Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we talk about the things that cause the most discouragement for most homeschooling moms, and how to encourage yourself, and those around you. We hope you enjoy!

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Here are some discussion questions for this topic.

How to be a Homeschool Encourager
Discussion questions:

What discourages you most about your homeschool day?

What are some of the best ways to encourage yourself?

What truths shore up your heart when you’re discouraged?

What do other homeschooling moms say or do that encourages you most? Got an example?

What kind of social media post discourage you most? Why?

What could I post on social that might encourage another homeschooling mom?

Purposeful homeschooling: What could I do this week to encourage myself? And encourage another mom?

Have a great week and keep smiling!

Episode 212 - The importance of Encouraging One Another