Gift of Homeschooling
by Nadia Ott
A veteran homeschooling mommy of 18 years, a graduate of UC Berkeley in Economics, and working wife and mother, I aim to equip you with the tools necessary to have the most successful life and homeschool journey EVER! I share practical, actionable strategies for achieving success, peace, productivity, and happiness in your life and homeschool journey. From simple, practical, straightforward advice, to tackling stress and doubt, to more in-depth suggestions, I have you, and your family covered when it comes to discovering the Gift of Homeschooling, and and living an empowered life of faith.
Episodes
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How to Start the New Year with Less Stress in Your Homeschool (A Faith-Filled Reset)
As a new year begins, many homeschool parents feel an unexpected pressure to do more, plan better, and somehow get everything “right.” But what if this year didn’t start with pressure—what if it started with peace? In this episode of Gift of Homeschooling, Nadia shares a gentle, faith-filled…
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Homeschool Mindset: 3 Shifts to Transform Your Homeschool
Have you ever felt like homeschooling was just too much — too exhausting, too uncertain, or maybe even too heavy to keep going? You’re not alone. In this heartfelt and honest episode, Nadia opens up about the early years of her homeschooling journey — when doubt, fear, and exhaustion nearly stole...
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Faithful in the Season You’re In: Finding Peace and Purpose in Your Homeschool Journey
Feeling like you’re always rushing from one homeschool task to the next — trying to plan, achieve, and check everything off your list? In this heart-centering episode, Nadia reminds us that homeschooling isn’t just about doing — it’s about being. Drawing from Ecclesiastes 3:1 and a powerful quote...
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Overcoming Homeschool Regret: 3 Ways to Move Forward with God’s Grace
Still replaying homeschool mistakes? Discover how to let go of regret and move forward with hope and practical steps for a joyful homeschool future Have you ever replayed your homeschooling mistakes and wondered if you’ve already “messed it up”? Maybe you’ve thought, I should have been more...
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Start Strong: 3 Things Every Homeschooling Parent Should Know
Ready to start the new homeschool year strong? If you’refeeling a mix of excitement and overwhelm—take a deep breath. You’re not alone. Discover 3 simple musts that bring clarity, peace, and purpose to your homeschool journey. In this episode of Gift of Homeschooling, I’m sharingthe 3 simple…
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The Real Reason Homeschooling Feels So Hard—It’s a Spiritual Fight
Have you ever felt like everything started going wrong the moment you decided to homeschool? The doubts, the exhaustion, the unexpected criticism—it’s not just coincidence. It’s a spiritual battle. In this powerful episode of the Gift of Homeschooling podcast, I open up about my own struggles and...
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Avoid These 3 Common Homeschooling Regrets—and Homeschool with Confidence!
Avoid These 3 Common Homeschooling Regrets—and Homeschool with Confidence! Are you homeschooling with intention—or might you look back one day with regret? In this powerful episode of Gift of Homeschooling, I share 3 of the most common regrets veteran homeschooling parents face—and how you can...
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Preschool and Kindergarten Homeschooling: Crafting a Joyful Learning Journey
Wondering what homeschooling should really look like for preschool and kindergarten? This is the episode you don’t want to miss. Whether you're just starting out or already deep into homeschooling your little ones, this episode is packed with heartfelt wisdom, practical advice, and veteran tips…
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Why the enemy fights your homeschooling - the hidden battle you must win!
Have you ever noticed that the moment you step out in faith to homeschool, the battle intensifies? Doubts, criticism, exhaustion—it all comes at you full force. In this episode, I’m sharing my personal struggles, the spiritual battle behind homeschooling, and why the opposition you’re facing is...
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5 Things Successful Homeschool Parents Do Before 8 AM
Ever wonder what sets successful homeschooling parents apart? It’s not just about the curriculum—it’s about the habits, the mindset, and the intentional choices they make every single day. In this powerful episode ofGift of Homeschooling, I’m pulling back the curtain and sharingfive things...
