The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We are back with a new episode after taking a couple of weeks off for vacation! So this week we are talking about family, vacation, and why big books and lots of facts don't equal school!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more, regular, homeschooling encouragement, then subscribe to their fantastic magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com   Have a great week and don't forget to smile!

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We are out for one more week on vacation and are currently making our way back to Indiana, but we should be back next week for our live show! However, we have another great podcast for you this week! This episode was from a couple of years ago, and we were joined by Debbie Wilson, to talk about how she teaches Writing, and the tips and tricks she has learned from decades of homeschooling. This was a great episode and we hope you enjoy!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, we would ask you to subscribe to their fantastic magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com   Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week our family is on vacation! So we are revisiting an episode from over a year ago, where we interviewed the author of The Four-hour School Day,  Durenda Wilson. She had some great tips and encouragement to share, and we hope you enjoy this episode!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. We really appreciate their support!  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need regular homeschooling encouragement, you need to subscribe to their amazing magazine over at homeschooltoday.com Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we are joined by, Brian Basham, Also known as the big bash,  from World Watch, to talk about how to help your children stay informed on world news but from a Christian worldview. This is a great interview and a fantastic homeschooling tool! If you would like to Try World Watch for free, for an entire month and a week, visit www.worldwatch.news/friends/todd-wilson Before we start We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, subscribe to their incredible magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com.  S Have a great week, and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we were joined by Tara Bentley, from the Indiana Association of Home Educators, to talk about state homeschooling organizations, and why they are important to be a part of. This is relevant and helpful no matter what state you live in!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine over homeschoolingtoday.com   Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we are talking about what to do when you are brought to tears. This is something every homeschooling mom has experienced at some point, and we hope this episode is encouraging.  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com   Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week Ben was joined by my wife Rissa, to talk about keeping your eye on the prize, and the transition from homeschooling to adulthood and marriage. It was a fun episode, and we hope you enjoy it!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine.    Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we talk about whether or not homeschooling and parenting are the same thing! This is an important topic and we think it will be encouraging!  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you are looking for regular homeschooling encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com   Have a great week and keep smiling! 

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!    Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, subscribe to their amazing magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com.    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! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! On this episode we are joined by Debbie Wilson, to talk about the start of the school year. She explains her approach to starting the year, which curriculums she is uses, and what her plans are for this year.  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.  Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, then subscribe to their fantastic magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com    Have a great week and keep smiling!