Raising Arrows - Large Family Homeschool Life (Amy Roberts)
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| 26 Jun 2017 | How to Make Read Aloud Time More Peaceful | 00:28:18 | |
Does Read Aloud Time stress you out? Has your vision of being surrounded by children who listen intently and sit still while you read beautiful picture books given way to the reality of kick fights, crying babies, and nonsensical questions from the toddler? Have you vowed to never read aloud to your children again? This podcast is for you! | |||
| 06 Nov 2017 | Teaching Your Unique Child | 00:22:13 | |
Every child is unique, but how can a homeschool mom teach to so many different styles without wearing herself out? This podcast is sponsored by Sweet Hairlooms Lilla Rose - this mom of many is also a missionary, so please take a look around her site and know that your purchase is going to help spread the Gospel! Resources mentioned: Understanding My Child Worksheet Practical Personality Portfolio - Get 20% off using code RaisingArrows Delight Directed Homeschooling Series Occupying Busy Preschoolers Podcast How to Make Any Curriculum Work for Your Family ebooklet Relaxed Homeschool Mom Podcast A Year of Playing Skillfully Preschool Curriculum | |||
| 10 Oct 2017 | Having a REAL Sabbath Rest | 00:14:43 | |
Are you tired of having a harried, crazy, unrestful Sunday? Can you truly have a day of rest? Yes, you can! This podcast shares how I began the search for a relaxing Sabbath and where it led me. In this episode:
Resources mentioned: --> Balancing the Sword Bible Study (out of print, but you can get used at a good price) --> Celebrating Biblical Feasts In Your Home or Church by Martha Zimmerman --> A Child's Geography: Explore the Holy Land (out of print) --> Weekly Home Blessing post (our house cleaning routine on Fridays) | |||
| 04 Feb 2020 | Homeschooling All Ages Together | 00:19:25 | |
Simplify your homeschool by teaching the same subject to all of your children at the same time! Learn how in this episode! Get your copy of Large Family Homeschooling HERE! In this episode:
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| 25 Sep 2017 | How Many Hours a Day Does it Take to Homeschool? | 00:20:35 | |
Are you worried you aren't homeschooling enough hours? Or perhaps your homeschool schedule has you stressed out. Or maybe you need to know how to count homeschooling hours that aren't seatwork. Everything you need to know is here! Thanks to a partnership with JonathanPark.com, I have a coupon code for 20% off the Series Packs (ends up being 40% off the Original Adventures!) In this episode:
Get your FREE Home Management Training Checklist! Post on How Many Hours it Takes to Homeschool 2017 Homeschool Curriculum Podcast Large Family Homeschooling eBook - Offers tons of great tips for managing your time and getting the goodie out of your school day! Homeschool Made Simple video - fantastic video from Compass Classroom on keeping things simple in your homeschool. | |||
| 20 Aug 2019 | How to Be a Relaxed Homeschool Mom | 00:16:19 | |
Are you stressed out by homeschooling this year? This podcast will give you the practical tools you need to become a relaxed homeschool mom! Get my FREE Daily Homemaking Checklist HERE! Autopilot Homeschooling (podcast #50) How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot (post) The Easiest Homeschool Routine Ever! (video) How to Choose Extracurricular Activities for Your Family (podcast #37) Helpful timestamps: 1:17 - How recognizing your unique family dynamic will help you relax. 6:08 - How to choose stress-free curriculum. 10:17 - How to "Delete & Delegate" things in your homeschool day. 14:53 - The #1 thing that causes stress in a homeschool mom's life!
