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Home(school) with Steph
by Stephany Rios
Hi, I'm Steph. I grew up going to public school and with parents who punched a time clock. I never thought I'd take a different path. Then my high school sweetheart husband dropped out of college and pursued entrepreneurship and a series of circumstances made me reluctant to put my oldest child in public school. Now, I'm a homeschooling mom of 5, a former RN turned jewelry designer & small business owner. I'm sharing everything you need to know when it comes to raising children, homeschooling, motherhood and more.
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61| Raising Joyful, Confident Kids Through Storytelling: Children's Books and Life Lessons with Bracha Goetz
Today's guest is someone whose writing has quietly shaped the hearts and minds of children all over the world. Barca Getz is a Harvard educated author who has written 45 children's books filled with purpose, warmth and meaningful lessons. She also wrote a deeply candid memoir for adults titled...
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60 | Helping Struggling Readers Thrive: Evidence Based Reading Tips for Homeschool Moms with Daniela of Kids Up Reading Tutors
Welcome back to Home School with Steph. Today's guest is someone whose work brings so much relief and confidence to families, especially homeschooling parents who carry the responsibility of teaching their kids to read. Daniala spent 25 years as an attorney in Washington, DC, before realizing…
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59 | How Tragedy in My 20's has Shaped Motherhood
Hello, on today's SoloSode, I am diving deep into a personal experience I had in my early 20s that has forever shaped my life and my personality. And not necessarily all for the better. I'm sharing with you some challenges that I've had in homeschooling because of the situation I had in my early...
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58 | Having the faith to make the shifts in your life that will be transformative with Michelle Rose
If you are a mama who knows that the routine in your home needs to change, but you have been afraid to figure out what those changes need to be or to pull the trigger on changes that you know need to happen, this episode is for you. Today I'm talking with my friend Michelle. She is a functional...
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57 | From Scientist to Homeschool Mom: Trusting Your Instincts Over the System
Welcome back to Home School with Steph, the podcast that reminds you that you are capable, qualified, and you don't have to do this alone. And if there's an episode that will tell it better, it's going to be this one. Today I'm talking with Meghan. She went from being a genetic DNA sequencing...
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56: Homeschooling through themes: an occupational therapist's approach to hands on learning with Lauren
Welcome back to Home School with Steph. In today's episode, we're diving into something that I think every homeschooling mom will love. Teaching through themes and using hands-on learning to make lessons come alive. I'm Chatting with Lauren, an experienced homeschooling mom and occupational...
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55 | Motherhood, Mental Health, and building a seven-figure business with Sarah Michelle Boes
Welcome back to Home School with Steph. Today's episode is one that will speak straight to the heart of so many moms. Especially those who are building something meaningful whild walking through hard seasons. I'm sitting down with Sarah Michelle Bowes, a nurse practitioner, entrepreneur, and mama...
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54 | Intentional Slow living & Homeschooling with Kayla from Simply Rooted
Today I'm joined by Kayla from Simply Rooted, a homeschooling mom of three boys who's passionate about slow, intentional living. She spends her days in the garden raising chickens, preserving food for the season ahead, all while creating a sense of wonder in her home for her boys. In this…
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53 | Why homeschooling wasn't working for us and what I did to fix it.
Are you feeling called to homeschool? That little tug in your heart that just says, oh, I would love to homeschool. And you're also feeling like it could never fit into the lifestyle you have. Or maybe you are homeschooling and you've taken that leap of faith to start, or you've been doing it for…
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52| Finding confidence in YOUR motherhood journey with the Mom Chat therapist Brittany
Motherhood is beautiful and it can also feel overwhelming, exhausting, and lonely. In this episode, I sit down with Brittany, a therapist who specializes in supporting women through every stage of motherhood. From family planning, infertility, and postpartum, to children with disabilities. We...
