Thriving in Your Homeschool with Zan Tyler

Zan Tyler
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Passionate. Uplifting. Relatable. Zan Tyler speaks to the heart of Christian homeschooling moms like no one else. In addition to educating her own children, Zan has spent thirty-plus years joyfully mentoring homeschool parents, publishing curriculum and resources for families, and advocating for home education everywhere from her state’s legislature to our nation’s capital. Now she wants to equip and empower you to answer your God-given calling to teach your kids at home. Join Zan and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. zantyler.com

  1. 1d ago

    Beyond Focus: Memory, Sleep, and Food in the ADHD Brain | Dr. Amy Moore | Ep. 221

    You send your child upstairs with four simple tasks. An hour later you find them playing in the sink. Is it really just a focus problem? In part two of her conversation with cognitive psychologist and ADHD mom Dr. Amy Moore, Zan Tyler looks at how ADHD shows up in schoolwork. Amy explains why working memory, long-term memory, and processing speed are often weaker than attention in people with ADHD. She also shares what to look for in your child's testing report before you switch curriculum again. Zan tells how a tutor uncovered a learning gap between her two sons that changed how she taught one of them. They also talk about the everyday factors that matter more than we think: sleep, sugar, artificial food dyes, food sensitivities, and hydration. Whether or not your child has an ADHD diagnosis, you'll come away with hope and practical ways to help them thrive. SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/221-amy-moore LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2  CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast  Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler  SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan

  2. Oct 21

    When Your Child Says “I Won't,” Could It Mean “I Can't”? | Dr Amy Moore | Ep. 220

    Why do children with ADHD sometimes have such big reactions to seemingly small things? Zan Tyler welcomes Dr. Amy Moore, a cognitive psychologist, Christian counselor, and mom who knows ADHD firsthand. Together, they look beneath the tears and tantrums. Amy explains why a child in the middle of a meltdown can't unpack a heavy suitcase of emotions while lugging it up the stairs. Zan, who homeschooled a child with borderline ADHD, shares why brain science alone can feel discouraging and how Amy's grace-filled approach offers hope. Discover why what looks like "I won't" may actually be "I can't." SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/220-amy-moore   LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2  CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast  Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler  SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan

  3. Oct 14

    “Let Her Be the Pencil”: Abraham Hamilton III on Teaching Each Child the Way God Made Them | Ep. 219

    When Abe Hamilton’s wife called him in the middle of a court hearing in tears, sure their daughter would never learn to write, the solution turned out to be painter’s tape and a tile floor. Continuing his conversation with Zan Tyler, Abe explains why he sees parenthood as a “mission station,” why there’s no such thing as an unintelligent child, and how homeschooling gives parents the freedom to teach each child the way God made them to learn. He also shares how he ended up on the HSLDA board and closes with encouragement for weary homeschool parents: our ceiling can become our children’s floor. SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/219-abraham-hamilton   LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2  CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast  Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler  SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan

  4. Oct 7

    From the Murder Capital of the World to Faith, Family, and Homeschooling | Abraham Hamilton | Ep. 218

    What does it take for a kid from one of America's most violent cities to become a trial attorney and a voice for biblical truth? Zan Tyler sits down with attorney, radio host, and homeschool dad Abraham Hamilton III to revisit his New Orleans childhood, the parents whose faith and discipline anchored him at home, and the moment he gave his heart to Christ at age seven. Abe shares how a recruited basketball scholarship opened the door to college, how Hurricane Katrina rerouted his path through law school, and how an unexpected knock at his office door introduced him to the woman who would become his wife. Along the way, two encounters planted an early seed for homeschooling, long before Abe and Maria had children of their own. His story is a powerful reminder to give your children opportunities, pay attention to the seeds God is planting, and trust Him with the story He's writing. SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/218-abraham-hamilton   LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2  CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast  Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler  SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan

  5. Sep 30

    Why Homeschool Kids Are Thriving (and a Town That Proved It) | Caleb Price | Ep. 217

