Episode 329 - Raising Problem-Solvers: How to Teach Practical Skills

Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! This week we explore how to approach teaching practical skills to your kids: When to guide them and when to let them figure it out. How much to Push vs letting curiosity lead, and creative ways to instill the value of hard work!  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 Homeschool Today magazine for their support. They are a fantastic source of encouragement and would make a great Christmas gift for any homeschooling mom. Subscribe over at homeschoolingtoday.com.  Don't forget to pick up your Christmas game and You'da dad daily calendar over on our website thesmilinghomeschooler.com.