Raising A to Z Homeschool Podcast
An inspirational and informational podcast all about homeschooling. Each week, Amanda, a certified teacher turned homeschool mom will answer questions, cover topics and share ideas on how to homeschool your kids and love it!
Episodes
Are you in a homeschool slump? You’re not alone—the mid-year homeschool slump is real, especially for Canadian families between January and March.
The holidays are over, the days are dark and cold (hello -30°C!), and everything can start to feel repetitive and dull. Kids get restless, motivation drops, and homeschooling can feel like a grind.
Here’s the good news: this is completely normal, and it doesn’t mean you’re d...
Let’s be honest—every homeschool parent has days when everything falls apart.
Someone slept poorly, someone is cranky, someone is crying 10 minutes into the first lesson… and suddenly you’re wondering why you ever decided to homeschool.
If you’ve had a homeschool day like this, you’re not failing. You’re normal.
In this video, I’m sharing practical, real-life tips for what to do when your homeschool day g...
Are you nervous or scared about teaching history to your kids?
You’re not alone.
Many parents (especially homeschool parents) feel intimidated by history. It’s not black-and-white like math, and it often brings up heavy topics, uncomfortable emotions, and differing perspectives. One event can be heroic for one group and devastating for another, and that complexity can make parents freeze.
In this video, w...
Is this curriculum actually working… or did I choose the wrong one?
Homeschool curriculum is expensive, and when something doesn’t click right away, many new homeschool parents feel discouraged or like they’ve already failed. I want you to know, this is completely normal, and it doesn’t mean you’re doing anything wrong.
In this video, I’m sharing gentle, practical guidance to help you decide when to stick with a h...
If you’ve been on Instagram lately, you’ve probably seen stunning homeschool rooms—perfect bookshelves, dedicated desks, open shelving, and beautiful wall displays. And if you’re homeschooling in a small house or apartment (or don’t have an extra room), it can start to feel like homeschooling isn’t even an option.
Here’s the truth: you do NOT need a homeschool room to homeschool successfully.
We had a homeschool room—a...
As we wrap up 2025, I’m taking a look back at our homeschool year, our family’s growth, and everything I released through True North History. This year brought so many learning milestones for our kids, and a lot of clarity about the kind of homeschool life we want to build.
It was also a huge year creatively — I released multiple new units, expanded existing favourites, and built curriculum I’m truly proud of. Seeing your ...
In today’s video, I’m sharing over 30 of my favourite Christmas books... from fun fact books to beautiful picture books, festive chapter books, and heartwarming Christmas novels.
Whether you’re building a December book basket, planning your holiday homeschool, or just love collecting Christmas stories, this list has something for EVERY family.
These are the books we reach for year after year… the ones my kids beg...
Homeschooling during the holidays can feel like a balancing act. Do you stay on schedule or jump into all the festive fun?
In today’s video, I’m sharing practical, realistic, and fun ways to homeschool through December without burning out, losing your rhythm, or missing out on Christmas magic.
Whether you want to take the whole month off, switch to Christmas-themed learning, or keep your routine with a few festiv...
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