Podcasts by Raising Mums
Inspirational podcast about intentional motherhood and mindful parenting
Further podcasts by Dr Gemma Elizabeth: Founder of Our Muslim Homeschool and Raising Mums
Podcast on the topic Bildung für Kids
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Homeschooling and Socialisation - The Reality! from 2022-09-22T11:33:27
Homeschooling socialisation is one of the most common comments or questions parents receive. Almost every argument involving homeschooling revolves around this:"Homeschooled children don't get enou...
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Homeschooling|Why some Succeed and others Don't! from 2022-09-15T04:30
When homeschooling you have the best intentions, but sometimes you wonder if you’re going to make it. Does your homeschool have a chance of success? How are you going to make it work, or even if yo...
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Home Education in a Recession - Homeschooling on a Budget from 2022-09-09T10:58:14
We are experiencing a terrible economic downturn, which can affect the homeschool budget. Homeschooling can cost as much or as little as you want it to. When you’re first starting out, you may spen...
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Why You Can't Stick to Your Homeschool Plans! from 2022-09-01T04:35
Although you know exactly what you should be doing at a particular moment, on a specific day of your homeschool, do you still struggle to accomplish it? There are times when even the best-laid home...
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The Power of Play|Play-Based Learning with Pey Abdulwahid from 2022-08-25T04:59
Play-based learning is so much more than just having fun for children; it is also a great way for them to learn. During childhood, play plays a significant role in the development and health of chi...
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The Easiest Way|Homeschool Planning from 2022-08-04T04:59
Although the idea of getting ready to start homeschooling can be overwhelming, know that you can do it. Your first year of homeschool planning does not have to be overwhelming or frightening. ...
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Is Homeschooling Really Better?|With Khadijah Stott-Andrew from 2022-07-28T04:59
Several reasons exist for parents to not send their child to public schools, such as dissatisfaction with the curriculum, teaching methods, and religious concerns, but is homeschooling really bette...
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How to Homeschool with Purpose|With Nusaibah Kofar-Naisa from 2022-07-21T04:59
Here at Our Muslim Homeschool, we believe that the most important thing homeschooling parents need to hold onto is their intention. In others words, always remember why you homeschool your children...
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Teaching Islamic Art with Wajiha Khalil from 2022-07-14T04:59
Islamic Art is a subject that is often overlooked when developing our curriculum, especially with today's focus on technology. The arts are really essential for growing minds to help our children e...
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Afraid to Homeschool|Facing your Fears from 2022-07-07T08:26:42
Taking the plunge into homeschooling your children for some reason seems frightening and you still haven’t been able to bring yourself to make that move to get started because you are afraid to hom...
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The 3 Truths About Homeschooling you MUST Know! from 2022-06-30T04:59
Perhaps you’re just thinking about how to start homeschooling. Maybe you’re in your first year or so and are still figuring out the ropes. It’s really easy these days to get overwhelmed with everyt...
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How to Eliminate Homeschool Stress|It's not what you think! from 2022-06-23T04:59
Homeschooling has so many benefits! But despite this, homeschool stress occurs in even the most ideal situations! Balancing home and education has its own unique variety of pitfalls. Yes, it's comp...
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The New Schools Bill|Should You be Concerned? from 2022-06-16T13:30:35
Education is compulsory but school is not. Under the 1996 Education Act, parents have a responsibility to provide their children with a suitable education whether at school or otherwise. School doe...
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Favourite Homeschooling Resources of the Year! from 2022-06-09T04:59
Are you running out of ideas, or have a lack of ideas to begin or challenge your young students? Let us help, we share our favourite homeschooling resources of the year from our Muslim homeschool! ...
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Navigating Change when it Hurts from 2022-06-02T13:56:45
Sometimes we get in a rut in our homeschools and do not make the changes that are necessary for our children to succeed. It takes courage to make big changes in your homeschool - and generally when...
