting Your Schedule from 2022-11-09T08:02:29
Mike Tyson once said, "Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face."
Months ago I created my dreamy homeschool plan. I had visions of what it would look like, and I couldn't wa...
Listen#181 Teaching Economics and Freedom from 2022-11-02T06:00
I am so excited about this episode.
I had the opportunity to interview Daniel Harmon. You may know him from the Harmon Brothers and his viral videos from Squatty Potty, Chatbo...
Listen#180 Criticism from 2022-10-26T06:34:39
Want to know a really quick way to shut someone down? Criticize what they are doing.
So many of you have experienced being criticized whether about your homeschool or other choices you ha...
Listen#179 Confession Time from 2022-10-19T07:16:28
This week I have a confession to make.
I did a full episode of how to create an amazing birthday and/or holiday, and then guess what? I ended up getting upset over my husband's actions ab...
Listen#178 Is Your Teen Incompetent? from 2022-10-12T07:06:20
I hear a lot of parents concerns about their teens. One of the concerns I hear is the worry that their teen isn't planning for their future. That their teen won't be able to provide for a family...
Listen#178 It's My Birthday from 2022-10-05T07:50:10
Guess what, it's my birthday today!! So I wanted to talk about what you can do to enjoy your birthday, anniversary, or any other special day.
Listen#177 Part 5- Tips to Stop Yelling from 2022-09-28T07:14:46
This is the final tip I'll be giving in this series. This one is a skill. I wanted to leave you with something you can do when your child isn't listening.
If you struggle with your kid no...
Listen#176 Part 4- Tips to Stop Yelling from 2022-09-21T07:04:55
This week I am focusing on what to do instead of yelling. Did you know that about 85% of the energy in the home is used to correct weakness? What if you used that energy differently? What if you us...
Listen#175 Part 3- Tips to Stop Yelling from 2022-09-14T06:47:08
Welcome to tip #3!! In this episode, I talk about how to feel your feelings without reacting to them. I give you the tool to stop and take a BREATH, so that you can give yourself more time betwe...
Listen#174 Part 2- Tips to Stop Yelling from 2022-09-07T06:48:24
Welcome to tip #2!! This week I'm talking about quick fixes and why they don't work.
If you are ready to stop yelling for good, then you need to check out my Listen
#173 Part 1 - Tips to Stop Yelling from 2022-08-31T06:40:37
Welcome to part one of tips to stop yelling.
In this episode, I share with you why having the skills to yell isn't enough. Yes, skills are awesome, but you your mindset is what help...
Listen#172 New Baby from 2022-08-24T06:08:40
When you start to homeschool, it's like having a new baby. It may take more of your time and some things may fall the side as you are adapting to your new lifestyle.
But eventually your h...
Listen#171 Yelling from 2022-08-17T07:01
Did you know that over 15 years ago I gave up eating desserts and treats?
In the beginning, it was super hard. I didn't know what to do when I was upset because treats were my go to...
Listen#170 My Schedule 2022-2023 from 2022-08-10T07:00:40
Come and listen to this episode to hear what our school will look like this year!
Listen#169 The Power of Your Example from 2022-08-03T07:19:01
Your example speaks so much louder than your words.
Have you ever asked your kid to do something, or not do something, like check out on their phone, and then you go and do the same thing...
Listen#168 By Faith from 2022-07-27T07:02:37
Did you feel inspired to homeschool? Did it seem like a crazy idea?
When I felt inspired to homeschool, I had five small children, had been hospitalized for health issues, and was still b...
Listen#167 Is Your Curriculum the Problem? from 2022-07-20T07:00:31
Do you keep buying new curriculum hoping that the next one will magically solve all your homeschool problems?
If you do, then your curriculum is probably not the problem. Listen
#166 Brush Your Teeth from 2022-07-13T07:00:34
Did you know that in the early 1900s only 7% of Americans were brushing their teeth? In fact, in the 1600s the 5th reason for death was tooth decay.
We have come a long way from tho...
Listen#165 My Teen Needs Help from 2022-07-06T07:00:51
Is your teen feeling stuck and doesn't quite know what to do?
Maybe they are going through something and they just want someone to talk to that isn't emotionally involved.
In today...
Listen#164 Be the Sun from 2022-06-29T07:00:51
The sun and the wind had a competition to see who could get a child to take off their jacket. The wind blew hard, but despite its best efforts, the child only held onto the jacket tighter.
<... Listen#163 Not All Books Are Created Equally from 2022-06-22T07:00:56
I recently bought a random pack of books from Costco and I decided to try them out for our read aloud. After having spent so much time reading beautiful, heart warming stories, it became painful...
Listen#162 Understanding Your Personality from 2022-06-15T07:00:24
Do you like a house full of noise or do you prefer it being quiet?
Do you recharge by being alone or do you recharge by being with a group?
There is no right or wrong answer to thi...
Listen#161 Your Beliefs and Values from 2022-06-08T06:43:32
Did you know that the average student who attends public school will spend over 100,000 hours in school? That is over 100,000 hours of being influenced with strangers beliefs and values.
...
