The academics are important in homeschool, but it wasn't the only reason you decided to homeschool. Were you hoping to preserve your children's innocence, time, and heart?

If so, it can be so easy to fill up and maximize every moment of the homeschool years. And those may be filled with really good things, but what if you look back someday and realize they lost childhood because of your zeal?

I have a few questions for you to think on as you consider if there is room for childhood in your homeschool. And I think this is a really good time of the year to weigh all your plans against the big picture of their childhood years.

♥ Leigh

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It's been a while since we've done a Q&A and the questions have been piling up. As always, these are so good and I hope that you find some encouragement and next steps with my answers.

There is also a schedule shift coming with the podcast and I'll share why and how that affects you.

Thanks for listening to this episode! Enjoy...

♥ Leigh

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You've poured your heart into homeschool and yet, you are being met with resistance. You have a child (or children) who say they don't like school and they don't want to learn.

What's a mom to do?

Quit?

No.

Let's get to the root of the problem, so we can expose a solution because I believe your best homeschool days are right on the other side of this.

♥ Leigh

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It might be hard to imagine at the beginning of the homeschool year, but there will be hard days at times. Maybe even ones you'd call "bad." And it doesn't matter how long you've been homeschooling. Rough days are inevitable, no matter how much you plan, pivot, and work on attitudes.

Now that we know there will be some bad days, what is done in light of that bad day, is what is important.

These types of days can be turned into good for our homeschool when you learn how to recover from it.

Let's get you prepared so you can recover well and quickly...

♥ Leigh

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There is a phenomenon that occurs in homeschool households across the world every day. And you would think we, as homeschool moms, would have embraced it with zeal and excitement.

Well, maybe you have, but I certainly did not.

It's called: everyone needs {and wants} to eat again.

So here you are, back in the kitchen providing another meal or snack. And it is sucking the last bit of joy out of you.

As I'll share in this episode, this was me every single day. And I want to share a few tips that helped me get out of the cycle.

Grab a pen and paper to jot these down and then see which will make the biggest impact for your family right now and begin making those changes that will lighten the load a little bit.

♥ Leigh

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Every great mission begins with a vision for what it plans to accomplish. And this applies to homeschool.

You didn't just randomly choose to swim upstream against the current and do something different than the culture at large on a whim. No, you had your reasons.

But somewhere along the way, it's so easy for homeschool moms to get lost in the weeds of homeschool and lose sight of what you are aiming for.

Today's episode is all about helping you refocus and get back on track towards your target by asking what really matters when it's all said and done. My hope is that this gives you inspiration as you begin this new homeschool year.

♥ Leigh

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As a homeschool mom with three graduates and a front row seat to older teens and young adults, I can see first hand the benefit of taking the time when our children are young to teach them specific habits and skills.

Does it take longer? Yes.

Will it sometimes be frustrating? Yes.

Do you only do the easy things as a parent? No.

Today's episode is my {insert dramatic sigh} plea to see the opportunity of homeschool beyond the academics. Consider this an opportunity to shift some priorities and take a look at the big picture of launching your kids out into the world.

Guess what? They're going to grow up and be out on their own in the world someday. There is no stopping that. But what if they could be "domesticated?" I believe it will benefit them and others greatly.

Grab that iced tea and let's chat!

♥ Leigh

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Maybe you are finding yourself in a season of questioning why you are doing this. And realizing that you really just don't like homeschool.

Or possibly, it's never been something that you found joy in and do it for other reasons

And some of you are just curious to know if you actually do like it.

Welcome to this episode!

First, we are all friends here. Let's admit the things that we are struggling with. Not so that you can stay stuck in it, but so that you can, with the help of the Lord, get to a better place.

I pray this episode meets you where you are at and helps you take the next steps to find enjoyment in your homeschooling years.

♥ Leigh

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When you think about homeschool, your mind most likely goes straight to curriculum, co-ops, field trips, and so on. And that is totally understandable, as it is a part of homeschool.

But, take a step back and look at the big picture of homeschooling. It's not just the education of particular subjects, but more like an entire way of living.

Beyond the home education, moms have a lot to factor in. Things like meals, naps, discipleship, bed times, routines, sports, church, friendships, holidays, vacations and on and on.

All of these things combined can feel overwhelming, so I thought it would be good to bring this up as you begin a brand new homeschool year. Let's get out of feeling overwhelmed so you aren't fried and exhausted at the end of each day.

Let's have a chat about it...

♥ Leigh

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You've got a brood...or maybe a small army...of children. Whether it's 2, 5, or 15 kids, there is a skill that comes with time as a mother managing multiple children at once. And maybe you are feeling good about keeping up with everyone in the day to day, but add in the homeschool and it's been a rough go of it.

There is no shame in needing some advice or help. Listen, I am now the first one to raise my hand and ask for a little insight. And today, I hope to get your brain going. I have a few simple tips so that you can meet your goals with home educating multiple children that I hope will give you a boost as you hit the ground running this homeschool year.

Let's pretend we're sitting in a cute cafe and sipping on icy cold beverages. Just two homeschool moms sharing the realities of homeschool together.

♥ Leigh

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More than anything else, homeschool moms question their own ability to homeschool. We don't typically doubt our children's ability to learn.

Am I enough? Can I really do this? Will they be doomed because of me? And...do I have the capacity to homeschool?

I'm not mincing words in this episode because you probably don't need any fluff right about now. What I want is to shoot it straight and then build you up. That combination has the possibility of launching you into a really good homeschool year.

