The Homeschool Well Podcast | How to Homeschool, Christian Homeschooling, Homeschool Ideas

Kim Godfrey and Jenny Barr - Teachers, Homeschool Coaches, Christian Moms
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How to Start Homeschooling * Home Education * Homeschool Tips * Homeschool Community * Homeschooling in Florida Are you overwhelmed with homeschooling and doubting your ability to plan well for your child’s future? Are you wasting hours searching online for homeschool ideas and answers, only to come up short? Are your kids bored, frustrated, or pushing back (and you’re burning out!)? Are you thinking homeschooling shouldn’t be THIS hard??? Hi, Homeschool Mama, we are Kim Godfrey and Jenny Barr, friends and former public school teachers turned homeschool moms. We’ve been in your shoes and have learned over the years how to navigate the homeschool world so that we could homeschool well. God aligned our lives in such a way that we became great friends and supported each other throughout our homeschooling years, and now it is our mission to share with YOU how to set up a thriving homeschool, set your kids up for success, and still have balance in your life. Each week we bring you topics that are important to homeschool moms: strategies to help you TEACH WELL, ideas and activities to help your children LEARN WELL, and routines to help you BE WELL. With our extensive education backgrounds, our homeschool experiences (both good and bad!) and our maternal wisdom, we are here to hold your hand and help make your homeschooling journey easier and actually enjoyable. We can’t wait to help you HOMESCHOOL WELL. Blessings! Kim and Jenny 💖👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community⁠ ✨Grab Your Homeschooling Freebies: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store⁠ 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms 💌Email us: support@thehomeschoolwell.com

  1. 1D AGO

    How to homeschool multiple kids (without burning yourself out!) | 137

    Hey Homeschool mom! Homeschooling multiple kids can feel overwhelming — especially when you’re trying to teach different ages, learning styles, and grade levels all at once. In this episode, we share simple homeschool strategies to help you teach multiple kids together, reduce homeschool burnout, and create personalized learning for your kids without doubling or tripling your workload. You don’t need separate curriculum for every child — you just need to modify what you already have. In this episode you'll learn: ✔️ How to teach multiple ages together using shared subjects ✔️ Simple systems that help prevent homeschool burnout ✔️ Encouragement for overwhelmed homeschool moms We also share real-life homeschool tips like journaling, busy boxes, audiobooks, manipulatives, and independent learning routines that actually work in real homes. We pray this empowers you! Kim and Jenny❤️❤️   Need More Support?👯‍♀️ Inside The Homeschool Well, we help families with homeschool coaching, personalized learning strategies, workshops, community support, and practical homeschool resources. Visit thehomeschoolwell.com to learn more.

    20 min

  2. FEB 3

    Hate your homeschool curriculum? Modify it, mama — you’re the boss! | 136

    Hey Homeschool mom! Is your homeschool curriculum leaving you feeling overwhelmed, frustrated, or stuck? Before you buy something new, take a breath — because chances are, you don’t need a replacement. You need a better fit for your homeschool day. In this episode, we offer real homeschool support and practical homeschool help as we walk you through how to modify curriculum to match your child’s learning style, your own homeschool style, and your family’s unique rhythm. This conversation is all about flexible homeschooling, building confidence in your homeschool journey, and remembering that you are in charge of your academic planning — not the curriculum. Say it with us: You are the master of your curriculum. It is not the master of you.   🛠️ In This Episode, You’ll Learn: How to identify what’s really causing frustration in your homeschool Simple ways to adjust lessons without starting over How flexibility leads to stronger outcomes and less stress Learning struggles happen everywhere, in every educational setting. Give yourself grace, mama.  You are not failing — you’re becoming a student of your child.   We pray this episode blesses you! Kim and Jenny❤️❤️   🤍 Ready for Personalized Homeschool Support? If curriculum feels overwhelming, you don’t have to do this alone. At The Homeschool Well, we provide: ✨ Weekly Office Hours for community members ✨ Direct messaging inside our homeschool community ✨ 1:1 Coaching & Strategy Sessions with follow-up support Visit thehomeschoolwell.com/services to learn more and book time with us. We’d love to help you find confidence, clarity, and peace in your homeschool.