Listen#160 The Check List from 2022-06-01T07:00:15
Do you find yourself getting hung up on your check list? Do you see all the things you haven't done and start to feel inadequate or that you aren't doing enough?
Then you need to li...
Listen#159 Modern Day Babylon from 2022-05-25T07:00:41
Babylon and Zion cannot coexist.
Has public school become a modern day Babylon? Babylon is used as a symbol of the wickedness and evils of the world. Babylon is known for bein...
Listen#158 Creating a Successful Summer from 2022-05-18T07:00:52
Do you look forward to summer with your kids or dread it?
I have found that by doing four simple things that you can create a successful summer that you and your kids can all enjoy. ...
Listen#157 Year End Review from 2022-05-11T07:00:13
Are you wrapping up your school year? If yes, I invite you to do a year end review. I want you to go through the questions on the podcast so you can see what is working in your homeschool and fi...
Listen#156 Change from 2022-05-04T07:00:59
Why don't more people change? Why do they keep habits that aren't serving them and even creating contention?
Because change is uncomfortable.
Listen to this week's ep...
Listen#155 Obstacles from 2022-04-27T07:00
There is one thing that I can guarantee in your homeschool and that is that at one point you will face some type of obstacle. Whether that is health, a strained relationship, or even not knowing...
Listen#154 The Power of Belief from 2022-04-20T07:00
You are capable of so much more than you think you are. When you start to believe that, you will be able to do amazing things.
In today's episode, I am giving a race recap from my recent ...
Listen#153 What Are You Willing to Feel? from 2022-04-13T07:00
Everything we do is driven because of the way we think it will make us feel.
Sometimes we choose to feel good now, knowing that we will feel the discomfort later. And sometimes we are wil...
Listen#152 The One Thing to Help Your Homeschool from 2022-04-06T07:00
How many of you worry about your curriculum? Do you stress if you are using the right books or method to teach your child?
Spoiler alert, that isn't where your focus should be in yo...
Listen#151 Everything Will Work Out from 2022-03-30T07:00
Today is my Brigham's 11th birthday!
This kid is an absolute joy, but when he was little he was quite the challenge. He destroyed anything and everything his path. Whether it was painting...
Listen#150 Anxiety from 2022-03-23T07:00
Have you ever struggled with anxiety?
So many Mamas and even children struggle with anxiety.
I want to share with you today one thing you can do that can start to help you with you...
Listen#149 The Odd One Out from 2022-03-16T07:00
Do you ever feel like the odd one out because you homeschool? I know I have. So often we don't want to be the odd one out because we want to be a part of the tribe. We want to belong. And we are...
Listen#148 Bad Advice from 2022-03-09T08:00
What is some bad advice you have received? One of my favorites was about a way to keep my runaway toddler in the house. Needless to say, the advice wasn't helpful and didn't work.
I recen...
Listen#147 Change the World from 2022-03-02T08:00
The world feels chaotic and crazy. We've gone from pandemics to war, and sometimes it feels like the problem is too big and we are too small. What can anyone do?
If you want to change the...
Listen#146 How to Create an Amazing Family from 2022-02-23T08:00
Are you tired of feeling like your family is barely surviving? Are you tired of the complaining, the meltdowns, and the messes? I was too.
I am taking over two decades of studying a...
Listen#145 Science and Art from 2022-02-16T08:00
I am so excited to have Karyn Tripp on the podcast this week. She and I started Called to Homeschool together and we recorded episodes for two years. Since leaving the podcast, she has gone on t...
Listen#144 Faith from 2022-02-09T08:00
Faith is a hope in things unseen. Homeschooling your children and believing that everything will work out is a leap of faith.
I used to have a lot of the same fears that you do with...
Listen#143 Getting Punched in the Face from 2022-02-02T08:00
Everyone has a plan until they get punched in the face. -Mike Tyson. You can plan the most beautiful homeschool, you can have supplies ready and activities planned, but what are you going to do ...
Listen#142 Kids and Screens from 2022-01-26T08:00
Did you know that screen time is linked to behavior issues in children? It can create children feeling anger, anxiety, depression, and troubles concentrating to name a few. But what do you do? W...
Listen#141 Making School a Priority from 2022-01-19T08:00
Do you have a hard time making school a priority? Do you find that you just don't have enough time to teach your children and do all the things you want to do? Listen to today's episode and hear...
Listen#140 Levels of Liberty for Mamas from 2022-01-12T08:00
How do you teach your children to have an extraordinary life? You show them how it's done. I have Levels of Liberty for your children, and now it's time to have it for you! Join me as I share wi...
Listen#139 My Perfect Children from 2022-01-05T08:00
It's one thing to post about your four year old having a tantrum, but it's another to show your teen having different struggles and going through a trial. Just because I don't post about my teen...
Listen#138 Closet Homeschooler from 2021-12-08T08:00
What is a closet homeschooler? It's what I was for many years. I was afraid to tell people I homeschooled, so I hid. As I reflect on my past, hiding is something that I do all too often. I hide ...
