The Homeschool Sanity Show

Have a bright child who suddenly refuses to do schoolwork? You’re not alone. In this episode, I share the surprising reasons intelligent, capable students stop trying—and why the problem usually isn’t laziness. After homeschooling six graduates and researching motivation, I discovered five hidden causes that can keep bright kids from giving their best. More importantly, […] The post Why Bright Kids Stop Trying (And What To Do About It) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

If your student isn’t a fan of English, reading, writing, or grammar, you’re not alone. When I homeschooled my six children, one of them actually offered to pay me not to teach English! I thought I knew why they disliked language arts—but I was wrong. After researching curriculum, language development, and motivation, I discovered five […] The post Hidden Reasons Kids Hate English (And What To Do About It) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

🧮 This episode is proudly sponsored by CTCMath — an online math program designed to help homeschool families build confidence and mastery, one lesson at a time. Try CTCMath → Hey homeschoolers! As beginning homeschoolers, we tend to be way more focused on our homeschool space and curriculum then we are on relationships. But just […] The post How to Keep Relationships the Focus of Your Homeschool (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

🧮 This episode is proudly sponsored by CTCMath — an online math program designed to help homeschool families build confidence and mastery, one lesson at a time. Try CTCMath → 📚 Part of our guide: Homeschool Organization Hey, homeschoolers! In this episode, I’m sharing my top tips for getting more done. Sponsor Are you looking […] The post Special Replay: Top 10 Tips To Get More Done appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

🧮 This episode is proudly sponsored by CTCMath — an online math program designed to help homeschool families build confidence and mastery, one lesson at a time. Try CTCMath → Summer is often seen as a break from the structured routine of homeschooling—an opportunity for kids to relax, play outside, and enjoy more free time. […] The post How To Fix Summer Frustrations appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

🧮 This episode is proudly sponsored by CTCMath — an online math program designed to help homeschool families build confidence and mastery, one lesson at a time. Try CTCMath → If you have a child whose creativity and confidence you’d love to encourage, this episode is for you! I chat with Bethany Baldwin of MAD […] The post Special Replay: Teaching Kids Confidence with Homeschool Theater appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

🧮 This episode is proudly sponsored by CTCMath — an online math program designed to help homeschool families build confidence and mastery, one lesson at a time. Try CTCMath → Hey, homeschoolers! Last week my guest and I talked about finding a homeschool community. Often our biggest concern is helping our kids make friends. But […] The post Special Replay: Mom Friendships appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

🧮 This episode is proudly sponsored by CTCMath — an online math program designed to help homeschool families build confidence and mastery, one lesson at a time. Try CTCMath → Hey, homeschoolers! Few things are as distressing as having an anxious child. I’m revisiting the topic today. Sponsor Summary In this conversation, Melanie Wilson discusses […] The post Special Replay: How To Help Your Anxious Child appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

🧮 This episode is proudly sponsored by CTCMath — an online math program designed to help homeschool families build confidence and mastery, one lesson at a time. Try CTCMath → 📚 Part of our guide: Homeschool Organization Hey, homeschoolers! I love hacks. A hack is a simple, creative strategy or shortcut that makes homeschooling easier, […] The post Special Replay: 12 Homeschool Hacks That Changed Everything appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

