The Real Kathy Lee

I often get asked how to deal with NO and MINE in toddler world. I see them both as positive words for this age. Toddlers are realizing that they are indeed human and separate from their parents. Isn’t what we hope all of our children realize! 😉 Up until this point someone has made all […] The post Special Replay: Why NO and MINE are good words for Toddlers appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Keeping Your Calm This School Year Special Replay sponsored by CTCMath.com As this school year approaches, I thought I would share some of my plans to have a calm year! This year I have one 7th grader, one 9th grader, two high school seniors, one in Estethecian School and one junior in college. Whew, that […] The post Keeping Your Calm This School Year (Special Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

The Damage of Disengaging Replay : Sponsored by the NIV Application Bible. July 4th is always a favorite holiday for our family. For the past few years, one of my dearest friends on the planet shows up for coffee, long talks, and sitting by the pool. I always try and record a podcast episode during Ash-a- […] The post The Damage of Disengaging appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Surviving Summer Thank you to our episode sponsor, CTC Math. Well, it was the week of July 4th and summer is in full swing. Boat rides at the lake, sun in the fun at the pool, cookouts, and fireworks. What makes those events even more fun is one of your besties coming in town to […] The post Surviving Summer with Ashley Smoot appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Tomorrow, I get to share my passion for preschoolers with about 100 preschool teachers. I am sharing with them the Top Ten Things Preschooler Want You to Know. I thought you might enjoy hearing this list, as well. Sponsored by CTCMath.com #10 –Just because I use potty talk does not mean I have to go […] The post Top Ten Things Your Preschooler Wants You to Know | Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Special Replay: Even Second-Generation Homeschoolers Make Mistakes Sponosred by CTC Math. Episode #4 Do second-generation homeschoolers make mistakes? As I travel across the country, I am fortunate to meet some amazing people. Two of those I have met along the way are Mike and Jessica Somerville with Tapestry of Grace. Recently, I met up with […] The post Even Second Generation Homeschoolers Make Mistakes appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Many of you will be traveling with young kids during the holidays. My friend, Ashley will be traveling too. She and I had a great chat today about traveling with young kids and tips for being remembered as a good guest. Thanks to NowProgams for sponsoring this episode. Make a phone call to the host family. Ask […] The post Are you a good guest? (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Special Replay: Even Second-Generation Homeschoolers Make Mistakes Episode #4 Do second-generation homeschoolers make mistakes? As I travel across the country, I am fortunate to meet some amazing people. Two of those I have met along the way are Mike and Jessica Somerville with Tapestry of Grace. Recently, I met up with Mike and Jessica at […] The post Even Second Generation Homeschoolers Make Mistakes appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

I often get asked how to deal with NO and MINE in toddler world. I see them both as positive words for this age. Toddlers are realizing that they are indeed human and separate from their parents. Isn’t what we hope all of our children realize! 😉 Up until this point someone has made all […] The post Special Replay: Why NO and MINE are good words for Toddlers appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Special Replay | Creating Inviting Spaces for Your Homeschool for your Little Ones   When my sweet friend, Misty sent me a Marco Polo (a cool video app) asking my opinion on her child’s playroom, I thought it would be a good idea to share my thoughts with all of you on creating inviting spaces […] The post Special Replay: Creating Inviting Spaces in Your Homeschool with Your Little Ones appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

What if I think my child needs a diagnosis? This is a common mom-question and today on Momfessions we’re going to tackle that topic. Thank you to today’s sponsor: CTC Math. I have the coolest friends. Sometimes I forget that they are even more amazing in their careers. This is the case with my friend, […] The post What If I Think My Child Needs a Diagnosis? Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