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51 | Lessons I Have Learned Having a Teen and a Toddler at the Same Time
This episode is gonna kind of be a little chat. I'm entering a new phase of motherhood as I officially have a teenager now. And I just wanted to chat a little bit about my feelings, maybe some perspectives that I have looking back on these first 13 years of motherhood and share that experience…
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50 | Confidently Teaching Reading at Home with Melanie Jeffrey
Welcome back to Homeschool with Steph! Today I'm joined by a special guest, Melanie Jeffry, the host of the podcast, Phonics Rules for Kids. She has such a gift for breaking down the process of teaching children to read and encouraging homeschool parents to feel confident in one of the most...
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49 | Finding Freedom in Your Homeschooling Styles
When I first started homeschooling, I did not even know there were different styles of homeschool. I thought homeschooling just meant teaching your kids at home, some textbooks, and maybe some worksheets. Over time, I realized that there are actually a lot of approaches and that it's okay to…
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48 | Full Circle Homeschooling Moment
Are you a new homeschooling mama, who wonders if what you're doing is working? If you are, or perhaps you're a seasoned homeschool mom and you're wondering if what you're doing is working. If you fall into that category, this episode is for you. And I certainly have at times, but I had a full...
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47 | Rhythms over schedules: how to have more peaceful homeschool days
Homeschooling with a newborn or toddler in the house can feel a little like trying to fold laundry in a windstorm. Nothing stays in place for long. If you're in that season, I see you. I know it feels impossible some days. You're juggling nursing sessions, nap schedules, snack requests, and the…
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46 | You aren't JUST a Mom
Welcome back to Homeschool with Steph. I'm so glad you're here today. On this episode, we talk about all the ways we as moms can step into confidence, not just in homeschooling, but in life and motherhood too. Today I have a very special guest, Christine. Christine is a former elementary school...
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45 | Sharing Vulnerable struggles that I have with homeschooling
Between prepping for the next earring collections, travel, and propping for school to start up again this fall, I am gonna do a little rerun of a couple of episodes that were some of my very first episodes to drop. I can see the numbers and can see not many of you got a chance to listen to them…
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44 | Chris's Perspective on Homeschooling and Public School
Between prepping for the next earring collections, travel, and propping for school to start up again this fall, I am gonna do a little rerun of a couple of episodes that were some of my very first episodes to drop. I can see the numbers and can see not many of you got a chance to listen to them…
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43 | If I can do this, you can too!
If you're curious about how Chris and I ended up being a homeschooling family of seven, five kiddoes, plus the two of us, and entrepreneurs, this episode is for you. I share some of the details on how we got to where we're at and what life is currently looking like today. I also talk about the…
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42 | How to guide children & teens to happier healthier lives with Iuri Melo
If you are a parent and if you are listening to this and if you are listening to this the chances are, you're a parent. You are in for a treat today. On Today's podcast we have Iuri Melo, he is one of the co-founders of https://schoolpulse.org/, and a licensed therapist in Utah. Show Notes: 00:00...
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41 | A Simple Checklist to Start Homeschool This Fall.
As summer comes to an end, if you are a first time homeschooling mama, I have a short list of easy things that you can do to get ready for the school year. I also will shed a little light on how we get homeschool started check up and the things we make sure to do before we actually start...
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40| What's Our Take on Organized Sports?
Whether you are a homeschooling family or not, every family has to make this decision, whether or not to do organized sports. Today I am diving into that topic on what our family thinks about organized sports. Do we participate in them? And how has it affected our family? I know it can be a hot...
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39| What I've learned from closing this chapter on motherhood
If you are feeling like you might not survive one phase of motherhood to the next, this episode is for you. There are times in motherhood when you are in the trenches. And during those years, you wonder if you'll ever make it out. I've been there too. Today I'm opening up about one of the hardest...
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38 | From Homeschool to Publishing Authors
Do you wonder what life will look like when you get to the end of homeschool? The Bryant family is proof that homeschool builds amazing skills and family unity. Join me today in listening to their journey and how they have now become published authors. Also, gain wisdom and advice from a seasoned...
