The Homeschool Sanity Show

 I couldn't sleep one night last week and I realized what the problem was: I was disappointed in my homeschool year. If you can relate, you'll appreciate the three steps I recommend to deal with your disappointment today. Subscribe on iTunes Links Subscribe to Psychowith6 Not Consumed The Family Celebrations Challenge The Power of Homeschool Routines with FLYLady How to Get Organized with the FLYLady  

If you have a beginning reader, you'll be interested in this episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show. I share the curriculum I've created to engage young readers and writers as well as an exclusive discount for podcast listeners only. Listen on iTunes   Links GrammarGalaxyBooks.com Periscope Homeschool Sanity on Facebook

I homeschooled boys and only boys until my fifth child was a girl. I asked my Periscope viewers if homeschooling boys was really different. We had an interesting discussion that you can watch at the end of this post. I decided to determine what differences have actually been demonstrated in research. I can't wait to share with you what I found and how we can make positive changes in our homeschools. LISTEN ON ITUNES Links subscribe to Psychowith6.com RaisingRealMen.com Spring Activities Challenge. Reference Reference boys' artwork is more likely to depict action than girls' 19% of elementary and middle school teachers are men. Boys prefer to read comics and humorous books and students of both genders prefer contemporary books and series. Boys in all-boy Florida classrooms where teachers have been taught how best to teach boys have improved test scores dramatically. Boys in co-ed classrooms scored 37% proficient on the FCAT while boys in single-sex classrooms scored 86% proficient. how to find books your child will like Alex Rider Ranger's Apprentice Girls tend to excel with word problems and boys struggle free funny writing prompts for fall and winter Unjournaling Boys in classroom settings tend to think they are better students than they really are A world-wide study of 2500 teachers' suggestions for boys quoted in The Atlantic ...

Many of us began homeschooling because of our faith. I know I did. Homeschooling wasn't my idea or even my preference. But somewhere along the way we can get confused about the promise of homeschooling. Today my guest is Kendra Fletcher of the Homeschooling in Real Life podcast and we will discuss Holding onto Faith While Homeschooling. I loved this interview so much that I've been telling everyone about it. I think you'll love it too. Listen on iTUNES Links Homeschooling in Real Life Ultimate Homeschool Radio Network Help for Homeschooled Teens with ADD EnrichmentStudies.com Smart but Scattered Teens by Richard Guare and Peg Dawson Preschoolers and Peace blog Preschoolers and Peace book Circle Time Lost and Found: Losing Religion and Finding Faith HomeschoolingIRL on Facebook Next Week The topic is Homeschooling Boys: Is it Really Different? Have a happy homeschool week!

He never fails to groan when you announce it's time for school. It takes her forever to finish her work. Or worse yet, you get outright rebellion. What to do? Rebecca Spooner of Hip Hoomeschooling Blog.com shares her tips as a homeschool graduate and homeschooling mother of five on this episode of the podcast. Listen on iTunes Links HomeschoolScopes.TV 7 Sisters Homeschool Homeschooling the Uncooperative Child on Hip Homeschooling Blog Rebecca on Periscope, Facebook, and Pinterest Next Week How to Hold on to Faith While Homeschooling with Kendra Fletcher of Homeschooling in Real Life Have a happy homeschool week!

Achieving balance requires constant effort for homeschool moms. Hopefully the tips in this week's episode will help. LISTEN ON ITUNES Links free Funny Winter Writing prompts Echo smartpen from Livescribe. the personal devotions challenge a Periscope broadcast recently in which I shared that if we are doing the most important things, we won't get everything done how your calendar is your most important organizing tool. Homeschool Sanity on Facebook Have a happy homeschool week!

Anger management in marriage is crucial to safeguarding your family and your homeschool.   Subscribe on iTunes Links Pillow Talk printables ThankfullyHome.com Moving Beyond the Page.com the Organized Computer Challenge. Personality Plus for Couples by Florence Littauer Family Life Marriage conference Love & Respect The Renewing of the Mind Project by Barb Raveling Kindness Contract   Thanks so much for listening to the podcast and sharing it with your homeschool friends. Have a happy homeschool week!

Today's topic isn't a lesson kids can learn in a traditional school, but it's an important life lesson for homeschoolers. Just watch one episode of Hoarders for motivation. But before we jump in, I would love to invite you to join me on Periscope. Every Tuesday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. Central, I record the podcast live on Periscope under the handle Psychowith6. I get to chat with many of my friends who I've gotten to know through HomeschoolScopes.tv on Facebook. It's a great place to get encouragement and advice even if you never do a live broadcast yourself. I would love to meet you there. Subscribe on iTUNES! Links list of Free Grammar Games Valentine's games to play with kids the Decluttering Challenge FLYLady's website The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up. #3 Teach limits.   If you suspect that your child has an underlying anxiety disorder, listen to that episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show This episode has been sponsored by The Organized Homeschool Life: your week-by-week guide to homeschool sanity.

