Little by Little Homeschool - Christian Homeschooling and Motherhood

I'm not knocking the homeschool curriculum. Actually, I am a fan of it. But something is very easily lost when we have quick and easy access {and guidance} to teach our homeschoolers.

What if there is something to them earning their education?

No, they don't need to pay for it in dollars and cents.

Recently, I came across a video that had nothing to do with homeschooling, but it really got me thinking about the importance of something...

Homeschool is hard work. There is no way around some of the rough seasons, subjects, and relationships. And when those times come, we can shift our focus off the hard and start searching for an easy way out.

And it's not only when homeschooling feels hard. This can even happen in general as the day in and day out can feel overwhelming.

Sometimes, the easy way out isn't always the best. Going straight through the middle to the other s...

Every single family approaches the topic of dating differently. There may be some overlap, but every family is unique, so there will always be some variability.

Even for my family, there has been a progression and changes throughout the years. And it's finally time to share our story and perspective on dating.

My goal is not to sway you to our way of doing this, but rather to share our story and give you some ideas. Ultimately, it's ...

For many of the years of parenting and homeschooling, we wonder if what we're doing will make an impact on our children. We mull over what they will take away from these years.

Recently, I got a peek into something about the homeschool years that surprised me. Not only did he tell me, but he spoke it publicly to all of those who attended his back yard homeschool graduation ceremony.

What he said surprised me and there was a reaction ...

You remember the day that your tiny baby boy lay nestled in your arms for the first time. And as he grew, so did your relationship. The two of you are buddies and he adores you.

The {not so funny} thing about little boys is that they grow up. And before we know it, they're the size of grown men and we wonder how we fit into the world now.

It wasn't long ago that I struggled with what my relationship would look like with my boys as th...

Who doesn't want a happy homeschool mom?

The kids sure do.

Your husband does.

And I can guarantee that you do too!

Let's think of today's episode as a big pot of stew. We'll throw 10 ingredients into it and out pops a happier homeschool mom.

Grab a pen and paper and take a few notes of the areas that you feel God wants you to focus on so that you can be the homeschool mom that has joy in this season of life.

♥ Leigh

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Sometimes it seems like homeschoolers have their own secret language of terms. And today we are going to crack open one of those words: deschooling.

Let's tackle the subject of what it actually is. And then focus in on why you, as a homeschool parent, need to do it.

The goal is for you to feel empowered to take education back from what you think it needs to be to what it can be in your home. And I promise that you'll walk away from t...

What if I told you there is ONLY one thing you need to begin and to continue homeschooling? Nope. It's not curriculum. And no, it isn't a big budget or fancy manipulatives.

Just one simple thing that will act as your foundation and anchor in all the years of homeschooling ahead. And it doesn't cost a thing.

Sound too good to be true? I promise that it's not. Let's dive into that one thing, so you can homeschool with the right perspec...

I promise that I'm not adding "one more thing" to your to-do list. But, the summer typically means a bit of a break from academics for homeschool families.

The curriculum is great, but if you child is not prepared for the world when they step out on their own, they'll have a lot of catching up to do, no matter what level of math they achieved, the science experiments you did, or the classic books they've read. Don't get me wrong, th...

It's about that time, homeschool mom! Summer break!

Did I see a little yipee from you? Or maybe a feeling of dread came over you because summer seems to be a free for all and at the end of it, you don't feel like you have anything good to show for it.

What if, you took some purposeful time this summer and used it wisely to build and edify yourself as a homeschool mom?

I'm breaking down some areas to consider pouring into this summer i...

There is such pressure in our society to create an over the top experience for every part of our children's lives. And that can feel overwhelming. The FOMO is real.

But what if your children could have an amazing summer that filled them...and you...up? One that was reminiscent of an 80's and 90's childhood, but with a 21st century twist. Does that appeal to you?

Or maybe you're just intrigued and need some more ideas in your arsenal ...

Do you want to look back on this summer and feel good about how you and your homeschool children spent their time? Now, I'm not saying there isn't room for rest, refreshment, and even a lot of fun. But, what about all the time in between? Maybe it's the days you are just home. Or maybe it's the free time your kids will have in between activities.

No matter if you like a jam-packed summer or prefer one more relaxed, there is somethin...

As a homeschool mom, you made that intentional decision to educate your children at home, which means, everyone is home with you...all the time. And when summer comes, it can be very easy to disengage a little bit.

This usually happens because the curriculum is completed and you are mentally and emotionally drained.

But, you've got that mom guilt hanging over your head too. "Everyone" seems to have an opinion about how you should spe...

You've got this "crazy" idea that you want your children to go screen-free this summer. And you're wondering if it's possible...or if you can even pull it off.

Whether you rely heavily upon screens or it's sparingly used in your family, the tips in today's episode are applicable. Why? Because even though it may matter how much your child needs to detox, the suggestions are still the same.

I'm excited that you have this desire and wan...

Should our homeschool summer break be a free for all or should we continue with our normal lessons? Or maybe something in between?

Today, I am sharing three lessons that I continued with my children every single summer. There are three intentional reasons behind each of these lessons and I'll share my whys with you.

Let's not lose the ground and the breakthroughs we had during the school year over the summer. With a little bit of for...

Your homeschool summer break is right around the corner! But let’s not lose ground in establishing routines and living with some predictability. It is 100% possible to have a great summer, but also be intentional in how your days and weeks are carried out.

I am so excited for you to hear these 3 options and get your mind going on figuring out the best routine for your homeschool family this summer. You and your children can th...

Homeschooling is not just something we do, it's how we live. And we should honor that all the way through graduating our child from their formal education years.

What does a homeschool graduation ceremony look like? Well, I have 10 simple tips to creating an amazing celebration that honors your graduate, your family, and the years you have been pouring into raising and educating them.

Grab your notebook and a pen and get these tips w...

Can you even believe that the end of the homeschool year is here? Where did the time go? Well, probably to lessons and meals and bedtime stories and on and on...

When it comes to the end of a school year, moms usually have a sense of feeling ready to move on to the summer, but a lingering feeling of regret or uncertainty can hang overhead. What if, instead of focusing on the "if I only," you decided to be intentional about looking a...

It's been a little while since we've done a Q&A and these were such great questions that I knew we needed to talk about them ASAP.

As always, there is only so much that can be shared with each question and I inevitably think about something else I should have said after I'm done recording. But, my goal is to get you started in thinking through a concern or difficulty. Then it's up to you to carry through in the best way that you...