The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast

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!

Welcome to episode 102 of the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This is a great episode! We were joined by Debbie Wilson, and she shared her advice for new homeschoolers. This is the episode is a must-listen for anyone who is just getting started homeschool, or just needs a good reminder of what is important! We hope you share this with a friend! Also if you would like to email Debbie you can send it to [email protected]. Before we begin We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can check out a new demo of their 4.0 version of their curriculum over at teachingtextbooks.com Have a great week, and keep smiling

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 100th episode of the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we had Todd, and Debbie, plus three of their kids and their spouses, and one of their daughters. We had a lot of fun recording this episode, and think you will enjoy it. We also want to thank everyone for allowing us to get to 100 episodes, and we are looking forward to the next 100! Again, please share this podcast with anyone who is just getting started homeschooling! Before we begin we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler. You can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com Have a great week, and keep smiling!

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This episode ended up being awesome! We answered a couple listener questions, and we think you will find the answers encouraging. The first was about having a family on limited finances, and the second question was from a mom who is just exhausted. 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 cover some more of our suggestions for fun places you can visit with your family! The point of this is to give you ideas for ways to make memories as a family. Thank you to Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They are the math curriculum we choose and recommend. Have a great week, and keep smiling!

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! This week we are joined by my mom, Debbie Wilson, to talk about history! It is also my parent's 30th wedding anniversary, so we talk about that as well. It is a fun episode! If you have any questions or comments you can message us over on our Facebook page. Also, sign up for our short weekly email over at our website! 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 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! 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!

Thanks for listening to this episode! We appreciate each and every listener, you help make this podcast possible. We hope we encouraged you not to sweat finishing the book, and to be willing to think outside of the box! 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. Also if you would be interested in finding out more about Harvey Cedars visit this website https://www.hcbible.org/ Have a great week, and as always, keep smiling!

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! This week we are talking about what real learning is and why it should be a priority! This is important to know since it can help you get rid of a lot of stress! 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. We also have a new Smiling Homeschooler t-shirt available on our website. It is currently $20 and we are doing free shipping on it. This is a great way to support us, and look great at the same time! Have a great week and keep smiling!

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 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 we are joined by co-founder of the Old Schoolhouse Magazine, Gena Suarez. She is a homeschooling veteran, who has a ton of experience and encouragement to share. This is an awesome episode. If you would like to see more from Gena, visit theoldschoolhouse.com. Also, pick up a t-shirt before they are no longer available! http://store.familymanweb.com/smiling-homeschooler-t-shirt/ This is a great way to support what we do! 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. Thank you for listening, and don't forget to keep smiling!

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! 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! 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 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! This week we thought we would talk about how you can help those around you that are just getting started homeschooling! We think this is a good topic since many people are having to try some form of homeschooling for the first time in their life, and who better to help than you? If you would like to support the Smiling Homeschooler, check out our store over at thesmilinghomeschooler.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! 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 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! My name is Ben Wilson, and this week we are talking about not fearing the requirements! This is a topic that drives thousands of homeschoolers crazy and takes the smiles out of their homeschooling. This should hopefully help you relax and not fear the requirements! 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 are talking about the importance of non-book homeschooling! This includes things like teaching your children obedience, respect, and more. We also talk about some more of the lies that almost every homeschooling mom believes. 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.

Welcome to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we discuss something that is extremely important to us, and that is being real. This is something that nearly everyone struggles with, and it is something we all need to do more of! We hope you find this episode encouraging! 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!

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!

Thanks for listening to the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We hope you are encouraged to believe you are the best teacher your kids can have, and that you are the one that should be controlling your homeschooling, and not the government. If you would like more weekly encouragement, head on over to our website thesmilinghomeschooler.com and sign up for the weekly newsletter! It is short, and encouraging! We also 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!

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!

Thank you for joining us for another episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast! We hope we encouraged you to prioritize time with your spouse, and maybe even got you to consider booking a cruise for next year! If you have any questions, feel free to message us on Facebook, or you can email us at [email protected]. We also thank you to Teachingtextbooks for sponsoring the smiling homeschooler podcast. They make math fun and you can check out their website over at teachingtextbooks.com.

Thanks for listening to episode 73 of the smiling homeschooler podcast! We covered a lot of ground and even rambled a bit, but we hope you enjoyed hearing from Ike, Carolyn, and Rissa. If you ever have a question or comment, you message us on Facebook or send us an email to todd@thesmilinghomescooler. com. Also 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!

Thank you for listening to another episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast. Try to follow these resolutions, and make them part of your homeschool for 2020. If you have any questions or need encouragement, feel free to message us on our facebook page, and we will respond as quickly as possible. Also 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! Happy New Year!

Welcome to the Christmas Special of the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we are doing something that we haven't done before! This episode is something your whole family can enjoy. While my siblings and I were growing up, my dad wrote many different Christmas themed stories for us. One of them is Gladys remembers Christmas. We love the story and thought we would share it with you! W It is read by the talented Jim Hodges and is a great reminder about what Christmas is all about. So gather your kids and husband together in the family room, gets some snacks, and enjoy this wonderful, short, Christmas story.

