The Homeschool Sanity Show

What gets in the way of motivation to homeschool? This is what Julie Bogart and I discuss on this episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show. You'll want to take notes so the next time you're dreaming of a yellow school bus, you can review them and keep your homeschool commitment. Listen on ITUNES LINKS A Gracious Space BraveWriter.com BraveSchoolers on Facebook CoachJulieBogart.com Have a happy homeschool week!

If something has has been stealing your homeschool joy, you'll learn six steps for getting it back in this episode. Listen on ITUNES Links Psychowith6 on Instagram Psychowith6.com/save The Meal Planning Challenge Mpow Cheetah bluetooth headphones Feelin' Good Spotify playlist homeschoolscopes.tv. Homeschooling in Real Life on depression Grammar Galaxy Have a happy homeschool week!

Do you have a reluctant reader? It's possible your teaching approach is part of the problem. Find out by listening to this episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show. Listen on ITUNES Links Heirloom Audio Productions The Pantry Clean Out Challenge the transcript and links This episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show has been brought to you by Grammar Galaxy, a curriculum designed to inspire beginning readers. Have a happy homeschool week!

I read the book, Turning Pro by Steven Pressfield, this summer and it had a profound impact on me as a writer and curriculum publisher. But I found so much in the book that applies to us as homeschoolers. I want to share those lessons with you in this episode. Listen on iTunes Links Homeschool Sanity Facebook page Sloth app for iOS Fall Bucket List Challenge DoNow app The Organized Homeschool Life Have a happy homeschool week!

I'm starting to get really anxious about starting school again. I've felt this way every year. Summers always seem to go so quickly, don't they? I'm sharing some ideas for finding back-to-homeschool sanity this week. Listen on iTunes Links The Organized Homeschool Life 20% off the book with the code BIRTHDAY through August 7th. I interviewed the author, Stanley Schmidt, for this podcast You can purchase any of the excellent math books at learnmathfastbooks.com. If you use code HSSANITY you'll get a $5 discount on one book or HSSANITY7 for a $20 discount on the set. But I am also giving away a Learn Math Fast book of your choice. See below. The Back to School Survival Manual by Alicia Michelle. Grammar Galaxy-- the elementary language arts curriculum that will save your sanity by making teaching fast, easy, and fun. a Rafflecopter giveaway Have a happy homeschool week!

We've discussed homeschool haters before. But what if it's another homeschooler who's driving us crazy? That's what we're discussing in this episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show.   LISTEN on ITUNES Links Psychowith6 the 2016 Digital Homeschool Convention July 22nd through July 25th. Organized Homeschool Challenge of the Week Elective Curriculum Prep Challenge Today's episode has been brought to you by The Organized Homeschool Life. Have a happy homeschool week!

Whether you expect to homeschool for the first time with a baby or toddler or you're expecting, you'll appreciate this sanity-saving advice. I've homeschooled with a baby or toddler for nine years and survived using these tips. Teaching Tip of the Week Your Best Homeschool Year Ever Online Summit on July 15, 2016th Organized Homeschool Challenge of the Week The Core Curriculum Prep Challenge Today's episode has been brought to you by The Organized Homeschool Life, your week-by-week guide to homeschool sanity. Have a happy homeschool week!

If you're a new homeschooler, it's easy to feel overwhelmed. I thought about what I wish someone had told me when I started homeschooling 17 years ago and that's what this episode is all about. LISTEN  on ITUNES Teaching Tip of the Week THRIVE Academy Organized Homeschool Challenge of the Week The Extra-Curricular Challenge Link Is "Me" Time Necessary - Homeschooling in Real Life Today's episode has been brought to you by Grammar Galaxy, the fast, easy, and fun way to teach language arts to beginning readers. Have a happy homeschool week!

I've always been a busy person, but lately my busyness has been crazy busyness. Listen to this episode to hear why I've been so busy and what we can do as homeschoolers to break the busyness cycle. Listen on ITUNES Links So You're Not Wonder Woman the Homeschool Mom Life Binder Special Study Prep Challenge Crazy Busypodcast on minimalism Homeschool Sanity on Facebook grammargalaxybooks.com

Do you have the same reaction to minimalism that I used to--yuck? If so, you'll want to listen to this episode and hear what minimalism really is, the benefits of it, and how to get started. LISTEN  on ITUNES But first, I would love for you to check out the new site design at Psychowith6. I hope you like it! the free 30 Day Organized Homeschool Life Challenge is there for you if you haven't downloaded your copy yet. Teaching Tip of the Week Educents. Organized Homeschool Challenge of the Week the Bible Time Challenge. How Homeschool Minimalism Can Save Your Sanity Links ThePurposefulHousewife.com The More of Less by Joshua Becker HomeschoolScopes.TV The Organized Homeschool Life Have a happy homeschool week!

For so many years, I was frustrated. I needed lots and lots of time to plan my homeschool year in the summer, but I didn't have it. My husband had other ideas for how to spend the summer and frankly so did I. I finally learned what I was doing wrong and I'll share it with you in this episode. Listen on ITUNES Teaching Tip of the Week Our Thrifty Home - subscribe Organized Homeschool Challenge of the Week is the Planning Challenge. Links ToDoist Skedpal two different approaches to homeschool planning on paper that my listeners can get for freeHave a happy homeschool week!

I'm making decisions on curriculum this time of year. After doing this for 17 years, I have developed questions to ask myself before I choose new curriculum. I realized they could be helpful to you too!   LISTEN ON ITUNES Teaching Tip of the Week WriteShop Organized Homeschool Challenge of the Week Goal setting challenge Links Curriculum Addiction podcast episode Homeschool Sanity on Facebook Grammar Galaxy Click Here for the Checklist How to Homeschool in Less Time Cathy Duffy's review Rainbow Resources' review HomeschoolScopes.TV

Thank you for your patience as The Homeschool Sanity Show and I were on vacation. The great thing about my time off is I gained much needed perspective. In this episode, I share how you can gain a fresh perspective on your homeschool too. LISTEN ON ITUNES Teaching Tip of the Week RochelleBarlow.com Organized Homeschool Challenge of the Week This week's challenge is The School Space Challenge. Links a hands-free homeschool mom podcast episode Grammar Galaxy episode on Grammar Galaxy Two Awesome Hours HomeschoolScopes.tv The Purposeful Housewife.com Thank you for taking the time to listen to this podcast. I would love to hear from you, either in an iTunes review or send me an email at psychowith6 at gmail.com. Have a happy homeschool week!

If you feel like your homeschool year is fizzling out, you'll appreciate these tips for ending well. LISTEN ON ITUNES LINKS GrammarGalaxyBooks.com/treasure. Instagram at Psychowith6 Rochelle Barlow's Learn American Sign Language in 31 Days The Organized Vacation Challenge my recent podcast on being disappointed in your homeschool year

Do you accidentally buy curriculum that you already own or do you frequently buy or download curriculum that you never use? Do you keep running out of space on your bookshelves? If you answered yes to any of those questions, you'll want to listen to this episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show. If that's not you but you know someone who could benefit, please tell them to listen in. Listen on ITUNES. LINKS Instagram The Dove Channel The Organized Clothing Challenge Help for Anxious Homeschoolers my review of America from the Beginning the best places to buy, sell, borrow, or donate used materials Have a happy homeschool week!