    Zan Tyler and Caleb Price talk about trading comparison for gratitude, celebrate a town that rallied behind a homeschool graduate, and share why homeschooling opens doors for our kids. Plus, Zan brings encouraging news from her travels: the homeschool movement is alive, growing, and thriving. Is a clean house the key to a peaceful home? Zan Tyler and Caleb Price start with a viral reel that sparked hundreds of comments and talk about why gratitude, not comparison, is the secret to a joyful homeschool. (Zan also shares the funny story of being named South Carolina's Homemaker of the Year and her sister's unforgettable response.) Then they celebrate some encouraging news: a Homeschool Law Enforcement Day in Reno that drew more than 500 families, and a Nebraska town that rallied behind a young homeschool graduate and volunteer firefighter so he could pursue his calling. Zan explains how parents can advocate for their high schoolers, why homeschool graduates are thriving in college, the military, and beyond, and where to turn for help if a barrier ever appears. Finally, Zan shares highlights from her recent travels with Joe, from Oregon to the Reagan Presidential Library to national leadership conferences in Orlando, and why she believes the homeschool movement is alive, growing, and truly a "love your kids" movement. SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/217-caleb-price   LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2  CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast  Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler  SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan

  6. Sep 23

    A Sense of Home They Never Outgrew: Dr. Robert Jackson on Homeschooling and Family | Ep. 216

    Family physician, homeschool dad of nine, and author Dr. Robert Jackson joins Zan to share how homeschooling shaped a close-knit family across generations. From meeting his wife Carlotta to raising two sons with special needs, Robert reflects on calling, sacrifice, and the enduring power of a biblical worldview passed down through the home. He also opens up about writing a book to preserve his own father's story for his children and grandchildren, and why he believes homeschooling gave his family a sense of home they never outgrew.   SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/216-robert-jackson   LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2  CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast  Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler  SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan

  7. Sep 16

    The Surprising Opportunities Homeschool Parents Can Create | Jonathan Bartlett | Ep. 215

    What can happen when homeschool families bring their creativity, skills, and community together? Zan Tyler talks with longtime homeschool dad Jonathan Bartlett about the creativity, freedom, and community that can make homeschooling a rich, rewarding experience. Jonathan has seen what families can create together: programming and calculus classes, homeschool football at AT&T Stadium, award-winning theater, and even a new homeschool film festival. He and Zan also talk about discipleship, homeschool freedom, and why community is worth the effort. Your family doesn’t have to homeschool alone. SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/215-jonathan-bartlett   LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2  CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast  Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler  SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan

  8. Sep 9

    The Essential Role of Homeschool Dads | Wil Addison | Ep. 214

    Wil Addison didn’t begin homeschooling as the dad who taught lessons, but over time, he discovered just how much his presence mattered. Zan Tyler talks with this father of seven and co-host of the Culture Proof Podcast about discipleship, fatherhood, the growth of homeschooling in the Black community, and becoming more actively involved in his children’s education. Wil shares how simply asking his wife, “What can I do to help?” changed his role at home. Together, he and Zan encourage fathers to be present, seize the moments, and remember that discipleship starts at home. SHOW NOTES https://zantyler.com/podcast/214-wil-addison   LISTEN AND SUBSCRIBE Join Zan Tyler and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. YouTube: https://youtube.com/@thezantylerpodcast Apple Podcasts: https://apple.co/3QmTyC3   Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3vLipG2  CONNECT WITH ZAN & FOLLOW HER ON SOCIAL Website: https://zantyler.com/podcast  Instagram: https://instagram.com/zan_tyler_podcast  Facebook: https://facebook.com/ZanTylerHomeschool  TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thezantylerpodcast  Twitter/X: https://x.com/ZanTyler  SPONSORED BY BJU PRESS HOMESCHOOL https://bjupresshomeschool.com/zan

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Passionate. Uplifting. Relatable. Zan Tyler speaks to the heart of Christian homeschooling moms like no one else. In addition to educating her own children, Zan has spent thirty-plus years joyfully mentoring homeschool parents, publishing curriculum and resources for families, and advocating for home education everywhere from her state’s legislature to our nation’s capital. Now she wants to equip and empower you to answer your God-given calling to teach your kids at home. Join Zan and a special guest each week for real encouragement, engaging stories, and practical wisdom for surviving and thriving on the homeschool journey. zantyler.com

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