The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast (The Smiling Homeschooler)

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we were joined by Tara Bentley, from the Indiana Association of Home Educators, to talk about state homeschooling organizations, and why they are important to be a part of. This is relevant and helpful no matter what state you live in! 

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine over homeschoolingtoday.com

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We have an awesome episode for you this week. We were joined by the Author of Homeschool Bravely, and homeschooling mom of five, Jamie Erickson. She has a ton of encouragement to share that will help you enjoy the days you have with your kids. We also interviewed Jamie back on Episode 30, so if you would like to hear more from her, go listen to that episode. 

We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com. 

Lastly, we also have some of the Daily calendars left for both men and women, over on our website. These are both awesome ways to help encourage friends and family and make Great Christmas Gifts. 

Have a great week, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are talking about how to avoid a bad homeschooling experience. It is always sad when we talk to a mom, child, or graduate that has had a bad experience with homeschooling! There are many things that can cause this, and today we discuss some of the most common culprits of bad homeschooling experiences. 

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, which we think everyone needs, then make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Hey Everyone, Thanks for joining us for episode 106! This week Ben is joined by his wife Rissa. They both were homeschooled all the way through high school, so we thought they would share some of the parts of homeschool that stood out to them and some of their learning breakthroughs! We think it will be encouraging. 

Before we begin we also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can check out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com. 

 

Have a great week, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we posted on Facebook asking for your best advice for new homeschoolers. We had well over 200 homeschooling moms respond, so Ben was joined by his wife Rissa to talk about the most encouraging comments!

Before we start We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week, we're diving into Part 2 of our mini-series on the lies homeschooled kids believe.

Here are just a couple of the lies we unpack in this episode:

“I’m homeschooled, so I won’t be able to get into college.”

“Going to a real school wouldn’t influence me.”

We tackle these myths head-on and share the truth behind them—along with a whole lot of encouragement. We think you’ll find this episode both helpful and uplifting!

We want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best math curriculums around, helping homeschoolers smile more every day. So, be sure to check them out at teachingtextbooks.com for your math needs this school year.

Also, Today’s show is being underwritten by Samaritan Ministries: A community of Christians that pay one another’s medical bills…helping families take a safe step of faith as they feel God’s Leading in career or ministry changes or in bringing mom home. You can learn more at SamaritanMinistries.org/familyman.

 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Thank you for listening to our Podcast! This episode is a rerun from over a year ago. We interviewed Dr. Roger Smith, who is a homeschooling veteran, and speaker. He shares a different way to homeschool, and we are sure this will be encouraging. 

 

Also, if you or a family member enjoy Disney movies and shows, then check out our new Podcast The Wonderful World of Disney+. This is a family-friendly podcast that will explore everything that Disney+ has to offer. 

 

Lastly, Thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. They are our favorite math curriculum, and we would encourage you to check them out over at Teachingtextbooks.com.

 

Have a great week, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This we were joined by Ian Bulton of Brinkman Adventures. They create absolutely incredible audio dramas that are inspiring, educational, uplifting, and fun for your entire family. The Wilson family loves what they do, and we think you will too. Ian was kind enough to share a link to an episode you can enjoy for free! https://www.dropbox.com/s/63gta24lsvns8tg/1-01%20086_%20%20Peppy%20the%20Christmas%20Cat.mp3?dl=0

We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com.

Lastly thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. They are a wonderful source for regular homeschooling encouragement, and if you aren't already, you should subscribe to their magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Thanks for listening to another episode of our podcast! This week we answer the question what do you do when your homeschool year is just rough? We know every homeschooler has been there at some point, so we think this will be an encouraging episode. Also if you haven't already, please leave us a review on whatever Podcast platform you are listening on! This is a great way to help spread the word about the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast  Before we begin I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com. 

 

Have a great week, and as always keep smiling! 

Hey Everyone, welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we are joined this week by Kat Petgen, Todd's Daughter! She has some encouragement to share about fanning your children's dreams and passions. 

Before we begin we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com. 

Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we have some date night ideas for you! This is from a listener question, and we think it is a great topic! 

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! It's summer, so we hope you aren't even thinking about school, but when you do, think about using Teaching Textbooks! 

Have a great week and keep smiling!

Hey Everyone, Thanks for listening to another episode of the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. Today we are going to playback two interviews that we did back near the beginning of the Smiling Homeschooler. The first is with Rachael Carman, who is a homeschooling mom and part-owner of Apologia, and the second is with Jan Smith, a homeschooling veteran, and homeschooling leader. They both are extremely encouraging and will remind you of what matters most. 

We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can check out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com. 

 

Have a great week, and don't forget to keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! There is so much pressure on homeschooling moms to teach it all, hit every subject, and start while their kids are young. So this week we are talking about the subjects that we think are okay to let slide sometimes! This was a fun episode and we hope you enjoy. 