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| 31 Mar 2020 | Am I Smart Enough to Homeschool? | 00:23:13 | |
Yes, you ARE smart enough to homeschool, plus learn how to play up your strengths and overcome your weaknesses! FREE 7 DAY TRIAL OF MINNO In this episode:
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| 15 Oct 2019 | Managing Meal Time Madness with Little Ones | 00:23:38 | |
Does meal time feel chaotic, loud, and full of picky eaters? These tips will help you manage meal time with grace and calm when all you have are little ones sitting at your table! Get your FREE FALL FAMILY TRADITIONS BUNDLE! **hint** In this podcast:
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| 02 Oct 2018 | Learning to Create a Mother Culture | 00:18:55 | |
Busy moms tend to forget to cultivate art and beauty in their own lives. They are so busy pouring out, they don't realize how important it is to show their children what an abundant adult life looks like. Learn how to inspire your children with your own creative life by building what the Charlotte Mason method calls "Mother Culture." Resources mentioned: The Me Time Myth (post) #bookstagram on Instagram You Are an Artist! Clubhouse & Chalk Pastel classes Watercolor Nature Journal Class on Craftsy | |||
| 10 Jun 2019 | Creating a Mom Uniform | 00:18:00 | |
Every professional that helps them do their job well. Moms need a uniform as much as anyone! The great thing about our uniform is that we can personalize and customize to show our uniqueness, all the while reminding us of who we are in Christ and helping us serve those He puts in our path! Creating a Mom Uniform will give you the tools you need to do your job well! > Check out www.analuisa.com/RaisingArrows to see the earrings I mention in this episode! (and get $10 off!) > Subscribe to the Raising Arrows newsletter for your FREE Daily Homemaking List to keep you on track during your day! > Follow me on Instagram! Other resources mentioned: Sensory Issues as a Mom (article) Getting Dressed to the Shoes - FLYlady (article) | |||
| 07 Dec 2020 | How to Do Christmas School | 00:19:58 | |
Step-by-step tips to fit in Christmas plans and projects into your December homeschool! Plus, my personal Christmas Homeschooling plans this year! Need help homeschooling? Get my Christmas Holiday Homeschool Planner HERE! In this episode:
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| 24 Jan 2024 | Balancing Homeschooling and Homemaking | 00:17:30 | |
How do you find time to clean the house while you homeschool? In this podcast, we'll talk about keeping up with the housework and schoolwork using simple routines and systems! Useful resources for managing your home and homeschool: Other resources mentioned:
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| 19 Nov 2018 | Large Family Mom's Guide to Thanksgiving | 00:27:46 | |
Control the chaos and have a blessed Thanksgiving with this guide to a fantastic holiday from a large family mom's perspective! Learn how to manage the kids, the crowds, the food, and the festivities in this idea-packed podcast! Resources mentioned: 12 Week Holiday Planner (aff) RECIPES POSTS Blessing Tree - Fun family craft! | |||
| 01 Jun 2021 | Large Family Meal Planning Basics | 00:21:33 | |
Your family needs to eat, and you need to find a way to manage all the menus, shopping, and cooking! This is the first podcast in a series all about meal planning for your large family! Sponsored by: In this episode:
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| 07 Aug 2017 | Homeschooling with Purpose | 00:17:57 | |
It is my passion to provide encouragement for the homeschooling mom, so the first podcast of every month this school year will be a Homeschool Mom Support Group! We'll call it the RAP session (Raising Arrows Podcast - get it?!), and this is the very first one! Today's podcast will be all about finding your focus and purpose this year as a homeschooling mother! | |||
| 25 Feb 2025 | Homeschooling High School with Babies and Toddlers Underfoot | 00:30:56 | |
Homeschooling the high school years feels like serious business that should have your undivided attention, but what if you have a lot of little ones in the house? How do you balance it all? Get the book! - Large Family Homeschooling Resources mentioned:
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| 27 Mar 2023 | Large Family Charts & Systems | 00:20:44 | |
Learn about the many charts and systems we use in our large family home and homeschool! Try Compass Classroom Membership FREE for 30 Days Resources mentioned:
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| 28 Mar 2017 | Creating a Simple Schedule or Mom Schedule | 00:30:22 | |
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| 24 Sep 2019 | Why Family Traditions Matter | 00:19:36 | |
As Christians, the things we do as a family take on significance far beyond our earthly home. Learn why family traditions matter and how to start your own simple traditions today! >> FREE Fall Family Traditions Bundle << Mentioned in this podcast:
Useful timestamps: 1:59 - 1 BIG reason why family traditions matter so much! 4:51 - How we nurture the individuals of our family through family traditions. 6:01 - "What we do as a family defines us as a family." 8:19 - How traditions helped us through the death of our daughter. 11:05 - Traditions that don't require a lot of planning. 13:40 - Unique family traditions (my "pancake" experience!). 14:41 - Why family traditions don't always need to be over-spiritualized. 17:28 - Why Christians should enjoy life and share their family traditions with others! Don't forget your FREE Fall Family Traditions Bundle!