Listen#137 My Schedule Term Two from 2021-12-01T08:00
I know a lot of people have found it helpful when I share what we are studying for our school. We have finished up term 1 and we are now moving into term 2, so I wanted to share what books my ki...
Listen#136 Navigating Family and Homeschool During the Holidays from 2021-11-24T08:00
Are any of you dreading to go to holiday parties this year because of what other people may say about you and homeschooling? Maybe you dread your aunt questioning your kids on what they know and...
Listen#135 Choosing Your Path from 2021-11-17T08:00
In the book Mere Christianity, CS Lewis tells about how if we get a little worse over time, it won't really really matter in 70 years. But if you believe in eternity, and you continue to get a l...
Listen134 Build Your Foundation from 2021-11-10T08:00
The word foundation means: the lowest load-bearing part of a building. Sometimes we often feel that we are bearing a heavy load. A heavy load built upon a weak foundation will crush us. In the s...
Listen#133 It Shall Be For Thy Good from 2021-11-03T07:00
Back in 1839 Joseph Smith was in Liberty Jail facing a lot of difficulty. The conditions were poor and the trial seemed to be more than he could take. He asks God where is He, and why is He not ...
Listen#132 Learn from Mistakes from 2021-10-27T07:00
You are imperfect and you have made mistakes and you will probably make more mistakes in the future. What do you do when you make a mistake? Do you sit in guilt and think that you should never m...
Listen#131 Having an Aim from 2021-10-20T07:00
Why do so many people love watching sports? Because they love to see someone have an aim and succeed. We love seeing people run a marathon or lose extra body weight. But every now and then we fi...
Listen#130 Making Soup from 2021-10-13T07:00
It's getting cold here in Utah and I have been making a lot of soup. In the beginning, I needed to follow a recipe step by step to figure out how to make the soup until I felt comfortable creati...
Listen#129 Mom Guilt from 2021-10-06T07:00
Have you ever felt mom guilt? Feeling guilty that you work or don't work. Feeling guilty that you didn't spend enough time with your kids. Feeling guilty that you didn't teach your kids to be mo...
Listen#128 No Yell November 2021 from 2021-09-29T07:00
Are you ready to dive into this year's No Yell November challenge?!? I want to help as many people as possible to complete this year's challenge so I will be adding in extra videos and bonus cal...
Listen#127 It Might be Great from 2021-09-22T07:00
My son thought that doing home MTC was going to be a negative experience, and it ended up being absolutely wonderful. How often do we think our homeschool is going to be terrible? What if instea...
Listen#126 Yelling Help from 2021-09-15T07:00
Are you tired of yelling, but you are not sure what else to do? Do you want a deeper connection with your kids, but yelling and contention keep getting in the way? Then you need to check out thi...
Listen125 You Have Options from 2021-09-08T07:00
A few weeks ago a High School chemistry teacher went on a rant while a student filmed her. She threatened them and told them how their parents are dumb. More and more stories like this are poppi...
Listen124 Riding the Wave from 2021-09-01T07:00
My son is leaving for his mission next week and I have been feeling all the feelings. I want to show you how to ride the wave of emotions for yourself and then teach it to your kids.
www....
Listen123 Can You Mess Up Your Kid? from 2021-08-25T07:00
I have often said that you are not powerful enough to mess up your kid. To believe that, is to take away your child's agency. But even though you cannot mess up your child's life or ruin it, you...
Listen122 Discipline from 2021-08-18T07:00
When you look up the word discipline you find synonyms like: punish, control, or rebuke. But did you know the origin of the word discipline is to teach? How different would your homeschool look ...
Listen#121 My Schedule from 2021-08-11T07:00
I thought it would be helpful to do a full episode dedicated to what we are studying this year and term in our homeschool. I also included a link to see all the books we are using. Listen
#120 Social Skills from 2021-08-04T07:00
I had someone ask me the other day how do I plan to teach my four year old social skills if I don't send him to preschool? I still find this to be a ridiculous question, but I still get question...
Listen#119 Take Care of Your Garden from 2021-07-28T07:00
What is the first thing you have to do before you plant a garden? Prepare the soil. If you are trying to plant seeds (positive thoughts) in your garden (brain) and you haven't cleared out the we...
Listen#118 What Makes a Parent Successful? from 2021-07-21T07:00
How do you measure your success as a parent? If your kid does something you like, are you successful? What about if they dress in clothes you don't like, did you fail as a parent? I want you to ...
Listen#117 Who Are You Married To? from 2021-07-14T07:00
My husband and I are celebrating our 21st wedding anniversary and I wanted to give you five tips to stay connected even while homeschooling.
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Listen#116 It Mattereth Not from 2021-07-07T07:00
So many of you have felt the call to homeschool, but now you aren't receiving guidance from above of what curriculum to use or what a specific child might need. If that is you, you are going to ...
Listen#115 Why I Should Have Never Have Homeschooled from 2021-06-30T07:00
Today I want to share with you all the reasons why I should have never homeschooled. You are not going to want to miss this.
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Listen#114 Fears and Successes from 2021-06-23T07:00
Today I am interviewing my friend and client, Lizzie Langston. I wanted her to share her experience of homeschool. She has been homeschooling for 18 months and I thought it would be good to hear...
