The Homeschool Sanity Show

If your homeschool needs to change, chances are good that these three changes will make a huge difference. The good news is they lighten your load; they don't add to it. Want to read this article as a blog post? READ HERE or SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES or ON STITCHER Links Homeschool Sanity on Facebook Help Your Kids Increase Handwriting Speed How to Plan Your Homeschool Year Online Grammar Websites Free Grammar Games Podcast on Reluctant Homeschoolers with Rebecca Spooner I created Grammar Galaxy to make language arts fast, easy, and fun. I had to share what mom Elizabeth recently told me. She mentioned that their schooling had been a little off schedule because of a move. She wrote, “We got back on track yesterday and started Mission 8. Let me tell you, it's been fun, but my son lost his mind on this lesson! I have NEVER seen him laugh so hard during any lesson, for any subject since we started homeschooling. When the queen told Ellen, "I hate you" with tears in her eyes, he fell off his chair. He actually begged me to read the story to him again! I laughed equally hard at your instructions to try mixing up synonyms and antonyms at dinner (But [to] let your parents know what you are doing). Our 5 year old was so offended when he told me dinner was just terrible! You really did it. You truly made grammar fun. I didn't think it was possible but you obviously deserve some kind of medal! THANK YOU!” Have a happy homeschool week! What change will you make first? Let's chat about it on Facebook.

[box] Want to read this article as a blog post? READ HERE or SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES or ON STITCHER[/box] Hey homeschoolers! It's a new year and a great time to formulate a new plan for our homeschools. In this episode, I'll share three simple strategies for planning your best homeschool year ever. Links Psychowith6 on Instagram Power of Routines with Marla Cilley Homeschool FLYing: Organizing with the FLYLady The Organized Homeschool Life A Plan in Place episode Quarterly Homeschool Planner Quarterly Homeschool Planning with Trello Have a happy homeschool week!

Hoping for a saner homeschool year? I have six suggestions for you. While simple, they're very powerful for creating the peace and joy you long for. Want to read this article as a blog post? READ HERE or SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES or ON STITCHER Links Subscribe Anki the mistake of giving up on our routines this time of year The 5 Am Miracle by Jeff Sanders Pam Barnhill’s Morning Basket Guide Konos How to Have a New Kid by Friday by Kevin Leman Supernanny Nanny 911 an episode I did with Reb Bradley an episode of this podcast on teaching children to do chores well Plan to Eat Tastefully Simple The Once and For All Meal Plan. two free planners Trello Techie Homeschool Mom The Organized Homeschool Life Which of these sanity steps will you take first? Let's talk about it at Homeschool Sanity on Facebook.

Are you already beginning to experience stress this season? The busyness can get to us. But we can make things better by avoiding the six mistakes I'll discuss in this episode. [box] Want to read this episode as a blog post? READ HERE or SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES or ON STITCHER[/box] Mistake #1: Not Planning A Homeschool Break What we typically do is get busy with other things this time of year. There is more shopping and cooking and even chatting going on. After all, it’s Christmas! Somehow in the midst of all the extra activity, we end up not doing school. But it isn’t a planned break. We just sleep in, do some Christmas shopping, or watch Christmas movies instead of homeschooling. We aren’t doing a Christmas unit study. That’s different. We find ourselves falling into a Christmas break. The result is we feel guilty. We really wanted to get a lot done before Christmas. But we didn’t. And we don’t feel refreshed like we should from a planned break. Instead of falling into a Christmas break this year, decide whether you really are going to do a Christmas unit study. Plan what to do. If you don’t have time to plan, try the Christmas Traditions or Christmas Around the World online unit studies from Techie Homeschool Mom. They’re done for you. If you don’t want to do a Christmas unit study, plan when you are going to take a break and for how long. If you feel behind on your regular studies, decide what you want to accomplish before Christmas. Make a realistic list for yourself and your children. Give your children the option of finishing early if they finish their work early or you finish your family work early. This is the process I used to create the most motivating homeschool planner ever. Continue reading here. Links Homeschool Sanity Facebook Page try the Christmas Traditions or Christmas Around the World online unit studies from Techie Homeschool Mom the most motivating homeschool planner ever 6 Short Workouts You Can Do at Home The Organized Homeschool Life Have a happy homeschool week!

The election, whether you're pleased or disappointed by the results, has prompted us as homeschoolers to consider if there is anything we still need to teach our children. In this episode, I share poltical lessons I will be sure to teach my children -- lessons I encourage you to teach yours as well. READ AS A BLOG POST or SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES or ON STITCHER Read this podcast as a blog post. LINKS   Psychowith6.com/Subscribe Tricia's High School Course Planner Riots & Protests in the United States Logic Curricula Homeschool Sanity Which of these political lessons do you think is most important? Have a happy homeschool week! No show next week

We all want to raise grateful children. But it can be a challenge to find ways to teach them to express gratitude. In this episode, I share groups of people who are deserving of our gratitude as homeschoolers and unique ways we and our children can thank them. SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES or ON STITCHER You can also read this podcast as a blog post. Links How to Leave an ITunes Review from Your iPhone or iPad Black Friday Savings on Psychowith6 the homeschool motivation on demand podcast episode 2:1 conference Grammar Galaxy Which of these unique expressions of thanks do you want to make first? Let's chat about it on Facebook. Have a happy homeschool week!