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The Truth About Homeschooling: Why It’s Not as Perfect as It Seems
In this episode originally aired in 2021, of the Gift of Homeschooling podcast, we delve into the often-unseen realities of homeschooling, challenging the often picture perfect portrayals commonly found on social media. While platforms like Instagram and Facebook showcase meticulously curated...
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7 Blessings of Homeschooling You'll Be Grateful For
Discover the joy and unexpected gifts of homeschooling in this heartwarming episode, "7 Blessings of Homeschooling You'll Be Grateful For." Whether you're new to homeschooling or a seasoned pro, this episode dives into the incredible benefits that make the journey worthwhile. From fostering...
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Hello Friends - 4 Simple Homeschool Reminders
Hello Friends, Just checking in to say hello, and to let you know that I'm still here. Like all of us, I find myself juggling a lot of different things in different seasons that take up a lot more of my time that I anticipated. I find myself in one of those seasons right now. Jumping on today to...
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Raising Champions - How Value Transforms Your Homeschooling
Are you feeling the constant pressure to “make it” as a homeschool parent? The endless push to hit milestones, meet expectations, and chase what the world calls success can be overwhelming. But what if success in homeschooling wasn’t about those things? What if, instead, it was about adding…
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Don't Neglect The Marriage Homeschool Connection
In this heartfelt episode, we’re exploring a topic that often goes overlooked in homeschooling conversations but is absolutely essential to a thriving homeschool journey: the health of your marriage. While homeschooling is a journey filled with unique joys and challenges, the strength of the...
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Creating a Grace-Filled Homeschool Environment
In today’s episode of Gift of Homeschooling, we’re diving into how you can embrace an extraordinary future—one where your past mistakes and routines don’t hold you back. Inspired by this powerful quote, "Never consult an ordinary past if you want an extraordinary future," we’ll explore practical...
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5 Powerful Reasons You Were Born to Homeschool
If you are contemplating the choice to homeschool and are struggling with doubt and insecurity surrounding your ability to homeschool, this episode is for YOU! First, let me assure you that you are not alone. So many of us struggle with doubt when we hear the call to homeschool. In this first...
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How You Can Cultivate Grace in Your Homeschool Day
The choice to homeschool is one that will require a lot of grace on a daily basis. In this episode, I share with you 4 important habits that we need to embrace to do just that. My goal is to equip you with simple, practical, and actional tips and advice I have garnered over my 17 years of...
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Avoid These Common Homeschool Regrets
In life and in homeschooling, if we are not careful, we can end up looking back with regrets. In this episode of Gift of Homeschooling, I explore one of the biggest regrets people have before they die and how it relates to homeschooling. Drawing on insights from Bronnie Ware, a hospice nurse, and...
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Speaking Life into Your Homeschool Journey
We’ve all been there—those seasons where motivation is low, and you feel stuck in a rut. As a homeschooling parent, you face unique challenges every day—whether it’s balancing work and school, managing finances, or simply finding the energy to keep going. If we are not careful, what we find...
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5 Tips to Avoid Losing Your Sense of Self in the Journey
In this episode, I share 5 simple tips that you can incorporate in your life to ensure you do not wake up one day to realize, like too many parents, that you have lost your sense of self. My goal on this Podcast is to equip you with simple, practical, and actional tips and advice to help you have...
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7 Tips to help you manage your homeschool time
If some days you're frustrated because it feels like you're running around like a chicken with your head cut off, with too much to do and too little time to accomplish it, guess what - You're Not alone. On your homeschool journey, many of us often struggle with managing our time to accomplish...
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5 Must for A Successful Homeschool Year
We've all had those days or seasons in life when we feel stuck and have lost our motivation. On your homeschool journey, there will be times when you feel unmotivated, but you don't have to stay there, and guess what? You are definitely not alone. We've all been there. As most of us begin a new...
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Stay consistent on your Homeschool Journey with these Simple Tips
Hello Fellow Homeschooling Friends, I hope that you are all enjoying your summer break. While my family and I are on summer break for the next week or so, I wanted to reshare this episode that originally aired in 2022. An awesome quote by Gloria Copeland says - In consistency lies the power. The...
