Episodes

Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Episode 180 - Sometimes You Have a Rough School Year - Listener Question
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Wednesday Jan 26, 2022
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! The day we normally record is Ben's Son's 3rd birthday, and Todd, is leaving for a speaking engagement in Alaska tomorrow, so this week we thought we would replay an episode from a while back. The topic of the show was answering listener questions and specifically one about what to do when you have just had a rough homeschooling year. We hope you find the answer encouraging!
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.
Have a great week and keep smiling!

Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Episode 179 - Helping Orphans In Need
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Wednesday Jan 19, 2022
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we have a guest joining us, Cameron Talbot, with Oak Life, whose purpose is equipping orphanages to better care for children in need. He is part of an awesome ministry and gives some ways that you can help out as well.
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 Jan 12, 2022
Episode 178 - Mid-Year Check-in With Debbie Wilson
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Wednesday Jan 12, 2022
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Today we are doing a mid-year check-in with Debbie Wilson. As always she has a ton of encouragement, and wisdom to share, and we know you'll be encouraged by this episode.
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.

Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Episode 177 - Finding the Joy in Homeschooling
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Wednesday Jan 05, 2022
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we are talking about joy. Homeschool, parenting, and life are hard! and sometimes it can be really difficult to find joy in the day-to-day. So in this episode, we talk about how to find joy in homeschooling.
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 Dec 29, 2021
Episode 176 - Homeschooling in the Midst of Exhaustion
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Wednesday Dec 29, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we have an episode that we are replaying from a year or so ago. In this episode, we took a couple of listener questions. One was a question on how to have a family on limited finances, and the second question is from a mom who is exhausted, which we are guessing almost every mom can relate to. This is a great 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.
Have a great week and keep smiling!

Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Episode 175 - A Christmas Story for the Entire Family
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Wednesday Dec 22, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we have something your whole family can enjoy together. Todd is going to share one of his Christmas stories from The Familyman Christmas Treasury, The Stranger. We hope your family enjoys this story as much as the Wilson family.
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 available, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.
Merry Christmas, and keep smiling!

Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Episode 174 - Homeschool Families Need Your Help
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Wednesday Dec 15, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Today we need your help! As you probably know, Kentucky experienced devastating tornados a few days ago, affecting thousands of people, including over 100 homeschool families. Because of this, our guest John Hannigan, created homeschoolrelief.org to help homeschool families in need. He joins us this week to tell you how you can help these families.
Also, don't forget to order the You Da' Dad daily calendar for your husband for Christmas, we still have some left, and also our Game, To Bethlehem, which is a fun way to spend some time with your family. Also, this supports the Smiling Homeschooler!
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.

Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Episode 173 - Good Grades Don‘t Equal Good Learning
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Wednesday Dec 08, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we talk about the topic of grades. This is something we have talked about before, but we think it is important to continue to remind everyone that grades aren't the sign of true learning.
Also, don't forget to order the You Da' Dad daily calendar for your husband for Christmas, we still have some left, and also our Game, To Bethlehem, which is a fun way to spend some time with your family. Also, this is an awesome way to support the Smiling Homeschooler! Visit our website thesmilinghomeschooler.com to order.
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.
Have a great week and keep smiling!

Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Episode 172 - Christmas Movies and Homeschooling Go Together!
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Wednesday Dec 01, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! It is that time of year again, so we are talking about how homeschooling and Christmas go together and giving our recommendations for the best Christmas movies.
Also, don't forget to order the You Da' Dad daily calendar for your husband for Christmas, we still have some left, and also pick up our game, To Bethlehem, which is a fun way to spend some time with your family. Also, this supports 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 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 Nov 24, 2021
Episode 171 - Why We Are Thankful For Homeschooling
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Wednesday Nov 24, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! We are back with a new episode for you this week! And we are talking about Thanksgiving and all of the things that we, as homeschoolers, are thankful for.
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 happy Thanksgiving, and don't forget to smile!