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37| What's really happening with my summer plans for homeschool
If your summer is looking different than you thought it would, if your plans have been derailed, by all things summer, this episode is for you. Today we are diving in on how our summer schedule is going. So, if you're in need to feel good about where you're at with your family this summer, this...
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36 | How is Time Being Spent in Public School + The New Local Music Program for Youth
Today's episode is one I've been looking forward to because we're pulling back the curtain on what elementary education actually looks like inside the public school system. No, this is not an episode to bash the public school system, just simply a behind the scenes look as to what is being taught...
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35 |Building Confidence in Math and Learning with Ms. Kelsey Teaches
Today's episode is especially for you. If you are someone who has felt unsure or even a little bit panicked about teaching math at home. I'm sitting down with a seasoned math tutor who works with kids. And we are diving in on how you can support your child's math journey, even if math wasn't your...
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34 | Creating the home you desire with Claire Cetti- The Yell Less Mom Coach
Mom's you are in for a treat today! Claire Cetti, the Yell Less Mom coach is joining us. As an empty nester + 10 years of coaching experience, we are able to gain wisdom and resources from an experienced and wise momma! Claire shares personal experience along with expert advice on how to create…
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33 | Q & A! Top 10 homeschool questions
Today I am answering the top 10 questions I get about homeschooling! Come along and listen to this Q & A, I might just answer your questions. Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 04:19 Debunking the Teacher Certification Myth 07:40 Socialization in Homeschooling 11:46 Homeschooling Hours and Flexibility 14:53...
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32 | Our homeschool plans for the summer!
Today is a quick hit episode. I am discussing what our summer homeschool plans are going to look like. What has worked for us in the past and what hasn't! Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 00:44 Balancing Life and Help 07:51 Adapting to Change and Flexibility in Education 15:48 Reflecting on the...
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31 | Is the disease to please disrupting the peace in your home?
Today I'm sharing an experience that I had recently. This experience caused me to have to say no to doing something. And that is hard for me! I'm diving into the reasons why, the experience, and how I felt after saying no. Let me tell you, the feeling surprised me! Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 02:54…
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30 | Taking the leap of faith to homeschool
Krista and I met at a fall festival last year. I was there selling the jewelry I design and make! She bought some my earrings, by the way. It wasn't until recently that we both realized we are part of the homeschooling community. On today's episode Krista shares her wisdom and experience with us....
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29 | An unexpected opportunity & how it has caused me to reflect.
Something happened that we were not expecting. Chris was able to join us for a day of homeschool! We loved every second. But what happened made me think about the societal expectations we have set on children. What does "behind" even mean? And what's a big regret I have about homeschooling. Show...
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28 | Homeschooling on Flowerly Farms
We are welcoming Spencer to the podcast today. Spencer is a momma of 5, homeschooling, working and working with her husband, kids and parents on the family farm. Today we dive into how Spencer finds harmony in it all. How she is able to work, homeschool the kids, and feel confident that her kids...
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27 | How I find harmony in the entrepreneurship homeschooling life
Today I am answering one of the questions that people ask the most. How do I do it all? How do I feel about that question? And what exactly I do with my time to make this lifestyle work. Show Notes: Intro The importance of scheduling and planning Morning routines and productivity Involving kids…
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26 | A week in homeschool
Let's take a look at what our homeschool week looked like! A common question parents have about homeschool, is what should the day look like? Well, every day & week is different. Come along for this episode as I take you day by day through our homeschool routine. Show Notes: 00:00 Intro 01:57...
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25 | Homeschooling as a business strategy? Evaluating the ROI on your homeschooling.
I've been a business owner for 8 years. I've heard the term ROI used 1,000 times. I was sitting in a class from reading remediation when this term was used for homeschooling. It caught me off guard, but I love the concept. What is the ROI on the work you are asking your kids to do? Let's chat…
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24 | How Anxiety Kept Me Trapped from Joy
When you are navigating something hard, it is most people's natural instinct to turn to environments that are comfortable. For me that was my home. After the peak of my anxiety, I started staying home much more and have really had to push myself to get back into activities and experiences that...