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| 17 Nov 2020 | Color Coding Your Kids | 00:16:51 | |
When I had my 4th child, I started organizing the kids' things by color. This podcast is all about the why, how, and what of color coding your kids, plus what to do when you run out of colors! Check out Homeschool Magnet for a new way to homeschool! In this episode:
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| 24 Oct 2023 | How to Adjust Homeschool Methods for a Large Family | 00:22:14 | |
Your favorite homeschooling method may not fit your large family, but a few small adjustments can work wonders! In this episode, Amy shares how to tweak 5 popular homeschooling methods to make them work for a large family. Get the ebooklet mentioned in this episode! Resources mentioned:
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| 29 Oct 2019 | Family Road Trips & Holiday Travel | 00:24:44 | |
Make your next day trip smooth sailing with these tips on what to pack, how to keep the kids calm, and much more! Check out the new Jonathan Park audio adventures! In this episode:
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(some links may be affiliate links - I make a small commission from purchases made through those links, including Amazon.) Learn more about Jonathan Park Creation Science audios HERE >>
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| 19 Feb 2019 | Managing the Medical in Your Life | 00:22:41 | |
Every family has medical needs, but this podcast deals with ongoing medical issues that require organization and planning to manage effectively. From pregnancy to surgery, chronic illness and ongoing medical treatment, learn how to manage it all without confusion and added stress. Flexible Homeschool Planning book Home Management for the Homeschool Mom book How to Make an Emergency Folder (blog post) Mercy's Story (blog post) Podcast #21 - Morning Sickness & Managing Your Home | |||
| 18 Feb 2020 | Mistakes We Made Parenting Our College Student Who Lived at Home | 00:22:28 | |
How much should you expect of the young adults living in your home? What if they are going to college or have a job? How do you set rules and boundaries that make sense for your adult child and the rest of your family? Learn from our mistakes! Read the post: Mistakes We Made Parenting Our Live-At-Home College Student Resources mentioned:
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| 15 Apr 2017 | Surviving Homeschool Convention Speaker Sessions | 00:15:28 | |
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| 31 May 2017 | 3 Essential Morning Homemaking Chores | 00:14:33 | |
What 3 things could you do to revolutionize your day and take it from chaos to calm(ish) in about 20 minutes each morning? In this podcast, learn the answer PLUS:
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| 06 Aug 2018 | Creating a Cleaning Chore Board | 00:09:48 | |
When you have a lot of little ones, survival cleaning is often the best way to go. Putting together a simple chore board can be a sanity saver because it doesn't require a lot of forethought and can be done anytime, anywhere! Post & Video can be found here - https://www.raisingarrows.net/2016/08/chore-board/ | |||
| 24 Mar 2020 | How to Set Up a Simple Homeschool Schedule | 00:14:44 | |
Making a homeschool schedule doesn't have to be hard! Learn how to make a simple schedule that helps you stay consistent and on track! Get more homeschool scheduling help with my books: In this episode:
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| 26 Oct 2021 | The Foods I Buy in Bulk | 00:26:07 | |
As a large family, I often buy things in bulk; however that doesn't just mean buying large bags of flour and oats - it means stocking up on smaller cans and boxes too! Here are the things I buy to keep our pantry well stocked! In this episode:
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| 30 Oct 2017 | Decluttering Room by Room Part 2 | 00:24:40 | |
The follow-up podcast to how I declutter room by room, this episode gives you a detailed description of one of my decluttering sessions, as well as an overview of what I've been getting rid and how I'm organizing as I go. In this episode:
Find all the podcast notes and resources HERE! | |||
| 27 Apr 2021 | Homeschooling Ages 6 & Under | 00:24:57 | |
What should homeschooling look like if you only have kids ages 6 and under? How much time does it take and what subjects should you cover? Need help homeschooling? Check out: Get my FREE HOMESCHOOLING CLASS! In this episode:
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| 10 Dec 2019 | How to Keep Your Home Clean During the Holidays | 00:17:31 | |
Keep your home tidy and festive this Christmas season...even with a lot of kids...even with homeschooling...even with all the stuff you have to do! Get the Christmas Holiday Homeschool Planner >> Get your FREE Christmas Movie Themed Parties >> Get your FREE Christmas Eve Candlelight Vigil >> In this episode:
