Maybe it’s time to pick a new curriculum and you’re paralyzed with indecision, afraid you might pick the “wrong” one. Maybe you’ve already picked something, and now you’re afraid you made the “wrong” choice … but there’s no money left in the budget for something new (or brain cells left in your head for more […]
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Past episodes of LIVE without Training Wheels
2019-2020 Homeschool Resource Preview
It’s about time to start planning the 2019-2020 Homeschool Year. I’ve collected all of my resources and curriculum and I’m ready to dive into some focused planning. But first, how about a little show and tell? Want to see what we’ve collected for next year? For the first time, I’ll be homeschooling elementary, middle school and […]
Of Morning Times and Autopilots: By Moms for Moms with Pam Barnhill
This month, we’re talking with moms who are both experienced in the homeschool trenches and are actively creating resources to bless and benefit homeschool families. What’s it like to homeschool and run a business on the side? How do moms make that work? We’ll chat with Pam Barnhill, podcast host, author, and instructor, about how she went […]
Layering on the Learning: By Moms for Moms with Michelle Copher and Karen Loutzenhiser
This month, we’re talking with moms who are both experienced in the homeschool trenches and are actively creating resources to bless and benefit homeschool families. What’s it like to homeschool and run a business on the side? How do moms make that work? We’ll chat with Karen Loutzenhiser and Michelle Copher, sisters and co-authors of Layers of […]
Is There Life Beyond Homeschooling?
So you’ve decided to homeschool. It’s no small job. And you’re going to need to be all-in. It will take a firm commitment of time, energy, and attitude. But does it need to be all-consuming? Is it OK for homeschool moms to have a life outside of homeschooling? (I mean besides reading curriculum reviews online and […]
From Writing Resource to Lifestyle: By Moms for Moms with Julie Bogart
This month, we’re talking with moms who are both experienced in the homeschool trenches and are actively creating resources to bless and benefit homeschool families. What’s it like to homeschool and run a business on the side? How do moms make that work? We’ll chat with Julie Bogart, creator and owner of Brave Writer, about how her […]
Hands-On Math with Everyday Objects
So you like the idea of hands-on math learning. In theory. But you don’t actually know how to make that happen. What manipulatives do you need to have on hand? How do you use the materials you’ve got to explain the math concepts you want to share? Join me as I show you how to use […]
How Much Math is Enough for High School?
When you started homeschooling, you were all about a relaxed approach to math. Hands-on learning. Math in real life. But now you’re starting down high school. You wake up at night in a cold sweat. What if you put them in a traditional classroom for high school math or science and your lack of diligence is […]
Discovering Math in Nature
Maybe a math textbook isn’t quite your thing. Perhaps you (or your kids) would prefer to be out in nature, discovering the beauty of God’s creation. But what if you could discover math in nature? Join us as we chat with Cindy West of Our Journey Westward and author of Loving Living Math about the math […]
Math is a Foreign Language
Have you ever heard someone say, “I’m just not a math person.” It’s popular to talk about how hard math is. But what if the key is to think of math as a foreign language – to focus on understanding the vocabulary and the communication? Join me as we chat with Dennis DeNoia, a.k.a. Mr. D. […]