Listen#113 How Long Should I Do School? from 2021-06-16T07:00
Are you wondering about how long you should be doing school each day? Are you nervous if you're not doing enough or are you doing too much? Listen to today's episode to learn how long your schoo...
Listen#112 Create Your Homeschool Year with Confidence from 2021-06-09T07:00
Do you want to know some of the tips to creating an amazing homeschool year?!? Of course!! Creating your homeschool year can be simple and fun when you know what it is you're trying to create. L...
Listen#111 Why I Left My Co-op from 2021-06-02T07:00
You read the title right; I have decided to leave my co-op. After an amazing experience of being with my co-op for so many years why would I ever leave it? You'll find out in today's episode. Listen
#110 Another Homeschool Graduate from 2021-05-26T07:00
Last week you got to listen to me interview my daughter Bella and her experiences with her homeschool. This week I was able to interview my son, Porter. I interviewed him and his experience of h...
Listen#109 Homeschool Graduate from 2021-05-19T07:00
Two of my kids just graduated!! Listen in today to hear my daughter Bella's experience. Her favorite memories, and even her least favorite memories. You are not going to want to miss this!
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Love is just a vibration in the body. However, love runs at a higher frequency which is why it feels so good. How would you show up in your homeschool day if you felt more love? You would be pat...
Listen#107 Become the Flight Attendant from 2021-05-05T07:00
Can you imagine what would happen on a plane if the flight attendants started freaking out every time there was turbulence? Most of the passengers would probably start freaking out too. Instead,...
Listen#106 How to be an Awesome Mom from 2021-04-28T07:00
Spoiler alert, how to be an awesome mom, tell yourself that you are an awesome mom!! Seriously, it is usually by small and simple things that great things are brought to pass and the story we te...
Listen#105 Am I Doing Enough? from 2021-04-21T07:00
This is a common question that I get when I am coaching. Am I doing enough? First, what does enough look like? How will you know when you've arrived? Come listen to this episode to help you get pa...
Listen#104 How to Solve Any Problem from 2021-04-14T07:00
I'm going to teach you the model. The most amazing tool that will give you the ability to solve any problem. Curious to see if it can work for you? Then I invite you to sign up for a free session a...
ListenEpisode #103 Following Your Calling from 2021-04-07T07:00
Big announcement in this episode!! As we all are willing to following our callings, sometimes our calling puts us on a different path. You are not going to want to miss this episode to hear abou...
ListenEpisode #102 When Your Kid Doesn't Like School from 2021-03-31T07:00
Is your kid not liking school? Are you feeling frustrated with their lack of excitement with school? Then listen today to hear some ideas to get the spark back in your school. See show notes at ...
ListenEpisode #101 Homeschool Co-ops from 2021-03-24T07:00
Are you curious what our co-op looks like? What about wanting to know what options are out there for different co-ops? In this episode, you will hear all about homeschool co-ops. See show notes at ...
ListenEpisode #100 Homeschool Bloopers from 2021-03-17T07:00
Can you believe that we are on episode 100?!? We wanted to have some fun today and share some homeschool bloopers we have had. Listen in to have a good laugh at some of our bad homeschool days. ...
ListenEpisode #99 The Heroine's Journey from 2021-03-10T08:00
You have probably heard of the hero's journey, but have you heard of the heroine's journey? This episode is inspired from Sarah Grace Live's episode, The Heroine's Journey, where she talks about...
ListenEpisode #98 The Importance of Stories from 2021-03-03T09:00
Stories help us understand things in our heart that our eyes alone cannot understand. Listen to this week's episode to be inspired of why to includes stories in your school. See show notes at ww...
ListenEpisode #97 Detox from Public School from 2021-02-24T08:00
Detox from public school? This episode dives into what the detox phase is, what it could look like, and how to create your homeschool instead of creating public school at home. See show no...
ListenEpisode #96 Why Is That a Problem? from 2021-02-17T08:00
Has your kid ever told you that they hate a certain subject? Or are you worried because they aren't as excited about learning as you would hope they would be? Then you are going to want to liste...
ListenEpisode #95 Tips for Helping Kids with Anxiety from 2021-02-10T10:00
If your kids are struggling with anxiety, this is a great episode to listen to. Karyn's husband, Rich, a mental health therapist, gives some great advice to help you through this challenge...
ListenEpisode #94 Force Negates Learning from 2021-02-03T08:00
Did you know that scientist have been able to prove that when you force learning, that it doesn't make it into your long term storage? Not only that, but as you try to force learning, it effects...
ListenEpisode #93 Connect With Your Kids from 2021-01-27T08:00
February is around the corner and we want to help you connect with your kids on a deeper level. We're giving you fun things you can do throughout February to help you. See show notes...
ListenEpisode #92 This Too Shall Pass from 2021-01-20T08:00
Are you having multiple bad days, and it feels like those days won't ever end. You are going to want to listen to this episode to hear about some ideas of helping you get through...
ListenEpisode #91 Educational Subscription Boxes from 2021-01-13T10:00
If you want something a little extra in your homeschool, check out some of the fun educational subscription boxes that Karyn recommends. It's a great way to change things up in your homesc...
