The Homeschool Sanity Show

Melanie Wilson, PhD
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The Homeschool Sanity Show Podcast

Your prescription for happier, healthier homeschooling with Christian psychologist and veteran homeschooling mother of six, Dr. Melanie Wilson, who interviews experts on the issues that drive you crazy.

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    The Tyranny Of Not Enough

    Hey, homeschoolers! A homeschool mom posted on Facebook, "I bake homemade bread ... but not enough." I saw in her what I so often see in myself and other homeschool moms: the tyranny of not enough. Whatever we accomplish is immediately invalidated, whether we say it out loud or not. We might think it's no big deal. Maybe our "not enough" is just being humble and recognizing that we're works in progress. But there are three negative side effects of "not enough" thinking that I want to share with you. Then I want to tell you how we can break free from this kind of thinking. Watch on YouTube Sponsor Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy's 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to help your children break down concepts and appreciate math in a whole new way! The lessons are taught the traditional way, not to a "test". Each one of the video tutorials is taught by an internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way (and in only a few minutes at a time). Using a multi-sensory approach having the combination of effective graphics and animation synchronized with the voice of a friendly teacher together with practical assessment. This three-pronged attack makes learning so much easier and more effective. Even students who struggled with math are getting fantastic results! And ones who were doing OK before are now doing brilliantly. Visit c-t-c-math.com today to start your free trial. The first problem with "not enough" thinking is that it's di...

    20 min

  2. SEP 3

    How to Prepare for Homeschool Retirement

    It's not too early to plan for homeschool retirement! Here are my best tips for preparing for this season now. Watch on YouTube Sponsor Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy's 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to help your children break down concepts and appreciate math in a whole new way! The lessons are taught the traditional way, not to a "test". Each one of the video tutorials is taught by an internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way (and in only a few minutes at a time). Using a multi-sensory approach having the combination of effective graphics and animation synchronized with the voice of a friendly teacher together with practical assessment. This three-pronged attack makes learning so much easier and more effective. Even students who struggled with math are getting fantastic results! And ones who were doing OK before are now doing brilliantly. Visit c-t-c-math.com today to start your free trial. Takeaways View homeschool retirement as a new season, not a sad one Continue teaching and mentoring your children even after homeschooling Invest in your marriage and spend time developing the relationship Cultivate non-homeschooling friendships and maintain a social circle Consider different options for work after homeschooling Explore new hobbies and continue learning for personal growth Resources How to Have a Strong Homeschool Marriage...

  3. AUG 20

    Is Online Learning An Option For Your Homeschool?

    Hey, homeschoolers! Are you incorporating online learning into your homeschool this year? Should you? That wasn't even an option when I started homeschooling in 1999. But now it is, and I'm so excited to share an interview I did with online learning platform founder Amir Nathoo. Sponsor Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy's 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to help your children break down concepts and appreciate math in a whole new way! The lessons are taught the traditional way, not to a "test". Each one of the video tutorials is taught by an internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way (and in only a few minutes at a time). Using a multi-sensory approach having the combination of effective graphics and animation synchronized with the voice of a friendly teacher together with practical assessment. This three-pronged attack makes learning so much easier and more effective. Even students who struggled with math are getting fantastic results! And ones who were doing OK before are now doing brilliantly. Visit c-t-c-math.com today to start your free trial. Takeaways * Online learning provides choice and personalization for homeschooling families. * Outschool offers a wide range of classes taught by diverse teachers. * The flexibility of Outschool's schedule allows families to engage as much or as little as they want. * a href="http://outschool.

    24 min

  4. AUG 13

    How to Change Your Homeschool Life

    Hey, homeschoolers! I've always been fascinated by life change, thus my pursuit of a career in psychology. But psychology alone didn't produce the changes I desired in my life. And what's funny to me is that I can only share steps for how to change your homeschool life in hindsight. I didn't have a plan. So if you'd like some things to change in your homeschool life, stay tuned for what I learned along the way. Sponsor Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy's 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to help your children break down concepts and appreciate math in a whole new way! The lessons are taught the traditional way, not to a "test". Each one of the video tutorials is taught by an internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way (and in only a few minutes at a time). Using a multi-sensory approach having the combination of effective graphics and animation synchronized with the voice of a friendly teacher together with practical assessment. This three-pronged attack makes learning so much easier and more effective. Even students who struggled with math are getting fantastic results! And ones who were doing OK before are now doing brilliantly. Visit c-t-c-math.com today to start your free trial. Step 1: Make a daily appointment with the king. I took the first step in changing my homeschool life before I even began homeschooling. I made a daily appointment with the king and worked to believe Him for the changes I wanted to see in my life. Becky Tirabassi The second step was added to that cornerstone: building routines.

    29 min

  5. AUG 6

    Should You Add Dance To Your Homeschool Activities?

