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Christ Centered Activities to Make this Christmas Meaningful

Today I focused on giving ideas to homeschool parents on how to keep Christ the center of your Christmas.  This podcast will give you old but new ideas on how to implement this into your Christmas Celebrations.  Grab a cup of coffee/tea and listen up!!
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Avoiding Homeschool Burnout: Practical Solutions for Overwhelmed Moms Part 2

Today We discuss Homeschool Mom Burnout and delve into practical solutions on how to end the burnout now.  This is Part 2 of a 2 Part series.  It will equip Real Moms with Real Solutions to homeschool overwhelm and guilt.
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Avoiding Homeschool Burnout Practical Solutions for Overwhelmed Moms

Today We discuss Homeschool Mom Burnout and delve into practical solutions on how to end the burnout now.  This is Part 1 of a 2 Part series.  It will equip Real Moms with Real Solutions to homeschool overwhelm and guilt.
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Why Boredom is Your Child's Best Teacher

Do you worry or feel uncomfortable when your children are bored or complain that they have nothing to do?  Today I discuss why boredom is not bad and actually can be helpful for your childs creativity.  Listen to todays episode and tell me what you think!
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Interview with Leslie Martino

Today I sit down with Leslie Martino and talk about her book The Joy of Slow: Restoring Balance and Wonder to Homeschooling.  We go into depth discussing how to learn to slow down and how to find more joy in doing that.  We delve deeply into the things we have as homeschool moms and Leslie explains her time as an educator and how that shaped her own homeschool.
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Biblical Homeschooling: 6 Tips for a Balanced Christ-centered Homeschool Day

I think the most difficult thing for homeschool moms is to be intentional about creating a Christ-centered atmosphere in their home.  Life can be so busy and chaotic that the must-dos tend to take over and other things get pushed to the side.  I'm here to tell you that you can keep your day Christ-centered without a lot of thought and effortlessly include Him into your day.  
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Nurturing Bonds: A Homeschool Moms Guide to Fostering Sibling Relationships

Does the relationship between your children have you discouraged and wondering what is wrong with your family  Today I delve into how to foster relationships between your children and make that last for a lifetime.
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Creating the Perfect Homeschool Schedule: Structure vs. Flexibility

Are you struggling to find the right balance between structure and flexibility in your homeschool routine? Finding a way to make homeschooling effective, fun, and workable isn’t just about tossing out all schedules or doing everything on a whim. It’s about finding the sweet spot that allows your family to thrive. In this video, I dive into the challenges and rewards of blending structure with freedom, sharing practical tips and strategies to create a homeschool schedule that meets your family's unique needs.
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10 Ways to Integrate Faith into Your Homeschool

It can be overwhelming to have a balance in homeschooling and make sure we are providing all things academic to our children. But for many of us homeschoolers our faith is the most important part of homeschooling life. Today I provide 10 tips on how to seamlessly integrate faith into our day to day life
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The Heart of Organization with Mystie Winkler

In this episode, Mystie Winckler and I dive into the heart of organization, exploring how the right mindset can transform both homemaking and homeschooling. Join us as we encourage homeschool moms who often feel overwhelmed by the endless tasks and responsibilities they juggle. We share practical tips and uplifting insights on how to navigate the chaos with grace and find joy amidst the daily demands. If you’re feeling like you’re drowning in chores, this episode is for you!
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