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| 23 Jul 2024 | Homeschool Planning Inspiration | 00:33:19 | |
Need a little inspiration to get started (or keep going!) with your homeschool planning? This podcast is full of ideas to make it efficient, easy, and enjoyable! Resources mentioned:
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| 04 Nov 2020 | How My Homeschooling Has Changed Over the Years | 00:27:14 | |
When I started homeschooling, I had a very different goal in mind and a very different approach. Over the 18 years I've been homeschooling, A LOT has changed in our home and homeschool! Check out Homeschool Magnet! Get my Homeschool Scheduling ecourse! In this episode:
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| 09 Aug 2022 | Ideas for Homeschool Schedules | 00:14:07 | |
Homeschool Scheduling Class How Many Hours Does it Take to Homeschool? Anchors in Your Homeschool Day Afternoon or Tea Time School 4 Steps to a Better Homeschool Day (FREE CLASS!) | |||
| 15 Jun 2021 | Meal Planning Over the Last 100 Years | 00:16:18 | |
Did the homemakers of the past struggle so much with meal planning, and shopping, and cooking? The simple answer - no. This podcast (#2 in the Meal Planning Series) digs into the past 100 years and my own grandmother's and mother's style of meal planning and cooking. Get your FREE Large Family Master Grocery List HERE! In this episode:
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| 13 Jun 2024 | Mom Breaks Versus Mom Escapes | 00:19:06 | |
When you need margin in your day are you seeking breaks or escapes? Recognizing the difference is crucial to your job as a mother and homemaker. Resources mentioned: | |||
| 25 Sep 2018 | My Morning Routine on a Homeschool Day | 00:22:07 | |
Have you ever wondered what a typical morning homeschool schedule looks like in our house? Today, I share all the subjects we tackle, our Morning Basket or Table Time routine, how we manage lunch on homeschool days, and so much more! Get FREE homeschooling & homemaking resources HERE! Resources mentioned: How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot (PODCAST) Weekly House Cleaning (PODCAST) Reading Eggs (helped my struggling reader!) GradeSpelling.com CLE Science Readers | |||
| 25 Jul 2023 | How to Include Toddlers in Your Homeschool | 00:17:55 | |
Instead of just trying to keep your toddler out of your hair during homeschool hours, what if you tried including them in the homeschool lessons?! Here's how! Give your children a well-rounded education with Classical Conversations http://classicalconversations.com/arrows Resources mentioned:
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| 08 Mar 2024 | How to Keep the House Clean with A Lot of Kids | 00:22:26 | |
Tactics for keeping the house clean with a bunch of kids underfoot! Get my book - Home Management for the Homeschool Mom Resources mentioned:
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| 03 May 2022 | Scrap Saving to Stretch Your Food Budget | 00:15:09 | |
Stop wasting food and stretch your food budget by using up leftovers in unique ways! Resources mentioned: | |||
| 31 Jul 2017 | Our Nature Bag | 00:13:06 | |
No homeschool science curriculum would be complete without learning about God's creation! Keep your nature study tools all in one place with a Nature Bag! In this episode:
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| 07 Jan 2021 | Things Large Family Moms Can't Do | 00:19:15 | |
Moms with big families might look like super mom from the outside, but there are lots of things we CAN'T do that allows us to do the things we NEED to do! A new way to homeschool! In this episode:
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| 01 Aug 2023 | Tips for Teaching Your Child to Read | 00:19:31 | |
If you are teaching a child to read this year, you'll need these great ideas for getting the job accomplished! Common Sense Press Publishers of Learning Language Arts Through Literature Use code: RaisingArrows20 for 20% off Resources mentioned:
Send your questions to amy@raisingarrows.net and your question may be featured here on the Raising Arrows® Podcast! | |||
| 30 May 2024 | Screen Time Rules When You Have Multiple Ages | 00:20:46 | |
When you have big kids and little kids and even young adults living in your home, how do you handle all the different screens and rules for being on devices? Here's what's worked for us! Resources mentioned:
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| 20 Oct 2020 | What I Wish I'd Known When I Started Homeschooling | 00:19:38 | |
10 things I wish someone had told me about homeschooling when I first got started that would have really mattered! Take my homeschool scheduling course! In this episode:
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| 08 Nov 2018 | Boys & Their Attitudes | 00:12:23 | |
