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Do you find yourself saying “yes” and regretting it as the word leaves your lips? Are you being crushed under the weight of obligations and commitments? Learn how to freely say yes and feel good about saying no. Avoid burning out and continue to be a blessing to your family and those around you. Links: Talking Mom2Mom  Facebook      

Traveling with a large family long distances can be daunting. Here are some tips from one mom who has done it a few times with 6 kids under 9 years old. Join Lindsey as she shares her tips for entertaining the kids, saving money when eating out, and making the most of the time you have together as a family. Links: Talking Mom2Mom  Facebook 

We understand that moms are looking for ways to earn a living while they stay at home. We also understand that direct sales can be intimidating. Join us, as we discuss ways to make direct sales work for you. Talking Mom2Mom Links: How to Choose the Right Direct Sales Business that is Right For You Talking Mom2Mom Facebook

It is very difficult to train our daughters in modesty in the midst of a society that does not praise modest dress or respect a modest heart. Join Lindsey and Richele as they speak from personal experience, having 8 daughters between the two of them, how they are training their girls to understand that modesty is about the heart, not the hemline. It’s the Heart, Not the Hemline Unit Study: https://www.talkingmom2mom.com/product/its-the-heart-not-the-hemline Talking Mom2Mom Links: Talking Mom2Mom Facebook

Do you implement consistent family devotions in your home? Join these two moms as they talk about how to start family devotions and keep God’s Word in your conversation as you “walk by the way” with your children. Whether you have younger children or older, a husband who is involved and desiring to lead or you are doing it on your own, children who want to participate or some who rebel against the Word of God, Richele and Lindsey have something in this episode for you. As they share from personal experience, how they implement family devotions in their own homes, they will also share tips on how to fit family devotions into your own schedule and system in a way that works for you.   Helpful Links: A Catechism for Boys and Girls: http://www.reformedreader.org/ccc/acbg.htm The Ology: Ancient Truths Ever New Devotional Book for Families: http://amzn.to/2qBH0wF (affiliate link) The ABC’s for Godly Children Bible Curriculum: https://www.talkingmom2mom.com/product/abcs-godly-children-bible-curriculum-bundle   Talking Mom2Mom Links: Talking Mom2Mom Facebook

Richele and Lindsey are passionate about entrepreneurship. We want to help you explore this option for your kids and your family in a realistic and fun way that leads to much many blessings. Children who are exposed to home business learn so much from acting professionally to business planning to time management. Find out how you can teach your child valuable lessons in a unique way that may even some day pay for college! Visit our website: http://talkingmom2mom.com Find us on Facebook!  

Do you find sifting through the myriad of curriculum options out there overwhelming? Whether you are new to homeschooling or a seasoned veteran, there is helpful information here for you! In this episode, Richele and Lindsey tackle practical ways to choose the right curriculum for your homeschool student, as well as, how to change mid-year if you feel something is not working out the way you thought it would. Like you, we are always looking for ways to save money, but at the same time increase efficiency in the homeschool room as we also create a quality and ever-interesting education for our children. Links: Talking Mom2Mom Facebook   

Richele and Lindsey understand what it is like to have to homeschool on a budget. Affording the homeschool life doesn’t have to be stressful. There are ways to combat the cost while providing a quality education. Join Richele and Lindsey for tips and suggestions to help you save time and money!   Budgeting Tool:  https://www.talkingmom2mom.com/2017/04/organize-your-homeschool-year.html   Find us online! Talking Mom2Mom  Facebook        

Have you ever attended a homeschool convention before? Are you desiring to attend one in the near future? Listen to Richele as she shares, from personal experience, why you should attend, as well as, a best strategy for how to navigate the overwhelmingly awesome vendor halls full of homeschool curriculum. Get the most out of individual sessions and learn beforehand how to entertain your children while you are there. Unable to attend a local homeschool convention? We have a great alternative for you! A few internet links promised! Teach Them Diligently Homeschool Conferences. Find one near you!   https://teachthemdiligently.net/?idev_id=160 Primary for Parents Online Homeschool Convention. Listen to Lindsey and Richele speak on “Developing Our Kids Through Entrepreneurship” and many other amazing speakers! Click here to learn more! https://gb361.isrefer.com/go/ohc_home/stomberg/ Visit Us: Talking Mom2Mom Facebook

Do you struggle to instill habits within your children on a day to day basis? Discipline is often something that every mom desires to inject into her own schedule, but often feels ill equipped to train her child due to a personal feeling of failure in this area. Join Richele and Lindsey for some much needed encouragement for mom and practical tips on how to instill good habits in your children no matter the age. A few internet links promised! Reference List of Habits: https://www.homeschool-life.com/fl/rcha/Misc/Reference%20List%20of%20Habits.pdf Laying Down the Rails: A Charlotte Mason Habits Handbook: https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/laying-down-rails-charlotte-mason-habits/ Visit Us: Talking Mom2Mom Facebook

Episode 8: Studying Art, Music, and Nature the Charlotte Mason Way Did you know that art, music, and nature study ought to be a priority in your homeschool? These add imagination, wonder, excitement, and discovery that support the rest of your studies for every child at every age. Join the conversation with Lindsey and Richele as they discuss the why and how behind integrating these subjects into your homeschool day. A few internet links promised! Maestro Classics CDs: http://amzn.to/2nI7esu (affiliate link) Simply Charlotte Mason Picture Study Portfolios: https://simplycharlottemason.com/store/product-category/product-art-study/ How to Get Started with Nature Study: https://afterthoughtsblog.net/2013/10/31-days-of-charlotte-mason-how-to-get.html Visit Us: Talking Mom2Mom Facebook   Click here for the FREE Faith-based Movie Guide!

Episode 7:  What Qualifies You to Homeschool? Join Richele for a moment of encouragement in your homeschool journey. Have ever been asked if you were qualified to homeschool? Have you ever wondered if you were? There is no need to homeschool with fear in your heart. You are uniquely qualified to homeschool your child. Sit back and relax and drink in the encouragement. Visit Us: Talking Mom2Mom Facebook

Episode 6: How to Implement Narration, Dictation, and Copywork in Your Homeschool  Hosts:  Lindsey Stomberg & Richele McFarlin Are you curious how to implement narration, dictation, can copywork into your homeschool? Let’s discuss ways to incorporate these Charlotte Mason elements into your homeschool to encourage attentiveness, handwriting, punctuation, sentence structure, and listening skills in your children. Show Links: Making Narration Fun download Visit Us: Talking Mom2Mom Facebook

Episode 5:  Implementing the Charlotte Mason Method Hosts:  Lindsey Stomberg & Richele McFarlin Join Richele and Lindsey as they explore the Charlotte Mason method and how to implement it in your homeschool. Lindsey will discuss how she implements the method with young children while Richele will share how it looks through the years. Is the Charlotte Mason method right for your homeschool? Find out and join Lindsey and Richele for a quick overview on this well-loved method.   Visit Us Here Talking Mom2Mom  (talkingmom2mom.com) Fitting it All In the Charlotte Mason Way Facebook        

How are you...  Handling Homeschool Backlash from Family and Friends?  Episode #4  Hosts:  Lindsey Stomberg & Richele McFarlin Do you have family who question your decision to homeschool? Do your children get quizzed by neighbors?  Don’t let the backlash shake your confidence about your decision to homeschool your children. Don’t fall into the trap of putting your children on display to show off the merits of homeschooling. Learn how to effectively handle these situations before they escalate.     Visit Us:  Talking Mom2Mom  (talkingmom2mom.com) Facebook Related Post: When She Wants to Go to School