Joyfully Homeschooling

Catching up with a friend of mine in this episode, we are chatting about whats working in our homeschool and what is NOT. Sharing some of our favorite homeschool resources, tips and more.

Sometimes homeschooling can feel like you're in a zoo. Felicia Johnson knows all about that! We chat today about special needs, finding time for yourself and so much more. 

Has public school ever looked tempting? I am chatting with Leah Courtney today about the pros and cons of public school. The grass isn't always greener on the other side.

Has your special needs child ever struggled with friendships? What about difficult friendships in general in a homeschool group? We are tackling special needs and difficult relationships in this homeschool podcast.  

In this episode, I chat with Meredith Curtis about trailblazing and raising great kids. She gives us some amazing advice and encouragement to help us find joy right where we are on our homeschool journey. 

If you are parenting teens, feel like a failure at this whole motherhood thing, or are just nervous about one-day having teens, don’t miss this episode! It will help you have more joy in your homeschool. I guarantee it!

How many times does something in your day distract you or your kids and lead you all away from school? Do you long for a more consistent homeschool? I am sharing some tips and encouragement to help you be more consistent in homeschooling.

Homeschooling through grief can be hard, if not impossible. We are chatting with Renee Brown about this topic and how you can overcome the obstacle of grief while homeschooling.

I've seen the photos of huge curriculum piles. The homeschool rooms that make me think mine is less adequate. I dream of being able to take my kids anywhere they want to go for a field trip. And all these things make me lose sight of the big picture. They zap my joy, steal my energy, and make me want more. Without realizing what I already have. You see, it's not about the material possessions. It's not about what we have to use in our homeschools.

In this episode, Latonya Moore and I  talk about what lead up to the decision for her to put her children back in public school. We talk transitions, regrets, internal obstacles and more. If you have ever thought the grass looked greener on the other side, this episode is for you!

In this episode of the podcast, June Doran shares her story with postpartum depression as well as the symptoms, what helped her, and how you can encourage a mom in your life who may be suffering from PPD. I almost guarantee you that someone you know has dealt with this, and we can all encourage that momma on her homeschool journey.

In this episode, Natalie and I chat about the sandwich generation and her families experience with taking her mother in law into her home. We chat about how we can recognize the symptoms in our own parents, making a plan ahead of time for difficult decisions and homeschooling through the process.   Whether we want to acknowledge it or not, we will all face this season in our lives at some point. When it comes, we should be prepared.

Kicking off a brand new series on overcoming obstacles to homeschooling. This series will be about my guest's stories regarding obstacles that for many, would stand in the way of homeschooling. Moments that leads to a family questioning whether or not they should even continue homeschooling. I want to thank each and every one of my guests in advance for being willing to share these difficult topics and moments in order to encourage other homeschool moms who are on a similar journey.  

Homeschool regrets. We all have them right? I am chatting with my real-life friend, Davonne Parks, what we were like when we first began homeschooling, and how we have changed through the years.  

I remember years ago when we had the WORST first day of school ever. Since then bad days have come and gone, but how we overcome them have remained the same.  Having a bad day of school doesn't mean the homeschool year will be a failure, choose joy moms and things will get better!