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171: Top Homeschooling Trends For 2026

By Norah Williams|2025-11-27T23:54:23-05:00November 28th, 2025|

Today, we're looking at the top homeschooling trends of 2026. We'll be looking ahead to the ideas, tools, and approaches shaping the future of home education. From AI tools to project based learning, we break down what parents can expect in the coming year. Whether you’re planning your first homeschool semester or refining a long-standing routine, this episode offers insight and inspiration to help you stay ahead of the curve and make 2026 your most confident homeschooling year yet.

170: How To Use RPGs In Your Homeschool

By Norah Williams|2025-11-14T00:11:49-05:00November 14th, 2025|

In this episode, we explore how tabletop role-playing games (RPGs) can become powerful tools in your homeschool. From boosting creative writing and problem-solving skills to strengthening teamwork, communication, and critical thinking, RPGs offer far more than imaginative fun. We’ll share how to choose age-appropriate systems, weave campaigns into your lessons, and support kids of all personalities, from shy storytellers to bold adventurers. Join us as we talk about bringing collaborative storytelling, character creation, and world-building into your homeschool in meaningful, educational, and joy-filled ways.

169: Don’t Be Scared of Homeschooling

By Norah Williams|2025-10-30T22:43:59-04:00October 31st, 2025|

In honor of Halloween, we're bringing you a fun-sized episode perfect for the holiday. Today, we discuss why you don't have to be scared of homeschooling!

168: Homeschool Parents Need Friends Too

By Norah Williams|2025-10-23T23:45:42-04:00October 24th, 2025|

It's a truth too often ignored: Homeschool parents need friends too. Today, we explore the importance of building meaningful adult friendships while homeschooling. Between lessons, planning, and family life, it’s easy for parents to lose touch with their own social needs. In this episode, we share why connection matters, how to find your people, and simple ways to nurture community. Even with a busy homeschool schedule! Rediscover how friendships can refresh your spirit and strengthen your homeschool journey.

167: How To Teach Critical Thinking

By Norah Williams|2025-10-09T23:50:49-04:00October 10th, 2025|

It's the topic on everyone's minds these days: How to teach critical thinking? With critical thinking skills at an all-time low, it's never been more important to ensure your kids have the requisite skills to determine fact from fiction, identify reliable sources, and learn from their mistakes. Today, we discuss how to encourage critical [...]

166: Socialization For Teen Homeschoolers

By Norah Williams|2025-09-25T18:05:33-04:00September 26th, 2025|

One of the biggest questions we get from parents is "What about socialization for teens homeschoolers?" Today, we go through it all. From clubs and co-ops to volunteer work and online communities, homeschooling offers countless opportunities for teens to connect, grow, and thrive socially. We’ll share practical tips, real stories, and encouragement to help you support your teen in building meaningful friendships and gaining the confidence they need for life beyond homeschooling.