We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. We believe they are one of the best math curriculums, and they help more homeschoolers smile during math time! So go check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com.

Lastly thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine, for their support. They are a fantastic source for regular homeschooling encouragement, and if you aren't already, you should subscribe to their magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are talking about the thing that is on everyone's mind, Coronavirus. But we are focusing on encouraging and helping you smile during this time! We hope you finish this episode feeling happier, and that it will help you smile more during this whole ordeal!

But before we begin we also want to thank our sponsor, Teaching Textbooks. They make math fun and you can check out their website over at teachtextbooks.com for a free trial. 

Have a great week, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Today we are joined by Debbie Wilson! She has some incredible encouragement and wisdom to share today. We talked about what to do when you feel burned out, and how to prevent frustration when your child just isn't getting "it".

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we are discussing our listeners' highlights from the summer so far. This includes trips to Disney World, the fair, pool days, and relaxing! There are so many ways to make memories with our kids, and those memories help make us who we are! This was a super fun episode to record, and we hope you have as much fun listening to it! 

Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please go subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we are talking about what you can actually expect when it comes to homeschooling. Whether you are new homeschool mom, or a seasoned veteran, having realistic expectations is essential and can help you smile more! We hope this encourages you, and that you are having a great start to the school year, if you have started! 

We want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, which every mom does, then subscribe to their magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com 

Lastly, you can pick up our book Lies Homeschooling Mom's Believe over on our website thesmilinghomeschooler.com. If you need more encouragement, then this is the book you need to read! 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are talking about some of our favorite places that we would recommend you visit with your family. This was a fun episode to record and we hope you enjoy it! If you ever have a question or comment you can message us over on Facebook! 

Before we begin I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can try out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com

 

Have a great week, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we are joined by Brian The Big Bash Basham from World Watch News! We talk about World Watch News, and we have some fun questions to help get to know Brian better! The regular news can be depressing and scary, and World Watch New's approach to daily news is important, refreshing, and safe! We highly recommend it and hope you enjoy this episode! 

Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, which every mom does, then subscribe to their magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com 

Lastly, if you would like a 6-month free trial of World Watch News, visit their website and use the promo code toddwilson6. 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to the smiling homeschooler podcast! This week we are joined by, Taresa Niele, Author of the Homeschool Experiment. It was a great interview and an encouraging look at the real side of homeschooling! If you would like to read her book, visit thesimilinghomeschooler.com/store. 

We also want to thank our sponsor, Teaching Textbooks. They make math fun and you can check out a free trial over at their website www.teachtextbooks.com.

 

Have a great week, and as always, keep smiling!

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! On this episode, we are join by two special guests, David and Leslie Nunnery. They are the founders of the Teach Them Diligently homeschool conventions. We talk all about the importance of homeschooling conventions and community! 

We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com. 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are joined by Dustin Garrett from Samaritan Ministries. He has an amazing and hilarious birth story to share, and how Samaritans can equip homeschoolers to dream big! It was a really fun episode and we think you will enjoy it. 

Before we jump in, we want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best math curriculums around, helping homeschoolers smile more every day. So, be sure to check them out at teachingtextbooks.com for your math needs this school year.

Also Today’s show is being underwritten by Samaritan Ministries A community of Christians that pay one another’s medical bills…helping families take a safe step of faith as they feel God’s Leading in career or ministry changes or bringing mom home. You can learn more at SamaritanMinistries.org/familyman

 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! On this episode we are joined by Debbie Wilson, to talk about her recommendations for teaching writing. This can be a tough subject, but don't worry, what she has to share will be encouraging.  Before we begin we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the smiling homeschooler. You can check out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum on their website, teachingtextbooks.com. 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are joined by homeschooling veteran, speaker, and leader, Jan Smith. She shares her wisdom and encouragement to take the leap of faith from the workspace and stay home with the kids. If you are already able to stay at home, then this episode will still be encouraging since she shares how important what you do is! 

Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, which every mom does, then subscribe to their magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com 

Another great way to support the Smiling Homeschooler and encourage yourself is picking up one of our books over on our website thesmilinghomeschooler.com

 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler We are taking a short Christmas break, so this week we are playing an episode from a couple of years ago. We discussed the fact that homeschooling and parenting go hand in hand, and are the same thing! This was a fun episode, and we hope you enjoy it! 

Before we begin we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please go subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

 

Have a great week, and don't forget to smile! 

 Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We thought this week we would talk about how to do a graduation from home! Many people are having to change their plans, and we think we have some ideas that could help! But even if you don't have children ready to graduate, this will still be an encouraging episode.

We also want to thank our sponsor, Teaching Textbooks. They make math fun and you can check out their website over at teachtextbooks.com.