ListenEpisode #90 Compliment Not Compare from 2021-01-06T08:00
Do you ever get in the comparison trap? Do you worry that your homeschool doesn't look like it should? In this episode we talk about ways to get out of the comparison trap. See show notes ...
ListenEpisode #89 What Do You Want to Create in the New Year? from 2020-12-30T08:00
Setting goals for the new year? Knowing what you want to create helps you know what path to take. If you don't know where you want to go, then it doesn't matter what you do. See show notes...
ListenEpisode #88 Educating the Whole Child from 2020-12-23T08:00
Charlotte Mason taught that we should educate the whole child, but how does one do that? Tune in this week to hear some helpful tips. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/88
ListenEpisode #87 Well-Educated Heart from 2020-12-16T08:00
We are diving into the Well-Educated Heart philosophy. We'll tell you what it is and how to implement it into your family. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/87
ListenEpisode #86 Making Holiday Learning Fun from 2020-12-09T08:00
If you are looking for a great way to make learning fun AND include the holidays, you are going to want to check out today's episode!! See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/86.
ListenEpisode #85 #LightYourFamily from 2020-12-02T08:00
We are giving away an awesome calendar full of ideas to bring your family closer this holiday season. Tune in to find out how you can #LightYourFamily. ...
ListenEpisode #84 The Covenant Land from 2020-11-25T10:00
This awesome episode brings in special guest Elizabeth Little the creator of Covenant Land. Karyn worked with Elizabeth (and an amazing team of people) to create Covenant Land, a family study gu...
ListenEpisode #83 Art Curriculum Ideas from 2020-11-18T08:00
Tune in this week to hear some great ideas of different art curriculum ideas. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/83
ListenEpisode #82 Geography Curriculum Ideas from 2020-11-11T08:00
We're headed back to giving curriculum ideas and this week we are diving into geography. Listen in to hear ideas of how to make your geography more exciting. See show notes at www.calledtohome.c...
ListenEpisode #81 How Homeschooling Has Changed Me from 2020-11-04T08:00
Recently Karyn found a journal entry from her first year of homeschooling. She realized how much she has grown and changed and we wanted to share how we have both changed from homeschooling. See...
ListenEpisode #80 The Family Planner from 2020-10-28T07:00
Your family is your business. a successful business reviews, plans, and works as a team to solve problems. Listen to this episode to learn how to apply those same principles to your family. See ...
ListenEpisode #79 Science Curriculum Ideas from 2020-10-21T08:00
We interviewed some of our favorite Moms to find out what curriculum they have loved and some they haven’t loved with science. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/79
ListenEpisode #78 Math Curriculum Ideas from 2020-10-14T08:00
We interviewed some of our favorite Moms to find out what curriculum they have loved and some they haven’t loved with math. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/78
ListenEpisode #77 Language Arts Curriculum Ideas from 2020-10-07T08:00
We interviewed some of our favorite Moms to find out what curriculum they have loved and some they haven’t loved with Language Arts. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/77
ListenEpisode #76 History Curriculum Ideas from 2020-09-30T08:00
We interviewed some of our favorite Moms to find out what curriculum they have loved and some they haven’t loved with history. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/76
ListenEpisode #75 Curriculum Over the Years from 2020-09-23T08:00
This is a meaty episode. Karyn and Meg share some of their curriculum they have used over the years. They cover History, Language Arts, Science, and Math. See show notes at www.calledtohom...
ListenEpisode #74 Family School from 2020-09-16T08:00
The next few weeks we'll be talking about different options of curriculum. Today's guest, Maren, tells us her experience with an online option from the Family School from American Heritage. &nbs...
ListenEpisode #73 Is Your Curriculum All Wrong? from 2020-09-09T08:00
The biggest question we have received this summer is about curriculum. What is the best curriculum? What are the different homeschool styles? Listen to this episode to see if your curriculum is ...
ListenEpisode #72 Teaching Your Children About Liberty from 2020-09-02T07:00
We are excited to have another guest on the podcast today, Connor Boyack, who is a freedom fighter and the author of the Tuttle Twins series. He tells us why he decided to write the Tuttle Twin ...
ListenEpisode #71 Educating the Mind, the Heart, the Body, and the Soul. from 2020-08-26T07:00
This week we get a taste of Meg's presentation for the HECOA.com conference. She talks about the importance of educating the mind, the heart, the body, and the soul. See show notes at www.called...
ListenEpisode #70 How to Make Your Homeschool More Fun from 2020-08-19T07:00
Karyn is sharing some amazing ideas of how to make your homeschool more fun, and the best part, most of her ideas are free!! See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/70
ListenEpisode #69 Parents Who Know- Strategies to Address Porn in Your Family from 2020-08-11T08:00
Are you concerned about your children coming across pornography? Want some tips to combat it? This episode will help you through all of your questions! Today's podcast features...
