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This is the best podcast for homeschooling moms who need encouragement! Our goal is to help you smile more! Whether you are a new homeschooler or a veteran, we are positive you will feel encouraged!
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Wednesday May 25, 2022
Wednesday May 25, 2022
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we were joined by Ike Wilson to talk about encouraging your child's interests, and where to begin if they are interested in making things. Ike is super smart and has a ton of practical advice to share.
Before we start I 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 for partnering with us. They have an amazing and encouraging magazine, and you can check it out at homeschoolingtoday.com.
Have a great week and keep smiling
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Wednesday May 18, 2022
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Today, we were joined by Katherine Petgen (Wilson) to talk about fighting the fear of failure and to give some of her favorite book recommendations for kids.
We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums available and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.
Also, thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine for supporting what we do! Subscribe to their incredible magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com.
Have a great week, and keep smiling!
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Wednesday May 11, 2022
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we're joined by the co-executive editor of Homeschooling Today magazine, Kay Chance, to talk about changing the paradigm with writing. She wrote an amazing article in the spring issue of the magazine, talking about how we need to change some of our assumptions when it comes to writing. What she had to share on the podcast is sure to encourage you!
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, we are excited to have Homeschooling Today Magazine as a supporter of the Smiling Homeschooler and would encourage you to subscribe at homeschoolingtoday.com.
Have a great week and keep smiling!
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Wednesday May 04, 2022
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Today we answer some more listener questions. These include what to do for college transcripts, how to make sure a middle child doesn't feel neglected, and more! This is another encouraging episode!
We also 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, we are excited to be supported by the Homeschool Today Magazine. Make sure to subscribe to their amazing and encouraging magazine!
Have a great week and keep smiling!
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Wednesday Apr 27, 2022
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we are replaying an episode from a couple of years ago, where we talked to Debbie Wilson about her thoughts on teaching spelling. She shares her tips, recommendations, and philosophy on this subject, and it was extremely encouraging and helpful. We hope you enjoy this episode!
We also 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, we are excited to tell you more about our latest partner Homeschool Today Magazine later in the show and we thank them for their support!
Have a great week and keep smiling!
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Wednesday Apr 20, 2022
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! In this episode, we answer some listener questions. These include how to defeat the lie that you should stop homeschooling because it is hard, and how much should you push your child to overcome weakness?
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.
Have a great week and keep smiling!
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Wednesday Apr 13, 2022
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are joined by four guests, Rissa Wilson (Ben's Wife), Ali Osborn, Lexi Vida, and Rebekah Franklin. All four of these moms are planning on homeschooling, so we asked them why they want to homeschool, what some of their fears are, and a whole lot more. It was a ton of fun, and what they had to share will be encouraging!
Also thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! They are an amazing math curriculum, and they help more homeschoolers smile. Go try out their free demo at teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week and keep smiling!
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Wednesday Apr 06, 2022
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Today we are joined by Debbie Wilson! She has some incredible encouragement and wisdom to share today. We talked about what to do when you feel burned out, and how to prevent frustration when your child just isn't getting "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.
Have a great week and keep smiling!
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Wednesday Mar 30, 2022
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we cover a bunch of different topics including, summer jobs, helping your children find their passion, preparing for different types of jobs, Michigan Homeschool laws, and more!
We also 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.
Have a great week and keep smiling!
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Tuesday Mar 22, 2022
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Spring is upon us, or at least close, so this week were are talking about homeschooling in spring and what that can look like.
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.
Have a great week and keep smiling!