I really wish that I didn't have to do this episode. But, it felt necessary with all the stories I have heard from many homeschool moms over the years.

Disagreements and different opinions are just a part of living life in relationship with other people. And you probably went into your co-op with happy thoughts of everything being perfect. But then, the bumpy road started showing through.

My goal is to pull back the veil a little bit, give you some perspective, and hopefully some guidance on how to walk through drama at your co-op, along with what is next.

There is always a way through...I promise.

♥ Leigh

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As homeschool parents, we've heard all the one-liners about our choice to home educate our children. Maybe this is a new one for you though: "You are selfish for homeschooling your children."

Instantly, that comment can put us on the defense. And possibly curb our enthusiasm for homeschool now that it is considered "selfish."

Well, what do you think? Are you selfish or not?

Let's unpack this question and I'm going to give you my opinion, along with a perspective shift that will put that enthusiasm right back into your life.

♥ Leigh

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The first thing most homeschool moms want to talk about is curriculum. And a big age range for that question is with preschool and kindergarten.

How should you introduce learning? What resources are best suited for young children? Do you even need a curriculum? And if so, what should it include?

Today, I am sharing with you my top suggestions for preschool and kindergarten homeschool curriculum. You'll want to jot those down.

But I won't just leave you there...I want to give you a few guidelines that will help you determine if one of these or a different curriculum is best for your child.

Also, I often say how I'd love to meet up and have coffee with you. Next month will be that opportunity and I'll share the details of where and when in this episode.

♥ Leigh

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As the homeschool year winds down, you are probably starting to run out of steam. You didn't need much to keep you going at the beginning of the school year, but right now, it feels like an uphill battle.

You want to look back and confidently say that you gave this homeschool year your all, but your emotions want to flake out and call it good enough.

When you began the year, you were determined to finish it out well. This is when that goal...and the rubber...meets the road. What does finishing strong look like in the light of all you've done in the past 8-9 months?

Today's episode aims to help you gain clarity on that, along with giving you practical tips and the motivation to finish strong.Let's link arms and cross the finish line together!

♥ Leigh

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I've been spending more time lately looking back and looking around. I am no longer overwhelmed with homeschooling young children and wondering if what I was doing would help my husband and I to reach our vision and goals. Plus, I have the privilege of seeing so many other homeschool graduates successfully take their place in the world.

So many years of worry and meeting the needs of children can keep a homeschool mom overwhelmed. But what if there were just a few things that when done, could help relieve that burden you feel?

Because at the end of the day, it's not the math curriculum that will lead to a healthy well-rounded young adult. It really is the seemingly little shifts of our focus that has the biggest impact.

♥ Leigh

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Hands down, this is the number one concern among homeschool moms. And it's a valid one at that.

But what if the things you fear have you so focused that you miss out on what is more important during the homeschool years?

After seeing the success of countless homeschool families and having first-hand experience of seeing what post-homeschool can look like, I feel very confident in my list of what I think should be the priority in your homeschool.

♥ Leigh

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This school year is not quite over, but I know that all the shiny new curriculum is catching your eye. And I can see why. There are so many amazing options out there.

Before you start researching and have 150 tabs open at once, give this episode a listen.

We're going to talk about the essential foundation that will make choosing curriculum so much easier, whether this is your first or fifteenth year of homeschooling.

So, put all of those browser tabs on hold, hit play on this, and then, I promise that you can get back to the fun curriculum shopping. But this time, with a renewed perspective and peace.

♥ Leigh

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The struggle is all too real and familiar for homeschool moms...

Distraction.

Whether it's from outside you or from your own mind, there are various ways you are being pulled away physically and mentally from your homeschool. And it's frustrating to have goals and purpose for the home education of your children, only to find that those are not being met.

First, you are not alone. This happens to all of us more often than we'd like to admit.

But!!!

That does not mean we should stay stuck in it.

Today's episode is going to help you identify your main distraction cues, followed by some tips to help resolve those so that you can stick to the good things you know that you need to do and bring more peace to your homeschool days.

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As a Christian homeschool mom, Jesus needs to be your anchor. What you have said yes to when it comes to raising your children needs to be grounded and tethered to your Savior.

Over the years of homeschooling, I've had my shares of ups and downs and whether it's a high or low time, God's Word has kept me afloat. It's been a lifeline.

As I look back upon homeschooling children from preschool through high school, there were three verses that I kept going back to over and over again. And I want to share those with you in this episode.

May these verses encourage and inspire you...

♥ Leigh

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You know how it goes...the homeschool mom puts in so much time and effort only for that to be met with a child who stares off into space, all the while with a very unfinished math worksheet in front of them.

This scenario is played out every day in homeschool homes all over. And even though you know that you are not alone in this plight, a little bit of help would be nice.

This episode is meant to give you some ideas and things to try as you attempt to motivate the child who takes forever to do homeschool.

Grab a chair...or add some soap to those dishes...and let's chat about it!

♥ Leigh

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Have you heard the news? Apparently there is talk about learning styles being outdated information.

What are your thoughts?

This episode is all about presenting some research, asking questions, encouraging you to do your own research, but most of all to make this season about meeting your children's needs and home educating them well.

Grab a cup of coffee, keep an open mind, and let's talk about something that has been so deeply ingrained into us as homeschool moms and see where we land in the end.

♥ Leigh

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