10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool

Our guest for this episode is mother, grandmother, author, and seasoned homeschooler Leila Lawler, of the popular blog Like Mother, Like Daughter. She joins us to share about her experiences homeschooling her own children, who are now grown.Leila encourages us to consider time-tested approaches, as well as time-tested literature, as we develop our homeschool plans and also gives some great advice about getting the routine household tasks, like laundry and meal planning, done and out of the way.Leila's wisdom is both practical and inspiring, so sit back and enjoy!Mentioned in this episode:Autopilot Bonus

Heather Woodie is not a new face around here. Last spring, as part of the Ultimate Guide to Homeschool Methods, she told us all about the unit study approach to homeschooling and why it has been a great fit for her family.Mentioned in this episode:Autopilot Bonus

Carole Joy Seid knows homeschool moms -- sometimes better than they know themselves. She homeschooled her only child and then went on to become a homeschool speaker and consultant.On this episode of the podcast, she tells us a little about what it was like to be a homeschool pioneer when she was first starting out. She also shares some insight with us on the topic of helping our children work on non-academic areas, like practical life skills and character building, while they're at home with us.Finally, she encourages us all to have a little fun with our kids. There is a whole lot of wisdom packed into this little conversation, so sit back and enjoy.Mentioned in this episode:Autopilot Bonus

Shawna Wingert is a homeschool mom to two boys who each have a unique mix of abilities and challenges when it comes to learning. In this episode of the podcast, she shares about how she arrived at the decision to teach her boys at home and tells us a few lessons she herself has learned along the way. I couldn't help but be inspired as I listened to her, and I think you will be too.Mentioned in this episode:Autopilot Bonus

Tsh Oxenreider is a world-traveler, entrepreneur and a homeschool mom. Did I mention she was also a ton of fun to talk to? Founder of the Simple Living Media Network and author of three books, Tsh and husband Kyle homeschool their three kids.Last year they took the entire show on the road for a year as they traveled the world as a family. Get the scoop on the best and worst parts of word-schooling on this episode of the podcast.Mentioned in this episode:Autopilot Bonus

Jimmie Lanley has homeschooled her rising junior from the very beginning, and she doesn't regret homeschooling her only child for a single second. She has some great advice today for moms who are homeschooling or thinking about homeschooling an only child.As an added bonus Jimmie is also homeschooling high school with confidence and has a few things to share about that as well. Sit back and enjoy Jimmie's passion for learning right alongside her daughter.Mentioned in this episode:Autopilot Bonus

LaToya Edwards is no longer a single homeschooling mom, in fact she is expecting a new baby with her new hubby really soon, but for a number of years she set aside her law degree and homeschooled her two boys as a single mom.So she has been there, done that and has a heart for helping single moms with the practical advice and encouragement they need to homeschool.Mentioned in this episode:Autopilot Bonus

Erin Hassett has ten (yes, you read that right!) kids whom she has homeschooled from the very beginning. A seasoned pro at homeschooling, Erin chats with us today about the importance of good habits, battling burnout and the memories of read-alouds. This is a fun one!Mentioned in this episode:Autopilot Bonus

Jamie from The Unlikely Homeschool is all about eclectic homeschooling. With her multiple-year scope in hand, she likes to poll her kids to determine what they will study each year.A planner who never stops planning, Jamie has some great insights on gaps, teaching boys, and letting kids be kids -- even if they are homeschooled.Mentioned in this episode:Autopilot Bonus

Trina Holden knew quite a bit about homeschooling before she even started homeschooling her own kids. That's because she was homeschooled herself. Now she and her husband (who was also homeschooled -- see a trend?) continue the family tradition.Trina's own homeschool experience was a unique blend of Charlotte Mason and pioneer-style unschooling, which created in her an entrepreneurial spirit. Though her methods are sometimes different (but not always) from her mom's, she is still striving for the same end -- kids who grow to be life-long learners. This is a fun one!Mentioned in this episode:Autopilot Bonus