Episodes

Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Episode 135 - What We've Learned From Homeschooling
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Wednesday Mar 17, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! In this episode, we are talking about the many things we have learned from homeschooling. This includes many listener suggestions and we think is a fun and encouraging episode.
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 Mar 10, 2021
Episode 134 - How to Involve Your Husband in Homeschooling
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Wednesday Mar 10, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Today we are talking about how to involve your husband in homeschooling, especially during the hard times.
Before we begin we 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.
Have a great week and keep smiling.

Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Episode 133 - Is College Always the Best Option? With Cindy LaJoy
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Wednesday Mar 03, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we are going to replay one of our early episodes. This was an interview we had with Cindy LaJoy, with Blue Collar homeschooling. We talked about how each child is different and how college isn't always the best option. We hope you find it encouraging!
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 Feb 24, 2021
Episode 132 - 7 Ways to Simplify Your Homeschool - With Christy Rucker
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Wednesday Feb 24, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! On this episode, we are joined by Christy Rucker to talk about 7 ways you can simplify your homeschool. What she has to share is encouraging and helpful!
If you would like more on this topic, head over to Amazon and pick up Christy's book!
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 Feb 17, 2021
Episode 131 - Every Child is Different - With Pat Mills
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Wednesday Feb 17, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we were joined by another homeschooling veteran, Pat Mills, who is also the social media manager for Apologia. She has years of experience and we are sure you are going to be encouraged by what she has to share.
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 on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Episode 130 - Following Your Heart
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Wednesday Feb 10, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! In this week's episode we are talking about Birthdays, Valentine's days, and following your heart!
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.
Have a great week and keep smiling!

Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Episode 129 - The Importance of Community - With David and Leslie Nunnery
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Wednesday Feb 03, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! On this episode, we are join by two special guests, David and Leslie Nunnery. They are the founders of the Teach Them Diligently homeschool conventions. We talk all about the importance of homeschooling conventions and community!
We also 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 Jan 27, 2021
Episode 128 - Showing Grace to Others
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Wednesday Jan 27, 2021
Welcome to the smiling homeschooler podcast! Tonight we are talking about giving other homeschooling moms grace. This is a tough topic and can be against our nature, but it is true! Hopefully, you feel encouraged by the end of the episode.
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 Jan 20, 2021
Episode 127 - Multi-Generation Homeschooling - With Becky Clark
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Wednesday Jan 20, 2021
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! We have another awesome episode for you this week! We were joined by Homeschooling pioneer Becky Clark. She not only homeschooled her children but is now homeschooling her grandchildren. She has a ton of wisdom and encouragement to share. We hope you enjoy hearing from her.
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 Jan 13, 2021
Episode 126 - What Do You Actually Need to Teach?
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Wednesday Jan 13, 2021
Welcome to the smiling homeschooler podcast! On this week's episode we are talking about what you actually need to teach in your homeschool. Many homeschooling moms feel tons of pressure because they think the law has a ton of requirements, and this actually might not be true! This topic idea came from a listener question, if you have ever have something you would like us to cover, feel free to message us on Facebook!
We also 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!