    14 min

  3. JAN 27

    Are you running on empty? Hope for tired homeschool moms | 135

    Hey, homeschool mom, Are you worn out?  Maybe exhausted from advocating for your child, navigating school transitions, or carrying the weight of homeschooling every day? If your homeschool journey started after leaving public or private school — especially if you’ve walked through IEPs, 504 plans, therapies, or special needs — this episode is for you. In today’s Homeschool Well Podcast, we speak directly to tired homeschool moms who feel burned out, overwhelmed, or alone. We talk honestly about homeschool burnout, the emotional toll of advocating for your child, and what it really feels like to step into homeschooling while already running on empty. Using Isaiah 40:31 as our foundation, we remind you that God sees you, walks with you, and renews your strength — even in this hard season. You don’t have to have your entire homeschool journey figured out, and you definitely don’t have to do this alone!  In this episode, you’ll hear: ✨ Why homeschool burnout is real — especially after leaving traditional school ✨ A reminder that God meets you in this season and walks with you step by step ✨ Three simple ways to care for yourself while homeschooling   Homeschooling doesn’t have to be lonely. You don’t have to carry all the caps on your head by yourself.   TEACH WELL. LEARN WELL. BE WELL.   Blessings! Kim and Jenny❤️❤️   👯‍♀️Ready for support? At The Homeschool Well, we offer: 🌿 A homeschool support group and online membership 🌿 Monthly workshops (including our upcoming February workshop on Modifying Curriculum for your Learner) 🌿 Weekly office hours and strategy sessions 🌿 A forum where moms connect, pray, and encourage one another 🌿 Practical homeschool help and resources — especially for families navigating special needs Join us at thehomeschoolwell.com and become part of a homeschool community that walks this journey with you.

    14 min

  4. JAN 20

    Your child isn’t broken — STOP trying to "fix" them! Homeschool with confidence for kids who learn differently | 134

    Hi Homeschool mom, If your child has struggled in a traditional school setting — felt misunderstood, maybe mistreated, or simply didn’t thrive — you are not alone. In this January 2026 episode of The Homeschool Well Podcast, we encourage homeschool moms who are healing from difficult past experiences and who are learning how to homeschool in a new, empowering way. For many families, the homeschool journey begins after a family loses confidence in public or private school or your child just doesn't fit in a traditional school "box." Whether your child learns differently, has emotional challenges, or needs a more flexible approach, this episode reminds you that your child is not broken — and you don’t need to “fix” them in order for them to succeed. :) We talk honestly about: • Letting go of guilt, fear, and second-guessing • Rebuilding confidence after school wounds • Supporting kids who learn differently • Homeschooling special needs children with grace • Trusting God’s design for your child • Redefining success in your homeschool • 3 Tips for homeschooling with confidence We hope this episode encourages you, especially if you are homeschooling special needs learners or children who don’t fit the traditional school model. Blessings! Kim and Jenny❤️❤️   👯‍♀️Need Support on Your Homeschool Journey? Inside The Homeschool Well Community, you’ll find: ✔ Weekly Office Hours with Kim & Jenny ✔ 24/7 Online Forum + Direct Messaging ✔ Monthly Workshops ✔ Pre-recorded homeschool training ✔ Faith-based encouragement + PRAYER 🎉 Get 50% off your first month! Use code: PODCAST50 👉 Visit thehomeschoolwell.com and click Join Now Florida families can also use Step Up for Students (Provider Direct Pay available)

    24 min

  5. JAN 13

    You’re not failing: Homeschool encouragement for the new year (+ 3 simple tips for great days) | 133

    Happy New Year, homeschool mom! In this first episode of 2026, we share heartfelt homeschool encouragement for moms who may be feeling overwhelmed, uncertain, or discouraged as a new year begins. If you chose homeschooling because your child was misunderstood, mistreated, or simply not thriving in a traditional school setting, you are not alone. We talk openly about doubt, emotional challenges, and the faith it takes to keep moving forward with confidence. This episode offers hope, healing, and practical homeschool help—especially for families navigating unique learning needs or homeschooling special needs kiddos. You are not failing. There is hope for the new year—and great days ahead.   We pray this episode encourages you! Kim and Jenny❤️❤️   👯‍♀️If you’re looking for a homeschool support group, faith-based encouragement, and access to free homeschool resources, visit TheHomeschoolWell.com to learn more about our community.

    21 min

  6. 12/23/2025

    Finding grace when holidays are heavy: Encouragement for the homeschool mom | 132

    Hi Homeschool mom! December can be joyful and overwhelming—especially for the homeschool mom navigating disrupted routines, sensory overload, or the pressure to make Christmas “perfect.” In this episode of The Homeschool Well Podcast, we share Scripture-based encouragement for Christian homeschooling families, with special care for moms homeschooling special needs or neurodivergent children. Instead of adding more to your plate, this episode offers grace, peace, and permission to let go. ✨ In This Episode: -Letting go of shame during hard homeschool days -Faith-based self-talk for anxious holiday schedules -Finding peace during the Christmas season   📖 Scriptures Shared: 2 Corinthians 12:9 1 Peter 5:7 John 14:27 Psalm 61:2   If you’re practicing Christian homeschool life and December feels heavy, this episode is a gentle reminder: grace counts, peace matters, and God is near—even when the holidays aren’t picture perfect.   Merry Christmas and Happy New Year from Kim and Jenny 🤍   🎁 Looking for a Meaningful Homeschool Gift? Our Homeschool Well Community Membership is open! Give a gift (or ask for one!) that offers ongoing homeschool support, encouragement, and community—especially helpful for moms homeschooling special needs learners. Visit thehomeschoolwell.com to learn more.