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End of Homeschool Year Tips
As we close out another Homeschool year, certain things are essential to keep in mind to set yourself up for another successful homeschool year ahead. In this episode, I share five simple tips to consider as you close out another homeschool year and look to another one. My goal is to equip you…
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5 tips to ensure you don't neglect the main thing while homeschooling
As we close out another homeschool year, it is essential to look back to ensure we're keeping the main thing the main thing. In this episode, I share what I mean by this, and you might be surprised that it is not what you think it is. Keep listening to find out what I mean and get five simple…
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Regular school may be better than homeschool in this one way!
As much as I love homeschooling, I think that regular schooling may be better than homeschooling in this one aspect that I discuss on today's episode. Wondering what it is? Go ahead and push the play button. Don't forget to like and subscribe and leave a great comment, as this helps me to…
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Happy Mother's Day My Friends
Hello Friends! I am so grateful to each of you who calls Gift of Homeschooling home and is a regular part of the Gift of Homeschooling Community. Today's episode is a simple, heartfelt Mother's Day wish from me to YOU, my friend. Have a WONDERFUL Mother's Day, and as always, thank you for...
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3 simple Tips to Avoid Loneliness
Please leave a review or comment if you enjoyed this episode. Loneliness is extremely pervasive in our society today, and we as homeschooling families are not immune to it. The consequences of loneliness are so detrimental that I thought it important to share with you 3 simple things that I think...
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5 Tips to Avoid Losing Your Sense of Self in the Journey
In this episode, I share 5 simple tips that you can incorporate in your life to ensure you do not wake up one day to realize, like too many parents, you have lost your sense of self. My goal on this Podcast is to equip you with simple, practical, and actional tips and advice to help you have the...
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3 Tips to Help You Not Just Endure But Enjoy the Journey
Please don't forget to like, subscribe and leave us a wonderful review if you enjoyed this episode. Too often, we find ourselves enduring the journey instead of enjoying it. We can spend years of our lives going through the motions. Days tick by, which turn into weeks, which turn into months, and...
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It's Not Selfish to Crave Me Time and 5 Tips on How to Get It!!
If you have been a mommy, let alone a homeschool mommy for any amount of time, you know the frustration of not being able to find that much craved ME time. In this episode I share with you 5 simple tips for how you can carve out ME time in the hustle of your homeschool day. My goal is to equip…
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Practical Tips that Work for Limiting Your Child's Screentime
Please remember to like and comment! Happy Thursday Everyone! I'm throwing back to 10-29-2020 when this episode first aired because it has been one of the most listened to episodes, and that tells me that it is a most needed topic of discussion. The evidence is widespread and undisputed that…
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Be Fearless in Your Choice to Homeschool
Happy Tuesday Everyone! What would our world look like if we all determined to live out our lives fearlessly, unconcerned about the opinions and dictates of the world around us? When we get to the place where we realize that we don't need to compromise our values and decisions based on what the...
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You are Worth Dying For
Hello Everyone! Today on this Faith Friday here on Gift of Homeschooling, I have a special episode recorded for all of you listening today. If you struggle with feelings of self-worth and self-confidence, please take a listen. I think it will bless you. My goal is to equip you with simple,...
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My Biggest Regret after 16 years of Homeschooling
Happy Thursday Everyone! On this Throw back Thursday, I am sharing an episode that originally aired back on August 10, 2020. What I am speaking about is this podcast is SO important that if I were to be asked what my biggest regret of homeschooling after all these years is, this one would be it....
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5 Tips to help Lower Anxiety in your Homeschool
Anxiety seems to plague so many in every facet of life. In this episode I share 5 tips that I feel strongly will help to curb your level of anxiety in the homeschool process from a very real and personal experience. My goal is to equip you with simple, practical, and actional tips and advice I…
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Monday Motivation - Managing Your Homeschool Time Effectively
If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review and make sure you subscribe! If you are still struggling with managing your homeschool time effectively like I and SO many others like you have done in the past, this episode is for you. My goal is to equip you with simple, practical, and actional tips...