How to Have Those Big Talks with Your Kids | Momfessions with the Real Kathy Lee We know we need to have those big talks with our kids. But, where to start? Thanks to our sponsor, CTCMath.com – we are pleased for their continued excellence in education and dedication to the homeschool community. It is due to […] The post How to Have Those BIG Talks with Your Kids with Christy Montes (Replay) appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Teens Speak Up About Everyday Life My 17-year-old nephew drove over from Alabama to spend the weekend with us. I love having chatting with him and hearing his perspective about life and the struggles that come with being a teenager in 2018. I thought you might enjoy from Alex, as well. My daughter, Sarah was […] The post Teens Speak Up About Everyday Life appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

What is trauma? trau·ma ˈtroumə,ˈtrômə/ noun 1. a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. What causes trauma in young children? Past or Present Abuse Stress in the home Divorce Death of Pet Death of Family Member/Friend Unhealthy environment Adding a new family member. Move Witnessing something horrible, scary, or stressful. This can be a real life […] The post Loving Children Who Have Experienced Trauma appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

If you know me, you know I love Mr. Rogers. As I was researching the history of Fred Rogers and his TV show, I realized that his show started about the same time my mom found out that she was expecting me. I guess you could say that I have been in Mr. Rogers Neighborhood […] The post Mr. Rogers and Me appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Jamie, Arlene, and I had so much fun recording our podcast for last week, we decided to keep the party going and record a second one. At every conference people ask us how we homeschool children across the ages. We figured it might be something the podcast world would want us to talk about as […] The post Back to School Replay – Homeschool Children Across The Ages appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Jamie, Arlene, and I had so much fun recording our podcast for last week, we decided to keep the party going and record a second one. At every conference people ask us how we homeschool children across the ages. We figured it might be something the podcast world would want us to talk about as […] The post Back to School Replay – Homeschool Children Across The Ages appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Special Replay!  School approaches … can you believe it?  Here’s a special replay with some special tips to help you get ready to have a calm school year! Thanks to our sponsor, CTC Math. As this school year approaches, I thought I would share some of my plans to have a calm year! This year […] The post Special Replay: Keeping Your Calm This School Year appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Surviving Summer Thank you to our episode sponsor, CTC Math. Well, it was the week of July 4th and summer is in full swing. Boat rides at the lake, sun in the fun at the pool, cookouts, and fireworks. What makes those events even more fun is one of your besties coming in town to […] The post Surviving Summer with Ashley Smoot appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Can we talk about parenting? July 4th is always a favorite holiday for our family. For the past few years, one of my dearest friends on the planet shows up for coffee, long talks, and sitting by the pool. I always try and record a podcast episode during Ash-a- lee’s visit and was so excited […] The post The Damage of Disengaging appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Looking In the Mirror This week I spent hours and hours talking with some friends that were going through some pretty serious issues. Ladies, we need each other. This week isn’t about your toddler biting or your four year-old who wets the bed. This week, let’s talk honestly about YOU… and me… and all of […] The post Looking in the Mirror appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

OOOOOHHHH, I love the show this week. Over the past year, I have had the pleasure of getting to know Graeme Pitman, creative director of The Circe Institute. As I have watched his social media accounts, I have giggled and sat in amazement at the connecting moments he has had with his three young children. […] The post How to Intentionally Connect with Your Children with Graeme Pitman appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

If you have listened to my podcast for very long, you have heard me say… You’ve Got This. You might have wondered what in the world I actually mean by that statement. Today’s podcast explains my thoughts as I share such an empowering phrase. Thanks to our sponsor, A Fanthom Presents Film – The Ark […] The post You’ve Got This! When Motherhood is Hard appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Showing Love After Valentine’s Day is Over Valentine’s Day is a fun holiday for me as a mom. I so enjoy getting up early to write my kids love notes, set the table with candles and red, sparkly runners and cook a special breakfast. I want my children to know on this day that they […] The post Showing LOVE after Valentine’s Day is OVER! appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