    9 min

  7. 12/16/2025

    Homeschooling special needs kids: Protecting PEACE during the holidays | 131

    Ho, ho, ho, Homeschool mom! December can be both joyful and overwhelming—especially when holiday gatherings pile up and your kids hit their social limit. In this episode of The Homeschool Well Podcast, we talk honestly about holiday socializing and how to figure out how much is enough for your family—particularly if you’re homeschooling special needs learners or managing sensory sensitivities alongside your homeschool curriculum. Holiday events, family gatherings, and schedule changes can quickly lead to burnout—for both kids and moms! In this conversation, we share practical strategies to help homeschool families navigate holiday socializing while protecting emotional regulation, connection, and peace. You’ll learn: -How holiday expectations impact children when homeschooling special needs -Simple ways to adapt your homeschool curriculum during busy seasons -Three essential tools for calmer holidays -How doing less can actually improve learning, behavior, and relationships -Why rest and balance matter just as much as academics during the holidays This episode is especially encouraging for homeschool moms who feel pressured to “do it all” in December. You’ll be reminded that stepping back, simplifying expectations, and choosing PEACE supports long-term homeschool learning and emotional health. We pray this helps you! Christmas blessings, Kim and Jenny ---------------------------------------------------------------- 💛 Looking for ongoing support beyond this episode? Inside The Homeschool Well Community, homeschool moms—especially those homeschooling special needs—receive weekly encouragement, practical strategies, and access to a supportive homeschool community that understands real-life challenges. 🎁 Holiday gift memberships are available and make a meaningful gift for homeschool moms who need guidance, reassurance, and connection.  Learn more at thehomeschoolwell.com and click Gift Membership at the top of the site.

    17 min

  8. 12/09/2025

    ADHD homeschooling survival guide: how to survive (and thrive!) this holiday season | 130

    Hi Homeschool mom! It’s officially the Christmas season, and we are unpacking how to keep learning rich, peaceful, and purposeful—especially if you’re navigating ADHD homeschool challenges or a child who’s easily distracted this time of year (ha! aren't we all?!?). December doesn’t have to feel like a battle between holiday magic and your homeschool curriculum. In this episode, we share encouragement, practical mindset shifts, and creative ideas to help your family enjoy Christmas school without battles or frustration. You’ll hear a powerful story from a mom who made one simple change last December that completely transformed her child’s learning—and their relationship. Plus, we share several fresh, doable ways to help your homeschool ADHD or struggling learner stay engaged, connected, and inspired during the busiest month of the year. In This Episode You’ll Learn: -Why Christmas homeschooling can be both peaceful and productive -How to rethink December expectations for ADHD homeschooling -Creative ways to weave learning into Christmas school routines -A simple shift that can help your child reconnect spiritually and emotionally -Easy ideas to support focus, movement, and hands-on learning all month long   We hope this blesses you! Kim and Jenny❤️❤️   Need More Help with Your Homeschool ADHD Learner? Come join The Homeschool Well Community for: -Live meetups -Office hours with Kim & Jenny -A private forum & DM support -Help adapting homeschool curriculum for ADHD homeschooling and struggling learners 🎁 Christmas Gift Membership available now! Click the red ribbon at the top of: 👉 thehomeschoolwell.com

    17 min
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How to Start Homeschooling * Home Education * Homeschool Tips * Homeschool Community * Homeschooling in Florida Are you overwhelmed with homeschooling and doubting your ability to plan well for your child’s future? Are you wasting hours searching online for homeschool ideas and answers, only to come up short? Are your kids bored, frustrated, or pushing back (and you’re burning out!)? Are you thinking homeschooling shouldn’t be THIS hard??? Hi, Homeschool Mama, we are Kim Godfrey and Jenny Barr, friends and former public school teachers turned homeschool moms. We’ve been in your shoes and have learned over the years how to navigate the homeschool world so that we could homeschool well. God aligned our lives in such a way that we became great friends and supported each other throughout our homeschooling years, and now it is our mission to share with YOU how to set up a thriving homeschool, set your kids up for success, and still have balance in your life. Each week we bring you topics that are important to homeschool moms: strategies to help you TEACH WELL, ideas and activities to help your children LEARN WELL, and routines to help you BE WELL. With our extensive education backgrounds, our homeschool experiences (both good and bad!) and our maternal wisdom, we are here to hold your hand and help make your homeschooling journey easier and actually enjoyable. We can’t wait to help you HOMESCHOOL WELL. Blessings! Kim and Jenny 💖👯‍♀️Join The Homeschool Well Community: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/community⁠ ✨Grab Your Homeschooling Freebies: ⁠https://thehomeschoolwell.com/store⁠ 💕Get encouragement in our free Facebook community: ⁠https://www.facebook.com/groups/encouragementforchristianmoms 💌Email us: support@thehomeschoolwell.com

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