Feel free to message us on Facebook if you have any questions or comments! 

 

Have a great week, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We are back with our last episode of 2024! This week our topics are New Years resolutions and that it is never to late to decide to change something that isn't working in your homeschooling! 

Before we jump in, we want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best math curriculums around, helping homeschoolers smile more every day. So, be sure to check them out at teachingtextbooks.com for your math needs this school year.

Also, thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine for supporting the Smiling Homeschooler. They are an amazing source of encouragement, and if you haven't already, make sure to subscribe over at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are going to answer the most frequently asked questions by Homeschooling Moms. Over the years we have had hundreds of homeschooling moms ask us questions, but many of them revolve around the same topics! These are great questions and important, and we hope you find our answers encouraging! 

Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com, 

Lastly, we just released our 20th edition of the You da dad daily calendar. It is over on our website thesmilinghomeschooler.com. This a perfect Christmas present, and is a great way to support what we do. But we have a limited number of these, so don't wait to order! 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Thank you for being part of another awesome episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast. As we mentioned earlier, if you would leave us a good review on whichever podcast platform you listen on, we would really appreciate it. Also if you would like to check out the NPR spot we talk about or read more from Brian Ray, then click the links below. 

https://www.nheri.org/

https://www.npr.org/2020/01/02/793135323/how-should-we-regulate-homeschooling  

We Also thank our Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun and you can check out their website over at Teachingtextbooks.com.

have a great week, as always keep smiling!

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are talking about a great opportunity for your family to make some incredible memories! We are Joined by Brian Stackett from Harvey Cedars Bible Conference, to share about this fun event. If you are interested in attending, visit hcbible.org.   We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. Also, we have released a T-shirt for fathers day over at our website familymanweb.com. If you need a gift for your husband, then go pick one up before they are all gone.    Have a great week, and keep smiling! 

 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Today we are talking about the delicate balance between the busyness of life, sports, friends, and homeschooling! 

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! They are the math curriculum that helps homeschoolers smile, and you can check out a free trial over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also, if you or your spouse enjoy movies or tv shows, check out one of our other podcasts, The Wonderful World of Disney +. In our latest episode, we review the timeless and family-friendly movie, Pete's Dragon. 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We are only a few days away from the 4th of July, so we are talking about the freedom we have to homeschool and what raising patriots means in this day and age! It is another fun episode, and we hope you enjoy! 

We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the smiling homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile during math time. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, which every mom does, then subscribe to their magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com 

Lastly, if you want to pickup the book Todd mentioned or any of our other resources, go to thesmilinghomeschooler.com. 

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week is a little bit different and this episode is based on one of my Dad, Todd's, books, How to be a great wife even though you homeschool. Since he is married to homeschooling mom, he has some thoughts to share from the point of view of a husband. We hope you find this encouraging, and helpful in your marriage!

But Before we begin we also want to thank our sponsor, Teaching Textbooks. They make math fun and you can check out their website over at Teachtextbooks.com.

 

Stay healthy, have a great week, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are joined by Chad and Kayla Stewart. He is a former Disney animator, and she is a homeschooling mom of 8 kids, and together they started The Animation Course. They offer classes to help teach any kid from the age of 11 to 18 how to draw and animate. They have a great approach to the process, and they have some fantastic advice and encouragement to share.  If you are interested in enrolling your child into their classes, then use this special promo code to take $50 dollars off of your first enrollment. All you have to do is use the code smile50 at checkout over at theanimcourse.com.   We want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com.    Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine for supporting what we do! They are another amazing source of homeschooling encouragement, so please go subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com.    Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are joined by a veteran homeschooling mom of four, Renee Miller. Renee and her husband Rand started Miller Pad's and Paper many years ago and she has been running it with her family ever since. She is an important part of the homeschool community, has seen the fruit of homeschooling, and has a ton of wisdom and encouragement to share. 

Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

Lastly, just a reminder to pick up the You Da Dad daily calendar as a Christmas present for your husband. This is a great way to encourage your husband and will benefit the entire family. We have a limited quantity left, so make sure to get your order placed at thesmilinghomeschooler.com.

Have a great week and don't forget to smile!

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are joined by Todd's son, Sam, to talk about a new Christian-based animated show he is working on, called the Wingfeather Saga. This is from the same studio that created the Chosen, and is something your whole family will want to watch. We talk about how it made and go over some suggestions to encourage your child if they are interested in animation.

If you would like to watch the show go to https://www.angel.com/watch/wingfeather-saga

  Also just a reminder, there are only have 2 weeks left until Christmas,  and you only have a small window left to pick up a calendar for your husband or the To Bethlehem Christmas game! 

We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Lastly thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com

 

Have a great week and keep smiling!

