Episodes

Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Episode 322 - Finding Happiness in Homeschooling - With Charlene Notgrass
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Wednesday Oct 16, 2024
Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Our family is currently on vacation, but we have a fantastic episode from our archives that we think you'll enjoy. In this episode, we were joined by Charlene Notgrass from Notgrass History and Be Happy Homeschooling. Her passion is encouraging homeschooling moms, and she brings so much wisdom and realness to the conversation. We hope this episode helps you smile!
Before we jump in, we want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best math curriculums around, helping homeschoolers smile more every day. So, be sure to check them out at teachingtextbooks.com for your math needs this school year.
We’d also like to thank Homeschooling Today magazine for their support. If you’re looking for more encouragement and inspiration, head over to homeschoolingtoday.com and subscribe to their incredible magazine.
Have a great week and don't forget to smile

Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Episode 321 - Encouragement for the Discouraged Homeschool Mom
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Wednesday Oct 09, 2024
Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we have a great episode for you. We asked our community what they are most discouraged by in their homeschooling. The responses that so many homeschooling moms had to share were real and relatable. We share some of their answers and try to provide some encouragement that discouraged homeschooling moms need to hear! We really enjoyed recording this episode, and hope you enjoy listening to it!
Before we jump in, we want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best math curriculums around, helping homeschoolers smile more every day. So, be sure to check them out at teachingtextbooks.com for your math needs this school year.
We’d also like to thank Homeschooling Today magazine for their support. If you’re looking for more encouragement and inspiration, head over to homeschoolingtoday.com and subscribe to their incredible magazine.
Lastly, if you enjoy our show, don't forget to share it with another homeschooling mom. This could be a great way to help spread some encouragement to those around you!
Have a great week and don't forget to smile!

Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Episode 320 - Homeschool Without the Pressure: Trusting Your Own Path
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Wednesday Oct 02, 2024
Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We’ve got an exciting episode for you today. We’re diving into how to handle all the different voices out there telling you what you should be doing in your homeschooling journey. There’s always pressure to do more, but we have some advice to help you focus on what makes sense for you and your kids.
Before we jump in, we want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best math curriculums around, helping homeschoolers smile more every day. So, be sure to check them out at teachingtextbooks.com for your math needs this school year.
We’d also like to thank Homeschooling Today magazine for their support. If you’re looking for more encouragement and inspiration, head over to homeschoolingtoday.com and subscribe to their incredible magazine.
Have a great week, and don't forget to smile!

Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Episode 319 - Practical Tips to Support Your Child's Dreams
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Tuesday Sep 24, 2024
Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week our topic is practical tips to encourage and support your child's dreams. This can be tough for many parents, but it will have a profound impact on your child! So we hope this episode is encouraging and helpful. If you would like to sign up for four free months of World Watch News, use code TODD4 at checkout or click this link.
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, and you should use their math curriculum for this school year. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.
Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, subscribe to their incredible magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com.
Lastly, if you haven't already, please take a minute and leave us a review on whatever podcast app you listen on. This is a great way to help us out!
Have a great week and don't forget to smile!

Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Episode 318 - When to Make a Change in Your Homeschooling
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Wednesday Sep 18, 2024
Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are discussing deciding when it is time to make a change in your homeschooling, whether it be the curriculum you are using, your schedule, or something else entirely. Every homeschooling mom will experience these questions at some point, so we hope this conversation is encouraging and helpful. Also, when we recorded this it was voter registration day. So if you live in the United States, so don't forget to make sure that your kids who have turned 18 recently are registered to vote!
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, and you should use their math curriculum for this school year. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.
Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, subscribe to their incredible magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com.
Thanks for listening and don't forget to smile!

Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Episode 317 - The Value of Community
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Wednesday Sep 11, 2024
Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are joined by homeschooling mom, Amy Dearie, to discuss the value and encouragement a homeschool co-op can provide.
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, and you should use their math curriculum for this school year. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.
Also thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, subscribe to their incredible magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com.
Have a great week and don't forget to smile!

Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Episode 316 - Tips and Encouragement for Starting the School Year With Debbie Wilson
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Wednesday Sep 04, 2024
Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are joined by Todd's wife Debbie! She shares how the first day of school went for her, what her plans are for this year, encouragement for how to handle things not going as planned, and what curriculum she is using this year! As always she has so much encouragement and wisdom to share, and we know it will help you smile!
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, and you should use their math curriculum for this school year. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.
Also thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, subscribe to their incredible magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com.
Have a great week and don't forget to smile!

Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Episode 315 - Kids Learn Through Stories - With Brinkman Adventures
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Wednesday Aug 28, 2024
Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week are joined by Ian Boultman from Brinkman Adventures. They create incredible audio dramas that your kids will love and learn from at the same time. He has a passion for stories and families; we think you will enjoy what they have created.
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, and you should use their math curriculum for this school year. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.
Also, thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, subscribe to their incredible magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com.
Have a great week and don't forget to smile!

Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Episode 314 - Lies Homeschooling Moms Believe
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Wednesday Aug 21, 2024
Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are talking about one of the most important topics in all of homeschooling, which is the lies that every homeschooling mom believes!
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, and you should use their math curriculum for this school year. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.
Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, subscribe to their incredible magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com.
If you would like to pick up a copy of Lies Homeschooling Moms believe, visit our website thesmilinghomeschooler.com
Have a great week and don't forget to smile!

Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Episode 313 - How to Have a Fun School Year!
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Wednesday Aug 14, 2024
Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We are back with a brand new episode! We are getting close to starting the school year, so this week we talk about ways to inject fun into the school day! Our goal is to help you have to an amazing school year, and we hope this episode is encouraging!
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, and you should use their math curriculum for this school year. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.
Also thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, subscribe to their incredible magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com.
Have a great week and don't forget to smile!