Grab an ice tea and pull up a chair while the kids play and let's have a good chat.

♥ Leigh

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Right now is the perfect time to sit in a little bit of tension and admit frustration or a lack of excitement for your homeschool year. All is not lost!

You are not a bad homeschool mom because you see the need to overhaul your home education. I actually think it's a brave and humble thing to admit the need for some sweeping changes to your family.

In this episode, I have a step by step plan for how to put a plan in place to take your homeschool from where it's been to where it can be. Grab a pen and paper to write these down and then let's jump in and get to a place of feeling really good about the year ahead!

♥ Leigh

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In an effort to make sure that we are "doing enough," the typical homeschool mom will add a bunch more things to the list and then wonder if it's too much.

Funny how we like to swing that pendulum from one end to another.

Today's episode is aimed at how much is too much for your homeschool. I have a few key points that will help you to measure this as you step into the new homeschool year soon. However, these take-aways are applicable for any time of the year.

My hope is that my words lead you and your family to a place of contentment with your homeschool education.

♥ Leigh

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One skill that can easily be overlooked as we raise our children is how they can conversate and relate to other people. Interpersonal skills are greatly underrated, yet we know as homeschool parents how it can help or hinder a young person.

What if homeschoolers were the ones that showed their peers what it was like to have a thoughtful conversation with other people?

They can be and I don't think we should wait around for others to figure out how to begin and hold a conversation. Let's include this is in our homeschool so that our children, tweens, and teens can feel confident walking into any situation.

Grab a pen and paper to jot down some ideas and then you're off and running with your assignment!

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To be honest, I was a little behind the 8 ball on teaching logic to my homeschoolers. If I must confess, I will tell you that I didn't even know about this subject, until...I did! And then, we jumped straight into it and it became a staple of their home education.

But that included me using a handful of resources and muddling through the process without having a clear vision.

Today's episode will be exposing our ups and downs to teaching logic in our homeschool and I'm laying out the plan I would use if I had a do-over.

My mess-ups are all for your benefit!

♥ Leigh

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LOGIC RESOURCES IN ALPHABETICAL ORDER:

Art of Argument: https://classicalacademicpress.com/products/the-art-of-argument-program?_pos=1&_fid=b31461f99&_ss=c

Fallacy Detective: https://on.ltk.com/+smYckpewKC1nnc_fRgfkZA

Filter It Through A Brain Cell: https://www.filteritthroughabraincell.com/

Introduction to Logic: https://www.masterbooks.com/introduction-to-logic?srsltid=AfmBOoqgM7BDQz_LXWHcf6vVUMw8X1HTguViOoRdaVmHaQCjfhcKjB_t

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I think this will go down as one of the big questions of the decade. Many in our culture are discussing and debating artificial intelligence (AI), but let's specifically narrow it down to our Christian home and education.

To be honest, my thoughts have changed on AI, as well as my ability to see various sides.

Is it as nefarious as some say? As innocent as the creators purport it to be?

Or somewhere in the middle?

Let's talk about it and then make intentional decisions in our homeschool.

♥ Leigh

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447.Don't Be The Roadblock To Your Homeschooler's Faith

I'm not knocking the homeschool curriculum. Actually, I am a fan of it. But something is very easily lost when we have quick and easy access {and guidance} to teach our homeschoolers.

What if there is something to them earning their education?

No, they don't need to pay for it in dollars and cents.

Recently, I came across a video that had nothing to do with homeschooling, but it really got me thinking about the importance of something in educating children.

Give this episode a listen and let me know what you think!

♥ Leigh

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Video mentioned in this episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f6IOe2XJd_U



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Homeschool is hard work. There is no way around some of the rough seasons, subjects, and relationships. And when those times come, we can shift our focus off the hard and start searching for an easy way out.

And it's not only when homeschooling feels hard. This can even happen in general as the day in and day out can feel overwhelming.

Sometimes, the easy way out isn't always the best. Going straight through the middle to the other side can feel difficult at the time and I want to share things for you to do instead of spending time looking for the "easy button."

I promise the effort through will be worth it.

♥ Leigh

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Every single family approaches the topic of dating differently. There may be some overlap, but every family is unique, so there will always be some variability.

Even for my family, there has been a progression and changes throughout the years. And it's finally time to share our story and perspective on dating.

My goal is not to sway you to our way of doing this, but rather to share our story and give you some ideas. Ultimately, it's you and your husband listening to the Holy Spirit as you establish boundaries and terms. This isn't a my way vs. your way argument. I personally think it's more beneficial to listen and learn from others and then be true to your family's dating process.

Give this episode a listen and reach out with any questions!

♥ Leigh

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Books mentioned in this episode:

Outdated: Find Love That Lasts When Dating Has Changed https://on.ltk.com/+mHUsclWIdFEkI9alidvHpA

Single, Dating, Engaged, Married: Navigating Life and Love In The Modern Age https://on.ltk.com/+4UooV5YwLrItgfr_k_jPgQ

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For many of the years of parenting and homeschooling, we wonder if what we're doing will make an impact on our children. We mull over what they will take away from these years.

Recently, I got a peek into something about the homeschool years that surprised me. Not only did he tell me, but he spoke it publicly to all of those who attended his back yard homeschool graduation ceremony.

What he said surprised me and there was a reaction from some of those in attendance and I am going to give you a glimpse into that in today's episode.

My hope is that it gives you the encouragement that your heart may need today.

♥ Leigh

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