The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast

Episode 335 - Answering the Most Commonly Asked Homeschooling Questions

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are answering the most commonly asked homeschooling questions. Whether you are a brand-new to homeschooler or a seasoned veteran, this will be a helpful and encouraging episode!

We want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best math curriculums around, helping homeschoolers smile more every day. So, be sure to check them out at teachingtextbooks.com for your math needs this school year.

Also, Today’s Show is being underwritten by
Samaritan Ministries A community of Christians that pay one another’s
medical bills…helping families take a safe step of faith as they feel God’s
Leading in career or ministry changes or in bringing mom home. You can learn more at SamaritanMinistries.org/familyman. 

 

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Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Episode 334 - The Impact of ChatGPT and Ai on Homeschooling

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week our topic is how to handle the rise of ChatGPT/AI, and the positive and negative impacts it can have on our homeschooling. This was another great episode and we hope you find it encouraging and helpful! 

Before we jump in, we want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best math curriculums around, helping homeschoolers smile more every day. So, be sure to check them out at teachingtextbooks.com for your math needs this school year.

Also, Today’s Show is being underwritten by
Samaritan Ministries, A community of Christians that pay one another’s
medical bills…helping families take a safe step of faith as they feel God's
Leading in career or ministry changes or in bringing mom home. You can learn more at SamaritanMinistries.org/familyman

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Episode 333 - It's Never to Late to Make a Change!

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We are back with our last episode of 2024! This week our topics are New Years resolutions and that it is never to late to decide to change something that isn't working in your homeschooling! 

Before we jump in, we want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best math curriculums around, helping homeschoolers smile more every day. So, be sure to check them out at teachingtextbooks.com for your math needs this school year.

Also, thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine for supporting the Smiling Homeschooler. They are an amazing source of encouragement, and if you haven't already, make sure to subscribe over at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Episode 332 - Merry Christmas from the Smiling Homeschooler!

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We want to say Merry Christmas to all of our listeners. This is an episode that your entire family will enjoy, and we would encourage you to take just a few minutes today and listen to Todd read Gladys Remembers Christmas. If you would like to get your own copy, follow this link: Gladys Remembers Christmas.

 

We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for making the Smiling Homeschooler possible! They are an amazing math curriculum and help homeschoolers smile! Check out their free trial over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com. 

 

Also Thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine! They are an amazing source of encouragement and if you haven't subscribed already, make sure to do so over at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

 

Have a Merry Christmas and don't forget to smile! 

Episode 331 - Embrace the Break - Homeschooling During the Holidays

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast!

This week, we’re talking about embracing the break and letting go of the pressure to stick to traditional “education” during the holiday season. We’ll share how your child is learning incredible life lessons during this special time of year and why these fleeting moments are so important.

A big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for making the Smiling Homeschooler possible! They offer an incredible math curriculum that is both fun and flexible. If you’d like to learn more or give them a try, visit their website at teachingtextbooks.com.

We also want to thank Homeschooling Today magazine for partnering with us. Their magazine is an excellent source of encouragement for homeschooling families and makes a thoughtful gift for any homeschooling mom. It’s not too late to grab a subscription for a friend! Visit homeschoolingtoday.com to learn more.

Have an amazing week, and don’t forget to smile!

Episode 330 - When it All Seems to Hard...Don't Quit!

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week Todd is on his own, and his topic is when it all seems too hard....don't quit. This is a message that every homeschooler will need to hear at some point, and we think you will find it encouraging. 

 

We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for making the Smiling Homeschooler possible! They are an amazing math curriculum, and help more homeschoolers smile. Go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com 

 

We also want to thank Homeschooling Today Magazine for their support. If you need more encouragement and inspiration, then subscribe to their magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

 

Lastly don't forget to get your Christmas orders in before it is too late! If you order now you should be able to get our Christmas game and You Da' Dad daily calendar in time. You can purchase these products at thesmilinghomeschooler.com

Episode 329 - Raising Problem-Solvers: How to Teach Practical Skills

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we explore how to approach teaching practical skills to your kids: When to guide them and when to let them figure it out. How much to Push vs letting curiosity lead, and creative ways to instill the value of hard work! 

We want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best math curriculums around, helping homeschoolers smile more every day. So, be sure to check them out at teachingtextbooks.com for your math needs this school year.

 

Also, thank you to Homeschool Today magazine for their support. They are a fantastic source of encouragement and would make a great Christmas gift for any homeschooling mom. Subscribe over at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

Don't forget to pick up your Christmas game and You'da dad daily calendar over on our website thesmilinghomeschooler.com. 

 

Episode 328 - A Heart-to-Heart with Four Homeschooling Moms

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! I'm Ben Wilson. A couple of years ago, we had four amazing homeschooling moms, Lexi, Ali, Rebekah, and my wife Rissa, join us to share their homeschooling journey. Now they are back! We asked them many questions to see how their first couple of years has been, and their answers were amazing and encouraging. 

Before we jump in, we want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best math curriculums around, helping homeschoolers smile more every day. So, be sure to check them out at teachingtextbooks.com for your math needs this school year.

Don't forget to pick up your Christmas game and You'da dad daily calendar over on our website thesmilinghomeschooler.com. 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Episode 327 - Can Every Day Be a Good Day of Homeschooling?

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week our discussion is about whether or not it is possible for every day of homeschooling to be a good day, and some of the things that can help make it better, or worse! It was a fun topic, and we think you will be encouraged! 

Before we jump in, we want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best math curriculums around, helping homeschoolers smile more every day. So, be sure to check them out at teachingtextbooks.com for your math needs this school year.

Don't forget to pick up your Christmas game and You'da dad daily calendar over on our website thesmilinghomeschooler.com. 

 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Episode 326 - Who Decides? Navigating Choices from Childhood to Graduation

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We are back with a great new episode! Our topic this week is what decisions can we let our children make, and what decisions do we make for them? We break it down from young kids all the way up through graduation! It was a great conversation, and we hope you enjoy it! 

Before we jump in, we want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best math curriculums around, helping homeschoolers smile more every day. So, be sure to check them out at teachingtextbooks.com for your math needs this school year.

We’d also like to thank Homeschooling Today magazine for their support. If you’re looking for more encouragement and inspiration, head over to homeschoolingtoday.com and subscribe to their incredible magazine.

Have a great week and don't forget to smile!