10 Minutes to a Better Homeschool

One question we get often from moms: Is homeschooling a child with special needs possible? Can it work for my family or should I just stick with the system? In this episode of the podcast I am joined by Shawna Wingert from Different by Design Learning. She has two special needs kiddos (one current college sophomore) and has encouragement and tips for making it happen. Mentioned in this episode:We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better TogetherSearch your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together or head to hsbtpodcast.com to subscribe to the new feed PLUS join our free community. See you there!Homeschool Better Together

Just 8 spots left!! We are heading to the beach this January for our first ever We Gather Together Morning Time Retreat. Join me, Gather author Heather Tully, Dawn Garrett and the team as we do Morning Time together, relax on the beach, and share a ton of encouragement and ideas for your homeschool Morning Time.In this special episode of the podcast we discuss all the retreat details. Register and read more at https://pambarnhill.com/retreat.Mentioned in this episode:We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better TogetherSearch your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together or head to hsbtpodcast.com to subscribe to the new feed PLUS join our free community. See you there!Homeschool Better Together

What if you always intended for your kids to go into a public or private school and somehow God called you to do something different in your home? That is exactly what happened to Ashlee Williams and her husband. Hear about how this is called to homeschool mama made the decision to bring her kids home and has never looked back. She has some awesome advice for all homeschool moms in this episode. Mentioned in this episode:We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better TogetherSearch your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together or head to hsbtpodcast.com to subscribe to the new feed PLUS join our free community. See you there!Homeschool Better Together

It can be one of the most exciting times of your homeschool career, and the most intimidating -- starting kindergarten! How do you know what to teach? How do you not mess this up? Take a deep breath and listen on -- we've got all the info you need right here. Mentioned in this episode:We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better TogetherSearch your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together or head to hsbtpodcast.com to subscribe to the new feed PLUS join our free community. See you there!Homeschool Better Together

What if there were a way to make a homeschooling schedule that you could actually follow? Well there is! We start by scheduling time and not content. Then we move on to a scheduling hack that can change the course of your homeschool forever. Don't miss listening to this one! Mentioned in this episode:We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better TogetherSearch your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together or head to hsbtpodcast.com to subscribe to the new feed PLUS join our free community. See you there!Homeschool Better Together

Homeschool burnout happens to all of us. I'm joined today by mom of 10 Heather Tully to chat about why burnout happens, how to recognize the signs, and some tips for preventing it in our homeschools. Mentioned in this episode:We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better TogetherSearch your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together or head to hsbtpodcast.com to subscribe to the new feed PLUS join our free community. See you there!Homeschool Better Together

You have lots of kids and not a lot of time. How can you create a more efficient homeschool so that you can get more things done and still have a little sanity in your day? In today's podcast I have three different tools that you need to do exactly that. Mentioned in this episode:We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better TogetherSearch your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together or head to hsbtpodcast.com to subscribe to the new feed PLUS join our free community. See you there!Homeschool Better Together

Teaching my kids to read was something I worried about before we started homeschool. I had been a high school English teacher but the idea of taking someone who can't read and helping them to make sense of what is on a page seemed mysterious and complicated. Okay, maybe it sill is mysterious, bit it totally isn't complicated. With the right set of expectations and an incremental reading program that breaks it down step-by-step, you can totally do this! Mentioned in this episode:We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better TogetherSearch your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together or head to hsbtpodcast.com to subscribe to the new feed PLUS join our free community. See you there!Homeschool Better Together

How do you work from home and homeschool if you have a set schedule that you need to follow and actually have to be on at specific times? Is it even possible to get things done for work and be available to your kids at the same time? Jen McKinnon is back on the podcast today with five very practical strategies that work at home, moms can use them to help them accomplish what they need to do for their job and homeschool their kids successfully all in the same day. Mentioned in this episode:We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better TogetherSearch your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together or head to hsbtpodcast.com to subscribe to the new feed PLUS join our free community. See you there!Homeschool Better Together

Let's get real. We all worry about our kids and if we are adequately preparing them for the real world. But you know what? Parents who send their kids to school also wonder if there kids are going to be adequately prepared for the real world. This isn't just a homeschool worry, but a universal parent worry. The good news is, there are some ways that homeschoolers are uniquely prepared for the real world. Take hear mom and dad -- it's going to be ok.  To access the show notes please visit:  https://pambarnhill.com/tmbh35Mentioned in this episode:We are Now Podcasting at Homeschool Better TogetherSearch your podcast app for Homeschool Better Together or head to hsbtpodcast.com to subscribe to the new feed PLUS join our free community. See you there!Homeschool Better Together