Episodes

Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Episode 120 - The Freedom To Take Breaks
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Wednesday Dec 02, 2020
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast episode 120. Today we are answering a couple of listener questions, and talking about taking a break!
We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Also if you are looking for Christmas ideas for your Husband, pick up the You Da' Dad daily calendar over on our website! It makes for the perfect Christmas present, and will also be encouraging!
Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Episode 119 - Why Debbie Hates Teaching English
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Wednesday Nov 25, 2020
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! We have a great episode for you this week. We were joined by Debbie Wilson, to talk about the Subject of English. As always she has a ton of wisdom and encouragement to share.
We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the smiling homeschooler. You can checkout out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of their curriculum on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Also don't forget that the You da' dad daily calendar is available over our website. It will not only encourage your husband but also makes for a great Christmas gift! We have limited numbers, so head on over to thesmilinghomeschooler.com.
Have a great week and keep smiling!

Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Episode 118 - The Goal of Education
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Wednesday Nov 18, 2020
Welcome to the smiling homeschooler podcast! This is episode 118 and today we are talking about the true purpose of education, which is sometimes easy to forget.
We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can check out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Also, don't forget that the You D' Dad daily calendar is available over our website. It will not only encourage your husband but also makes for a great Christmas gift! We have limited numbers, so head on over to thesmilinghomeschooler.com to pick one up.
Have a great week and keep smiling!

Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Episode 117 - Technology and Toddlers
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Wednesday Nov 11, 2020
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are talking about technology and toddlers this week!
Here is the link for the You Da' Dad Daily Calendar that Todd talked about. https://store.familymanweb.com/2021-you-da-dad-daily-calendar/
Also thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Check out their free demo over at their website teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Episode 116 - Motivating Kids and Homeschooling the Out-of-the-box Thinker
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Wednesday Nov 04, 2020
Welcome back to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we answer two listener questions that cover how to motivate your kids to do their school, and how to teach the out-of-the-box learners. They are great questions, and the answers should encourage you!
If you have a question for us you are always welcome to message us over on Facebook!
Thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! Go check out their new demo for version 4.0 over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Episode 115 - Homeschooling With Special Needs - Dianne Craft
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Wednesday Oct 28, 2020
Hey Everyone, welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! As this episode is airing we are driving back from our Florida Vacation. So we will be back next week with a normal show. However this week, we wanted to play another incredible interview from almost two years ago. You will be hearing from Dianne Craft who is an expert in teaching children that have Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, or other special needs. We hope you are encouraged!
Before we begin I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Episode 114 - Geography Matters and the Trail Guide to Learning - With Ashley Wiggers
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Wednesday Oct 21, 2020
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are on Vacation, so we are replaying one of our first episodes! This is an awesome interview with Ashley Wiggers, who is the owner of Geography Matters and The Trail Guide to Learning!
Also thank you to Teaching Textbooks for Sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast!
Have a great week and keep smiling!

Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Episode 113 - Encouraging Your Child's Dreams - With Kat Petgen
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Wednesday Oct 14, 2020
Hey Everyone, welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we are joined this week by Kat Petgen, Todd's Daughter! She has some encouragement to share about fanning your children's dreams and passions.
Before we begin we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Episode 112 - Thinking Outside the Curriculum Box
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Wednesday Oct 07, 2020
Hey Everyone, welcome to episode 112! This week we are talking about thinking outside of the curriculum box. Many homeschoolers feel stuck to the traditional curriculums, and this episode is to encourage you that you can choose what to do for any subject! We think it will be encouraging.
Before we begin I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can check out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Episode 111- Devotions in Homeschooling - With Debbie Wilson
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Wednesday Sep 30, 2020
Today we are talking about devotions in homeschooling, and to do so we are joined by Debbie Wilson. She had a ton of great suggestions, that we hope this helps and encourages you!
Before we begin I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week and keep smiling!