 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we have a short episode for you. We do a quick check-in on what we have been up to, and talk about the pressure that moms face when it comes to homeschooling.   Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! They are an amazing curriculum, and we would encourage you to check them out. 

Have a great week, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week were are joined by the author of Don't Make Me Count to Three, Wise Words For Moms, and I Can't Believe You Just Said That!, Ginger Hubbard. She has some practical and encouraging parenting advice to share.

We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the smiling homeschooler! In our opinion, they are one of the best math curriculums around and you should check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This is an awesome episode since we were able to convince my mom, Debbie to join us! This is the first part of a mini-series we will be doing, that will cover a variety of different subjects and topics. But this week is all about spelling.

Before we begin I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. Also, my dad is releasing t-shirt for fathers day over at his website familymanweb.com. If you need a gift for your husband, then go pick one up before they are all gone! 

 

Have a great week, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are on Vacation, so we are replaying one of our first episodes! This is an awesome interview with Ashley Wiggers, who is the owner of Geography Matters and The Trail Guide to Learning! 

 

Also thank you to Teaching Textbooks for Sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! 

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we are talking about taking time to celebrate your kids and letting them know how important they are. We also talk about what to do if you don't have anyone encouraging you in your life. 

We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also, thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, which every mom does, then subscribe to their magazine over at Homeschoolingtoday.com 

Lastly, don't forget we have a ton of encouraging products over on our website, including books, notecards, t-shirts, and games. Visit thesmilinghomeschooler.com and click on the store to see all that we have to offer. 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

This week Ben is out Sick, so Todd recorded an episode on his own that is sure to make you smile! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This was a ton of fun to record, because we had three different listeners call into the show, and we got to ask them a few questions! They are all homeschool moms who have followed the Smiling Homeschooler and had some great advice, and encouragement to share! We think you will love what they had to say!

We also want to thank our sponsor, Teaching Textbooks. They make math fun and you can check out their website over at teachtextbooks.com. Also head on over to our website to purchase our new tshirt, this is a great way to support us and what we do! thesmilinghomeschooler.com

 

Have a great week, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week Ben is joined by his mom, Debbie Wilson, to talk about wrapping up the school year. She shares how she finishes the curriculum and picks the last day. Also, they discuss how she handles keeping transcripts for the older children. Finally, they talk about some of their listener's favorite online homeschool resources. It was a great episode and we are sure you'll be encouraged! 

 

We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for supporting the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They are an amazing math curriculum and offer a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine for helping make The Smiling Homeschooler Possible. Their magazine is a fantastic source of encouragement, and every mom should subscribe over homeschoolingtoday.com. 

 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

 

This week's show was a bit shorter than normal due to a birthday celebration for Ben's wife, so Todd brings some solo encouragement on this episode! We hope you enjoy it! 

 

Thank you to Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler! They are a math curriculum that helps homeschoolers smile.  

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! It is that time of year when you should start thinking about attending a homeschooling convention near you! So this week we create a top 10ish list of the best reasons why you need to go! 

We want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best math curriculums around, helping homeschoolers smile more every day. So, be sure to check them out at teachingtextbooks.com for your math needs this school year.

Also, Today’s show is being underwritten by Samaritan Ministries. A community of Christians that pay one another’s medical bills…helping families take a safe step of faith as they feel God’s Leading in career or ministry changes or in bringing mom home. You can learn more at SamaritanMinistries.org/familyman.

 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we are talking about what to do when you feel like you are behind in your homeschooling, some of the homeschool personality types, and what changes to make if your child hates a subject. 

We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. Go check out a free trial over at their website teachingtextbooks.com.

Lastly thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine, for their support. They are an outstanding source for regular homeschooling encouragement, and if you aren't already, you should subscribe to their magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! My name is Ben wilson, and during the summer months, we are going to be talking about some topics that aren't focused entirely on homeschooling! So this week we are joined by a homeschooling dad, and founder of Verse Chocolate, Scott Walker. He has a passion for healthy Chocolate and has created an amazing product that we think every homeschooling mom will enjoy. He also shares the process of how chocolate is made, and we think it is super interesting! If you would like to purchase some of their amazing chocolate visit versechocolate.com. We hope you enjoy this episode! 

Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please go subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com.

  Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast!

This week, we’re talking about embracing the break and letting go of the pressure to stick to traditional “education” during the holiday season. We’ll share how your child is learning incredible life lessons during this special time of year and why these fleeting moments are so important.

A big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for making the Smiling Homeschooler possible! They offer an incredible math curriculum that is both fun and flexible. If you’d like to learn more or give them a try, visit their website at teachingtextbooks.com.

We also want to thank Homeschooling Today magazine for partnering with us. Their magazine is an excellent source of encouragement for homeschooling families and makes a thoughtful gift for any homeschooling mom. It’s not too late to grab a subscription for a friend! Visit homeschoolingtoday.com to learn more.

