Little by Little Homeschool - Christian Homeschooling and Motherhood

Can you even believe that the end of the homeschool year is here? Where did the time go? Well, probably to lessons and meals and bedtime stories and on and on...

When it comes to the end of a school year, moms usually have a sense of feeling ready to move on to the summer, but a lingering feeling of regret or uncertainty can hang overhead. What if, instead of focusing on the "if I only," you decided to be intentional about l...

It's been a little while since we've done a Q&A and these were such great questions that I knew we needed to talk about them ASAP.

As always, there is only so much that can be shared with each question and I inevitably think about something else I should have said after I'm done recording. But, my goal is to get you started in thinking through a concern or difficulty. Then it's up to you to carry through in the b...

Homeschooling your children is no small task. It takes hard work, determination, and a willingness to adjust when needed. Most parents don't think about the years ahead of them on day one. But at some point you wonder how long you're willing to do this.

It's no secret that I am a huge advocate for homeschooling long-term and helping moms wrap their minds around this goal.

Today, as I prepare to "retire" from my ho...

Most homeschool moms are reassessing education and what that looks like in their homeschool. We want to prepare our children for their futures, but don't want to destroy their natural inclination towards curiosity.

Can it actually be done?

Let's explore this possibility and what it can look like in all of the various ages of our homeschool children.

♥ Leigh

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In the homeschool world, there are so many opinions about everything. And every mom has them, along with a list of reasons to back up those convictions.

As I close in on my final homeschool graduate, I can look back and see that there were times I planted a flag so firmly in the ground that it blinded me to other possibilities. Even just this year, I had to rethink a decision.

There are definitely some lines to draw, but many can be ...

I really wish that I didn't have to do this episode. But, it felt necessary with all the stories I have heard from many homeschool moms over the years.

Disagreements and different opinions are just a part of living life in relationship with other people. And you probably went into your co-op with happy thoughts of everything being perfect. But then, the bumpy road started showing through.

My goal is to pull back the veil a little...

As homeschool parents, we've heard all the one-liners about our choice to home educate our children. Maybe this is a new one for you though: "You are selfish for homeschooling your children."

Instantly, that comment can put us on the defense. And possibly curb our enthusiasm for homeschool now that it is considered "selfish."

Well, what do you think? Are you selfish or not?

Let's unpack this question and I'...

The first thing most homeschool moms want to talk about is curriculum. And a big age range for that question is with preschool and kindergarten.

How should you introduce learning? What resources are best suited for young children? Do you even need a curriculum? And if so, what should it include?

Today, I am sharing with you my top suggestions for preschool and kindergarten homeschool curriculum. You'll want to jot those down.

But ...

As the homeschool year winds down, you are probably starting to run out of steam. You didn't need much to keep you going at the beginning of the school year, but right now, it feels like an uphill battle.

You want to look back and confidently say that you gave this homeschool year your all, but your emotions want to flake out and call it good enough.

When you began the year, you were determined to finish it out well. This is when...

I've been spending more time lately looking back and looking around. I am no longer overwhelmed with homeschooling young children and wondering if what I was doing would help my husband and I to reach our vision and goals. Plus, I have the privilege of seeing so many other homeschool graduates successfully take their place in the world.

So many years of worry and meeting the needs of children can keep a homeschool mom overwhelme...

Hands down, this is the number one concern among homeschool moms. And it's a valid one at that.

But what if the things you fear have you so focused that you miss out on what is more important during the homeschool years?

After seeing the success of countless homeschool families and having first-hand experience of seeing what post-homeschool can look like, I feel very confident in my list of what I think should be the priority in ...

This school year is not quite over, but I know that all the shiny new curriculum is catching your eye. And I can see why. There are so many amazing options out there.

Before you start researching and have 150 tabs open at once, give this episode a listen.

We're going to talk about the essential foundation that will make choosing curriculum so much easier, whether this is your first or fifteenth year of homeschooling.

So, put all o...

The struggle is all too real and familiar for homeschool moms...

Distraction.

Whether it's from outside you or from your own mind, there are various ways you are being pulled away physically and mentally from your homeschool. And it's frustrating to have goals and purpose for the home education of your children, only to find that those are not being met.

First, you are not alone. This happens to all of us more often than we...

As a Christian homeschool mom, Jesus needs to be your anchor. What you have said yes to when it comes to raising your children needs to be grounded and tethered to your Savior.

Over the years of homeschooling, I've had my shares of ups and downs and whether it's a high or low time, God's Word has kept me afloat. It's been a lifeline.

As I look back upon homeschooling children from preschool through high school, there ...

You know how it goes...the homeschool mom puts in so much time and effort only for that to be met with a child who stares off into space, all the while with a very unfinished math worksheet in front of them.

This scenario is played out every day in homeschool homes all over. And even though you know that you are not alone in this plight, a little bit of help would be nice.

This episode is meant to give you some ideas and things to tr...

Have you heard the news? Apparently there is talk about learning styles being outdated information.

What are your thoughts?

This episode is all about presenting some research, asking questions, encouraging you to do your own research, but most of all to make this season about meeting your children's needs and home educating them well.

Grab a cup of coffee, keep an open mind, and let's talk about something that has been so deep...

Whether it's your mother-in-law, the worker at the grocery check-out, a random Facebook user, or just your own brain, the question of whether you are smart enough to homeschool your child can cast a dark cloud.

And I do not want that for you!

Let's pull back the layers of this question and expose the flaws within it. But then, I promise not to just leave you there feeling vulnerable. Let's link arms and grow your confiden...

When you chose to homeschool, you had grand ideas and assumptions about how it would go. And somewhere admist the curriculum, co-ops, and the many snack breaks, I have noticed a few ways that the home education tends to go awry.

No one plans to get off the rails of their homeschool plan, but in today's culture, even the most intentional homeschool mom can fall into a few common traps.

Let's pull back the curtain on 3 ways tha...

As a Christian homeschool mom, you know that it is important to get "Bible time" each day and cover all the religious topics. But have you thought about how your faith impacts your children?

Unintentionally, we can have so much focus on our children that we ignore some hurdles and roadblocks that we have put in their way. Yes, God will use everything for our good and His glory. But what if just creating awareness could help?...