The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we are sticking with our theme of not talking about homeschooling specifically! So in this episode, we are giving you some recommendations of movies you can watch with the entire family. We also 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!

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. If you would like more weekly encouragement, make sure to sign up for our short weekly email over on our website, thesmilinghomeschooler.com. Also we would like to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. For a free trial, head on over to 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!

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week homeschool graduate, Sam Wilson, joins us to talk about how homeschooling equipped him to pursue his passion. This is a great episode and we are sure you will be encouraged. Thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! For a free trial visit teachingtextbooks.com. Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! In this week's episode we are talking about a couple of listener suggested topics. which were all about summer chores, allowances, and summer jobs. This is a great topic, and it was a fun episode. 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!

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we have a fun challenge for you. We are calling it the 50-mile challenge. The purpose of it is to find a few fun things to do with your family within 50 miles of your house. Before we start we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! They are an amazing math curriculum, and we would encourage you to check them out at teachingtextbooks.com Have a great week and keep smiling!

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we are replaying an episode where we give some ideas and suggestions of places you can visit with your family this summer. It was a fun episode, and we hope you enjoy! 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! On this episode we are talking about the time after graduation and what to expect. This is a big change for you and your child, but your role is still just as important as before graduation. This is going a super encouraging episode! Also thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler! They are the math curriculum that makes people smile, and we would encourage you to check them out! Have a great week and keep smiling!

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! Summer break is just around the corner! So on this week's episode, we talk about limiting video games, making a summer bucket list, and enjoying the time with your kids. 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 out a free demo over at teachingtextbooks.com Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! On this episode, we are joined again by Debbie Wilson! She shares her thoughts on wrapping up the end of the school year. As always, what she has to say will be encouraging and we know you'll love it. 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. But let's get going, here is my dad, Todd Wilson

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! It is teacher appreciation week, so we are celebrating you this week! What you are doing for your children is an amazing thing, and they are so blessed to have you. 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! 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! 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! 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! Thanks for listening to another episode of our podcast! Today we are talking all about extracurricular activities, and whether or not they are even necessary. 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 answering customer questions and they seem to all have a theme, homeschooling is hard! We hope you are encouraged this week. Also, thank you to Teaching Textbooks for their support of the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! 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 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! 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! Today we are talking about how to involve your husband in homeschooling, especially during the hard times. 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 going to replay one of our early episodes. This was an interview we had with Cindy LaJoy, with Blue Collar homeschooling. We talked about how each child is different and how college isn't always the best option. We hope you find it encouraging! 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 Christy Rucker to talk about 7 ways you can simplify your homeschool. What she has to share is encouraging and helpful! If you would like more on this topic, head over to Amazon and pick up Christy's book! 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! This week we were joined by another homeschooling veteran, Pat Mills, who is also the social media manager for Apologia. She has years of experience and we are sure you are going to be encouraged by what she has to share. Before we begin I 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! In this week's episode we are talking about Birthdays, Valentine's days, and following your heart! 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 on their website, teachingtextbooks.com. Have a great week and 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! Tonight we are talking about giving other homeschooling moms grace. This is a tough topic and can be against our nature, but it is true! Hopefully, you feel encouraged by the end of the 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! 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! 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! In this episode, we talk about the curriculum suggestions from the homeschool moms of the smiling homeschooler community. We cover a ton of great options, and maybe there is one that will help you smile more during your homeschooling this year! 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! 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! 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 the highlights of this year, and about Christmas. We have some simple suggestions for making Christmas memories with your family. 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 on their website, teachingtextbooks.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 episode 120. Today we are answering a couple of listener questions, and talking about taking a break! 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. Also if you are looking for Christmas ideas for your Husband, pick up the You Da' Dad daily calendar over on our website! It makes for the perfect Christmas present, and will also be encouraging! Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! We have a great episode for you this week. We were joined by Debbie Wilson, to talk about the Subject of English. As always she has a ton of wisdom and encouragement to share. We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the smiling homeschooler. You can checkout out a free demo of the new 4.0 version of their curriculum on their website, teachingtextbooks.com. Also don't forget that the You da' dad daily calendar is available over our website. It will not only encourage your husband but also makes for a great Christmas gift! We have limited numbers, so head on over to thesmilinghomeschooler.com. Have a great week and keep smiling!

Welcome to the smiling homeschooler podcast! This is episode 118 and today we are talking about the true purpose of education, which is sometimes easy to forget. 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 on their website, teachingtextbooks.com. Also, don't forget that the You D' Dad daily calendar is available over our website. It will not only encourage your husband but also makes for a great Christmas gift! We have limited numbers, so head on over to thesmilinghomeschooler.com to pick one up. Have a great week and keep smiling!

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are talking about technology and toddlers this week! Here is the link for the You Da' Dad Daily Calendar that Todd talked about. https://store.familymanweb.com/2021-you-da-dad-daily-calendar/ Also thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! Check out their free demo over at their website teachingtextbooks.com. 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!

Hey Everyone, welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! As this episode is airing we are driving back from our Florida Vacation. So we will be back next week with a normal show. However this week, we wanted to play another incredible interview from almost two years ago. You will be hearing from Dianne Craft who is an expert in teaching children that have Dyslexia, ADD, ADHD, or other special needs. We hope you are encouraged! 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! 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!

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!

Hey Everyone, welcome to episode 112! This week we are talking about thinking outside of the curriculum box. Many homeschoolers feel stuck to the traditional curriculums, and this episode is to encourage you that you can choose what to do for any subject! We think it will be encouraging. Before we begin I 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!

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!

Hi Everyone! We are glad you can join us for another awesome episode. This week we were joined by Janelle Smith, who is a homeschooling mom, that has been working to reach out and help new homeschoolers. She has a ton of encouragement and advice to share! 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 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!

Hey Everyone, Thank you for being here for another episode! This week we are talking about the first day of school and homeschool co-ops. We know that the first day and week can be tough, so we hope this episode will encourage you! Also, we are selling a special T-shirt over on our website, and we have a very limited quantity! So if you would like a shirt that celebrates you as a homeschooling mom, and would like to support us, go pick one up! 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!

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

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!

Thank you for joining us for episode 105 of the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. This week we are giving you some ways that will ruin your children's love of learning, which will lead to a ruined homeschool year. But don't worry, you will be encouraged! Also if you would like to get your own Box-of-Smiles go to thesmilinghomeschooler.com. 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 don't forget to 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!