make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
In the context of promoting joy, fun and an environment of love, Bonnie welcomes you! Bonnie is a homeschool mom of seven kids, 32 years in - writer, speaker and cheerleader. Meet her cohosts who bring your questions and theirs to the table: Elizabeth, mom of six, in the thick of glorious family life, and Christina, just starting the homeschool journey with three littles. Join us for some honest discussion about how to make home education cozy. Just like you imagined.
make joy normal: cozy homeschooling
homeschool dads, the joy of homeschooling and finding motivation: an interview with Nick Robinson
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Nick Robinson joins me to talk about being a homeschooling dad. We also discuss the importance of finding your "why" for homeschooling, how seeking your teens input on their education can be super beneficial and wisdom on motivating ourselves and our children.
00:40 - Involvement as a father in homeschooling
11:36 - Expectations and taking time for assessment
15:21 - Freedom in homeschooling
16:26 - We're not trying to recreate public school in our homes
19:39 - What if you're getting push back from the kids?
23:01 - Acknowledging and negotiating with our teens
28:31 - Record keeping resources
35:40 - Is homeschooling right for your family
40:00 - Developing a family mission statement
41:04 - Tip for motivating ourselves and our children
The Homeschool Helper + On Instagram @the_homeschoolhelper
Planning Pages for High School
enjoying your kids even more, family philosophy (blog post)
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