Have an amazing week, and don’t forget to smile!

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! My name is Ben wilson, and today we are playing an episode from a while back, where we were joined by Kathy Koch. She is a speaker, and author, and she joined us to share her encouragement that each child is "smart" in their own way! This is something every parent should listen to, and we hope you are encouraged! 

Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please go subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

Lastly, don't forget to leave us a review on whatever podcast app you listen on. this is a great way to help others find our podcast and be encouraged. 

 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile!

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Believe it or not, we are in the final stretch of the school year! Which is what our topic is all about! How to enjoy this spring season, whether or not to push through to the end, or when it might be a good idea to stop or change things up! We hope you are encouraged by our conversation! 

We want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best math curriculums around, helping homeschoolers smile more every day. So, be sure to check them out at teachingtextbooks.com for your math needs this school year.

Also, Today’s show is being underwritten by Samaritan Ministries: A community of Christians that pay one another’s medical bills…helping families take a safe step of faith as they feel God’s Leading in career or ministry changes or in bringing mom home. You can learn more at SamaritanMinistries.org/familyman

 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile!

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! On today's episode, we are joined by the founder of the Saints, Coach Rick. He has a passion for Christ and kids, and we are sure this will be encouraging. PE can be a great way to connect with your child and make some amazing memories. Plus is it is a wonderful way to encourage your child.  

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! They are an amazing curriculum, and we would encourage you to check them out. 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! It is currently National Women's History Month, and because of this, we decided to talk about how important moms are, and the necessity of raising our daughters to value the gift of being a woman. Our world has put so much pressure on women and attempted to change the definition of what that means and what is important. Because of this, we think this is a critical topic to discuss! We think you will finish this episode encouraged! 

Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please go subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com.

But, have a great week, and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Today we are talking about not settling for pretend learning. Don't worry, if you aren't sure what that means, we will explain it in the show. But we think this is a super important aspect of homeschooling! 

We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the smiling homeschooler! They are the math curriculum that helps homeschoolers smile and that is why we love working with them. Check them out at teachingtextbooks.com

Have a great week and keep smiling!

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week marks the four-year anniversary of the Smiling homeschooler! We want to thank all of you for listening every week, we couldn't do this without you! So today we are talking about why we do this, some of our favorite episodes and topics, and the future of the Smiling Homeschooler! 

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums out there, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement going into this school year, head on over to their website homeschoolingtoday.com to subscribe to their incredible magazine. 

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are playing an episode from a couple of years ago where we discuss how to encourage your child who is thinking about the future and loving them for who they are, not what they do. It was a great episode and we hope you enjoy it! 

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile, and you should use their math curriculum for this school year. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, subscribe to their incredible magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week were joined by speaker and homeschooling mom Jan Smith. She has a heart for moms being home with their kids. We had an amazing conversation packed with her wisdom and encouragement as she reminded us of a woman's value as a mom and wife! 

We want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best math curriculums around, helping homeschoolers smile more every day. So, be sure to check them out at teachingtextbooks.com for your math needs this school year.

Also Today’s show is being underwritten by Samaritan Ministries A community of Christians that pay one another’s medical bills…helping families take a safe step of faith as they feel God’s Leading in career or ministry changes or in bringing mom home. You can learn more at SamaritanMinistries.org/familyman

 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile!

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are talking about how different personality types affect homeschooling! This is a really important topic since your personality will affect every aspect of family and homeschool! But Before we begin we also want to thank our sponsor, Teaching Textbooks. They make math fun and you can check out their website over at teachtextbooks.com.

 

Have a great week, and as always....keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we have an amazing episode for you. We were joined by Author, and speaker Dr. Kathy Koch to talk about the 8 Smarts. Her message is encouraging and important, and we hope you enjoy hearing from her as much as we did! You can purchase her books at https://celebratekids.com/

We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile, and help more kids enjoy math! Go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.

Lastly thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine, for their support. They are a wonderful source for regular homeschooling encouragement, and if you aren't already, you should subscribe to their magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week was the 4th of July here in the United States. So we give a list of the homeschooling freedoms we are thankful for! 

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their incredible magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

 

Have a great week, and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! In this episode, we answer some listener questions. These include how to defeat the lie that you should stop homeschooling because it is hard, and how much should you push your child to overcome weakness?

  Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

 

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we have a great episode for you! We discuss what the actual priorities look like for each subject that we teach and what actually matters! We are sure this will be encouraging! 

Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, which every mom does, then subscribe to their magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com 

Another great way to support the Smiling Homeschooler and encourage yourself, is by picking up one of our books over on our website the smilinghomeschooler.com

 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast. Tonight we're going to begin the conversation about our new Homeschool Personality Test. We'll talk about the characteristics of the OWL, FALCON, SWAN, and PIPER. Our hope is that it will help you smile more as you homeschool according to the strengths of your homeschool personality. You can take the test over on our website, thesmilinghomeschooler.com  Before we start I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also, we want to thank Homeschooling Today Magazine for their support. Every Homeschooling mom should be subscribed to their incredible and encouraging magazine. To do this head on over to homeschoolingtoday.com

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are talking all about an upcoming cruise that Todd Wilson will is be speaking on! This is an awesome opportunity to get some rest and relaxation with your spouse! We are joined by Suzanna Nunn, who has all of the details you need to know about. But Before we begin we also want to thank our sponsor, Teaching Textbooks. They make math fun and you can check out their website over at teachtextbooks.com.

 

Have a great week, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are talking about homeschooling conventions. We recorded this a few weeks ago before everything with the Cornovirus became widespread. While many conventions have been canceled or postponed, we think that this topic is still important. Especially since the conventions later in the year will need your support, as well as the state organizations. So we hope this episode encourages you to make going to your state's homeschooling convention a priority in the future!

But Before we begin we also want to thank our sponsor, Teaching Textbooks. They make math fun and you can check out their website over at teachtextbooks.com.

 

Have a great week, and don't forget to keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! We are back with a new episode for you this week! And we are talking about Thanksgiving and all of the things that we, as homeschoolers, are thankful for. 

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

 

Have a happy Thanksgiving, and don't forget to smile! 

Hey Everyone, Thanks for joining us for episode 109! This week we are joined by Debbie Wilson, and she is here to share some of her wisdom and advice from decades of homeschooling. As your children get older, homeschooling changes, and that is what we are going to be talking about tonight! 

Before we begin I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com. 

 

Have a great week, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! My name is ben Wilson, this week we talk about the age-old topic of socialization, and we also discuss homeschooling conventions, because it is that time of year again! We hope you enjoy this week's episode! If you would like to see a list of all of the events Todd will be speaking at, visit this page. https://familymanweb.com/speaking/speaking-schedule/

We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com.

Lastly thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine, for their support. They are a wonderful source for regular homeschooling encouragement, and if you aren't already, you should subscribe to their magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

Have a great week, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we have two very special guests, homeschooling pioneers, David and Sherly Quine from Cornerstone Curriculum. They have a passion for family and homeschooling. They have decades of experience and encouragement to share with you! This is an amazing episode and we know you will finish it feeling encouraged.  

Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please go subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! My name is Ben wilson, and it is now officially summer and our goal is to help you and your family enjoy these short summer months! So on this episode, we give our suggestions for some safe summer movies and fun activities you can do as a family! 

Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please go subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

Have a great week, and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We just got back from vacation today, so we are currently recovering! So we are replaying an episode from a while back. We had Todd's wife, Debbie, on to talk about how to prevent homeschooling burnout, and what to do when your child isn't learning something quickly. She always has wisdom and encouragement to share, and we hope you enjoy! 

Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Lastly thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please go subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

Also, if you haven't already we would appreciate if you would leave us a review on whatever podcast app you listen on! This is a great way to help spread the word about The Smiling Homeschooler. 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! We have another awesome episode for you this week! We were joined by Homeschooling pioneer Becky Clark. She not only homeschooled her children but is now homeschooling her grandchildren. She has a ton of wisdom and encouragement to share. We hope you enjoy hearing from her. 

Before we begin I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com. 

 

Have a great week, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Tonight we have a special Christmas episode for you! We have a Christmas story to share with your whole family that we think you'll enjoy. 

We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. They are that math curriculum that helps homeschoolers smile.  Before we begin I want to thank teaching textbooks for sponsoring the smiling homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com. 

Merry Christmas, and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we are talking about how to energize your homeschooling, how to deal with attitudes and character issues, and how to motivate your teens. This is going to be another great episode! 

We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check out a free trial at teachingtextbooks.com.

Lastly thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine, for their support. They are an outstanding source for regular homeschooling encouragement, and if you aren't already, you should subscribe to their magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week Todd gives the four whys behind why we homeschool!  These are important to know and remember, especially as we get closer to the school year! As always, this will be an encouraging episode and we hope you enjoy! 

We want to thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible for the last five years. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also, thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, which every mom does, then subscribe to their magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com 

Lastly, if you haven't already, visit our website thesmlinghomeschooler.com and pick up Todd's book, Lies Homeschooling Moms believe. If you need more encouragement, then this is the book for you! 

 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile!

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week Todd is flying solo! He talks about how it is up to you when and how you homeschool, the County Fair,  and his favorite summer foods. It was a fun episode, so enjoy! 

Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please go subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

 Welcome to episode 101 of the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast. This week we are sharing some homeschool confessions. The point of this is to be real and encourage you not to stress too much. 

If you're interested in watching the FPEA event Todd mentions in the show, go to this website https://www.steadfast2020.com/?fbclid=IwAR0R2iEOZuDhTePP5Gg1VZEM0SQAm4pSxn3q6A_xyBEAP6uFI7htTPm0wIs

Before we begin I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can try out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com

Have a great week, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are celebrating the 300th episode of The Smiling Homeschooler! We can't believe we have been doing the show for almost 5 years, and we couldn't do it without you! Thank you for being part of our team! On the episode, we talk about some of our favorite moments, and read some of our listener's favorite episodes as well. Join us for the celebration! 

Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please go subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Hey everyone! Todd and Ben are currently on vacation, so this week's episode is a recent interview that Todd did with Dr. Gary Chapman, author of 5 Love Languages. Dr. Chapman joined Todd on the Familyman Show to talk about his most recent book and share some of his wisdom on parenting. This is a really awesome episode that you won't want to miss! 

 

Also, thank you to Teaching Textbooks for their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are the math curriculum that helps homeschoolers smile! Check out a demo over at their website teachingtextbooks.com. 

 

Have a great week and keep smiling!

Today we are talking about devotions in homeschooling, and to do so we are joined by Debbie Wilson. She had a ton of great suggestions, that we hope this helps and encourages you! 

Before we begin I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com. 

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! On this week's episode, our topic is equipping your child to find their own way as they grow older, and being their biggest cheerleader. This is something that every parent will have to deal with and gives you an amazing opportunity to impact your child's life. We think this episode will encourage you! 

Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please go subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com.

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. If you have made the decision to homeschool, keep at it, don't give up, and remove your exit strategy if possible. You are doing an amazing job homeschooling your kids! Also, take a little time to think of your husband this week leading up to Valentine's day. I also want to say thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling homeschooler podcast. They make math fun and you can check out their website over at teachingtextbooks.com.

have a great week, as always keep smiling!

 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week's episode is a really good one! We talk about how to homeschool the hard child, and to be clear we don't mean a bad child, just a one that is...hard!  Also, don't forget We are going to be releasing the You Da' Dad daily calendar soon. This is a great Christmas present for your husband, and we only have a limited quantity, so keep an eye on our Facebook page, and website for when those become available. 

Before we start I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler!  Check out a free trial over on their website teachingtextbooks.com. 

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we have something your whole family can enjoy together. Todd is going to share one of his Christmas stories from The Familyman Christmas Treasury, The Stranger. We hope your family enjoys this story as much as the Wilson family. 

Before we start I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums available, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

 

Merry Christmas, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week our topic is how to handle the rise of ChatGPT/AI, and the positive and negative impacts it can have on our homeschooling. This was another great episode and we hope you find it encouraging and helpful! 

Before we jump in, we want to give a big thank you to Teaching Textbooks for supporting The Smiling Homeschooler. They offer one of the best math curriculums around, helping homeschoolers smile more every day. So, be sure to check them out at teachingtextbooks.com for your math needs this school year.

Also, Today’s Show is being underwritten by Samaritan Ministries, A community of Christians that pay one another’s medical bills…helping families take a safe step of faith as they feel God's Leading in career or ministry changes or in bringing mom home. You can learn more at SamaritanMinistries.org/familyman

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Today we need your help! As you probably know, Kentucky experienced devastating tornados a few days ago, affecting thousands of people, including over 100 homeschool families. Because of this, our guest John Hannigan, created homeschoolrelief.org to help homeschool families in need. He joins us this week to tell you how you can help these families. 

Also, don't forget to order the You Da' Dad daily calendar for your husband for Christmas, we still have some left, and also our Game, To Bethlehem, which is a fun way to spend some time with your family. Also, this supports the Smiling Homeschooler! 

Before we start I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Welcome to the smiling homeschooler podcast! On this week's episode we are talking about what you actually need to teach in your homeschool. Many homeschooling moms feel tons of pressure because they think the law has a ton of requirements, and this actually might not be true! This topic idea came from a listener question, if you have ever have something you would like us to cover, feel free to message us on Facebook! 

We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com. 

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we talk about the topic of grades. This is something we have talked about before, but we think it is important to continue to remind everyone that grades aren't the sign of true learning. 

Also, don't forget to order the You Da' Dad daily calendar for your husband for Christmas, we still have some left, and also our Game, To Bethlehem, which is a fun way to spend some time with your family. Also, this is an awesome way to support the Smiling Homeschooler! Visit our website thesmilinghomeschooler.com to order. 