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When you Just Can’t|Homeschooling Better on Difficult Days from 2022-05-26T10:08:47
Homeschooling brings its own set of unique challenges. But when life hits you hard, homeschooling is even tougher. When you are having one of those days when everything seems to be falling apart, i...
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Are you a Homeschool Imposter? from 2022-05-19T05:02:18
At one time or another in our home education journey, many of us deal with a well-known doubt in ourselves that we call imposter syndrome. It can come in many forms, and it usually hits you when y...
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Stop Worrying! from 2022-05-12T04:59
If you want to start homeschooling your child, you’re probably feeling a mix of emotions. You’re excited, anxious and maybe a little scared too. It’s normal to feel this way. If you already home ed...
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What Does School Really Teach our Children? from 2022-05-05T05:59
A good education for our children is every parent’s concern and priority. We have been schooled to think of"success"as synonymous with, or at least dependent upon,"schooling". However, as Muslim pa...
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What makes a Book UnIslamic? Choosing Books for Muslim Kids from 2022-04-28T05:59
Our religion values reading since the first verse revealed to our Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) was “read” from surah Al-Alaq. Reading is an important part of a homeschooling life and the primary means o...
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4 Things To Do Before the End of Ramadan with Your Kids from 2022-04-21T14:35:10
Teaching your children about your religion and culture is a significant part of parenting. Ramadan with your kids and other celebrations that you have at home as well as the numerous experiences th...
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The Half-hearted Homeschooler|Finding your Passion for Homeschooling from 2022-04-15T16:09:36
We start the homeschool year enthusiastically but sadly, the passion to teach our children sometimes begins to fade. Even adults can get bored if they’re doing the same old routine every day. We ma...
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What's Better than a Happy Homeschool? from 2022-04-07T05:59
When making homeschooling decisions sometimes we put too much weight on happiness and what makes our children happy and making sure they always do what they enjoy. Yes, children are an amanah (trus...
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Why You’re NOT Happy Homeschooling|Homeschool UK from 2022-03-31T05:55
Too often we spend our days drowning in homeschool comparison and looking for that next surefire thing that will magically bring us up to some self-imposed standard. Living in a social media-driven...
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Make the Most of Ramadan WITH your Kids from 2022-03-24T05:58
Ramadan is a month of spirituality and moral values and is a great opportunity for parents to teach their children ethics and values. You can take advantage of this holy month by implanting the bea...
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Falling Behind in your Homeschool from 2022-03-17T06:00
You have a lot to do. In addition to all your other jobs and responsibilities, you've also chosen to home educate your children. That's huge! It's no wonder that when you can't keep up with the hom...
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How to Make a Decision from 2022-03-10T06:15:39
Deciding to homeschool is a huge undertaking. As you make that choice, you’ll wrestle with emotions of doubt and fear; anxiety and self-loathing; confusion, and utter panic! And when you step out o...
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How to BREAK your Homeschool from 2022-03-03T06:00
Homeschooling moms have a lot on their plate. You’re often playing the role of housewife, mom, teacher, wife…and more. Homeschooling is fulfilling, interesting and exciting, but it can also be chal...
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How to Take Trips with Kids (and Survive when it All Goes Wrong!) from 2022-02-24T08:10:52
Among the countless benefits of homeschooling is flexible scheduling. This means your family has the freedom to learn whenever and wherever you want because the whole world is your classroom! Takin...
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Homeschooling with a 2 year old- Stay Sane and Keep Everyone Learning! from 2022-02-17T08:00
Homeschooling is often challenging but homeschooling older children can be especially frustrating when you are juggling homeschooling with a 2 year at home! Almost every homeschool mum has been thr...
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How to Deal with Criticism and Homeschool Haters from 2022-02-09T23:00
Sometimes you are confronted with people who don’t value or approve of homeschooling. This is a common problem here in the UK, where voluntary homeschooling is a very uncommon choice. These Homesch...