Are you seeing attitudes in your boys that seem disrespectful and rude? Are you worried you won't know how to handle them as they get older? This podcast shares the secret to dealing with boys and their attitudes! You won't want to miss this! Read the post How to Parent & Discipline Boys & Their Attitudes Resources: 27 Bible Heroes to Encourage Our Boys on RaisingArrows.net Bringing Up Boys by James Dobson Wild at Heart by James Eldredge | |||
| 06 Jun 2023 | Preparing to Homeschool with a Newborn | 00:18:09 | |
Homeschooling with a new baby can be challenging, but it isn't impossible! This podcast will give you practical ideas for surviving and thriving while you homeschool with a newborn! Resources mentioned: | |||
| 21 May 2019 | Why I Started Homeschooling | 00:13:42 | |
Everyone has a story about how they came to homeschooling. This is mine! Subscribe to the blog for helpful tips and resources for homeschooling! 0:53 - How I learned about homeschooling | |||
| 05 Jul 2018 | Preparing Your Homeschooled Child for College | 00:14:44 | |
The tools your children need for college are the same tools they need for life - so give them that college-prep homeschool education even if they don't go to college! Here's what we did! Read the post here - https://www.raisingarrows.net/2018/05/preparing-homeschooler-college/ Mentioned in the podcast: Fish dissection - https://www.instagram.com/p/BjnKRCBAWBM/?taken-by=amyraisingarrows Helpful link for Graduation Requirements - https://uh315.isrefer.com/go/phsc/Amyarrows/ Transcript help from The HomeScholar - https://uh315.isrefer.com/go/tts/Amyarrows James 1:2-4 | |||
| 21 Jul 2020 | How Your Kids Can Homeschool Themselves | 00:18:20 | |
How much homeschooling can kids do on their own? This podcast gives you steps to teach your kids to be independent learners and homeschool themselves! Take the Creating a Homeschool Schedule You Love ecourse! In this episode:
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| 18 Apr 2024 | Spending Time with Your Teens | 00:22:35 | |
A plethora of ideas to help you spend quality time with your teenagers as they move from childhood into adulthood. Resources mentioned:
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| 06 Aug 2021 | 5 Hacks Every Large Family Homeschool Mom Needs to Know | 00:15:58 | |
As a mom of 10 who has been homeschooling for almost 2 decades, these are 5 hacks I think every large family mom ought to be aware of to make her homeschool run smoothly! Take my class! Get my FREE 4 Steps to a Better Homeschool Day! In this episode:
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| 17 Oct 2017 | Decluttering Room by Room Part 1 | 00:19:01 | |
Are you looking for a no nonsense approach to decluttering? Jump in right where you are and get started today with this easy quick start podcast! In this episode:
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| 13 Sep 2018 | How to Put Your Homeschool on Autopilot | 00:11:34 | |
Homeschooling is a big job! Learn how to put some of your subjects on autopilot will give you more margin in your day and less stress in your life! Resources mentioned: Why Teaching Textbooks is great for a large family - BLOG POST Does My Child Have to Do All of the Problems in the Book? - BLOG POST How we do Apologia with multiple ages - BLOG POST & VIDEO Compass Classroom - This is a fantastic video-based curriculum! Making Morning Time Easy - BLOG POST To learn more about planning a simple homeschool day that utilizes autopilot subjects and looping extras, get my book Flexible Homeschool Planning. It will revolutionize your homeschool! | |||
| 09 May 2023 | Mothering Multiple Ages | 00:16:44 | |
Check out Classical Conversations! https://www.classicalconversations.com/arrows You are a busy mom with lots of different ages and stages to mother! This podcast will help you untie the knots you are in and let God work in and through you as you mother them all! Resources mentioned:
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| 16 May 2022 | Returning to My Roots | 00:17:26 | |
2022 has me longing to return to my roots. In this podcast I explain what that means to me, and how you can return to your roots as well. Longing for quiet and calm in your home? Get my ebook Creating a Peaceful Home at 25% off with code: raisingarrows Resources mentioned:
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| 23 Jul 2019 | Organizing Your Spiritual Life | 00:11:30 | |
Is your Quiet Time lacking since you had children? It's time to organize your spiritual life! >> GET YOUR FREE FAMILY WORSHIP GUIDE! <<
OTHER POSTS YOU SHOULD READ:
RESOURCES YOU SHOULD CHECK OUT: TIMESTAMPS: 1:03 - What Quiet Time used to be like for me.
2:21 - What "Quiet Time" should be.
4:22 - How to find time for Quiet Time
5:32 - Why you and your kids need "meaty" homeschool resources.
6:28 - Organizing your spiritual environment.
8:25 - Parenting with Scripture - GET THE BOOK >>
9:04 - Family Worship - GET THE FREE GUIDE >>
9:35 - Being purposeful about your faith.
10:24 - My favorite hymn that epitomizes Quiet Time for a busy mom.