🧮 This episode is proudly sponsored by CTCMath — an online math program designed to help homeschool families build confidence and mastery, one lesson at a time. Try CTCMath → The Importance of Music in Child Development Why does music matter in home education? Is it just so we can have junior show off for […] The post Special Replay: The Importance Of Music In Child Development appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Tired? Fearful about your family’s health? Overwhelmed by conflicting health information and not sure who to trust? You’re not alone. And this conversation is going to help. In this episode, Dr. Melanie Wilson talks with Dr. Dusty Hess, founder of Upstream Health and publisher of Upstream Magazine, about how to realign your family’s health back […] The post Faith In Family Health appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Do you feel like you’re failing because your kids’ character, or math skills, or writing aren’t where they should be? Did you plan to read more books, finish more lessons, and make more healthy meals than you did? Or do you feel like you’re failing personally in your faith, organization, or health? If so, know […] The post To The Homeschool Mom Who Feels Like She’s Failing appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Do you feel like you’re only as good as your last perfect homeschool day? Do you struggle with the exhausting cycle of trying to prove your worth through achievement? In this powerful conversation, Pamela Good shares her journey from childhood survival mode to adult perfectionism—and how she finally broke free. Pamela grew up with three […] The post Overcoming Perfectionism As A Homeschool Mom appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Feeling overwhelmed by homeschool decisions? Struggling with patience? You’re not alone—and there’s a powerful solution hiding in plain sight. Join Dr. Melanie Wilson and author Danika Cooley for an inspiring conversation about how prayer can ground your daily life, reduce overwhelm, and create a peaceful rhythm for your homeschool year. This isn’t about adding another […] The post PRAYER AS YOUR SECRET WEAPON: Transform Your Homeschool with Biblical Prayer Practices appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Sharing this special replay in honor of Durenda Wilson, who is spending this Christmas with her Savior, leaving behind family and friends who will miss her terribly. Hey, homeschoolers! I never thought I would have five boys, but I am so glad I do. I love them to the moon and back and judging by […] The post Special Replay: Wisdom For Raising Boys appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Sharing this special replay in honor of Durenda Wilson, who is spending this Christmas with her Savior, leaving behind family and friends who will miss her terribly. Hey, homeschoolers! I never thought I would have five boys, but I am so glad I do. I love them to the moon and back and judging by […] The post Special Replay: Wisdom For Raising Boys appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

It’s the end of the traditional school year here and you may be trying to get caught up before summer. This is The Homeschool Sanity Show–the episode where I’ll give you permission to stop trying. I cover three key steps to abandoning the quest to get caught up: Ask yourself how behind you really are […] The post Special Replay: Why You May Not Need To Get Caught Up appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! We wish each other happy holidays, but sometimes it’s hard to be happy through the holidays. I have three reasons it can be hard that lead to three steps we can take toward happier holidays. But first I’d like to thank our sponsor for the podcast: NOW Programs. Sponsor: NOW Programs If you’re […] The post How To Have Happy Holidays As A Homeschool Mom appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! Pushing back against a consumerist culture is an issue all year but is on our minds even more during the holidays. My guest today has experience in teaching kids to combat consumerism with good old-fashioned hard work. I’ll introduce him after this message from our sponsor. Now programs. Podcast Sponsor: NOW Programs http://NOWPrograms.com […] The post Combatting Family Consumerism appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! Are you dealing with complaining when it’s time to start school, or time to do chores, or time to do anything your kids don’t like to do? If so, you will want to listen to this episode of the homeschool sanity show. I have six ideas for you that will result in a […] The post How To Close The Complaint Desk In Your Homeschool appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

If you’ve ever wondered whether you should introduce your child to the fantasy genre, you’ll want to listen to today’s episode. And if you feel discouraged about training up young men and women of God, you’ll want to meet my inspiring guest that I’ll introduce in a moment. Sponsor: Fun to Learn Books The sponsor […] The post Using Fantasy To Teach Scriptural Truth appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

If your student wants to attend college but doesn’t want to be loaded down with debt, I have a treat for you. This is The Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where guest Kara Walker shares uncommon but practical tips for saving money on a college education. Hey, homeschoolers! I absolutely love chatting with homeschoolers. That’s […] The post How To Get A College Degree Debt-Free appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! Homeschooling has changed so much since I started teaching my kids. I wonder what it will look like if and when my kids start homeschooling their children. I wanted to talk with someone who is on the cutting edge of education. I know you’ll be interested in what my guest has to say […] The post The Future Of Home Education appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