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When it Goes WRONG from 2022-02-03T11:16:50
Homeschooling is a beautiful way to educate and raise your children. When you look back on your years at home with your children, you will not regret the time you spent with them. But that doesn’t ...
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Get (almost) Everything Done in your Homeschool! from 2022-01-27T11:00
Our time is really valuable and we want to try to ensure we make the most of it. As Muslims time management is an integral part of our religion with the foundation of our 5 daily prayers helping us...
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Are you doing ENOUGH in your Homeschool schedule? from 2022-01-20T10:16:27
"Am I Doing Enough?", this question can wreak havoc on your homeschooling schedule, no matter what stage of homeschooling you are in. It is one of the most frequent questions that we hear from home...
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Why you're NOT Consistent in your Homeschool Routine from 2022-01-13T10:03:50
Many homeschool mum’s have shared with us that they struggle with consistency— and they feel guilty because of it. We all know that our children need consistency in their lives. Consistency gives ...
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I'm so Lonely|Loneliness Advice for Mums from 2022-01-06T05:00
Being a mum is amazing! Being with our children every day is such a blessing, but it can sometimes feel lonely too. This podcast is inspired by a recent email we received, and if you are on the sam...
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The BEST Homeschooling Resources of the Year! from 2021-12-30T16:46:29
One of the best ways to find good educational resources for your Muslim homeschool, is by getting recommendations from friends. Well we're friends, right?! In Episode 57 of the Raising Mums podcast...
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How to Teach Kids about Prophet Isa (as) during the Festive Season from 2021-12-22T15:31:41
It's that time of year again when we have to discuss Christmas with our children. It's a source of anxiety for a lot of Muslim families. If you're a Muslim parent living in a non-Muslim country, yo...
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My Husband is against Homeschooling! What can I do? from 2021-12-17T16:10
In episode 55 of the Raising Mums podcast, we talk about what you can do if your husband is against homeschooling. This episode was inspired by a question from a mama inside our Homeschooling co...
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Memorisation in our Homeschool from 2021-07-30T12:02:02
Committing what is beautiful and true to memory, whether it is Quran, art or poetry; is a valuable part of the Charlotte Mason philosophy. Covering memorisation in your homeschool can be daunting ...
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Are you being UNREALISTIC?|Charlotte Mason Homeschooling from 2021-07-27T10:58:24
Many believe that Charlotte Mason Homeschooling is not REALISTIC. That it is IDEALISTIC. Maybe they're right! But you started homeschooling because you were not happy with the status quo. You w...
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Summertime - to Homeschool or Not? from 2021-07-23T12:54:21
Summer has arrived! What does this mean for homeschooling families? Some families may want to have a long break and other homeschoolers may have different family needs and want to continue a relaxe...
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When you're having a BAD DAY from 2021-07-20T06:32:24
Sometimes we can feel overwhelmed, frustrated, or just upset. We have all been there on our homeschooling journey but how do we overcome these feelings of anxiety and manage these thoughts when we ...
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10 Tips to Homeschool Successfully from 2021-07-11T16:21:47
What is the best advice to share with parents so they can successfully homeschool their children? As an experienced homeschooler of four children, Gemma provides heartfelt advice she feels is essen...
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Homeschooling - A Step by Step Guide from 2021-07-08T21:02:15
There is so much information out there about homeschooling it can be confusing. Trying to get your head around all curricula, the different philosophies, planning, and assessments... it can get so...
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Homeschooling - A Step by Step Guide from 2021-07-08T21:02:15
There is so much information out there about homeschooling it can be confusing. Trying to get your head around all curricula, the different philosophies, planning, and assessments... it can get so...
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Am I FAILING my Kids? from 2021-07-06T06:15:38
When considering homeschooling or even whilst homeschooling many parents struggle with low confidence. Despite the fact that most homeschooling parents are going above and beyond what they need to...
