The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast

Episode 217 - World News From a Biblical Perspective - With Brian Basham from World Watch

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we are joined by, Brian Basham, Also known as the big bash,  from World Watch, to talk about how to help your children stay informed on world news but from a Christian worldview. This is a great interview and a fantastic homeschooling tool! If you would like to Try World Watch for free, for an entire month and a week, visit www.worldwatch.news/friends/todd-wilson

Before we start We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, subscribe to their incredible magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

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

Episode 216 - You Aren’t Homeschooling Alone - With Tara Bentley

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we were joined by Tara Bentley, from the Indiana Association of Home Educators, to talk about state homeschooling organizations, and why they are important to be a part of. This is relevant and helpful no matter what state you live in! 

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine over homeschoolingtoday.com

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Episode 215 - What To Do When You Are Brought to Tears

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we are talking about what to do when you are brought to tears. This is something every homeschooling mom has experienced at some point, and we hope this episode is encouraging. 

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Episode 214 - Keep Your Eye on the Prize!

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week Ben was joined by my wife Rissa, to talk about keeping your eye on the prize, and the transition from homeschooling to adulthood and marriage. It was a fun episode, and we hope you enjoy it! 

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine. 

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Episode 213 - Are Homeschooling and Parenting the Same Thing?

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we talk about whether or not homeschooling and parenting are the same thing! This is an important topic and we think it will be encouraging! 

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you are looking for regular homeschooling encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Episode 212 - The importance of Encouraging One Another

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we talk about the things that cause the most discouragement for most homeschooling moms, and how to encourage yourself, and those around you. We hope you enjoy! 

 

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, subscribe to their amazing magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

 

Here are some discussion questions for this topic. 

How to be a Homeschool Encourager
Discussion questions:

What discourages you most about your homeschool day?

What are some of the best ways to encourage yourself?

What truths shore up your heart when you’re discouraged?

What do other homeschooling moms say or do that encourages you most? Got an example?

What kind of social media post discourage you most? Why?

What could I post on social that might encourage another homeschooling mom?

Purposeful homeschooling: What could I do this week to encourage myself? And encourage another mom?

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Episode 211 - Starting the School Year Strong - With Debbie Wilson

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! On this episode we are joined by Debbie Wilson, to talk about the start of the school year. She explains her approach to starting the year, which curriculums she is uses, and what her plans are for this year. 

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, then subscribe to their fantastic magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com 

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

 

Episode 210 - Encouraging Advice for New Homeschoolers - With Rissa Wilson

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we posted on Facebook asking for your best advice for new homeschoolers. We had well over 200 homeschooling moms respond, so Ben was joined by his wife Rissa to talk about the most encouraging comments!

Before we start We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Episode 209 - It’s Not About What They Do, But Who They Are

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we are talking about how to help encourage your child who is thinking about the future, and what true success means! 

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile, and you should use their math curriculum for this school year. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, subscribe to their incredible magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Episode 208 - Why We Do What We Do - Our 4 Year Anniversary!

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week marks the four-year anniversary of the Smiling homeschooler! We want to thank all of you for listening every week, we couldn't do this without you! So today we are talking about why we do this, some of our favorite episodes and topics, and the future of the Smiling Homeschooler! 

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums out there, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement going into this school year, head on over to their website homeschoolingtoday.com to subscribe to their incredible magazine. 

 

Have a great week and keep smiling!