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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.

165: The SEA Homeschoolers Online Conference

By Norah Williams|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.

164: Field Trips For Every Subject

By Norah Williams|2025-08-29T19:41:37-04:00August 29th, 2025|

Did you know you can have trips for every subject? Today we explore creative ways to take learning beyond the classroom. Join us as we share fun and practical field trip ideas that tie into every subject: math, science, history, literature, and more. Whether you’re homeschooling in a big city or a small town, you’ll discover inspiring options that make lessons memorable and exciting for your kids and you!

163: How To Plan Your School Year

By Norah Williams|2025-08-22T00:59:17-04:00August 22nd, 2025|

Wondering how to plan your school year? Planning your homeschool year can feel overwhelming, but it doesn’t have to be! In this episode, we’ll guide you step by step through how to plan your school year in a way that fits your family’s needs and style. From choosing curriculum and mapping out subjects to setting realistic goals and building flexibility into your schedule, we’ll share practical strategies that help you stay organized without burning out. Whether you prefer a detailed plan or a looser structure, you’ll come away with tools to create a school year that works for you.