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No TIME to Homeschool? Don't be so sure! from 2021-07-03T20:09:05
How long does homeschooling actually take? Do I really have time to home educate my kids? Here's a real-life look at a Muslim Homeschool schedule... When considering homeschooling, as parents we...
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How to START Homeschooling - The TRUTH! from 2021-07-03T20:07:45
Setting yourself up for success when you start homeschooling can be a challenge. As parents, we struggle with confidence when starting this journey. The key is to realise that homeschooling is a li...
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NOT a Teacher? How to homeschool from 2021-07-02T06:42:53
Many parents shy away from homeschooling as they doubt their own abilities to teach because they believe they do not have the'right'qualifications. Does your level of education really determine you...
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Charlotte Mason in Our Muslim Homeschool from 2021-06-29T08:08:55
All education philosophies have the child as the focus but why has Charlotte Mason Homeschooling gained so much popularity, and what is it? Many muslim homeschoolers are also adopting Charlotte Mas...
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SOCIALISATION - Are Homeschooled Kids Missing Out? from 2021-06-26T07:00
When considering homeschooling many parents are worried about socialisation and homeschool. By not sending them to school, parents worry if their children will be socially'deprived'if they will be ...
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Homeschooling Planning - Get Ready for Monday! from 2021-06-22T17:43:53
Nothing sets your homeschool up for a good week like having a plan in place! Homeschool planning puts your mind at rest, help the children ease into the week, and actually helps you all to get more...
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Reading Challenge for Muslim Kids from 2021-06-14T14:19:26
Summer is the perfect chance to have more time outdoors. It's also the perfect time to enjoy a good book! You can help your children stay consistent with their reading habits and fall in love with ...
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Prepare for Ramadan - Practical Tips from 2021-03-29T13:06:33
Ramadan is almost here, you might be wondering what can you can do to prepare for when Ramadan starts? What can you do to make the most out of this Ramadan? The first thing you need to do is p...
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Create a Meaningful RAMADAN for your KIDS from 2021-03-22T13:30:45
When kids experience Ramadan, they do more than watch their parents fast and help with iftar. During Ramadan, children build important memories which will influence how they feel about Ramadan and ...
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Homeschooling - The ONE THING you MUST DO! from 2021-03-15T15:39:25
As homeschooling mums, we're constantly trying to find the right balance.We agonise over our homeschool plans and are always trying to learn how to homeschool better. But some days homeschoolin...
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Choosing Books for Children|What to look for from 2021-03-08T06:14
Choosing books for children has never been so hard! With the huge numbers of ever increasing children's books available, deciding which one you're actually going to get is an indomitable task. ...
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Enjoying Nature with Children|Outdoor Activities from 2021-03-01T08:42:54
Being outdoors is good for your children. It's good for everyone! However, finding outdoor activities that you and your children enjoy can be challenging. Scientific discovery continues to reve...
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Educating Children Under 5 at Home|Preschool Activities from 2021-02-22T14:12:36
Let’s talk about educating children under five at home. In this podcast and Youtube video I discuss a simple framework that you can use to create preschool activities for your youngest children. ...
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Dealing with Naysayers|You Shouldn't Homeschool! from 2021-02-15T15:41:54
As homeschooling parents, we have to overcome many obstacles and hurdles, to provide out children with the education and lifestyle we want for them. When you first begin, one of the biggest barrie...
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Homeschooling|When You Don't Have Enough Time! from 2021-02-08T06:03
As a homeschooling parent, we worry a lot! We worry that we're not giving our children enough of our time. We stress that we're not doing enough for them. And we agonise about how to fit it all in!...
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Schools are Closed... What Now? from 2021-01-06T14:29:32
The government announced that schools in the UK would not reopen this January 2021 for at least 6 weeks. This has thrown many families into a state of worry and, in some cases, panic as they come t...