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| 05 Jul 2023 | Homeschooling Boys Who Can't Sit Still | 00:25:17 | |
Worried about homeschooling a child who can't sit still? This podcast is for you! Help your children learn HOW to think for themselves with Classical Conversations http://classicalconversations.com/arrows Resources mentioned:
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| 10 Jul 2017 | Clothing the Kids | 00:32:38 | |
How do you find quality clothing for all of the children in your family? This podcast gives you tons of ideas and resources! You will learn about my favorite baby clothes, how I find great deals online, and when I start requiring my children to help pay for their own clothing. | |||
| 18 Apr 2018 | Building Strong Family Traditions | 00:17:54 | |
What makes you strong as a family? What makes your home a haven? What makes you unique? It's the things you do together as a family - the traditions your family has created over the years. And often, the stronger the family, the more traditions you see that family celebrating. If you find yourself lacking in these rich family traditions (or you want to build even more!), this podcast is for you! In this episode:
Resources mentioned: End of Summer Picnic podcast
Little House on the Prairie book set
Amazon Prime Music - look for Seeds Family Worship or Scripture Lullabies Having a REAL Sabbath Rest podcast
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| 08 Jan 2018 | Handling the Stomach Flu with a Large Family | 00:17:07 | |
Stomach flu with a house full of children is never fun, but as a mom of 10, I've learned a few tips and tricks to managing the sickness that will make the mess less and help you keep your sanity through it all! In this episode:
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| 17 Sep 2019 | How to Use Workbooks to Lighten Your Homeschool Load | 00:23:18 | |
Are you worn out and needing a break, but don't know how to get more margin in your homeschool day? Have you ever felt guilty for using workbooks in your homeschool? Do you wish you could ditch the workbooks, but you just can't figure out what you would do instead? This podcast will help you use workbooks to your advantage without making your homeschool dry and boring! Get your Other resources mentioned:
Helpful Timestamps: 1:46 - What happened when I tried to completely ditch workbooks in our homeschool. 4:04 - The benefit of delegating your homeschool subjects to workbooks. 4:48 - What beautiful homeschooling memories are truly made of. 6:27 - Why workbooks aren't just for the subjects we detest teaching. 8:07 - How workbooks can help you homeschool through hardships. 8:39 - Addressing the "guilt" of using workbooks. 11:32 - Subjects that easily lend themselves to workbooks + my personal workbook choices! 13:02 - How to make workbooks fun! 14:04 - Why you don't have to do all the problems in a workbook. 16:13 - Math manipulative ideas. 17:40 - How to supplement workbooks without adding to your workload. 20:22 - Where to put workbooks in your homeschool schedule. | |||
| 12 Aug 2020 | Parent-Student Conferences for the BEST Homeschool Year | 00:22:48 | |
Start your homeschool year off on the right foot by meeting individually with each of your kids! This introduces them to their curriculum and helps them to feel included in and responsible for the lessons they will be learning throughout the school year. Need a homeschool schedule you can stick with? In this episode:
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| 28 Mar 2018 | How to Homeschool an Entire Grade Over the Summer | 00:13:02 | |
Is it possible to homeschool an entire grade over the summer or at least get a child caught up in a subject or two? Absolutely! With a little hard work and diligence it is doable and here's how! In this episode:
You can find the full post here - https://www.raisingarrows.net/2016/06/can-you-homeschool-an-entire-grade-over-the-summer/ Resources mentioned:
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| 21 Jan 2019 | Intro to Delight Directed Homeschooling | 00:23:58 | |
Learn how to incorporate your child's natural aptitudes and interests into their homeschooling using Delight Directed Learning! Also includes a crash course in making homeschooling a lifestyle of learning! Resources:
Subscribe to the Raising Arrows Newsletter for more great content for the Large Family Home! | |||
| 05 Sep 2017 | How to Be a Rested and Relaxed Homeschool Mom | 00:23:39 | |
Go to https://www.raisingarrows.net/podcasts/ to find the show notes and resources mentioned in this podcast! Are you overwhelmed by the task of homeschooling? Are you stressed out by everything you have to do during the day? Do you feel like homeschooling isn't at all what you had dreamed it would be. This podcast will give you the tools you need to find rest and relaxation in your homeschool day and the margin you need to begin enjoying homeschooling once again! In this episode:
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| 19 May 2020 | When a Sibling Feels Left Out | 00:23:58 | |
Everyone feels left out from time to time, but as a mom, seeing it happen in your own family can be heartbreaking. Learn what you can do when one of your children feels left out. FREE HOMESCHOOL CLASS In this episode:
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| 20 Mar 2023 | Discussion Based Education | 00:26:09 | |
Education should be a conversation! Learn how to educate your children using a discussion-based style! Resources mentioned:
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| 06 May 2017 | Decluttering the Kitchen | 00:44:52 | |
Is your kitchen a mess? Work alongside me as we go through the kitchen, cleaning and decluttering! In this episode:
