Episode 8: When They Won’t Listen – How to Gain Attention
Frustrated and discouraged because your child won’t listen? Tune in for practical tips that you can use right now to help your child have open ears to hear and an open heart to obey. Be encouraged by Christine Weller of SchoolhouseTeachers.com and The Canadian Schoolhouse, the host of today’s episode of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: “When They Won’t Listen – How to Gain Attention.”
Connections
Connect with God’s Word
And let us not grow weary of doing good, for in due season we will reap if we do not give up. (Galatians 6:9 ESV)
Connect with The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine
For more on today’s topic, click on the links to these recent articles from The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine:
Connect with The Homeschool Minute
Spend a minute with your friends from The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine!
The Homeschool Minute is a weekly eNewsletter for anyone homeschooling or considering starting. It’s brief yet packed with a powerful dose of encouragement to keep you going strong in your commitment to your family and to the Lord. Each week you can expect related content on a timely theme in both the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show and The Homeschool Minute. Subscribe to the free homeschool newsletter.
Connect with The Canadian Schoolhouse
Today’s host, Christine Weller, is on staff at SchoolhouseTeachers.com as well as The Canadian Schoolhouse. Have you visited The Canadian Schoolhouse site yet? Stop by for encouraging articles like these:
Having fun with your kids is an excellent way to strengthen your relationship, and mixing in a little learning is a win-win situation! Have fun reading this article: “Using Games For Learning and Connection.”
Prayer, creativity, research, and a support team may all help you carry on your calling to homeschool. One mom shared “Reasons to Persevere Through the Homeschooling Journey.”
Connect with the TOS App
Do you have the new and enhanced TOS App? You can access all The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine articles—and more—wherever you go, whenever you need them. Search for homeschooling topics important to you. You will find curriculum choices, resources, homeschool advice, help, and encouragement. App content is updated weekly. The TOS App is now better than ever, and it is free. You can find the TOS App on Google Play or download at the App Store today!
Connect with SchoolhouseTeachers.com
Did you know that SchoolhouseTeachers.com is the curriculum site of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine? We currently offer curriculum for preschool through high school, as well as resources and several courses for parents, like this one:
Homeschooling That’s Relational is course made up of a series of articles designed to help moms refresh and reflect on what is important: loving family, loving learning, and loving God.
Connect with Upcoming Episodes
New episodes of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show are released every Monday. Check back right here for show notes and links at HomeschoolShow.com. Here’s what you can look forward to next:
- 3/27/23: Episode 9—“Attending Homeschool Conventions: Is it Necessary?” hosted by Gena Suarez of The Old Schoolhouse®
- 4/3/23: Episode 10—“What to do When Mom Is Exhausted” hosted by Deborah Wuehler of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine
- 4/10/23: Episode 11—“The Socialization Myth Debunked” hosted by Stephanie Morrison of The Canadian Schoolhouse
Questions or comments on the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show podcast? We would love to hear from you at HomeschoolShow@TheOldSchoolhouse.com.
Recent Show Notes
Episode 65: Copywork, Cursive, and Comprehension
Monday, 22 April 2024
Learn from Deborah Wuehler, senior editor of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, the importance of teaching our children to copy Jesus and His Word. We can never underestimate the power of the Word of God in our children’s hearts and minds. In Episode Sixty-Five of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: “Copywork, Cursive, and Comprehension,” we are reminded that copying Jesus is the beginning of wisdom and understanding.
- Published in Homeschool Language Arts, Podcast
Episode 64: What Do Homeschool Graduates Look Like?
Monday, 15 April 2024
What will homeschool graduates do after high school? In Episode 64 of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show, Christine Weller discusses reasons to homeschool through high school, including the flexibility and adaptability of homeschooling. Homeschool graduates can succeed no matter where life takes them. Find the show notes for “What Do Homeschool Graduates Look Like?” on HomeschoolShow.com.
- Published in Homeschool Graduates, Podcast
Episode 63: Myth Busters: Socialization and Isolation
Monday, 08 April 2024
How do you respond to questions about socialization? In Episode 63 of The Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show—“Myth Busters: Socialization and Isolation,” Stephanie provides a deeper view into our children’s socialization. Explore aspects of behaviors and customs worth learning, intentional protection, and meaningful outings. It’s not just about getting our kids around other kids to play!
- Published in Homeschool Advice, Podcast
Episode 62: How to Homeschool When Mom Is Sick and Tired
Monday, 01 April 2024
What happens in your homeschool when mom is sick and tired? Deborah Wuehler shares how she taught independence to her children, created checklists, and put together to-go bags to help her continue the homeschool routine during those times. Tune into Episode 62 of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show podcast—“How to Homeschool When Mom Is Sick and Tired” for practical tips and encouragement from Deborah.
- Published in Homeschool Encouragement, Homeschool Moms, Podcast
"Train up a child in the way he should go and when he is old, he will not depart from it" (Proverbs 22:6).