The Homeschool Solutions Show

Pam Barnhill

The Best Homeschool Content on the Web

  • 45 minutes 55 seconds
    455 | Embrace Your True Calling (Sean Allen) | REPLAY

    Everything, and I mean everything that is right and true is under assault today. For instance, we've moved far beyond questioning whether a woman's rightful place is in the home rearing her children. Today, the world and all her emissaries of confusion question whether such a thing as a woman even exists. For decades we've been told that women are just as capable as men, no matter the field, no matter the task. Predictably (and at the same time inconceivably) we are told today that men are just as capable as women to the point that they may also become pregnant and bear children. This upsidedownedness came as a direct result of our collective failure to not only recognize but appreciate the wisdom and beauty of God's respective callings in each of our lives. We each have unique, precisely crafted roles. It is true we may choose not to fill them; but we do so at our own peril. This episode is a call to embrace and, just as importantly, give thanks for how God made us and who he calls us to be.

    About Sean

    Sean Allen is the founder of The Well Ordered Homeschool, husband to his beautiful bride Caroline and a proud father of eight. He has a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design and is passionate about creating materials to assist parents in the incredibly challenging, yet surpassingly beautiful, work of schooling and training their children at home.

    Resources 

    Find a Great Homeschool Convention near you!

    Connect

    Sean Allen | Instagram | Facebook | Website

    Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel | YouTube

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions?  We hope to see you there!

    For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Charlotte Mason Show.

    View full show notes on the blog.

    22 November 2024, 10:30 am
  • 24 minutes 58 seconds
    454 | Homeschool Science: the Horror, the Humor, and Help! (Jennifer Cabrera) | REPLAY

    Homeschooling science is often frustrating and impossible, easily replaced with videos, or neglected altogether. Don’t let it be! I’ve got help and great offers! Science can be hands-on, exciting, edible, and dangerous! And can create lasting family memories. Like when you almost burn the house down for the science fair. True, hilarious story here….

    About Jennifer

    Jennifer Cabrera, the Hifalutin Homeschooler, is the writer of homeschool truth, humor, and inspiration.  Jennifer lives in Salado, Texas with her husband and three brilliant boys.  She is a licensed Physician Assistant/MPH, but set aside that career for her ultimate life's work.  She is also the author of Socialize Like a Homeschooler: A Humorous Homeschool Handbook and Revolting Writing, a hilarious writing, vocabulary, and illustration journal for reluctant writers.  She is a featured speaker with Great Homeschool Conventions and her memes and witty insights are widely shared on social media.

    Resources 

    Science Unlocked curriculum/lab kits from Home Science Tools

    Kristin Moon Science- High School Video Chemistry Lab Course

    Connect

    Jennifer Cabrera | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Website

    Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel | YouTube

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Medi-Share: an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance

    Tuttle Twins: children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works

    Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions?  We hope to see you there!

    For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Charlotte Mason Show.

    View full show notes on the blog.

    19 November 2024, 10:30 am
  • 25 minutes 11 seconds
    422 | How Learning Journals Help Students Learn (Janice Campbell) | REPLAY

    Long before textbooks and workbooks were invented, students kept notebooks and commonplace books to help them think, understand, and remember what they learned. Learning journals are a tool your student can use to do the same — here's how to begin using them! 

    About Janice

    Janice Campbell, a lifelong reader and writer, loves to introduce students to great books and beautiful writing. She holds an English degree from Mary Baldwin College, and is the graduated homeschool mom of four sons. You’ll find more about reading, writing, planning, and education from a Charlotte Mason/Classical perspective at her websites, EverydayEducation.com, Excellence-in-Literature.com, and DoingWhatMatters.com.

    Resources 

    Writing to Learn by William Zinsser

    Formation of Character by Charlotte Mason

    Learning Journal Examples 

    The Sketchnote Handbook by Mike Rohde

    Drawing with Children by Mona Brooks

    Connect

    Janice Campbel | Website | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | LinkedIn

    Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel | YouTube

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Medi-Share: an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance

    Tuttle Twins: children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works

    Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions?  We hope to see you there!

    For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Charlotte Mason Show.

    View full show notes on the blog.

    15 November 2024, 10:30 am
  • 10 minutes 28 seconds
    453 | Seven Tips for Finding More Reading Time (Janice Campbell) | REAPLY

    Although there are many practical reasons to read daily, the list of the benefits of reading begins with delight. There are few things more soul-nourishing than a great book. However, reading can reduce stress, improve communication skills, increase empathy, build vocabulary, and so much more. 