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| 06 Mar 2018 | How to Choose Extracurricular Activities for Your Family | 00:14:11 | |
Are extracurricular activities overwhelming you? Learn a better way to choose activities for your family that put the entire family first and build strong relationships within your family rather than pulling you apart! In this episode:
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| 07 Jan 2019 | Girls & Their Attitudes | 00:18:18 | |
As your girls grow into their teenage years, you may begin to see attitudes that are so different from what you are used to seeing. Learn 3 secrets to help your daughter navigate her teen years and avoid attitude problems. Resources:
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| 08 Apr 2019 | Organizing Your Kitchen with Stations | 00:12:18 | |
Get organized in your kitchen by making stations that group items you use often. Learn how to create a Baking Station, a Juicing Station, a Breakfast Station & more! Don't forget to grab your FREE LOTION BAR (available through the month of April 2019) at: hardlotion.com/raisingarrows Resources mentioned: Bosch mixer - https://amzn.to/2UlZ2TZ (aff) Mockmill grinder - https://mockmill.com/u/?a_aid=raisingarrows (aff) Freezer to Slow Cooker Meal Plan - http://www.sidetrackedsarah.com/affiliates/idevaffiliate.php?id=102 (aff) DIY Breakfast Station ebook - https://store.notconsumed.com/products/diy-breakfast-station | |||
| 18 Apr 2023 | Creating Order in Your Homeschool | 00:19:06 | |
Need to create a little order in the chaos of your daily homeschooling? This podcast is full of simple ideas you can implement today to make your day run smoother! Classical Conversations presents a new curriculum for your little ones! Scribblers at Home: Recipes from Life Long Learners Learn more at www.classicalconversations.com/scribblers-arrows Resources mentioned:
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| 23 Feb 2022 | The Truth About Homeschool Burnout | 00:10:23 | |
When we are burned out with homeschooling, we often look to a change of schedule or curriculum, but that isn't usually the issue. Learn what really turns things around in your homeschool! For more help, check out my ebook: Also mentioned: | |||
| 17 Feb 2018 | Homeschooling During a Move | 00:18:19 | |
Moving creates a lot of upheaval for your family, and homeschooling often suffers in the move. Our family has moved many times, so today I am sharing our tips and tricks for homeschooling during a move. In this episode:
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| 27 Jun 2023 | How to Turn Your Vacation into an EDUcation | 00:21:18 | |
This summer make your vacation (no matter where you go!) an educational experience that doesn't feel like school and doesn't require lesson plans! Squeaver Tales Get the FREE Squeaver Tales Coloring Book at: SqueaverTales.com
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| 20 Aug 2017 | Morning Sickness and Managing Your Home | 00:21:00 | |
This podcast is my very best advice for running your home and parenting your children during morning sickness! In this episode:
Show notes with resources can be found here - https://www.raisingarrows.net/2017/08/morning-sickness-managing-home-podcast/ | |||
| 28 Aug 2017 | Potty Training Tip & Tricks | 00:20:00 | |
As a mother of 10, you'd think I'd be an expert at potty training, but it has been a lot of trial and error, and I still don't think I'm very good at it! However, I have discovered one method and a lot of tips and tricks that work really well, even with my stubborn potty trainer! In this episode:
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| 28 Oct 2024 | Autumn Homemaking | 00:24:19 | |
Every Autumn, my homemaking habits change with the season. Here are a few cozy ways I celebrate the Fall season in my kitchen and elsewhere! GET IT NOW FOR FREE! Resources mentioned:
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| 18 Jul 2022 | Taking a Jubilee Homeschool Year | 00:24:56 | |
Are you burned out with homeschooling? You might need a break from your traditional way of homeschooling with a Jubilee Homeschool Year! Get help scheduling your homeschool year with my class! Read the post with all the links and photos - Jubilee Homeschooling Resources mentioned:
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| 15 Mar 2018 | Parenting High Maintenance Children | 00:16:39 | |
Some children take more energy to parent. They are emotionally, physically, and mentally taxing, but we can learn how to parent them best if we just take the time to understand who they are and what makes them tick. In this episode:
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| 26 Nov 2019 | Balancing Homeschooling & Self Care | 00:26:27 | |
Homeschool moms are busy with a lot of things, but in our busyness are we neglecting to take care of ourselves? How do we balance all we have to do with our own needs, while avoiding the trap of selfishness? This podcast might step on a few toes, but it's time we addressed self care as a homeschool mom! FREE 7 DAY TRIAL of Minno with code: RAISINGARROWS In this episode:
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| 21 Jan 2020 | Tips for Eating Healthy with a Large Family | 00:23:30 | |
Feeding a healthy diet to your large family takes coordination, time, and resources, but it's not as difficult as you may think. With a little creativity and grace, you can easily feed your family healthy meals that don't take all your time, energy, and money! >> BUY Home Management for the Homeschool Mom << In this episode:
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| 13 Aug 2024 | How to Have a Flexible Homeschool Year | 00:24:04 | |