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The 5 Essential Steps to Start Homeschooling from 2020-12-08T06:35:12
You want to Start Homeschooling but you don't even know where to begin! You might have questions like:?“What do I teach first?” ?“Is there an order I need to follow?”?“What do I do?"?“What do...
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Finding the Time to Homeschool from 2020-11-30T12:56:57
You're busy...I know! But despite all the things you have to do already, you dream of homeschooling your children. But how can you?! How can you find the time to homeschool your children? In...
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How much does Homeschooling Cost? from 2020-11-25T13:46:40
Let’s talk money! How much does homeschooling cost? If you're trying to plan ahead, and work out if home education is a feasible dream for your family, you need to know how much it's going to co...
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Charlotte Mason for the Muslim Homeschool from 2020-11-18T07:00:55
Can the Charlotte Mason philosophy of education work for a Muslim homeschool? An increasing number of Muslim Homeschools are adopting and embracing the Charlotte Mason philosophy in their homeschoo...
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Our Homeschool Story|How we Started from 2020-11-12T19:00:38
Listen to our story and learn how to start homeschooling! If you want to homeschool your children, one of the quickest ways to learn how to start is by learning from other experienced homeschoolers...
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Homeschool Curriculum - How to choose! from 2020-07-19T10:30:15
To start homeschooling, you need homeschool curriculum. But how do you choose? In this part of the world we are blessed with an abundance of homeschooling resources. There is a wealth of free i...
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How to Start Homeschooling|Homeschool Planning 101 from 2020-07-18T06:30
Homeschool planning is a big part of knowing how to start homeschooling. In episode 25 of the Raising Mums podcast, I discuss how homeschool planning can give you freedom and flexibility. How, ...
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5 BIG Mistakes Homeschoolers Make from 2020-07-07T06:13
I know you're enthusiastic to start homeschooling your children. That's amazing! Maybe you've read"all"the books, picked out a curriculum and you feel prepared. But before you launch into home educ...
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How to Start Homeschooling|What you Need to Begin from 2020-06-30T15:32:17
When thinking about how to start homeschooling, the first thing most of us will consider about is"What books do I need?"But before you start buying any homeschooling books, there are some other thi...
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Homeschooling Children Q&A|Answers to your Questions and Problems! from 2020-02-16T17:24:53
Homeschooling children can present its own unique problems that only other homeschoolers get! Although the rewards are great, we home-educating families often hit"bumps in the road"that we need adv...
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Screen Time for Children!|A Balanced Discussion from 2020-02-09T12:24:14
When it comes to screen time for children, parents are confused! What is the best thing to do? On the one-hand, we hear about the negative impact of technology on our children; on the other, we...
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Homeschool Poetry|Why Should I Bother? from 2020-02-02T15:18:25
I know what you're thinking...Homeschool poetry? Really? Haven't I got enough to think about in my homeschool already, without adding poetry into the mix too?! I know! I get it!Many of you m...
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Mum Stress|Managing Overwhelm for the Stay-at-Home Mum from 2020-01-26T11:47:43
Many women struggle through motherhood, consumed with feeling overwhelmed and stressed. Mum stress stops us enjoying motherhood to its fullest, and may even lead us to mistreat our loved ones. ...
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How to Homeschool during Pregnancy! from 2020-01-19T10:53:42
I've just had a baby, so I know how hard it can be to homeschool during pregnancy! As if homeschooling wasn't challenging enough; and then add in nausea, exhaustion and the mood swings (oh boy ...
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Homeschool Resources|Favourites from 2019 from 2020-01-12T09:45:55
The past year has lead to some great discoveries! Some of these homeschool resources were a part of our plan, whilst others were unexpected pleasures! This blog-post contains affiliate links...
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13 Ways to Encourage the Reluctant Reader from 2020-01-05T11:43:26
It can be disappointing, maybe even heart-breaking, when your child won't read. Many families have at least one reluctant reader who just doesn't enjoy reading. But don't worry, there are many ways...
