Liberal arts might be scoffed at sometimes, but we think you might want to take a second look at it. Not just for college and high school, a liberal arts approach might just be the answer to some of the challenges of the modern day homeschooler. Listen to today's pocket-sized episode and hear about [...]
Summer School... for parents? That's right! With the semester over and all the tests taken, there's a lot more time in a homeschooling parent's life. Holly and Melody think you should be spending that time investing in yourself! Listen and our hosts will share why it's important to keep up your own development this [...]
Are you a parent or an teacher? Spoiler alert! You're both! Too many homeschooling parents don't think of themselves as an educator, but Holly and Melody do, and they've got tips for growing as a home educator. We'll discuss the importance of seeing oneself as a teacher, educational philosophies, and strategies for improving yourself [...]
In today's episode, we'll talk about how to end the school year right. Melody and Holly will share their best tips from their decades of homeschooling experience to make sure you don't miss a beat. And in the second half, we'll discuss the hows and whys of keeping our kids learning even in the [...]
Every parent has heard it before: "No!" "I don't want to!" "Why?" Whether it's during chores or during school, no parent likes an obstinate child. But why don't children listen? And what can we do to make all our lives go easier? Holly and Melody discuss communication, parenting styles, parenting goals, and things to [...]
Often homeschooling parents will worry about tests and academics, but there's one thing that can be forgotten in all the book learning- physical education. With the weather warming up it's a great time to get moving. Join Melody and Holly as they discuss the hows and whys for kids, and for parents too. If [...]