On today’s show I talked about Christmas presents for young learners. Well-meaning adults often focus on the amount of presents under the tree, but this year I want to encourage them (and you) to focus on quality toys and presents instead. Quality Wooden Blocks – I mention Constructive Playthings on the show and they have […] The post What I Think Your Preschooler Really Needs for Christmas appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Rediscovering the Joy in Motherhood with Kathy Lee On this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with one of my favorite homeschooling moms on the planet. Keri Vasek is the mother of three muddlings and opens up to share her journey of losing her joy (and rediscovering it). You will see in this episode […] The post Special Replay: Rediscovering The Joy In Motherhood appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

This week, the second top podcast episode of all time!  Let’s Get Organized! Things don’t always work out as planned, but I have learned that it is usually for a good reason. I hope that is the case with this week’s episode. I was scheduled to talk to my good friend, Mary Ann Kohl (author […] The post Best of The Real Kathy Lee: Let’s Get Organized! appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

What if we could turn back time? Seriously. What if we could turn back time? That was a topic of conversation. THSC in The Woodlands is always a fun conference. One of the reasons I love it so much is that I get to hang out with two of my favorite ladies on the planet, […] The post If We Could Turn Back Time appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

What if I think my child needs a diagnosis? This is a common mom-question and today on Momfessions we’re going to tackle that topic. Thank you to today’s sponsor: CTC Math. I have the coolest friends. Sometimes I forget that they are even more amazing in their careers. This is the case with my friend, […] The post What If I Think My Child Needs a Diagnosis? Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Why are ages and stages important??? So that we can set developmentally appropriate expectations. Developmentally appropriate practice (DAP) is an approach to teaching grounded in research on how young children develop and learn and in what is known about effective early education. Its framework is designed to promote young children’s optimal learning and development. Our […] The post What’s The Deal With Ages and Stages? | Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Are you a mom who always questions herself? Guilt has been on my mind so much this past week. It seems everywhere I turn, women are sharing with me how much they are questioning their every decision and how guilty they feel if someone disagrees with them. Oh, ladies, I want you to live a […] The post To The Mom Who Constantly Questions Herself | Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

What is trauma? This episode is sponsored by CTCMath.com. trau·ma ˈtroumə,ˈtrômə/ noun 1. a deeply distressing or disturbing experience. What causes trauma in young children? Past or Present Abuse Stress in the home Divorce Death of Pet Death of Family Member/Friend Unhealthy environment Adding a new family member. Move Witnessing something horrible, scary, or stressful. […] The post Loving Children Who Have Experienced Trauma | Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Keeping Your Calm This School Year Special Replay sponsored by CTCMath.com As this school year approaches, I thought I would share some of my plans to have a calm year! This year I have one 7th grader, one 9th grader, two high school seniors, one in Estethecian School and one junior in college. Whew, that […] The post Keeping Your Calm This School Year appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Special Replay | Creating Inviting Spaces for Your Homeschool for your Little Ones   When my sweet friend, Misty sent me a Marco Polo (a cool video app) asking my opinion on her child’s playroom, I thought it would be a good idea to share my thoughts with all of you on creating inviting spaces […] The post Special Replay: Creating Inviting Spaces in Your Homeschool with Your Little Ones appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Tomorrow, I get to share my passion for preschoolers with about 100 preschool teachers. I am sharing with them the Top Ten Things Preschooler Want You to Know. I thought you might enjoy hearing this list, as well. Get a FREE Organize It! Planner #10 –Just because I use potty talk does not mean I […] The post Top Ten Things Your Preschooler Wants You to Know | Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Special Replay | Thoughts about my Upcoming Graduate I can’t believe that I have another senior this year (insert tears)! In just a few short weeks, Grace will be graduating high school and pursuing her passions as a makeup artist and esthetician. I am so proud of the young woman she has become. Before she […] The post Replay | Thoughts about my Upcoming Graduate appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Are you an unaware mommy shamer? Have you ever been guilty of mommy shaming? I sure have. I honestly did not realize I was doing it until years later, but unfortunately, that doesn’t change the fact that I did it in the first place. I hope this episode will encourage you to look at yourself […] The post Special Replay | Are You An Unaware Mommy Shamer? appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

