Homeschool Together Podcast

Arial and Matthew Buza
  • 5.0 (2)
  • EDUCATION FOR KIDS
  • UPDATED TWICE WEEKLY

A working mom and a stay at home dad help you navigate the complex and dynamic world of secular homeschooling with a focus on early learners and gameschooling.

  1. Homeschool Problems Part 2: Seasonal Solutions

    44 MIN AGO

    Homeschool Problems Part 2: Seasonal Solutions

    Not every homeschool struggle needs a big solution. Sometimes the issue is not a broken curriculum or a failing plan. It is simply the time of year. In this episode, we talk about how to respond when a homeschool problem turns out to be seasonal, and how to ride out normal cycles without overcorrecting. The goal is to protect long term progress by resisting short term panic. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Homeschool Problems Part 1: Seasonal or Real - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/476 Welcome to Maycember - https://youtu.be/S8_IszUUAkw?si=kc7fNNVmi9Yzipqx Merry Perimenopause - https://youtu.be/v71BBHX_C6k?si=B38g0nFN4pPzeM6E Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

    33 min
  2. Homeschool Problems Part 1: Seasonal or Real

    27 APR

    Homeschool Problems Part 1: Seasonal or Real

    Homeschooling comes with moments that feel like major red flags. The hard part is knowing whether a struggle is a real problem or just part of the normal homeschool rhythm. In this episode, we focus entirely on diagnosis, learning how to tell the difference between seasonal challenges and issues that truly need attention. The goal is clarity, not solutions, so parents can stop reacting to noise and start seeing patterns. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

    24 min
  3. Teaching Beyond Your Own Knowledge

    13 APR

    Teaching Beyond Your Own Knowledge

    One of the most common homeschool fears is the moment your child starts learning something you do not fully understand. What happens when math gets advanced, science becomes technical, or essays require deeper analysis than you feel prepared to evaluate? In this episode, we talk about how homeschooling shifts as subjects get harder and how parents can teach and assess confidently even when they are no longer the expert in the room. The goal is not to know everything, but to know how to guide learning well. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/ Brian Cox breaks down the most mysterious scale in the cosmos - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5KW2Cd8bOPQ Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

    46 min
  4. Preparing Elementary Kids for Independent Learning

    30 MAR

    Preparing Elementary Kids for Independent Learning

    As homeschool parents, it is easy to become deeply involved in every part of our children’s learning. In this episode, we talk about how to intentionally prepare elementary-aged kids to work more independently without pushing them too fast or pulling support away too abruptly. Using our own experience with a fourth grader, we explore why dependency forms naturally in homeschooling and how parents can begin shifting their role to support growing confidence and capability. This episode is about laying foundations for independence that make homeschooling more sustainable for everyone. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/ All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/ Executive Functioning - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Executive_functions Dry Erase Pocket - https://amzn.to/4t9WfZE FaceyTalk (Bluey) - youtube.com/watch?v=kx8_wF9HOX8&pp=ygUMYmx1ZXkgdGFibGV0 Hearth and Story - https://www.hearthandstory.com/ Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

    53 min
  5. Homeschooling a Struggling Reader

    16 MAR

    Homeschooling a Struggling Reader

    Note: we are moving to an every other week podcast cadence Once you understand why reading struggles happen, the next question is how to homeschool through them without burning out kids or parents. In this episode, we focus on what daily life looks like when reading is hard and how families make decisions around time, pacing, and progress. We talk about structuring reading lessons, protecting confidence, and knowing when to push, pause, or pivot. This episode is about sustainable practices that support long-term reading growth. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/ All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/ Lexile Reader Levels - https://hub.lexile.com/find-a-book/ Explode the Code - https://www.epslearning.com/products/explode-the-code-2nd-edition Why Some Kids Struggle to Read - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/472 Scarborough Reading Rope Part 1 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/468 Scarborough Reading Rope Part 2 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/469 Stardew Valley Wiki - https://stardewvalleywiki.com/Stardew_Valley_Wiki FaceyTalk (Bluey) - youtube.com/watch?v=kx8_wF9HOX8&pp=ygUMYmx1ZXkgdGFibGV0 Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

    40 min
  6. Why Some Kids Struggle to Read

    2 MAR

    Why Some Kids Struggle to Read

    Note: we are moving to an every other week podcast cadence Many families come to homeschooling because reading is not going the way they expected. In this episode, we talk about what it really means to have a struggling reader in a homeschool context and why reading difficulties feel so personal for parents. We explore common misconceptions, emotional traps, and how homeschooling changes what is possible for kids who need more time or a different approach. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/ Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.com/ Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/ All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/ Lexile Reader Levels - https://hub.lexile.com/find-a-book/ Scarborough Reading Rope Part 1 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/468 Scarborough Reading Rope Part 2 - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/469 Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

    39 min
  7. Homeschool Tools for Traditional School Families

    23 FEB

    Homeschool Tools for Traditional School Families

    If you like the idea of homeschool-style support but do not want to buy a full curriculum, this episode is for you. We break down practical, flexible resources families can use alongside traditional school. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/ Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.com/ Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/ All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/ Lexile Reader Levels - https://hub.lexile.com/find-a-book/ Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

    42 min
  8. Homeschool Support for Kids in Traditional School

    16 FEB

    Homeschool Support for Kids in Traditional School

    Homeschooling does not have to be an all-or-nothing decision. In this episode, we talk about how parents with kids in public or private school can use homeschool methods to support learning at home without replacing school. We explore who this approach is for, when it is most helpful, and how families realistically fit it into already busy schedules. Find Secular Curriculum with our Resource Selector https://www.homeschool-together.com/secular-resources Support The Podcast If you like what you hear, consider supporting the podcast: https://homeschooltogether.gumroad.com/l/support Consider Leaving Us A Review If you have a quick moment, please consider leaving a review on iTunes - https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/homeschool-together-podcast/id1526685583 Show Notes Build Your Library - https://buildyourlibrary.com/ Blossom and Root - https://www.blossomandroot.com/ Right Start Math - https://rightstartmath.com/ Math Mammoth - https://www.mathmammoth.com/ All About Reading - https://www.allaboutlearningpress.com/ Homeschool Burnout - https://homeschooltogether.fireside.fm/89 Connect with us Website: http://www.homeschool-together.com/ Store: https://gumroad.com/homeschooltogether Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/homeschooltogether Facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/homeschooltogetherpodcast/ Instagram: www.instagram.com/homeschooltogetherpodcast Twitter: https://twitter.com/hs_together The Gameschool Co-Op: https://www.facebook.com/groups/gameschoolcoop/ Email: homeschooltogetherpodcast@gmail.com

    39 min
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A working mom and a stay at home dad help you navigate the complex and dynamic world of secular homeschooling with a focus on early learners and gameschooling.

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  • Creator
    Arial and Matthew Buza
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
  • Episodes
    488
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Homeschool Together Podcast
  • Show Website
    Homeschool Together Podcast

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