

The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast
The Smiling Homeschooler
This is the best podcast for homeschooling moms who need encouragement! Our goal is to help you smile more! Whether you are a new homeschooler or a veteran, we are positive you will feel encouraged!
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Nov 11, 2020 • 30min
Episode 117 - Technology and Toddlers
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are talking about technology and toddlers this week!
Here is the link for the You Da' Dad Daily Calendar that Todd talked about. https://store.familymanweb.com/2021-you-da-dad-daily-calendar/
Also thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Check out their free demo over at their website teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Nov 4, 2020 • 33min
Episode 116 - Motivating Kids and Homeschooling the Out-of-the-box Thinker
Welcome back to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we answer two listener questions that cover how to motivate your kids to do their school, and how to teach the out-of-the-box learners. They are great questions, and the answers should encourage you!
If you have a question for us you are always welcome to message us over on Facebook!
Thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! Go check out their new demo for version 4.0 over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Oct 28, 2020 • 46min
Episode 115 - Homeschooling With Special Needs - Dianne Craft
Hey Everyone, welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! As this episode is airing we are driving back from our Florida Vacation. So we will be back next week with a normal show. However this week, we wanted to play another incredible interview from almost two years ago. You will be hearing from Dianne Craft who is an expert in teaching children that have Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, or other special needs. We hope you are encouraged!
Before we begin I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Oct 21, 2020 • 27min
Episode 114 - Geography Matters and the Trail Guide to Learning - With Ashley Wiggers
Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are on Vacation, so we are replaying one of our first episodes! This is an awesome interview with Ashley Wiggers, who is the owner of Geography Matters and The Trail Guide to Learning!
Also thank you to Teaching Textbooks for Sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast!
Have a great week and keep smiling!

Oct 14, 2020 • 27min
Episode 113 - Encouraging Your Child's Dreams - With Kat Petgen
Hey Everyone, welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we are joined this week by Kat Petgen, Todd's Daughter! She has some encouragement to share about fanning your children's dreams and passions.
Before we begin we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Oct 7, 2020 • 35min
Episode 112 - Thinking Outside the Curriculum Box
Hey Everyone, welcome to episode 112! This week we are talking about thinking outside of the curriculum box. Many homeschoolers feel stuck to the traditional curriculums, and this episode is to encourage you that you can choose what to do for any subject! We think it will be encouraging.
Before we begin I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can check out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Sep 30, 2020 • 26min
Episode 111- Devotions in Homeschooling - With Debbie Wilson
Today we are talking about devotions in homeschooling, and to do so we are joined by Debbie Wilson. She had a ton of great suggestions, that we hope this helps and encourages you!
Before we begin I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week and keep smiling!

Sep 23, 2020 • 31min
Episode 110 - Homeschooling: Where to Start
Hi Everyone! We are glad you can join us for another awesome episode. This week we were joined by Janelle Smith, who is a homeschooling mom, that has been working to reach out and help new homeschoolers. She has a ton of encouragement and advice to share!
We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week, and don't forget to smile.

Sep 16, 2020 • 33min
Episode 109 - The Ages and Stages of Homeschooling
Hey Everyone, Thanks for joining us for episode 109! This week we are joined by Debbie Wilson, and she is here to share some of her wisdom and advice from decades of homeschooling. As your children get older, homeschooling changes, and that is what we are going to be talking about tonight!
Before we begin I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Sep 9, 2020 • 30min
Episode 108 - The First Day of School and Co-op
Hey Everyone, Thank you for being here for another episode! This week we are talking about the first day of school and homeschool co-ops. We know that the first day and week can be tough, so we hope this episode will encourage you! Also, we are selling a special T-shirt over on our website, and we have a very limited quantity! So if you would like a shirt that celebrates you as a homeschooling mom, and would like to support us, go pick one up!
Before we begin I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com.
Have a great week, and keep smiling!