On this episode, I had the privilege of chatting with my beautiful daughter-in-love, Caroline. Last June, Caroline made me a grandmother when she gave birth to the coolest twin boys! Levi and Titus rocked all of our worlds, especially hers. Caroline gets real and vulnerable as she shares her journey of expectations vs reality. I […] The post Replay: Are You a BAD Mom? When Motherhood Does Not Go As Expected appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Mothering is a Marathon with Keri Vasek It had been a while since I had Keri on the show. Actually, it had been a while since Keri and I had talked in real life. It was good to catch up with her and hear what was on her heart. Keri took a few minutes to […] The post Special Replay | Mothering is a Marathon with Keri Vasek appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Happy Mother’s Day to my mom and all of you moms listening!! This week I thought I would share some reminders from a talk I have been giving this summer at conferences nationwide. At the end of this episode, I have a BIG surprise; you don’t want to miss it! This episode is brought to […] The post Mother’s Day Surprise Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Unrealistic Mom Expectations with The Real Kathy Lee Episode #5 I had a great time talking with Keri Vasek about the unrealistic expectations we as moms put on ourselves. You might remember Keri from Episode 2 where we talked about Losing Your Joy in Motherhood. Keri is the mother of three “muddlings” and enjoys encouraging […] The post Unrealistic Expectations | Special Replay appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

How to Have Those Big Talks with Your Kids | Momfessions with the Real Kathy Lee We know we need to have those big talks with our kids. But, where to start? Thanks to our sponsor, CTCMath.com – we are pleased for their continued excellence in education and dedication to the homeschool community. It is due to […] The post How to Have Those BIG Talks with Your Kids with Christy Montes appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Special Replay: Even Second-Generation Homeschoolers Make Mistakes Episode #4 Do second-generation homeschoolers make mistakes? As I travel across the country, I am fortunate to meet some amazing people. Two of those I have met along the way are Mike and Jessica Somerville with Tapestry of Grace. Recently, I met up with Mike and Jessica at […] The post Even Second Generation Homeschoolers Make Mistakes appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

As many of you know, I am getting ready to host some lovely women in my home next weekend. My goal is for these ladies to feel at home from the moment they drive up. A recent FB post in our THGP- Playing Skillfully in Action group got me thinking about genuine hospitality. What makes […] The post Holiday Replay | Genuine Hospitality appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

If you are like me, you are freaking out a little that Thanksgiving is in two weeks. Yep, two weeks until the Turkey, Dressing, and Pumpkin Pie. I decided to chat about the rapidly approaching holidays and some of the pitfalls that moms face this time of year. Ashley Pomerory (formerly known as Ashley Smoot), […] The post Gearing Up for the Holidays appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

I often get asked how to handle spiritual training with little ones. I believe spiritual lessons should be like every other lesson at this age, taught in a concrete manner. I often suggest parents start with the Fruit of the Spirit when helping little ones understand God and His world. In this podcast, I share […] The post Special Replay| Teaching the Fruits of the Spirit to Little Ones appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

My goal is for every child to have a childhood full of beautiful memories and that starts with us saying YES! The post Why Every Mom Should Say Yes appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

In this episode Jan and I talk about the benefits of letting (encouraging) little ones to get involved in home life. The post Little Ones CAN (and SHOULD) Do It! appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

I often get asked how to deal with NO and MINE in toddler world. I see them both as positive words for this age. Toddlers are realizing that they are indeed human and separate from their parents. Isn’t what we hope all of our children realize! 😉 Up until this point someone has made all […] The post Special Replay: Why NO and MINE are good words for Toddlers appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.

Rediscovering the Joy in Motherhood with Kathy Lee On this episode, I have the pleasure of talking with one of my favorite homeschooling moms on the planet. Keri Vasek is the mother of three muddlings and opens up to share her journey of losing her joy (and rediscovering it). You will see in this episode […] The post Special Replay: Rediscovering The Joy In Motherhood appeared first on Ultimate Homeschool Podcast Network.