What unique challenges do you face while raising boys or raising girls? In Episode 38 of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: Raising Boys; Raising Girls, boy mom Christine Weller shares valuable insight on this topic with special guest and girl mom Kristin Stewart. Despite the challenges, the benefits outweigh them all. Be inspired by Christine and Kristin’s conversation today! Find the show notes on HomeschoolShow.com.

Connections

Connect with God’s Word

“And these words, which I command thee this day, shall be in thine heart. And thou shalt teach them diligently unto thy children, and shalt talk of them when thou sittest in thine house, and when thou walkest by the way, and when thou liest down, and when thou risest up. And thou shalt bind them for a sign upon thine hand, and they shall be as frontlets between thine eyes. And thou shalt write them upon the posts of thy house and on thy gates.” (Deuteronomy 6:6-9)

“Let no corrupt communication proceed out of your mouth, but that which is good to the use of edifying, that it may minister grace unto the hearers.” (Ephesians 4:29)

Connect with The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine 

For more on today’s topic, click on the links to these articles from The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine:

• “Raising Real Men and God’s Girls with Scripture and Living Books”
• “Arming Your Soldiers to Fight”
• “Handling Bickering”
• “Helping Your Child Learn Personal Responsibility”

Connect with Today’s Host

Christine Weller, today’s host of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show has a background in teaching in the public sector. She has been homeschooling her two boys since birth in the lovely province of Ontario, Canada. Through her Weller Mom blog, Christine writes to encourage moms in their journey of motherhood. She is the author of two children’s books and works for SchoolhouseTeachers.com.

Connect with Today’s Guest

Kristin Stewart is a former teacher who now homeschools her two daughters. She blogs at From Kristin and is passionate about helping mothers feel equipped to educate their children. She does homeschool consulting to help those starting out or struggling to choose a curriculum. She loves reading and traveling and actively posts on her Instagram. 

Connect with the TOS App

Hello, autumn, and hello to the TOS App. That’s where you’ll find the Fall issue of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, along with dozens of timeless, searchable back issues. Put it in your pocket for quick reads on the go. Topics this fall: teaching writing, grammar, and spelling; growing and canning food; homeschool dads; science; heritage; and college. More for your homeschool: HomeschoolApp.com. Or, if you’re on your computer, go to our Digital Magazine Library. It’s one more place to find the latest issue of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, and it’s free here, too. New issues every quarter. Scroll all fall for all things homeschool!

Connect with SchoolhouseTeachers.com

Get your creative fingers ready! It’s time for the SchoolhouseTeachers.com PreK–12 Virtual Art and Photography Fair. SchoolhouseTeachers.com can visit the Activities/Events tab in their Member Dashboard to learn how to submit student artwork. Projects may be original paintings, drawings, sketches, photography, sculptures, etc., submitted via clear digital photo for website display. Award certificates will be presented for first, second, and third places! SchoolhouseTeachers.com student submissions are being accepted from through October 27, 2023. 

Did you know that in addition to over 400 courses, SchoolhouseTeachers.com membership includes video access to RightNow media? Here, you can listen to Seeds Family Worship, the scripture–based resource mentioned by Kristin in today’s episode! 

Plus, you can dig deeper into today’s topic with these Bible studies from RightNow media.

• Raising Sons of Promise
• Lessons for Family Relationships
• Dads and Daughters
• Intentional Motherhood
• The Power of a Praying Mother
• Talking with Your Kids About Jesus

Connect with The Old Schoolhouse

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• 10 Ways to Bring Up Your Little Man Refrigerator Hanging
• 10 Ways to Bring Up Your Little Lady Refrigerator Hanging

Here are just a few articles related to today’s podcast topic.

• “Daily Habits of Faith”
• “Discipling Through Kids’ Bedtime Prayer”
• “Family Bonding by Discovering Strengths and Weaknesses”

Connect with Homeschool College Directory & Resources

You have kept them home, taught them well, and prepared them for life. The time is coming when your high schooler will graduate, spread their wings, and fly. The team that has walked beside you through the homeschooling years is ready to illuminate the path into post-secondary education. The Old Schoolhouse® is pleased to offer Homeschool College Directory & Resources, filled with colleges vying for the attention of homeschoolers. Plus, discover invaluable articles specific to this stage of life and other helpful resources to keep your grad on the right path.

Connect with the National Academic Homeschool Competition

The NAHC is BACK. Register your 12–18-year-old today for THE annual opportunity for homeschooled students to put their college knowledge to the test on a national level with the National Academic Homeschool Competition, brought to you by The Old Schoolhouse® and College Options Foundation. All SchoolhouseTeachers.com members receive a 50% discount on the $110 registration fee for the NAHC, so SchoolhouseTeachers.com members pay only $55. Obtain the code from your SchoolhouseTeachers.com Member Dashboard. Registration covers NAHC access, Total College Success software, and Zero Hour Threat—an interactive game that preps students for the SAT and ACT. Let’s go: NAHCRegistration.com.

Connect with The Homeschool Minute

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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. Subscribe to the free homeschool newsletter.

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:  

• 10/23/23: Episode 39—“When Should You Teach Foreign Language and Why?” hosted by Stephanie Morrison of The Old Schoolhouse® and Christine Weller of SchoolhouseTeachers.com 
• 10/30/23: Episode 40—“Meal Planning” hosted by Stephanie Morrison of The Old Schoolhouse® and Christine Weller of SchoolhouseTeachers.com 
• 11/6/23: Episode 41—“Does Anyone but Me Care about This Chaos?” hosted by Deborah Wuehler of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine

Questions or comments on the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show podcast? We’d love to hear from you at HomeschoolShow@TheOldSchoolhouse.com.