Episode Archive - Page 5 of 21

102: Everything You Need to Know About Enrichment Academies

By Norah Williams|2024-02-28T19:00:07-05:00June 23rd, 2023|

Enrichment academies are a great resource for any homeschooling family. Whether you choose one to ensure a complex subject is taught with expertise or because you need to make time to work, enrichment academies can supplement your child's education immensely. Getting out of the house, interacting with other kids, and learning the expectations of a classroom setting will set your child up for success in their later life. Today, we discuss the ins and outs of enrichment academies! And be sure to stay to the end, when we answer an "eventful" question.

101: How to Find Money for College

By Norah Williams|2024-02-29T10:00:02-05:00June 9th, 2023|

Every homeschooling parent will wonder how to find money for college. It can be hard enough for parents of one child, but if you have multiple children, the costs can stack up. Thankfully, Brad Baldridge joins us today to help. Brad is a financial planner specializing in last minute college budgeting. With his help, you'll be able to identify how to save money for college, when to start, and what options you'll have that can make a college education easier to afford. And be sure to stay to the end when we answer a big question that can also save you money!

100: The Happy Homeschooler Podcast 100th Episode Spectacular!

By Norah Williams|2024-02-29T10:01:21-05:00May 26th, 2023|

The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is celebrating our 100th episode! Today we pour a few drinks and enjoy a wide-ranging conversation. Topics include: books we've been reading, looking back at previous episodes, how homeschooling has changed since 2020, our earliest memories, and more!

099: Homeschooling Through Hard Times

By Norah Williams|2024-02-29T10:26:32-05:00May 12th, 2023|

Homeschooling through hard times can be overwhelming, and many homeschooling parents are told they should put their children into public school. But there's no need. The truth is when your family is facing hardship, homeschooling is your greatest advantage, because you can all face the hardships together. Today, we discuss the hard times we've gone through and how we continued our learning lifestyle throughout. And be sure to stay to the end when we answer a very seasonal question!

098: How to Know When to Graduate Your Child

By Norah Williams|2024-02-29T11:07:39-05:00April 28th, 2023|

One of the best benefits of homeschooling is that you can tailor your pace to suit your student's needs. But sometimes that makes it hard to know when to graduate your child. What are the signs beyond the academic that your child is ready to graduate? What needs to happen in advance? How can you best prepare your child for the adult world? All these questions and more answered in our discussion today. And be sure to stay to the end, when we answer a worried parent's big question.

097: Everything You Need to Know About Learning Disability Testing

By Norah Williams|2024-02-29T11:08:29-05:00April 14th, 2023|

Knowing when and how to get learning disability testing is crucial if you've noticed your child struggling in some areas. But how do you as a homeschooling parent navigate the complicated world of securing testing for your child? Today, we're joined by learning disability testing advocate Jessamyn Putnam, who gives and all the ins and outs of learning disability testing, when and how to get it, and how to recognize if your child might have a learning disability.