ListenEpisode #68 Standing Up for What You Believe from 2020-08-05T08:00
There is so much chaos going on in the world right now. How do you teach your children to stand up for what they believe? See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/68
ListenEpisode #67 Creating Your Homeschool Vision from 2020-07-29T08:00
When you don't know what it is you want, then it doesn't matter what you do. Creating a homeschool vision helps you to know what to keep in your life and what it is that you can throw out. See s...
ListenEpisode #66 Planning Your Homeschool Year from 2020-07-22T08:00
Are you ready to get your homeschool year planned? Then this is the episode for you!! Listen in to hear some great ideas of how to plan your homeschool year. See show notes at www.calledtohome.c...
ListenEpisode #65 An Alternative to College from 2020-07-15T08:00
This week I am interviewing the CEO of Praxis, Cameron Sorsby. Praxis is an alternative to college. It is a year long program that mentors people to be successful in their career. See show notes...
ListenEpisode #64 What if I Have to Homeschool This Fall? from 2020-07-08T08:00
Traditional schooling may not look the same this fall. Are you one of the Moms who are thinking that they may want to homeschool instead of distance learning or send your kid to school with all ...
ListenEpisode #63 Ask and Ye Shall Receive from 2020-07-01T08:00
What is it that you need? A lot of times we are struggling or overwhelmed and we forget to ask. You're going to want to listen in to hear some ideas to give you confidence to ask for what you ne...
ListenEpisode #62 Should Homeschooling be Banned? from 2020-06-24T08:00
This episode is in response about to the article, The Risk of Homeschooling, written in the Harvard Magazine. To say the least, we couldn't disagree with the article more. Listen in to hear our ...
ListenEpisode #61 Educational Games from 2020-06-17T08:00
Summer time is a perfect time to break out the games. We love mixing school up with different educational games. Listen to this week's episode to hear some of our favorites! See show notes at ww...
ListenEpisode #60 Floors and Ceilings from 2020-06-10T08:00
Today we are talking to the amazing Brooke Snow. Brooke is a habits and identity coach. She has an amazing tool called floors and ceilings. Helping you to feel successful while homeschooling, an...
ListenEpisode #59 Homeschooling Kids with Dyslexia from 2020-06-03T08:00
If you are homeschooling a child with dyslexia and trying to figure it all out, this is the episode for you! In this episode, Karyn is joined by her friend Paige Anderson who has dyslexia ...
ListenEpisode #58 Teaching Your Kids Obedience from 2020-05-27T08:00
How to teach your kids obedience, that is the million dollar question. This episode is perfect for any mom with children. You don't want to miss it. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/58
ListenEpisode #57 Helping Kids Develop a Love of Learning from 2020-05-20T08:00
Do you want to know a trick to make your school day go smoother? Help your kids develop a love of learning. It is a skill that will bless their entire life. See show notes at www.calledtohome.co...
ListenEpisode #56 Homeschool Graduate from 2020-05-13T08:00
This is a special episode with Meg and her oldest son, Ethan. Ethan is graduating this year, and Meg interviewed him to see what his thoughts were of his homeschool experience. See show notes at...
Listen#55 A Mother's Influence from 2020-05-06T08:00
Sometimes among the dirty diapers and dishes the job of motherhood can feel like an unappreciated task. We want to remind you the power of your influence in your home. You are doing amazing thin...
Listen#54 Homeschooling Kids With ADHD from 2020-04-29T08:00
Homeschooling with a child with ADHD? Then you need to listen to this episode. We have different opinions of whether to medicate or not, so you'll get to hear both sides, and we hope that this e...
Listen#53 Homeschooling Through Hard Times from 2020-04-22T08:00
Everyone is going to go through something hard during their homeschool journey. Whether it's a new baby, illness, or pandemic!! Listen in to some ideas of how to keep homeschooling even through ...
Listen#52 Teaching Kids Emotional Health from 2020-04-15T08:00
A lot of us understand the importance of taking care of our physical health, but do we understand how important it is to take care of our emotional health as well? Listen in to this episode to h...
Listen#51 Simple Science Activities from 2020-04-08T08:00
In this episode Karyn shares some simple science activities kids love! She also explains why science experiments are great for kids and the importance of using multiple senses in learning!  ...
Listen#50 The Art of Boredom from 2020-04-01T08:00
When did boredom become a bad thing? In this episode, we share with you the art of being bored. Why boredom is a good thing, how to transition off of so much technology, and what to do when your...
Listen#49 Spring Learning Ideas from 2020-03-25T08:00
Sometimes it gets tricky to homeschool when it starts to warm up outside. Listen to this episode to find some fun ways to keep doing school with a spring/Easter theme. See show notes at www.call...
Listen#48 Connecting with Your Kids from 2020-03-18T08:00
Connection is everything. Having a connection with our kids helps them to feel safe and helps us to homeschool without so many tears. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/48
Listen#47 When Your Spouse Isn't on Board with Homeschooling from 2020-03-11T08:00
This week we're going over some ideas if your spouse isn't on board with homeschooling. We give ideas to help if your spouse has concerns, and how you can address them. See show notes at w...