    It's no surprise that reading builds brains; what’s surprising is how little reading time is built into most people’s day. You don’t have to read for hours a day to benefit. According to at least one study, stress is reduced after only six minutes of reading. Just imagine what longer periods might accomplish! Here are seven tips to help you find more reading time.

    About Janice

    Janice Campbell, a lifelong reader and writer, loves to introduce students to great books and beautiful writing. She holds an English degree from Mary Baldwin College, and is the graduated homeschool mom of four sons. You’ll find more about reading, writing, planning, and education from a Charlotte Mason/Classical perspective at her websites, EverydayEducation.com, Excellence-in-Literature.com, and DoingWhatMatters.com.

    Connect

    Janice Campbell | Instagram | Facebook | Twitter | Pinterest | Website

    Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel | YouTube

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Medi-Share: an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance

    Tuttle Twins: children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works

    Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions?  We hope to see you there!

    For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Charlotte Mason Show.

    View full show notes on the blog.

    12 November 2024, 10:30 am
  • 21 minutes 2 seconds
    450 | Building Mom Community (Jessica Smartt) | REPLAY

    Join Jessica Smartt for a conversation about building your community as a mom!

    About Jessica

    Jessica is a wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and blogger. She lives in sunny North Carolina on a big family farm with chickens, goats, cousins, and lots of mud.

    Resources 

    Memory-Making Mom by Jessica Smartt

    Let Them Be Little by Jessica Smartt

    Homeschool Bootcamp with Jessica Smartt

    Connect

    Jessica Smartt | Instagram | Facebook | Website

    Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Medi-Share: an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance

    Tuttle Twins: children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works

    Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions? We hope to see you there!

    For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Charlotte Mason Show.

    7 November 2024, 10:30 am
  • 450 | Building Mom Community (Jessica Smartt) | REPLAY

    Join Jessica Smartt for a conversation about building your community as a mom!

    About Jessica

    Jessica is a wife, homeschool mom of three, author, and blogger. She lives in sunny North Carolina on a big family farm with chickens, goats, cousins, and lots of mud.

    Resources 

    Memory-Making Mom by Jessica Smartt

    Let Them Be Little by Jessica Smartt

    Homeschool Bootcamp with Jessica Smartt

    Connect

    Jessica Smartt | Instagram | Facebook | Website

    Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Medi-Share: an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance

    Tuttle Twins: children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works

    Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions? We hope to see you there!

    For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Charlotte Mason Show.

    7 November 2024, 10:30 am
  • 40 minutes 12 seconds
    452 | When to Say Nothing At All (Sean Allen)

    This is the last episode in a 3 episode series. What do you say to your child when a simple "yes" or "no" just don't seem to meet the demands of the hour? The answer? Nothing at all. For most parents, though, saying nothing is simply not an option. They're afraid it might communicate weakness or concede too much ground to their children. But here's the thing - clear answers regarding how to deal with parenting problems are hard to come by. We often need a bit of time before we can more accurately assess what's going on. In such moments, a premature reward or correction might do more harm than good. Better to say nothing at all, take a step back and get a firm grip on what you're really dealing with before you give that "yes" or "no".

    About Sean

    Sean Allen is the founder of The Well Ordered Homeschool, husband to his beautiful bride Caroline and a proud father of eight. He has a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design and is passionate about creating materials to assist parents in the incredibly challenging, yet surpassingly beautiful, work of schooling and training their children at home.

    Resources 

    Find a Great Homeschool Convention near you!

    Connect

    Sean Allen | Instagram | Facebook | Website

    Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel | YouTube

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Medi-Share: an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance

    Tuttle Twins: children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works

    Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions?  We hope to see you there!

    For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Charlotte Mason Show.

    View full show notes on the blog.

    5 November 2024, 10:30 am
  • 452 | When to Say Nothing At All (Sean Allen)

    This is the last episode in a 3 episode series. What do you say to your child when a simple "yes" or "no" just don't seem to meet the demands of the hour? The answer? Nothing at all. For most parents, though, saying nothing is simply not an option. They're afraid it might communicate weakness or concede too much ground to their children. But here's the thing - clear answers regarding how to deal with parenting problems are hard to come by. We often need a bit of time before we can more accurately assess what's going on. In such moments, a premature reward or correction might do more harm than good. Better to say nothing at all, take a step back and get a firm grip on what you're really dealing with before you give that "yes" or "no".