Do you feel blah once Christmas is over like I do? The tips on this episode will encourage you! Subscribe on iTunes The Organized Homeschool Life or on Amazon. Join me on Periscope or Facebook. I hope you'll join us for accountability. Teaching Tip of the Week The teaching tip of the week is Shining Dawn Books' Nature by the Season: Winter. This preschool/kindergarten curriculum will help you and your younger learner appreciate winter and have fun learning. With 40 Nature Walk ideas and colorful worksheets, you'll find yourself warming up to learning this winter. Click here to view more details Organized Homeschool Challenge of the Week The Memory Keeping Challenge How to Homeschool Through the Winter Blahs I turned to the bloggers of iHomeschool Network. I've created a free Thankful for Winter printable for you and your kids. There are plenty of free options for getting into the word at biblegateway.com. If you are still struggling with your attitude to the point that you suspect you're depressed, make an appointment to see your doctor or counselor. I did an interview with the Fletchers for Homeschooling in Real Life on depression. I have a winter workout for kids and 6 workouts you can do at home on Psychowith6. Be sure to check out my post of 6 more crazy-easy crockpot recipes for fix it and forget it homemade meals this winter. I have a really fun study on Mr. Popper's penguins on Psychowith6 that you could try. The iHomeschool network bloggers have lots of great ideas for you. I've also pinned some good ones on my winter inspiration board on Pinterest. Start a new fun study. Gena Mayo's 20th Century Music Appreciation is a great one. I bought soft fake snowballs for the kids for this purpose. Action Steps If we will change our attitude about winter, take care of ourselves and the kids physically, and do something new, we can definitely homeschool through the winter blahs. Make a plan right now and let me know what you're going to do on the Homeschool Sanity Facebook page. Next Week How to Teach Kids to Declutter Have a happy homeschool week!

Are you stressed because of how much time homeschooling takes? If you feel like you would be a happier homeschooler if you could finish schooling in less time, this is the episode for you. Can I ask you a favor? Would you share two minutes of that time savings posting a review of this podcast on iTunes? Reviews encourage people to give a podcast a try. I'd be so appreciative if you would let people know that The Homeschool Sanity Show is worth their time. Thank you in advance. Teaching Tip of the Week 100+ places you can find planner printables for 2016 at CornerstoneConfessions.com. Kathy Gossen not only provides us with a 140-page set of free planner pages she's designed herself, but a new 180-page premium, color set. Organized Homeschool Challenge of the Week This week's challenge is the the Daily Routine Challenge. Links Konos How to Homeschool in an Hour a Day Periscope Viewers Candace Markie  lifewithmrscooks.blogspot.com @cmw28 Sarita Minivanministries.com Christina waterproof, Bluetooth speaker Have a happy homeschool week!

I am so excited about this episode of the Homeschool Sanity Show. If you have struggled to get organized like I did when I started homeschooling 16 years ago, I think you will love my interview with Marla Cilley, the FLYLady. Even though I've been FLYing for years, I found myself incredibly motivated to make this year an even more orderly one after chatting with her. If you share my enthusiasm for homeschool organization, I think you'll love my new book, The Organized Homeschool Life. It will help you organize your entire homeschool life 15-minutes at a time. It's 50% off from now until January 4th, 2016. Links Sink Reflections Body Clutter FlyLady & Friends podcast Amy Kuddy TED Talk Simply Homeschooling with Tami Fox Homeschool Teacher Control Joural Little Hands to Heaven Preschool curriculum (15 minutes at a time) FLYLady Events page The Power of Homeschool Routines with FLYLady Next Week How to Homeschool in Less Time Have a happy homeschool week!

A homeschooling mom on Facebook.com/motivatedhomeschooler asked for advice for her homeschooled teen and I thought other parents might have the same question. If you or your homeschooled teen is forgetful, distracted, or disorganized, listen to this episode of The Homeschool Sanity Show. Teaching Tip of the Week This week's teaching tip is to make room for Christmas activities in your homeschool. Use my funny winter writing prompts for writing. Above all, allow Christmas to be a peaceful, joyful time in your homeschool, rather than a stressful one. Organized Homeschool Challenge of the Week The Curriculum Review Challlenge How to Help Your Homeschooled Teen with A.D.D. Links *  my interview with Carol Barnier on homeschooling distractible kids. *  Life of Fred math *  Konos's high school curriculum * electives in junior high and high school * an apprenticeship in an area that interests him  *  focusatwill.com * quarterly checklist I created for schoolwork * Organizing Solutions for People with ADHD by Susan Pinsky Christmas Break The Homeschool Sanity Show will be on Christmas break until 12/29/15 when I'll share how 2016 can be your most organized homeschool year ever. Have a happy homeschool week!  

My oldest son was home from college and I asked if I could interview him about homeschooling, public school, and college. I hope you find it encouraging. Teaching Tip of the Week Starfall.com This Week's Organized Homeschool Challenge The Hot Spot Challenge. Links Pennsylvania Homeschoolers Next Week Homeschool Tips for Teens with ADD Have a happy homeschool week!  

Are you a homeschool mom stressed and struggling because you think you have to do more?  I hope to put your mind at ease today. So You're Not Wonder Woman Teaching Tip of the Week AllinOneHomeschool.com The Organized Homeschool Challenge of the Week The Christmas Shopping Challenge Links Why I'm No Homeschool Superstar Periscope Viewer's Tips @JaneGirl  manyhandsmom.wordpress.com @LL_AtHeart @Ohimesama09 @zombiefiedmombrains @LaraMarriott LaraMarriott.com This Week's Action Steps Pray about why you feel the need to do more. Talk to a veteran homeschool mom whose homeschooling and lifestyle you admire and ask her what she thinks of your plan. If she suggests you do less, give it a try and see how you and your children respond. If you're happy with the changes, let me know! I'd love to hear about it at psychowith6 @ gmail.com. Next Week I'll interview my oldest son about homeschooling, public school, and college. Subscribe to the podcast on iTunes so you don't miss it.

Today's show  is Homeschool Motivation on Demand. Save it to your phone for those rough days!   Be sure to subscribe on iTunes. Want the full transcript? Get it HERE.   Be sure to get your FREE Funny Winter Writing Prompts. Teaching Tip of the Week A Gracious Space by Julie Bogart Periscope handle: @BraveWriter  Links Chalene Johnson's podcast Deuteronomy 6 Action Step Share this podcast. Next Week Why you don't necessarily need to do more.