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What are you thinking?
It is drastically important to be in tune with our thought life, because what we think about we truly bring about. On this first of many to come Faith Friday here on Gift of Homeschooling, I wanted to address this from a biblical perspective and to encourage and motivate you to start paying...
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5 reasons why you should not homeschool
On this Throwback Thursday, I am resharing an episode that originally aired on 11/04/2022 which I think is a much needed discussion in the homeschool arena, which many of us might want to shy away from. On our homeschool journey, there are going to be many days when you feel like you did not hit...
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One Habit to Improve Your Homeschool Child's Self-Esteem
We've all had those days or seasons in life when struggle with feeling worthy or not good enough. In this episode, I share with you one practical tip that I think has been instrumental in shaping the self-esteem of my homeschooled children. My goal on this Podcast is to equip you with simple,...
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3 Practical Tips to Help Socialize Your Homeschool Child
Over 16 years ago when my family and I began our homeschool journey, the question we often heard was - How will you make sure that the boys will be socialized? In this episode, I share 3 simple and practical tips that you can use to help ensure that your homeschool child from kindergarten to high...
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Monday Motivation for Your Homeschool Week
If some days you're frustrated because things did not go as planned, guess what - You're Not alone. On your homeschool journey, there are going to be many days when you feel like you did not hit the mark. As with everything in life, you will have these days. From this 16-year homeschool veteran...
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What Does Your Homeschool Sound Like?
Everything in life has a sound, and what that thing sounds like often tells you what that thing IS like? In today's episode I want to talk about the importance of what your homeschool sounds like, and how important the sound is to the success of your homeschool journey. Wondering what I mean by...
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What homeschooling should look like for Preschool and Kindergarten
If you are homeschooling Preschoolers and Kindergarteners or thinking about it - this episode is for you! In this episode I share with you my most important tips and advice for homeschooling during these precious years. Spoiler alert - my advice is mostly centered around taking it slow and…
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5 Simple Tips to Increase Joy In Your Homeschool Day
Like everything else in life, if we are not careful, we begin to lose our joy of homeschooling and might sometimes feel like we’re stuck in a rut. In this episode, I share with you 5 simple things to help bring back some joy into your homeschool day. My goal on this Podcast is to equip you with...
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5 Simple Homeschool Productivity Hacks
Homeschool days can sometimes feel unproductive and lack of productivity has been the death of many homeschool journeys. If you feel that your homeschool days are not as productive as they could be, you're definitely not alone. We've all been there. In this episode, I share with you 5 simple...
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Happy Valentine's Day Gift Of Homeschooling Family!
Today, I simply wanted to come on and wish my beautiful Gift of Homeschooling community a Happy Valentines Day. Thank YOU so much for being a part of Gift of Homeschooling Family. I love and appreciate YOU! My goal on this Podcast is to equip you with simple, practical, and actional tips and…
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How to Get Your Homeschool Motivation Back
We've all had those days or seasons in life when we feel stuck and have lost our motivation. On your homeschool journey, there will be times when you feel unmotivated, but you don't have to stay there, and guess what? You are definitely not alone. We've all been there. In this episode, i share…
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Simple Tips to Help You Create Your Homeschool Vision
Hello Gift Of Homeschooling Family! In this episode I share some simple tips to help you create a vision for your homeschool journey. As I've shared with you in the past, it is critically important that you take the time to carve out a vision for your homeschooling, because as Proverbs teaches us…
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About this show
A veteran homeschooling mommy of 18 years, a graduate of UC Berkeley in Economics, and working wife and mother, I aim to equip you with the tools necessary to have the most successful life and homeschool journey EVER! I share practical, actionable strategies for achieving success, peace, productivity, and happiness in your life and homeschool journey. From simple, practical, straightforward advice, to tackling stress and doubt, to more in-depth suggestions, I have you, and your family covered when it comes to discovering the Gift of Homeschooling, and and living an empowered life of faith.
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