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Simplify your Homeschool with a Morning Basket from 2019-12-29T12:55:13
Using a morning basket can simplify your homeschool, whilst at the same time adding an abundance of riches to your children's education. Morning baskets, filled with living books, add depth and...
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How to Stay Motivated when you Homeschool from 2019-12-22T16:14:45
Homeschooling requires a lot of motivation. Whether it's just getting up early to start school, preparing lessons, or dealing with the ever changing emotions of your children; you need to stay moti...
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The Two Big Reasons Why We Homeschool! from 2019-12-13T17:50:12
One of the most common questions I am asked online, and in my real-life, is why we chose to homeschool. Why do we do home educate our children? In the latest episode of Raising Mums I share the ...
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LIVE Q&As + Big Announcement! from 2019-02-03T12:34:06
This week, I was on the Our Muslim Homeschool Facebook and Instagram page answering your questions LIVE! I answer questions about:Daily RoutinesHealthy meal ideasAfter school activities at homeT...
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Run your Home like a Boss|Part 2 + FREE Planner from 2019-01-27T11:30:38
Running your home like a boss is a way that homeschool mums can free up their time and energy. Whether it's the desire for more time to read aloud to their children, or the energy to play football ...
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Run your Home like a BOSS! from 2019-01-20T14:53:44
This week I was LIVE on Facebook and Instagram talking about home management for mums and how they can run your home like a BOSS! Do you find yourself saying,"I wish I could, but I don't have ti...
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How to Homeschool with a Baby + GIVEAWAY from 2019-01-13T11:35:23
Homeschooling with a baby brings with it many challenges. I often hear from women who are struggling to homeschool their children, whilst also caring for a small baby. They are overridden with guil...
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Sustainable Homeschooling|Secure your Homeschool for the Future from 2019-01-06T11:22:36
This week I was LIVE on Facebook and Instagram talking about some of the ways you can ensure you'll be homeschooling for many more years to come insha'Allah. I’m speaking to the mum who wants t...
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I’m Just a Mum…Is that Enough? from 2018-12-30T18:54:53
This week I was LIVE on the Our Muslim Homeschool Instagram and Facebook accounts talking about a topic very common in mothers, low self-esteem. Do you ever refer to yourself as"Just a Mum?"Then th...
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LIVE Questions!|Homeschooling, mum guilt, reading&evil eye! from 2018-12-11T07:52:20
This week on the Our Muslim Homeschool Instagram account, I was LIVE answering your questions. We talked about:Keeping children motivated Evil eye and envyDealing with mum guilt Learning to r...
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Motherhood getting you down? Try This! + FREE Printable from 2018-12-03T08:00:40
This week on the Our Muslim Homeschool Instagram account, I was LIVE chatting about, When Motherhood gets you down...Try This! We talked about:Different types of happiness The importance of see...
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Productivity and Time Management for Homeschool Mums from 2018-11-26T14:49
This week on the Our Muslim Homeschool Facebook andInstagram accounts, I was LIVE chatting about, How Super Mums do it ALL! - Part 2 | Productivity&Time Management. We talked about:What lies at t...
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Preschool Learning at Home + FREE GUIDE from 2018-11-18T11:45:11
This week on Raising Mums, a Live broadcast on the Our Muslim Homeschool Facebook and Instagram accounts, we were discussing"Preschool Learning at Home". I've also created a Preschool Learning Gu...
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How Super Mums Do it All + FREE Planner! from 2018-11-11T11:57:22
This week on the Our Muslim Homeschool Facebook and Instagram accounts, I was LIVE chatting with you all on the topic of"How Super Mums do-it-all!"We talked about: Why creating a support team ...
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Finding Confidence in Homeschooling from 2018-11-06T14:25:04
This week on the Our Muslim Homeschool Facebook and Instagram accounts, I was LIVE chatting with you all on the topic of"How to find confidence in homeschooling."We talked about: What confidenc...
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