A podcast covering all the plans a homeschooling mom makes and how they end up somewhat successful. From homeschooling to motherhood to just surviving and thriving in life, join me as I take a humorous look at ordinary situations to find the serious business of living a satisfying and fulfilling life.

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Join me as I process my existential crisis!

S2:E1 -- Am I Doing Right by My Kids?

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Best Laid Plans of Mice and JenEpisode: Homeschooling with Learning IssuesGuest: Grace Favatella Welcome back to this episode of Best Laid Plans of Mice and Jen.  Today we are discussing Homeschooling with learning issues with Grace Favatella. She is a fellow teacher at our Friday School Co-Op and a fellow mom of struggling learners. Grace has 4 wonderful children and she is also part of Bithiah’s Family Services which serves foster families, as well as families in general, especially neuro-diverse families. Bithiah’s Family Services offers training and support groups. Make sure to check out the show notes to find the link as well as other resources mentioned in the episode. This is another long episode, so pop open a soda can or two, pour yourself a cup of coffee or tea, or gear yourself up to wash those dishes or fold the laundry… I hope you enjoy the conversation.  Resources mentioned in this episode: <a href="https://bithiahsfamilyservices.org/" rel="nofollow">https://bithiahsfamilyservices.org/</a>@bithiahsfamilyservices on Instagram <a href="http://www.pinareadingacademy.net/" rel="nofollow">http://www.pinareadingacademy.net/</a>@pinareadingacademy on Instagram Could It Be Dyslexia?<a href="https://coulditbedyslexia.com/" rel="nofollow">https://coulditbedyslexia.com/</a> Excellence in Education<a href="https://excellenceineducationhomeschooling.com/" rel="nofollow">https://excellenceineducationhomeschooling.com/</a>

Episode 4: Homeschooling with Learning Issues

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Best Laid Plans of Mice and JenEpisode: 3 The Importance of Community in Homeschooling This episode features the administration of Firm Foundation Christian Academy PSP where we discuss the importance of community in homeschooling. All resources mentioned in this episode are linked below. 0:00 Intro0:30 Episode Introduction4:14 What has been the most and least challenging in your homeschool?11:15 What led you to homeschool in the first place?18:11 What made you stay with Firm Foundation Christian Academy?32:01 FIRM FOUNDATION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY32:53 What would your homeschool have been like without a co-op?42:40 What was one of your coping mechanisms to get you through a tough day?50:17 What inspires you now as you continue to homeschool?58:08 Final Thoughts1:03:25 Outro Resources Mentioned in EpisodeHomeschool Mom Prayer Free download.<a href="http://simplylivingforhim.com/free/" rel="nofollow">http://simplylivingforhim.com/free/</a>Firm Foundation Christian Academy<a href="http://www.firmfoundationchristianacademy.com" rel="nofollow">www.firmfoundationchristianacademy.com</a> Follow Me on Instagram: @BestLaidPlansofMiceandJenIf you have a question or ideas for future episodes, email me: bestlaidplansofmiceandjen@gmail.com

‘Best Laid Plans of Mice and Jen
Episode: 3 The Importance of Community in Homeschooling

This episode features the administration of Firm Foundation Christian Academy PSP where we discuss the importance of community in homeschooling. All resources mentioned in this episode are linked below.

0:00 Intro
0:30  Episode Introduction
4:14  What has been the most and least challenging in your homeschool?
11:15 What led you to homeschool in the first place?
18:11 What made you stay with Firm Foundation Christian Academy?
32:01 FIRM FOUNDATION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY
32:53 What would your homeschool have been like without a co-op?
42:40 What was one of your coping mechanisms to get you through a tough day?
50:17 What inspires you now as you continue to homeschool?
58:08 Final Thoughts
1:03:25 Outro


Resources Mentioned in Episode

Homeschool Mom Prayer Free download.
http://simplylivingforhim.com/free/

Firm Foundation Christian Academy
www.firmfoundationchristianacademy.com






Episode 3: The Importance of Community in Homeschooling

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Episode 2: Is Homeschooling Even Legal? Three Ways to Homeschool Legally in CA 0:45 Introduction 2:00 Private School Affidavit 5:50 PSP 9:55 Charter Schools 16:50 Co-Op 20:38 Wrap-Up Links mentioned in this episode: California Department of Education Schooling at Home <a href="https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/homeschool.asp" rel="nofollow">https://www.cde.ca.gov/sp/ps/homeschool.asp</a> Homeschooling Legal Defense Association Laws by State <a href="https://hslda.org/legal" rel="nofollow">https://hslda.org/legal</a> Send your questions to <a href="mailto:bestlaidplansofmiceandjen@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">bestlaidplansofmiceandjen@gmail.com</a>

Episode 2: Is Homeschooling Even Legal?
Three Ways to Homeschool Legally in CA
0:45 Introduction
2:00  Private School Affidavit 
5:50  PSP
9:55 Charter Schools
16:50 Co-Op
20:38 Wrap-Up 

Links mentioned in this episode:

California Department of...

Episode 2: Is Homeschooling Even Legal?

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The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Jen - a podcast for homeschoolers Episode 1: The Introduction Learn why the podcast title mentions a rodent (thank you HR) What made me homeschool What has kept me on track over the years Follow me on Instagram @bestlaidplansofmiceandjen Send me your questions or ideas for future podcasts: <a href="mailto:bestlaidplansofmiceandjen@gmail.com" rel="nofollow">bestlaidplansofmiceandjen@gmail.com</a>

The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Jen - a podcast for homeschoolers
Episode 1: The Introduction
Learn why the podcast title mentions a rodent (thank you HR)
What made me homeschool
What has kept me on track over the years

Follow me on Instagram...

Episode 1 The Introduction

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An introduction to The Best Laid Plans of Mice and Jen - a podcast for homeschoolers. Check back soon for our first episode coming soon!

Podcast Promo

A podcast covering all the plans a homeschooling mom makes and how they end up somewhat successful. From homeschooling to motherhood to just surviving and thriving in life, join me as I take a humorous look at ordinary situations to find the serious...