170: How To Use RPGs In Your Homeschool

By |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.

168: Homeschool Parents Need Friends Too

By |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 |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 |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.

165: The SEA Homeschoolers Online Conference

By |2025-09-11T12:48:55-04:00September 12th, 2025|

In this episode of The Happy Homeschooler Podcast, we dive into the SEA Homeschoolers Online Conference to explore how this event supports secular, eclectic, academic homeschooling families. We’ll cover what the conference offers—live presentations, vendor booths, all-ages sessions, and Q&A with speakers—and how these features help both new and veteran homeschoolers design an education tailored to their child’s strengths, passions, and needs. You’ll learn about SEA Homeschoolers’ mission, community, and how attending their conference can enrich your homeschool journey with ideas, resources, and connection.

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