I had another topic planned for this week's episode when I started weeping. I knew I needed to share what was bothering me. Could you, like me, be being too hard on yourself? Want to read this podcast as a blog post? READ HERE or SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES or ON STITCHER Show Notes Links Weekly Sanity Saver newsletter sample and Subscribe variety of blog posts on the topic of negative people a great sanity saver that I shared on the Homeschool Sanity Facebook page HomeschoolScopes.tv Have a happy homeschool week!

Who doesn't want grateful children? In this episode, I'll share six powerful ways for teaching children gratitude. They have made a difference for my family. [box] SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES or ON STITCHER[/box] Teaching Tip of the Week Our Journey Westward Nature Studies - use code FALL FUN for 20% off LINKS World Vision YWAM Biographies A Tree Grows in Brooklyn from 7Sisters American Literature Feed My Starving Children Samaritan’s Purse Shoebox ministry Prayer Journal- Get your free download and also receive updates from Psychowith6, including sanity savers and exclusive discounts  Grammar Galaxy

Homeschoolers frequently ask me for advice about seek professional help with testing, mental health, or medical services.  In this episode, I share six of my top tips for working with professionals as a homeschooler. [box] SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES or ON STITCHER[/box]         Show Notes Read this podcast as a blog post Melanie Wilson's Amazon Author Page Election Unit Study by Techie Homeschool Mom HSLDA Nehemiah 1:11 2 Timothy 2:24 GrammarGalaxyBooks.com Have a happy homeschool week!  

If you or your child is a procrastinator, you probably deal with a lot of frustration. In this episode I'll share some helpful tips for overcoming it. [box] SUBSCRIBE ON ITUNES or ON STITCHER[/box] LINKS HomeschoolScopes.tv Ultimate Organization course algebra efficient filing system Learn Math Fast Scriptures having to do with fear and worry delegate it Grammar Galaxy The Organized Homeschool Life What are you waiting for? Do it now.  Have a happy homeschool week!

Hey homeschoolers! Could hormones be at the root of the insanity you see in yourself or your kids? Listen to this episode for help and hope for homeschooling through pregnancy, puberty, and perimenopause. Prefer to read, rather than listen? Check out the article on Psychowith6. Links Subscribe to Psychowith6 7 Days seven days to a Less Angry Mom course The Hormone Cure by Dr. Sara Gottfried The Organized Homeschool Life   Have a happy homeschool week!

Hey homeschoolers! Homeschool insecurity can wreak havoc on your homeschooling. Whether you lack confidence in your ability to teach, your appearance, or in relationships, I think you'll find help in this episode. Listen on ITUNES Links Find the complete transcript at HomeschoolSanity.com/insecurity Dragon anywhere, an app for my iPhone Week Plan episode on anxiety the Renewing of the Mind Project BibleGateway.com openbible.info Homeschool Sanity on Facebook organizedHS.com. Have a happy homeschool week!

I asked some of my fellow podcasters on this fantastic network to share their best tips for homeschool sanity. I know you’ll love them! I so enjoy your comments on the podcast, but if you have comments you'd like to share privately, email me at psychowith6 at gmail.com. LISTEN on ITUNES Links Grammar Galaxy curriculum a massage pillow TENS unit the motivationaldoc channel Homeschooling in Real Life Homeschool High School Vintage Homeschool Moms. Have a happy homeschool week!  

Are you thinking about homeschooling high school? Or are you looking for tips and encouragement to continue the journey? Either way you'll enjoy this episode with Kym Smythe, Vicki Tillman, and Sabrina Justison of 7SistersHomeschool.com. They're the moms to talk to for real-life high school homeschooling advice. LISTEN on ITUNES The 7 Sisters wrote a guest post on Psychowith6 that you won't want to miss on the best electives for the homeschool transcript. For more from these wise moms, subscribe to The Homeschool High School Podcast. Have a happy homeschool week!

Are you wishing your child would get his schoolwork done or her chores done in a more timely manner? Do you wonder how to motivate them? You'll enjoy this episode of the Homeschool Sanity Show that shares tips drawn from research as well as experience. LISTEN on ITUNES Links pinterest.com/melphd Primary Spanish Made Easy GPB Education the app Move. I've written before about our family's love for tennis the quarterly checklist the MrD math class my son is in Grammar Galaxy Ana Willis of They Call Me Blessed.org Find the complete transcript at HomeschoolSanity.com/moredone Have a happy homeschool week!