Thank you for listening to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We hope you enjoy your Christmas break and enjoy this special time and use it to make memories that will last a lifetime. Also if you have a topic you would like us to talk about message us on Facebook, or you can email us at Todd@thesmiling homeschooler.com. We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com. Have a great week and as always...keep smiling!

We are glad you joined us for another episode of the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Enjoy the Christmas season, and again we encourage you to take it a bit easier during the season and enjoy being with your kids. Also if you want a great gift for your husband, go to the smiling homeschooler website and look for the daily calendar. It will encourage your husband in many ways during the coming year. We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com. Have a great week of homeschooling and as always...keep smiling!

Thank you for listening to Episode 68 of the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! If you were encouraged by Anujuli had to say or would like to connect with other Califonia homeschoolers, we would encourage you to check out their working homeschool mom's facebook group, and visit www.cheaofca.org. We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com. Have a great week of homeschooling and as always...keep smiling!

Thanks for listening to Episode 67 of the smiling homeschooler podcast! We hope you liked hearing from Sam! Again if you have a question for him or would like to see his work go to https://samwilsonanimator.com/ We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com. Have a great week of homeschooling and as always...keep smiling!

Thanks, everyone for joining us for another episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast. We hope this episode was a great reminder to enjoy the time you have with your kids and to enjoy this Thanksgiving! We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com. Have a great week of homeschooling and as always...keep smiling!

We hope you enjoyed this unique episode of the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. We will be back to normal next week. We hope what Pat had to say was encouraging to you! Also if you are interested in any of the products that my dad mentioned, go to thesmilinghomeschooler.com to check them out. We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com. Have a great week of homeschooling and as always...keep smiling!

Thank's for joining us for this week's episode, hopefully, it was encouraging and helped take some of the pressure you may feel, off your shoulders and will help you better enjoy the time you have with your kids. We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com. Have a great week of homeschooling and as always...keep smiling!

Thanks for joining us for this week's episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast! We hope this topic was encouraging and helped take the guilt away from you if you struggle with any of the types we talked about today. If you have a question or comment you would like to ask us or have us talk about on the show you can email us at [email protected] or message us on Facebook. We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com. Have a great week of homeschooling and as always...keep smiling!

Thanks for joining us for this week's episode of the Smiling Homeschooler podcast! We hope some of these tips help and embrace the hard since that often leads to the best memories. We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com. Have a great week of homeschooling and as always...keep smiling!

Thanks for joining us for this week's episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast! Hopefully, this encouraged you that your kids will value what you are doing even if you don't feel it now! We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com. Have a great week of homeschooling and as always...keep smiling!

Thanks for joining us for this week's episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast! Hopefully, you were encouraged to take time off of school and not feel guilty about it! Don't believe the lie that you aren't doing a good enough job, and focus on the relationship! We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com. Have a wonderful week and as always...keep smiling!

Thank's for joining us for this week's episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast! If you would like to contact Zan or would like to hear more from her, you should visit her website over at zanetyler.com. Homeschooling can be tough, but it is good, and you can do it and are best for your kids. We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com.

Thank's for joining us for this week's episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast! We hope that what Alisa had to say will encourage you to believe that you are the best teacher for your kids and that homeschooling is a great decision. We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com. Have a wonderful week and as always...keep smiling!

Thank's for joining us for this week's episode of the smiling homeschooler podcast! If you have a question or a word of encouragement, we would love if you would send us a Facebook message! We can either answer your question on the show or privately. We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com. Have a wonderful week and as always...keep smiling!

Thanks, everyone for joining us for the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast. We hope the topic for today's show helped and if you have a suggestion or comment, I would encourage you to message us on Facebook or email us at [email protected]. If you enjoy the podcast, we love if you would share it with a friend! We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com. Have a wonderful week and as always...keep smiling!

Thanks, everyone for joining us for the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast. We want to thank everyone who leaves awesome comments and sends us great messages, they are encouraging to us, and we love hearing from you! We hope you found what we talked about today, encouraging! We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com. Here is the link to the website of Doctor Brian Ray, if you would like to see the research on homeschooling! This is the link for the song that Ike and Carolyn had commissioned for their wedding! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BecTZFwlA5E Have a wonderful week and as always...keep smiling!

Thanks, everyone for joining us for the Smiling Homeschooler Podcast. If you are have started school already or are starting soon, we would love if you would send us a message letting us know how your first week goes! We love hearing from you, and we like seeing real homeschooling moments! We also want to thank Teaching Textbooks for sponsoring the Smiling Homeschooler podcast. They make math fun, and you can check out a free trial over at their website, teachingtextbooks.com. Have a wonderful week and as always...keep smiling!