Before we start I want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week our topic is practical tips to encourage and support your child's dreams. This can be tough for many parents, but it will have a profound impact on your child! So we hope this episode is encouraging and helpful. If you would like to sign up for four free months of World Watch News, use code TODD4 at checkout or click this link. 

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile, and you should use their math curriculum for this school year. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, subscribe to their incredible magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

 Lastly, if you haven't already, please take a minute and leave us a review on whatever podcast app you listen on. This is a great way to help us out! 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! It is less than 2 weeks until Christmas! We can hardly believe it! This week we want to keep with the festive Christmas spirit, so we talk about our Favorite Christmas Tradition, and read some of our listener's favorites as well! This is a super fun episode.

Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please go subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com. 

Have a great week and don't forget to smile.

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Today we are joined by another amazing guest, Dr. Roger Smith. He homeschooling veteran and speaker and has a ton of wisdom and encouragement to share with you this week.

But Before we begin we also want to thank our sponsor, Teaching Textbooks. They make math fun and you can check out their website over at teachtextbooks.com.

Also, head on over to our website to purchase our new t-shirt, If you appreciate what we do, this would be a great way to help us out.

 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are continuing our deep dive into the homeschool personality test. We are going to be talking about the Swan and the Sandpiper in this episode! Again if you haven't taken the test yet, head on over to thesmilinghomeschooler.com

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. If you need more homeschool encouragement, make sure to subscribe to their amazing magazine. 

Have a great week, and keep smiling! 

 

Welcome back to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we answer two listener questions that cover how to motivate your kids to do their school, and how to teach the out-of-the-box learners. They are great questions, and the answers should encourage you! 

If you have a question for us you are always welcome to message us over on Facebook! 

 

Thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! Go check out their new demo for version 4.0 over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com. 

Have a great week, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! In this episode, we have another awesome interview for you! We get to talk to Author and homeschooling mom, Connie Albers. She has written an amazing book about parent teens called Parenting Beyond the Rules: Raising Teens With Confidence and Joy. Even if your children aren't teenagers yet, this is an episode you need to listen to! 

We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! They are an incredible math curriculum and you should check them out at teachingtextbooks.com

 

Have a great week, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week join Todd for a short Christmas episode! We hope you enjoy this quick shot of encouragement and Merry Christmas from our family to yours! 

We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for helping make the smiling homeschooler possible! They are an amazing math curriculum, and the one our family uses! We would encourage you to check out their free trial over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com. 

 

Lastly, thank you to Homeschool Today Magazine for their support. They are another wonderful source of homeschooling encouragement and we believe every mom should subscribe to their magazine. If you aren't already, please do so over at homeschooltoday.com. 

Have a Merry Christmas and don't forget to smile! 

 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! In this episode, we are talking about the many things we have learned from homeschooling. This includes many listener suggestions and we think is a fun and encouraging episode. 

Before we begin we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of the curriculum over on their website, teachingtextbooks.com. 

Have a great week, and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! On this episode we are joined by Debbie Wilson, to talk about the start of the school year. She explains her approach to starting the year, which curriculums she is uses, and what her plans are for this year. 

Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for all of their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They are one of the best math curriculums around, and we believe they help more homeschoolers smile. So go check them out at teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, then subscribe to their fantastic magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com 

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

 

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! On this episode, Todd and Ben recap the homeschool year of 2020. This was a unique year in so many ways, including homeschooling! 

 

Thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Check out version 4.0 of their curriculum over at teachingtextbooks.com

 

Happy New Year, and keep smiling!

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We are officially in the Christmas season! This is one of our favorite times of the year, but it can also be one of the most stressful! There are gifts to buy, traditions to uphold and family to visit. In fact, there is so much to do that many people forget to smile! So this week we talk about if it is even possible to have a stress-free Christmas! 

We have a few more weeks before Christmas, so don't forget to buy your husband a You da Dad daily calendar, and pick up the To Bethlem Christmas game, which your entire family will enjoy. Get both of these and more over on our website, thesmilinghomeschooler.com. 

We would also like to thank Teaching Textbooks for their support of the Smiling Homeschooler. They help more homeschoolers smile, and it is never too late to switch. You can check out a free trial of their math curriculum on their website, teachingtextbooks.com. 

Also thank you to homeschooling today magazine, for their support. They are an amazing source of encouragement and you should subscribe to their amazing magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com

 

Have a great week and keep smiling! 

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! On today's episode, we are joined by Charla McKinley creator of Beyond Personal Finance and the Artisan of Adulting. She has created a fun and engaging curriculum to teach teens about the realities of money and finances. 

Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. You can visit Teachingtextbooks.com to check out a free trial. 

Also thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine, for their support. If you need more regular homeschooling encouragement, which every mom does, then subscribe to their magazine over at homeschoolingtoday.com.

Have a great week, and don't forget to smile!