Habits Bring Peace, Mama
Monday, 10 April 2023
Classical education and Charlotte Mason education both vouch for creating good habits and starting them when the children are young. There are so many benefits that result from the forming of good habits. Peace is one of them. Wouldn’t we all like a dose of peace in our homeschool days? It took me a few
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Episode 9: Attending Homeschool Conventions: Is It Necessary?
Monday, 27 March 2023
Are you on the fence about attending a homeschool convention? Did you know that you will get to choose workshops on topics important to you? Plus, curriculum authors will be there to answer your questions in the vendor hall. College representatives attend, too, and actively recruit homeschoolers. They will fill you in on early credit
Literature-Based Learning, Mama
Monday, 27 March 2023
I am not an expert on literature-based learning, as we are a bit eclectic in style. (If you are wondering about styles, take a look at back issues of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine or explore literature courses at SchoolhouseTeachers.com.) But I can say that, after teaching more than twenty years, my children have learned exponentially
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Episode 8: When They Won’t Listen – How to Gain Attention
Monday, 20 March 2023
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
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Are You In Survival or Revival, Mama?
Monday, 13 March 2023
Let’s talk about the hard things of homeschooling. There are times (maybe years) where you are homeschooling through illness. Or, maybe the lack of finances or job security is particularly hard. What about that marriage that is hanging in the balance? What about those teens that are rebellious? What about the trials that keep coming?
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Episode 5: STEM and Science Fairs
Monday, 27 February 2023
Why is the sky blue? Discover the answer—and more—with simple science experiments you can use in your homeschool with today’s episode of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show podcast: STEM and Science Fairs. Fall in love with science as Heather Vogler and Sheila Chairvolotti of The Old Schoolhouse® walk through simple, yet fascinating experiments, including a
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Episode 4: Surviving Winter Depression
Monday, 20 February 2023
In seasons of discouragement or winter depression, turn to God as the provider of comfort and encouragement. Deborah Wuehler, homeschooling mother of eight and senior editor of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, hosts Episode 4 of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: “Surviving Winter Depression.” The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine publisher Gena Suarez adds a reminder: “Eyes up,
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Should You Teach Typing, Mama?
Monday, 20 February 2023
When I first began homeschooling 25 years ago, I didn’t even think to add typing to my children’s education. But when I saw them use an online learning game and watched them “hunt and peck” for letters on the keyboard, I knew it was time. Today, typing has become a skill that most of our
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