Episodes

Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Episode 155 - The 4-Hour School Day - With Durenda Wilson
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Wednesday Aug 04, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Today we are joined by a very special guest, Durenda Wilson, who is the author of the 4-hour school day. She has a ton of encouragement and practical advice to share!
Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! It's summer, so we hope you aren't even thinking about school, but when you do, think about using Teaching Textbooks!
Have a great week and keep smiling

Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Episode 154 - Tips for Getting Started with Homeschooling - Debbie Wilson
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
Wednesday Jul 28, 2021
This week we are playing an episode from over a year ago. Debbie Wilson joined us to share her simple tips for getting started with homeschooling. Whether you are brand new to homeschooling or a veteran, what Debbie has to share is encouraging.
We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler.
Have a great week and keep smiling.

Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Episode 153 - Family Friendly Movie Ideas
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Wednesday Jul 21, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we are sticking with our theme of not talking about homeschooling specifically! So in this episode, we are giving you some recommendations of movies you can watch with the entire family.
We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! It's summer, so we hope you aren't even thinking about school, but when you do, think about using Teaching Textbooks!
Have a great week and keep smiling!

Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Episode 152 - Ben's Birthday Podcast - Without Ben
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Wednesday Jul 14, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. If you would like more weekly encouragement, make sure to sign up for our short weekly email over on our website, thesmilinghomeschooler.com.
Also we would like to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. For a free trial, head on over to their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week and keep smiling!

Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Episode 151 - Date Night Ideas
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Wednesday Jul 07, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we have some date night ideas for you! This is from a listener question, and we think it is a great topic!
Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! It's summer, so we hope you aren't even thinking about school, but when you do, think about using Teaching Textbooks!
Have a great week and keep smiling!

Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Episode 150 - How Homeschooling Equipped Us - With Sam Wilson
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Wednesday Jun 30, 2021
Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week homeschool graduate, Sam Wilson, joins us to talk about how homeschooling equipped him to pursue his passion. This is a great episode and we are sure you will be encouraged.
Thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! For a free trial visit teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Episode 149 - Chores, Allowances, and Summer Jobs
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Wednesday Jun 23, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! In this week's episode we are talking about a couple of listener suggested topics. which were all about summer chores, allowances, and summer jobs. This is a great topic, and it was a fun episode.
We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the smiling homeschooler! It's summer, so we hope you aren't even thinking about school, but when you do, think about using Teaching Textbooks!
Have a great week and keep smiling!

Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Episode 148 - The 50 Mile Challenge
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Wednesday Jun 16, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we have a fun challenge for you. We are calling it the 50-mile challenge. The purpose of it is to find a few fun things to do with your family within 50 miles of your house.
Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! They are an amazing math curriculum, and we would encourage you to check them out at teachingtextbooks.com
Have a great week and keep smiling!

Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Episode 147 - Fun Ways to Make Memories With Your Family
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Wednesday Jun 09, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we are replaying an episode where we give some ideas and suggestions of places you can visit with your family this summer. It was a fun episode, and we hope you enjoy!
Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! They are an amazing curriculum, and we would encourage you to check them out.
Have a great week and keep smiling

Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Episode 146 - After Graduation Expectations
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Wednesday Jun 02, 2021
Welcome to the smiling homeschooler podcast! On this episode we are talking about the time after graduation and what to expect. This is a big change for you and your child, but your role is still just as important as before graduation. This is going a super encouraging episode!
Also thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! They are the math curriculum that makes people smile, and we would encourage you to check them out!
Have a great week and keep smiling!

