The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast

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! 

Episode 325 - Fighting the Fear of Being Behind

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Unfortunately, while we were recording by internet stopped working again, so we are going to re-play an episode from a couple of years ago where we discuss ways to help fight the feeling of your children being behind. This is something that almost every homeschooler will struggle with at some point, so we think this is a great topic and will help you smile! 

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! 

Episode 324 - Homeschooling Moments that Make Us Laugh

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We are back with a brand new episode! Our topic this week is the moments that make us laugh during homeschooling. This is something we haven't ever really talked about before, but these are some of the best moments you'll experience in your homeschooling journey. Hopefully this episode will help you smile and laugh more in the coming homeschooling week! 

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! 

Episode 323 - Questions and Answers with Todd and Debbie

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We’re back from a wonderful vacation! We made it home safely, but we’re still in recovery mode, so today we’re sharing another special episode from the archives.

A couple of years ago, my parents, Todd and Debbie, hosted an episode on their own where they answered some fantastic listener questions. These questions are still so relatable, and I think you'll find the answers encouraging and uplifting. We hope you enjoy this episode!

Before we dive in, we want to say a big thank you to our sponsor, Teaching Textbooks. They offer one of the best math curriculums out there, making math easier and more enjoyable for homeschoolers. 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 fantastic magazine.

Have a great week, and don’t forget to smile!

Episode 322 - Finding Happiness in Homeschooling - With Charlene Notgrass

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Our family is currently on vacation, but we have a fantastic episode from our archives that we think you'll enjoy. In this episode, we were joined by Charlene Notgrass from Notgrass History and Be Happy Homeschooling. Her passion is encouraging homeschooling moms, and she brings so much wisdom and realness to the conversation. We hope this episode helps you smile!

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