Listen#46 Teaching Your Kids Habits from 2020-03-04T09:00
Teaching your kids great habits is going to help your homeschool run much smoother. We share five habits from Charlotte Mason, and how and why to incorporate it into your school. See show notes ...
Listen#45 Levels of Liberty from 2020-02-26T09:00
If you are ready to really dive into creating an amazing home, and giving your kids some skills that will bless them throughout the rest of their lives, then Levels of Liberty is for you! It's a...
Listen#44 St. Patrick's Learning Ideas from 2020-02-19T08:00
St. Patrick's Day is coming up! In this episode we share some fun ideas of great activities you can do with your kids. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/44
Listen#43 14 Ways to Say I Love You from 2020-02-12T09:00
This is a special episode about connecting with your spouse. It's so easy in the hustle and bustle of homeschooling to forget about dad. In this episode we're giving you four tips on how to have...
Listen#42 Extra Curricular Activities from 2020-02-05T10:00
Do you worry that your kids will miss out with extra curricular activities because they're not in the school system? Homeschoolers have tons of opportunities to get out and try different activit...
Listen#41 Fun Winter Learning Ideas from 2020-01-29T09:00
Do you get stuck in the winter blues, or need a little extra help with your school during those long, cold months? Listen in as we share some fun ideas to help make your winter a little more fun...
Listen#40 Consistency Not Perfection from 2020-01-22T10:00
Perfection doesn't exist. Trying to make your homeschool perfect is an easy way to get burned out. Just try to be consistent. Listen in as we give you ideas on how to get over the perfectionist ...
Listen#39 Homeschool Help from 2020-01-15T10:00
Are you feeling lost with your homeschool? In this episode we share with you Meg's new program, Mama's Members, that is a great resource for all your homeschool needs. See show notes at www.call...
Listen#38 Battle of the Brains from 2020-01-08T11:00
This is a listeners request to hear about Meg's end of the term Battle of the Brains. We share what it is, why it got started, and what it looks like. See show notes www.calledtohome.com/38
Listen#37 Goal Setting from 2019-12-18T11:00
We're ending the year by preparing you for the next one. This episode is a great resource of a different way to look at goals, and how to make them a lasting change. See show notes at www.calledtoh...
Listen#36 Keeping the Holidays Simple from 2019-12-11T10:00
How in the world do you homeschool all December AND create a magical Christmas? You don't. In this episode, we give you permission to keep the holidays simple, and centered on Christ. See show n...
Listen#35 Books for Teens from 2019-12-04T09:00
In this episode we share some of ours and our teens favorite books. From classics to popular fiction, and some stuff in-between, we cover a bunch of different styles of books that your teen read...
Listen#34 Books for Tweens from 2019-11-20T11:00
Are you ready to hear another great list of book suggestions for your tween? We each share some of our favorite books that our kids have absolutely loved. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/...
Listen#33 Books for Young Readers from 2019-11-13T11:00
You asked for it, and so here it is!! The next few episodes are going to cover some of our favorite books for your kids to read. In this episode we share some of our favorite books for kids in K...
Listen#32 No Yell November from 2019-11-06T10:00
Are you ready to join us in the no yelling revolution? Heck yes you are! In this episode we are going to talk to you about why we yell, the downside of yelling, and how you can overcome this hab...
Listen#31 Making Math Fun from 2019-10-30T08:00
Does this feel like the impossible goal, making math fun? In this episode we are going to give you some simple tips to help any child find a way to enjoy math. See show notes at www.calledtohome...
Listen#30 Teaching Kids About Money from 2019-10-23T09:00
We have another awesome guest on the show today, Meg's husband, Johnny. He is a financial guru and is sharing some of his wisdom. He shares a couple of simple principles of finances and then we ...
Listen#29 Morning Devotional from 2019-10-16T10:00
How do we study religion in our homes? In this episode we talk about how we start our day with our morning devotional. How we study scriptures, and ways to help even the youngest of kids underst...
Listen#28 Nature Study from 2019-10-09T09:00
In this episode we cover some simple ways to get outside and observe nature. It doesn't have to be grand or complicated to be successful. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/28
Listen#27 Minute With Mom from 2019-10-02T09:00
Have you heard Meg talk about Minute With Mom and you've wondered what in the world is that? Well today, all your questions will be answered. Listen in as we talk about many different ways that ...
Listen# 26 Do You Need A High School Diploma? from 2019-09-25T09:00
We have recently had several listeners ask us whether you need a High School diploma. We not only answer that question, but we open up a lot more possibilities for your High Schoolers. See show ...
Listen#25 Teaching Kids About Sex from 2019-09-18T09:00
This episode is a bit different from the normal ones. Karyn interviews a special guest, her husband! Rich Tripp is a Clinical Mental Health Counselor and Certified Sex Therapist. In ...
Listen#24 The Homeschooling Working Mom from 2019-09-11T10:00
We wanted to dedicate a whole episode to the working Mom. More specifically, the mom who works outside of the home. We interview our dear friend Candace, who has a thriving photography business,...
Listen#23 Homeschool Organization from 2019-09-04T09:00
How in the world does one have microscopes, papers, pens, and books lying around the house and stay organized? Do you have to have a school room to keep your sanity? We answer all these question...