We know what to do when our child gets hurt – a skinned knee, a bruise, a cut. But we may feel ill equipped to help when our child’s heart is hurting. Teasing, feeling different, even bullying can cause woundedness. I have written Training Aliens Social & Emotional Skills curriculum because I am passionate about […] The post How To Help A Child Who’s Hurting appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! In 2019, I started a monthly podcast series I called the Trust Project. I wanted us to focus on how to trust God in multiple areas of our lives. Today, though, I’d like to check in with you–not by asking whether you’re trusting God in your homeschool, for your kids, for your health, […] The post Special Replay: What Are You Trusting In? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! How to help an anxious, frustrated, or bored child is the most common question I get. In this episode, I’ll share a three-step approach you can use to help your child manage any negative emotion. Summary In this episode, Melanie Wilson addresses the common concern of homeschooling parents regarding their child’s ability to […] The post Special Replay: How To Help Your Child Manage Emotions appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! Are you overwhelmed? Is it embarrassing to be overwhelmed this early in the year? I can empathize. I’ve been feeling the same way, even though I’m a homeschool business owner and not teaching this fall. I asked the Lord for wisdom and I wrote down three steps we can take to get out […] The post Out Of Overwhelm: 3 Steps For Homeschool Moms appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

📚 Part of our guide: Back to Homeschool Why So Many Homeschool Moms Feel Discouraged It doesn’t take much for homeschool moms to start feeling like they’re falling behind. A hard day can quickly turn into a hard week. A rough subject, a resistant child, or a plan that isn’t working can make it feel […] The post Special Replay: How To Have A Better Homeschool Year appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Trying to homeschool with a toddler climbing your leg and a baby on your hip? Take heart — the early years are gloriously messy and gloriously short. You don’t need a perfect preschool to raise a curious, thriving little one. A few gentle rhythms, a basket of busy activities, and a whole lot of reading […] The post Homeschooling Preschool While Keeping Your Sanity appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! If you’re not where you expected to be in your homeschool, I’ve got you. In this episode, you’ll learn why we find ourselves on a detour, how we can get even more off track, and 5 tips for reaching our destination quickly. Watch on YouTube First, let’s define a homeschool detour. Detours for […] The post Special Replay: How To Handle Homeschool Detours appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

📚 Part of our guide: Back to Homeschool Do you lack confidence as a homeschool mom? A number of moms on the Homeschool Sanity Facebook page have commented that they do. This is The Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where we discuss how we can have more confidence as homeschool moms this year. Hey, homeschoolers! […] The post Special Replay: How To Have More Confidence As A Homeschool Mom This Year appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

There are three words that can ruin your day: What’s for dinner? We make a decision, shop for a meal, prepare it, and almost before the kitchen is cleaned, these family members of ours are back for more. For help with meal planning, you’ll want to listen to my discussion with guest Allison Schaaf. Allison […] The post Meal Planning For Homeschoolers appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! I recently chatted with a guest about the conflict Christian homeschoolers can have with Hollywood’s content. But we can also use the media we consume as a family to deepen relationships and teach our values. This week my guests are Nathan and D’Lytha Myers. Nathan is a set designer for The Chosen, and […] The post Family Entertainment appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

A homeschool mom wrote to ask me where my episode on gamifying your homeschool was. The problem is I don’t have one! But I thought it was a fantastic idea. This is The Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where we talk about making our homeschooling more like a fun, motivating game. Sponsor Finding a math […] The post How to Gamify Your Homeschool (Special Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Thank you to the Harper Collins NIV Application Bible for sponsoring the podcast. Hey, homeschoolers! So often I learn about great ideas that I wish I’d had when I was still homeschooling. Today’s topic of starting or joining a parent-child book club is no exception. If you’re using Grammar Galaxy or would like to, starting […] The post The Power Of Parent-Child Book Clubs appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