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23 | Going back to the beginning of my anxiety journey
I'm recounting my journey with anxiety. Where it showed up in my childhood, and how it nearly broke me in 2021. What led me to that point? How I managed, and how I am feeling now. I am sharing this in hopes that if you are going through a similar journey, you find hope that life does get better....
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22 | How time on the ski slopes feels like the leap of faith it takes to homeschool
I know there is fear when it comes to taking the leap of faith to homeschool! A recent experience on the ski slopes with my kids helped me to realize how scared you might be to start homeschooling. Will you be able to teach them enough? How do you know if you are doing enough? Let's talk about...
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21 | Building your community in your life. Be a villager to have a village.
In this episode I reflect on different times in my life. Some I have felt so alone and unsupported. Today, that is not the case. I recently celebrated a birthday, I know I have a good village. They showed up for me. On this episode I discuss the key things that have lead to having a good…
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20 | Living the Dream of being a homeschool, entrepreneur family.
Join us today as I chat with Tamara. A mom of 2 who has been an entrepreneur for years. She's had a desire to homeschool and wasn't sure how to make that happen. Listen to her inspiring story and the way she knows God has been in the details. They are now a homeschooling family, and life just got...
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19 | What is Hybrid homeschooling? Let's Chat about it
On the show today is my sister & friend, Kara. She took the plunge and started homeschooling this past year. Join us as she talks about the positive changes she's seen in her family since making the change. A little unsure of taking the leap, she chose an option that felt supportive to her and…
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18 | Building a Greenhouse for your kids to grow.
Today I am chatting with Britney. A homeschooling momma of 5 who just 5 years ago had no idea this is where life would take her! As the uncertainty of the pandemic hit, there was a particular struggle with school. That time caused her to pivot and it has changed the trajectory of her life. Since...
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17 | Unpopular opinion- life isn't meant to be comfortable or easy
There, I said it. In the world we increasingly hear things like, "Don't commit to something if it doesn't bring you joy, " "If it doesn't serve you, cut it out of your life." Well, I have to disagree. Life is not all about making it easier for ourselves. There are things we need to do that will…
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16 | New homeschooling mom of 4 sharing her experiences as they transition from public school to homeschool.
Hello! Join me today as Sara and I chat about homeschooling. As a mom to 4 she was feeling the pull to homeschool. After fighting the feeling for a couple of years, she decided to take action. Hear what she did to make the big decision to pull her kids from public school & how it's going now.…
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15 | New Year, Same Me
I know that the new year always brings some fresh motivation to do better an overhaul life. In today's episode I am breaking down a few key areas that I am focused on. And going against the grain (of what we commonly see on social media), I did not actually set any new goals. Take a listen to…
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14 | Gratitude & Reflection on the year 2024 + A bit of my childhood history
I want to take a minute to say thank you for showing me so much love and support as I've started this podcast this year! It is never something that I thought I would do and it means the world to me that you take the time to listen. Today I wanted to share with you a bit of my childhood story. I...
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13 | Reducing the overwhelm as a homeschooling mom
Today I am sharing some of the routines I have implemented in our household that help reduce the overwhelm. Whether it's through the holidays, or just a regular day, I hope that sharing these routines will help! Show Notes: Introduction to overwhelm An effective chore system for our family Screen...
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12 | Homeschooling and Highschool Graduation
Let's debunk the myth that homeschool kids are not high school graduates. They are! Did you know that a parent produced transcript and diploma are just as valid as one issued by a public school? Lets talk about this! Show Notes: Intro to a major homeschooling concern The high school graduation...
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi, I'm Steph. I grew up going to public school and with parents who punched a time clock. I never thought I'd take a different path. Then my high school sweetheart husband dropped out of college and pursued entrepreneurship and a series of circumstances made me reluctant to put my oldest child in public school. Now, I'm a homeschooling mom of 5, a former RN turned jewelry designer & small business owner. I'm sharing everything you need to know when it comes to raising children, homeschooling, motherhood and more.
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