    About Sean

    Sean Allen is the founder of The Well Ordered Homeschool, husband to his beautiful bride Caroline and a proud father of eight. He has a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design and is passionate about creating materials to assist parents in the incredibly challenging, yet surpassingly beautiful, work of schooling and training their children at home.

    Resources 

    Find a Great Homeschool Convention near you!

    Connect

    Sean Allen | Instagram | Facebook | Website

    Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel | YouTube

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Medi-Share: an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance

    Tuttle Twins: children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works

    Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions?  We hope to see you there!

    For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Charlotte Mason Show.

    View full show notes on the blog.

    5 November 2024, 10:30 am
  • 23 minutes 27 seconds
    451 | The Advantage of Discussion vs. Testing and Matching the Effort and Expectation We Place on Our Kids (Jennifer Cabrera)

    Ample time for discussion of knowledge and learning from elders truly invested in their future are major advantages for homeschoolers. However, most important to note is...Why your effort and interaction as homeschool parent must equal or exceed the expectations you have for your student in order to capitalize on these advantages. 

    About Jennifer

    Jennifer Cabrera, the Hifalutin Homeschooler, is the writer of homeschool truth, humor, and inspiration.  Jennifer lives in Salado, Texas with her husband and three brilliant boys.  She is a licensed Physician Assistant/MPH, but set aside that career for her ultimate life's work.  She is also the author of Socialize Like a Homeschooler: A Humorous Homeschool Handbook and Revolting Writing, a hilarious writing, vocabulary, and illustration journal for reluctant writers.  She is a featured speaker with Great Homeschool Conventions and her memes and witty insights are widely shared on social media.

    Connect

    Jennifer Cabrera | Instagram | Facebook | Pinterest | Website

    Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel | YouTube

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Medi-Share: an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance

    Tuttle Twins: children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works

    Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions?  We hope to see you there!

    For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Charlotte Mason Show.

    View full show notes on the blog.

    22 October 2024, 9:30 am
  • 38 minutes 16 seconds
    448 | When to Say No (Sean Allen)

    The second part of a 3 part series, in this episode we focus on when it's appropriate and necessary to say "no" to your child. The truth is, no one is more appropriately positioned to say this word to our children, but it is also true that no one can more inappropriately wield the power it possesses in their lives. We have to make sure that we're not issuing a "no" when the response should be "yes", or nothing at all.

    About Sean

    Sean Allen is the founder of The Well Ordered Homeschool, husband to his beautiful bride Caroline and a proud father of eight. He has a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design and is passionate about creating materials to assist parents in the incredibly challenging, yet surpassingly beautiful, work of schooling and training their children at home.

    Resources 

    Find a Great Homeschool Convention near you!

    Connect

    Sean Allen | Instagram | Facebook | Website

    Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel | YouTube

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Medi-Share: an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance

    Tuttle Twins: children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works

    Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions?  We hope to see you there!

    For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Charlotte Mason Show.

    View full show notes on the blog.

    10 October 2024, 9:30 am
  • 36 minutes 51 seconds
    444 | When to Say Yes (Sean Allen)

    This is the first episode of a 3 part series followed by "When to Say No" and "When to Say Nothing at All". In this episode we focus on a simple word that is often so difficult for parents to say to their children - "yes". Whether it's in answer to a request to go on a bike ride or in response to an act of obedience, so often our answer is "no" or nothing at all. Children are always probing, though, searching to discover the true quality of our love for them. We have to be careful that our responses to their requests (whether vocal or not) do not result in a lack of trust that will come back to haunt us when they are older.

    About Sean

    Sean Allen is the founder of The Well Ordered Homeschool, husband to his beautiful bride Caroline and a proud father of eight. He has a bachelor of fine arts in graphic design and is passionate about creating materials to assist parents in the incredibly challenging, yet surpassingly beautiful, work of schooling and training their children at home.

    Resources 

    Find a Great Homeschool Convention near you!

    Connect

    Sean Allen | Instagram | Facebook | Website

    Homeschooling.mom | Instagram | Website

    Subscribe to our YouTube channel | YouTube

    Thank you to our sponsors!

    Medi-Share: an affordable Christian alternative to traditional health insurance

    Tuttle Twins: children’s books to help you teach your kids how the world really works

    Have you joined us at one of the Great Homeschool Conventions?  We hope to see you there!

    For more encouragement on your homeschooling journey, visit the Homeschooling.mom site, and tune in to our sister podcast The Charlotte Mason Show.

    View full show notes on the blog.

    9 October 2024, 9:30 am
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