1. Keep the house in order My first struggle, as most of you know, was keeping my house in order while actually homeschooling. When I started I was accomplishing neither. I cared for my three kids, but it seemed like that was all I could handle. I knew I couldn’t homeschool or have any more […] The post My Top 5 Homeschool Challenges appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! If you have a tween son or daughter, you may wonder what happened to your baby! I know I had that experience. If you need wisdom and encouragement for parenting tweens, there is no better place to turn after praying than my friend Tara Lee Felix. Lee is a champion of others, a […] The post Christian Parenting Of Tweens: What You Need To Know appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey homeschoolers! I knew that reading the Bible in the context of its Hebrew roots could make it come alive. But I was still surprised by my reaction to what I learned from my guest on this topic. If you long for you and your kids to be more engaged with scripture, you’ll want to […] The post Hebraic Bible Study For Homeschoolers appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! Are your kids connecting with their grandparents and other elders? There is so much to be gained from intergenerational relationships as my guest can attest to. Grandparent Podcast Guest: Isabel Tom Isabel is a mother of three, the author of The Value of Wrinkles, and a professional serving the older adult population.  She […] The post Children Grandparent Relationships appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! It’s finally summer here. If you’re anything like me, you use the summer to review your homeschooling approach. What worked, what didn’t, and what will you do this year? One approach that I was interested in (and I know many of you are too) is homeschooling along the way, less dependent on curriculum. […] The post Homeschooling As Life appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Sponsor Thank you to NOW programs for sponsoring this episode of the Homeschool Sanity Show. Hey homeschoolers, you can homeschool apart from a community, but why would you want to? Although online communities have helped connect homeschoolers around the world, most of us desire a local community. Local communities can answer our questions about activities […] The post New Homeschool Community appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Thank you to NOW Programs for sponsoring this episode of the Homeschool Sanity Show. Hey, homeschoolers! One of my most popular talks at Great Homeschool Conventions was “The Anger Antidote for Homeschool Parents.” I understand why. My anger was a stronghold in my life that I just couldn’t seem to overcome. Although I believe this […] The post Moms And Anger appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! It should be easy to teach life skills in our homeschools. The kids are cooking with us, cleaning with us, and even doing home repairs with us. But sometimes academics, activities, and daily life get in the way. We have good intentions, but before we know it, Junior is on his own driving […] The post The Easy Way To Teach Life Skills appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! Does your child struggle with self-control? Judging by the response to my session on self-control at the Great Homeschool Conventions, I’m going to guess that the answer for many is yes. Self-control is an overarching concept that includes emotion management and control of what we say and do. It means that our child […] The post Help For Self-Control Struggles appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

We know that Hollywood is not our friend when it comes to raising the next generation, but Craig DeHut is. He is the co-founder and COO of Appian Media. What sets Appian Media apart is their three-pronged approach, accuracy, professional production, and free accessibility. This commitment reflects their mission to remove barriers to the gospel. […] The post Countering The Culture Of Hollywood With Craig Dehut appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! I was intrigued when I saw the title of Felice Gerwitz’s podcast episode about one-minute discipline. After checking it out, I knew I had to invite her on The Homeschool Sanity Show to talk about it. The post Discipline In One Minute With Felice Gerwitz appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Hey, homeschoolers! Are you wondering how AI can make homeschooling easier or are you concerned about using it? In either case, I have you covered. I have been using AI more and more in my business and personal life. I talk to people who are confused or curious about it, so I thought it would […] The post AI For Homeschooling Parents: What You Need To Know appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Introduction: In this episode, I address the common concern of homeschooling parents trying to juggle too many tasks, curriculum, and activities in their homeschooling journey. I outline six telltale signs that indicate you might be taking on more than you can handle and provides valuable insights for finding a healthier balance. Watch on YouTube SPONSOR: […] The post Special Replay: 6 Signs You’re Trying To Do Too Much appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Do you love Charlotte Mason’s approach to education? This is the Homeschool Sanity Show, the episode where I explain why I think Charlotte Mason would approve of my unique approach to teaching language arts and why you might want to consider adding it to your studies this year. Sponsor: NOW Programs Learn more about how […] The post Special Replay: Why Charlotte Mason Would Love Grammar Galaxy appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Have you ever wondered if it’s possible (or legal) for your high school student to homeschool themselves? This is The Homeschool Sanity Show — the episode where guest Karla Marie Williams answers our questions about self-directed homeschooling. Karla Marie Williams has been a guest on this podcast before. She’s the author of multiple books, an […] The post Special Replay: Can Your High Schooler Homeschool Themselves? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.