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Welcome to The Relatable Homeschoolers podcast. We’re so excited you’re here! We’re Harmony, Annie, Heather, and Lindsay, four moms with very different homeschools. Whether you’re a veteran homeschooler, new to homeschooling, or just homeschool-curious, we want to encourage you on your journey.
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Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
Wednesday Apr 14, 2021
We're wrapping up Season 2 of The Relatable Homeschoolers podcast by talking about the all-important subject of self-care for the homeschool mom.
Self-care looks different in different seasons of life. Sure, self-care might look like a massage or a manicure, but in this episode, we dig deeper into the small things we can build into our daily routines. The little things that speak care to you are essential and deserve priority!
If you are in survival mode and living in your joggers, there is no shame. We've all been there. Burnout is real, and the key to avoiding it is balance. As moms, we wear so many different hats, and we need to be aware of what drains us and what refreshes us. We tend to deprioritize ourselves, and in the long run, our whole family suffers.
Self-care is not selfish.
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
Wednesday Apr 07, 2021
After talking about the necessities like math, science, history, and language arts, we are now talking about all the fun extras. The non-core subjects include things like art, music, foreign language, cooking, and handicrafts!
Whether you teach the "extras" or the "riches" classes in your home, or your children go to classes or take online classes, including these in your homeschool day makes your days better.
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
Wednesday Mar 31, 2021
In this episode, we're breaking down homeschool language arts. We discuss what it covers, how we all approach the subject, and the many curriculums we've used. There are many ways to integrate language arts into your homeschool day. Whether it's diagramming sentences, copywork, dictation, narration, spelling, writing essays, or reading good literature, language arts encompasses many skills. And really, all you need is a library card and a whiteboard. Sound crazy? Listen in, and we'll unpack it all for you.
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
Tuesday Mar 23, 2021
We've been working our way through the core homeschool subjects. If you missed our previous discussions on math and science, check out episodes 15 and 16. Today on the podcast, we're talking homeschool history, geography, current events, and more. Once again, you'll see how different this looks in each of our homeschools.
Whatever your homeschool style, you're bound to walk away from this episode with some new ideas and great resources to check out for teaching homeschool history.
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
Tuesday Mar 16, 2021
In this week's podcast episode, we're discussing homeschool science. As in last week's episode on homeschool math, we are breaking down how we do science in our homeschools and the resources we use.
Whether you are science-savvy or the thought of teaching science makes you want to hibernate, you'll be able to relate to this episode. Between the three of us--Annie, Heather, and Harmony--we cover a wide range of approaches to homeschool science.
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
Tuesday Mar 09, 2021
In this week's episode of The Relatable Homeschoolers, we're talking homeschool math. Math seems to be the subject parents worry about the most. If math is a subject area you struggle with or feel insecure about teaching, this episode is for you. No matter how you approach teaching homeschool math to your kids, you will glean some insight in this episode.
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
Tuesday Mar 02, 2021
It’s time for another snapshot episode featuring one of our cohosts. This week, we hear from Lindsay as Annie interviews her about her homeschool journey. Lindsay is a wife, mom of three, and small business owner. She homeschools her three children using a relaxed, eclectic approach that uses the best of several philosophies to help create an environment that encourages curiosity. Lindsay’s homeschool revolves around the rhythms of small-scale flower farming and her floral design business. Her family homeschools year-round with lots of breaks for adventures.
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Tuesday Feb 23, 2021
Join the Relatable Homeschoolers as we talk about one of the biggest worries of homeschooling parents: how to feed our people! Because kids are always hungry, right? And they're home with us all. day. long. We can't rely on public school meals to fill their tummies--we have to do it ourselves. In this episode, we share our tips, tricks, and strategies for handling all. the. meals, including the biggie: family dinner. Food matters!
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Tuesday Feb 16, 2021
Join us for a look inside Annie Carlson's farm-based homeschool on the plains of North Dakota, where a former high school science teacher has lain aside traditional methods in favor of an approach inspired by the Robinson Curriculum. We'll hear about how Annie got started homeschooling, her greatest strength and greatest challenge, and what makes her homeschool unique. Come be inspired with us!
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Tuesday Feb 09, 2021
Welcome to Season 2 of The Relatable Homeschoolers. In this episode, we talk about homeschooling during the winter, what we're reading with our kids as well as individually, why regular breaks from school do us good, and what's saving our homeschools right now. We hope you'll join us for the next nine episodes. We have some great topics on the docket!