Listen#22 Faith, Not Fear from 2019-08-28T08:00
Listen in as we discuss why we feel afraid, how it can help us, or hinder us, depending on how we use it. Most Mamas feel some fear with homeschooling; having faith helps navigate through those ...
Listen#21 Reluctant Readers-How to get Your Kids Excited About Reading from 2019-08-21T09:00
What do you do if you have a reluctant reader? In this episode we share some great tips on how to encourage your kids to get excited about reading. See show notes at www.calledtohome.com/21
Listen#20 Homeschooling Through Sickness from 2019-08-14T09:00
What do you do when you or your kids are sick? What about if Mom or kid has a chronic illness? It is possible to homeschool through both of these. In this episode we share Karyn's story of homes...
Listen#19 Homeschooling With a Baby or Toddler from 2019-08-07T09:00
Is it possible to homeschool with a newborn or toddler? We think it is, and we will tell you why and give you some tips on how to make it work in this episode. See show notes www.calledtohome.co...
Listen#18 First Day of School Traditions from 2019-07-31T08:00
In this episode we share some of our favorite first day of homeschool traditions. It looks a little different each year, but we like to make it special, so they feel excited about starting their...
Listen#17 Mom Support Group from 2019-07-24T10:00
One of the things that has helped both of us on our journey with homeschooling, is our mom support group. In this episode we talk about what a mom support group is, why having one is so importan...
Listen#16 What I Would Have Done Different from 2019-07-17T10:00
We've learned a lot over the years of homeschooling, and we've made a lot of mistakes. We share with you some of the things that we would have done differently. See show notes at www.calledtohom...
Listen#15 The Importance of Read Aloud from 2019-07-10T09:00
Do you want to know the easiest way to connect with your kids and help them reach their full potential? Read Aloud to them! It's really that simple. In this episode we cover the importance of re...
Listen#14 Homeschool Q & A from 2019-07-03T09:00
This whole episode is answering your amazing questions! We cover some common concerns and give some practical tips of how to be a homeschool boss. To find show notes go to www.calledtohome.com/1...
Listen#13 Homeschooling Through High School from 2019-06-26T12:00
Let's get raw and real. Next to socialization, homeschooling through High School usually is the 2nd biggest fear. We get it because we used to have the same fear. Listen in as we share our persp...
Listen#12 Homeschooling Through Jr. High (Middle School) from 2019-06-19T12:00
In this amazing episode we talk about the hard topics of emotions and some of the challenges that come with teaching Jr. High aged kids. We cover some of our expectations with them and ways to h...
Listen#11 Homeschooling The Elementary Years from 2019-06-12T12:00
This episode covers the broad range of Kindergarten to 6th grade. We cover our routines, the skills we try to teach, and the relationships we work on building, so they are prepared for their tee...
Listen#10 Homeschooling Preschoolers from 2019-06-05T12:00
Preschoolers are so much fun to teach because they are so excited to learn. On today's episode we will share with you some great tips for teaching preschoolers as well as some great curriculum i...
Listen#9 When Everything Goes Wrong from 2019-05-29T12:00
It's no surprise that sometimes you are going to have a bad day, or even a really bad day. In this episode we give four different tips to help you survive the worst days of homeschooling and emp...
Listen#8 Summer Learning from 2019-05-22T12:34:28
What does school look like during the summer? Listen in to Karyn and Meg as we share our summer schedule and ways to keep learning through those months. Show notes calledtohome.com/episode8
Listen#7 Getting Off the Conveyor Belt from 2019-05-15T12:41:12
Homeschool doesn't have to look like the school system. It can be whatever you want to create. Learning can happen anywhere or at anytime through experiences or in books. Allowing your kids to lear...
Listen#6 What About Mom? from 2019-05-08T11:42:58
It's easy to be so involved with parenting and homeschooling that you forget about taking care of mom. In this episode we give permission to make you a priority. You can still have hobbies, have pe...
Listen#5 Keep It Simple from 2019-05-01T11:51:42
Do you want how to avoid mom burn out? Keep it simple! This short and sweet episode gives you five tips to keep it simple.
Listen#4 100 Ways To Homeschool from 2019-04-24T11:39:06
If you ask 100 different homeschoolers what their day looks like, you would get 100 different answers. In this episode we talk about what a typical homeschool day looks like for each of us. We a...
Listen#3 Are You Smart Enough To Homeschool? from 2019-04-17T11:40:45
Do you need a college degree to homeschool your children? Listen as we share Karyn's perspective, who has a teaching degree, and from Meg's perspective, who doesn't have a degree. This episode is a...
Listen#2 Let's Get Socialization Out Of The Way from 2019-04-09T16:05:22
Join us this week as we talk about the most common fear of homeschooling, socialization. A common question asked is will my kid be socially awkward if they're homeschooled? We've got your answer! W...
Listen#1 You've Decided To Homeschool, Now What? from 2019-03-16T18:33:01
Have you been called to homeschool? So have we! Listen in as we share our stories of why we started homeschooling all those years ago. In this episode we'll discuss the importance of finding you...
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