Episodes

Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Tuesday Mar 01, 2022
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we have a returning guest, Ashley Wiggers, with homeschooling Today Magazine. Our topic this week is how to get our kids to love homeschooling and multi-generational homeschooling. What she has to share is going to be encouraging and we hope you enjoy this week's episode!
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 Feb 23, 2022
Episode 184 - The Different Stages of Homeschooling - With Debbie Wilson
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Wednesday Feb 23, 2022
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week Todd is in South Carolina, so we are going to play an episode from a couple of years ago. But it is one that is definitely worth listening to! In this episode, we were joined by Debbie Wilson to talk about the different stages of homeschooling, which change depending on the age of your children.
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 Feb 16, 2022
Episode 183 - Where to Start With History?
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Wednesday Feb 16, 2022
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week Todd is out of town, so Ben is holding down the fort. Since he is a history lover, he gives his suggestions on where to start with history and how to make it fun and engaging.
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 Feb 09, 2022
Episode 182 - Parenting With God’s Grace
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Wednesday Feb 09, 2022
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we have a conversation about God's grace and parenting, how to balance rules/responsibility, with the grace of God.
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 Feb 02, 2022
Episode 181 - Common Mistakes That Homeschooler’s Make
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Wednesday Feb 02, 2022
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we talk about some of the most common mistakes that every homeschooler makes, and this includes us! We think this is a great 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.
Have a great week and keep smiling!

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!