If you know you are going to have a busy homeschool year or if you just want to keep your homeschool schedule open and flexible, here's how you can plan for the upcoming year without stressing yourself out! This is the method I have been using for years with great success! For more help, get my book: Flexible Homeschool Planning Resources mentioned:
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| 05 Jun 2017 | Schedules for Homeschooling Year Round | 00:22:17 | |
Are you considering homeschooling year round and wonder how that looks when it comes to scheduling? In this episode we will talk about several different options for homeschool scheduling plus ideas for what to do during your time off, and why homeschooling year round might just make you a better homeschool mom! Show notes at https://www.raisingarrows.net/podcasts | |||
| 06 Feb 2023 | Managing Your Home | 00:17:28 | |
Learn how to control the chaos and overwhelm by learning how to manage your home well! REDUCED PRICE! In this episode:
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| 07 Aug 2024 | I'm Not Ready to Start the Homeschool Year! | 00:23:14 | |
Not every homeschool mom is excited to start the new school year. Here's what to do if YOU are that mom! Get these books to help you manage this homeschool year! Home Management for the Homeschool Mom Resources mentioned:
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| 14 Aug 2017 | My Laundry Methods | 00:18:17 | |
Over the years, how I do laundry has changed to accommodate many factors including how many kids I have, where my laundry room is located, and my current life circumstances. This podcast goes through all of the methods I have used along with my current method. Find inspiration and ideas for conquering your own Mt. Washmore! | |||
| 26 Jul 2018 | Weekly House Cleaning Without Help | 00:10:12 | |
When I had 2 small children, I did the majority of the house cleaning every Monday morning, mostly by myself. Learn how I organized the chores, how long it took me, and how I kept it clean the rest of the week. In this episode:
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| 05 Feb 2019 | The Curriculum of a Delight Directed Homeschool | 00:19:20 | |
A Delight Directed Homeschool isn't a method - it's an approach. One that works with ANY curriculum! Learn how to make your curriculum delight directed and spark passion in your children's lives! Resources: | |||
| 01 Jul 2018 | Making Major Changes to Your Homeschool | 00:14:18 | |
After years of doing the same thing in our homeschool, we are changing it up in a major way! Come hear all our news, plus learn tips and tricks for making major changes in your own homeschool curriculum and schedule! In this episode:
Resources mentioned: Occupying a Busy Preschooler (podcast) A Year of Playing Skillfully Review (post) A Year of Playing Skillfully (and A Summer of Playing Skillfully) The Peaceful Press - home of The Peaceful Preschool & The Precious People For the Children's Sake (book) Morning Basket (book) Nature Table (post)
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| 16 Mar 2021 | Choosing Homeschool Curriculum When You Have a Lot of Kids | 00:21:08 | |
Explore the many options for choosing curriculum that can be used to teach many different ages at the same time! (Part 3 of the Homeschooling Multiple Ages podcast series.) Need someone to help you homeschool? In this episode:
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| 07 Dec 2023 | Living the Liturgical Year as a Protestant Family | 00:20:06 | |
How to use the Christian Church Year to focus your heart and mind on Christ as year long! Get my Liturgical Calendar Guide for Protestant Families HERE! FREE Liturgical Calendar Wheel - https://raisingarrows.net/liturgical-church-year-protestant-family/ Resources mentioned:
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| 17 Jul 2017 | Occupying a Busy Preschooler | 00:20:45 | |
I have a VERY busy preschooler. In this podcast I share the resources we use to keep him occupied and how we structure his day so he stays out of trouble! | |||
| 29 Sep 2021 | Focusing Your Heart on Home | 00:21:25 | |
When the world rages, you can create a peaceful place for your family within your own home with these simple, practical tips! Get my book: FREEBIE: In this episode:
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| 25 Mar 2024 | Mothering Sons into Adulthood | 00:21:24 | |
The relationship between a mother and her son is special, but it also changes as he moves from being a little boy, to being a teenager, to being a man. As moms we need to learn to accept these changes and grow and change with them. Resources mentioned:
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| 26 Feb 2018 | How to Have Enough of You to Go Around | 00:12:55 | |
Are you feeling stressed out and stretched thin? Are you wondering how to better manage your day so you can be a better mom? This podcast gives you tons of great tips on having enough of you to go around in your parenting, homemaking, and every day life! In this episode:
Resources mentioned: So Many Littles, So Little Time ebook - coupon RAPODCAST 10% off here - https://www.raisingarrows.net/product/many-littles-little-time/ Don't want to listen? Read the post! | |||
| 17 Nov 2022 | Stockpiling for Your Large Family | 00:20:52 | |
This resource will help you create your own Master Grocery List! In this episode:
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| 02 Oct 2017 | A Well-Ordered Day | 00:21:32 | |
When you homeschool, it is imperative you have some sense of order to your day because the flow and productivity of your day is entirely up to you. However, having a well-ordered day isn't about a tight schedule and huge to-do lists. It's more about structure and margin. In this episode:
Resources mentioned: Home Management for the Homeschool Mommy Morning Routine Podcast Meal Planning Podcast How Many Hours to Homeschool Podcast | |||
