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Phew! You made it. The kids are in bed and you just want to become a blob on the couch.

But, hold up. 

I know how you feel, but what if you could spend a few strategic moments and set the next day up for less stress and to be successful?

Enter a simple list of things you should do in the evening before bed as a homeschool mom. This isn't meant to be painful or take hours, but the few minutes it does take will repay you much tomorro...

Between homeschool requirements and the fun resources you have found, it's hard to fit it all in. Throw on top of that in the back of your mind, you have a running thought that is making you feel guilty for not doing Bible reading with your children. Or maybe you do include it, but you're just doing it to check off a box.

Sound familiar?

Let's discuss what the solution is to this dilemma and I'm going to share what Bible time can a...

Is it possible to find a balance between having order and predictability to your day with enjoying the freedom of the homeschool lifestyle?

I believe it is. 

Not every year is going to look the same, but there can be a framework for the day that allows you to accomplish what you need to, meet your homeschool goals, and enjoy the fact that you get to educate your children at home.

Let's explore the possibilities that are held within...

So, you decided to homeschool and figured you'd just do what they do in school, right? But then you began and a whole world of possibilities opened up.

Maybe now you are looking to pare down or possibly you are needing guidance on what needs to be the core of your home education and get out of being stuck in the weeds.

No matter the reason, we really should sit down once in a while and figure out what we actually need to be doing. ...

Every single child is different. You know that and I know that. But, homeschool moms tend to get very worried when their child is struggling to read.

I get it. Been there and walked through that to the other side.

But you are sitting there in the in-between and it has you anxious and possibly stressed out. Questions are constantly going through your mind and you are praying for a quick solution.

Let's tackle the topic of what to do...

I know that you are the type of mom who wants to be successful with homeschooling your children. But you might be feeling like you are spinning your wheels and not getting anywhere.

What if there was one way of thinking that could get you to achieve that desire to be successful no matter your style of homeschool or your goals for it, would you want to know what it is?

If so, pop those ear buds in and let's have a good old heart to ...

It's that time of the year where everyone is talking about resolutions, goals, and intentions. Whether you enjoy that sort of thing or not, it is a really good time to take inventory of your homeschool before starting back up from your holiday break.

But, there is a way of doing this that will give you clarity and not cause more stress or add to your to-do list. Let's be super intentional as we set realistic New Year's Goals. You k...

Pretty soon, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season will be over and it will be back to reality. You know, that one where you homeschool.

It can be hard to transition into the routine again, especially if you've had a really good Christmas season. Where did you actually leave off? Do you need to do everything that you were doing before? Is there a way to change things up that weren't working?

Let's answer those questions and m...

In some recent Q&A episodes, we've talked about the influence of other children upon your homeschooler and what to do if that is a negative influence. But, what if the negative influence is actually coming from your homeschool child?

You're trying all the things and you are emotionally exhausted parenting one of your children. And all your efforts don't seem to go anywhere.

I know how you feel because I've been there. Drawing o...

Let's take a little break from all the sounds, smells, and sights of Christmas and I'm giving you just some normal everyday conversations in today's episode.

I always enjoy a Q&A and I hope that hearing these questions help you to find solutions to your concerns about homeschooling.

Pull up that newest cookie recipe, pop your earbuds in, and let's have a chat!

♥ Leigh

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Oh, the great "should we have a to-do list?" debate. And I'm weighing in on it now after 14 years of homeschooling and 23 years of motherhood.

Let's talk about why lists get a bad rap, how to avoid the traps of them, and then I'm going to share my favorite lists as they help me to remain sane as a homeschool mom.

Grab a pen and paper so you can jot a few notes...you know, a list...and then get ready to dive in a little deeper to cr...

You may have to buckle in for this one...depending upon how sensitive you are. But, I felt like these concerns needed to be voiced as they make their way into the Christian mom space and the homeschool space.

My generation of mothers has not been perfect, but I always appreciated the voices of women a little ahead of me pointing out some potential mine fields. It may have stung a bit at the time, but if it would help me in my mothe...

You took the time to research and scour the internet for the best curriculum for your homeschool family. And now, "it's failing you."

Or is it?

This is a common concern when homeschooling, but that doesn't mean it isn't frustrating and a hard place to be. It also does not mean you have to stay in this negative space.

Let's explore some options that you have right now when that math, science, or writing program just isn't cutting it...

Few topics elicit more feelings than the ones surrounding how to raise our children. I think a pretty close second is homeschooling since everyone has an opinion about education.

Let's step into deep water today and combine those two and discuss an often used phrase in our culture. I know you've heard it and have your own thoughts.

"It takes a village to raise a child."

With two adult children and an older teen, I've seen and heard...

We're back with another Q&A! I am loving all of these questions and I hope today's episode is informational, fun, and helpful for you.

Be sure to submit your question for the next Q&A. Until then, Happy Thanksgiving!

♥ Leigh

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Are you craving a return to simpler times this holiday season? I think many of us are after life has just gotten too crazy and busy.

There really is something to slowing down, especially during what can be a hectic time of the year. This slow down can result in a really good holiday season for your homeschool family.

Let's evaluate what you really do want for the next 6 weeks and how to practically go about making it happen.

Grab a...

This week marks a significant day for our family. 25 years ago, James and I said, "I do" to each other.

While I believe that our marriages should be kept private, today's episode is about sharing the ways that I have personally sinned and caused harm to our marriage over the years. My hope is that it exposes and names areas that you may be struggling in, but the bigger mission is to encourage you to have a stronger marriage that gl...

We've been duped by modern society to think that our children need to be entertained and provided with experiences because regular ordinary days are not enough.

But, when you get to the heart of a child and what childhood should be like, the ordinary really is extraordinary to them.

I know this episode is going to encourage you in the day to day of life as a homeschool mom. Give it a listen and share it with a friend!

♥ Leigh

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Wowzers! There is a lot going on in the homeschool world and I think you will relate so much to the questions in this episode.

And if you have not encountered these scenarios, you probably will. Give it a listen so when, one day, it becomes your reality, you've already thought it through and just then have to carry through.

Thank you for asking vulnerable questions for these Q&A's. I know that your willingness to share your sto...