    Hey, homeschoolers! I grew up in a rural area where no one I knew took dance classes. Dance was confined to occasional, awkward PE classes. Our nieces were into competitive dance and acro, however, so when I had a preschool-aged daughter of my own, I was excited to enroll her in dance. She enjoyed it, but it was an expensive, time-consuming activity for what amounted to a photo op that I could have set up for free. She ended up more interested in gymnastics, soccer, softball, swimming, and volleyball. So she certainly wasn't bored. My son also learned how to tap dance in weeks for a role in a high school musical. He practiced on a piece of plywood in our living room. Everyone was impressed with the results. You now have the extent of my dance background. So I hadn't thought much about the value of dance to a homeschool education or how to incorporate it until I touched base with Courtney Sabin, a homeschool graduate herself and founder of YouDance.com. If you're curious about dance, I think you'll enjoy our conversation. Watch on YouTube Sponsor Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy's 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to help your children break down concepts and appreciate math in a whole new way! The lessons are taught the traditional way, not to a "test". Each one of the video tutorials is taught by an internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way (and in only a few minutes at a time). Using a multi-sensory approach having the combination of effective graphics and animation synchronized with the voice ...

    24 min

  6. JUL 23

    Teaching Media Literacy In High School

    Hey, homeschoolers! I think media literacy is a course we should consider including in our high school curriculum plan. When I learned that friend Nate Noorlander was teaching a class on it, I asked him to rejoin me on the podcast to discuss it. Nate gave me a new perspective that I hope blesses you as it did me. Watch on YouTube Takeaways * Media literacy is an important skill for high school students to navigate the internet safely and critically evaluate information. * Determining source reliability, bias, and perspective is crucial in media literacy. * Epistemological humility, the willingness to doubt oneself and be open to different perspectives, is a valuable skill in media literacy. * Finding accurate information in the age of social media and the 24-hour news cycle can be challenging. * Having conversations about media literacy with children is important, and parents can take media literacy courses alongside their children. * The Nomadic Professor offers courses on media literacy, American history, free speech, and world history. Media Literacy Resources Teaching History on Location Media Literacy on Nomadic Professor.com Media Literacy through Aim Academy NomadicProfessor.com Instagram.com/nomadicprofessorcourses YouTube Nomadic Professor Have a happy homeschool week!

    53 min

  7. JUL 16

    3 Motivational States For Homeschoolers

    Hey, homeschoolers! Whether you are interested in motivating yourself or your children, understanding the three motivational states described in Mark Forster's book How to Make Your Dreams Come True will help you achieve your goal. Sponsor Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy's 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to help your children break down concepts and appreciate math in a whole new way! The lessons are taught the traditional way, not to a "test". Each one of the video tutorials is taught by an internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way (and in only a few minutes at a time). Using a multi-sensory approach having the combination of effective graphics and animation synchronized with the voice of a friendly teacher together with practical assessment. This three-pronged attack makes learning so much easier and more effective. Even students who struggled with math are getting fantastic results! And ones who were doing OK before are now doing brilliantly. Visit c-t-c-math.com today to start your free trial. Takeaways - Push mode involves pushing ourselves and our kids to achieve goals through scheduling, planning, consequences, and accountability. - Drift Mode occurs when we reject Push mode and seek downtime and freedom, but it can lead to feeling sluggish and demoralized. - Pull Mode is about using inspiration and connecting goals to personal interests and passions. - Strategies for push mode include scheduling, planning, using consequences, and accountability. - Strategies for pull mode include describing and visualizing goals, connecting goals to personal interests,

    26 min

  8. JUL 9

    Top 10 Tips To Get More Done

    Hey, homeschoolers! In this episode, I'm sharing my top tips for getting more done. Sponsor Are you looking for a new Math Curriculum? CTCMath specializes in providing online video tutorials that take a multi-sensory approach to learning. Favorably reviewed in Cathy Duffy's 102 Top Picks and The Old Schoolhouse Crew Review, the lessons are short and concise to help your children break down concepts and appreciate math in a whole new way! The lessons are taught the traditional way, not to a "test". Each one of the video tutorials is taught by an internationally acclaimed teacher, Pat Murray, who is renowned for teaching math concepts in a simple, easy-to-understand way (and in only a few minutes at a time). Using a multi-sensory approach having the combination of effective graphics and animation synchronized with the voice of a friendly teacher together with practical assessment. This three-pronged attack makes learning so much easier and more effective. Even students who struggled with math are getting fantastic results! And ones who were doing OK before are now doing brilliantly. Visit c-t-c-math.com today to start your free trial. Takeaways Developing a devotional habit can provide wisdom, focus, and peace of mind. Creating routines can help homeschoolers stay organized and reduce stress. Developing an exercise habit can increase energy levels and improve overall health. Planning your week and day can help you stay on track and avoid feeling overwhelmed. Envisioning your day and using loop scheduling can increase motivation and productivity. Randomizing tasks and using truth journaling can help overcome procrastination and negative thoughts. Stopping worry and trusting God can reduce stress and improve mental well-being. Resources The Organized Homeschool Life The Organized Homeschool Life Planne...

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Your prescription for happier, healthier homeschooling with Christian psychologist and veteran homeschooling mother of six, Dr. Melanie Wilson, who interviews experts on the issues that drive you crazy.

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  • Creator
    Melanie Wilson, PhD
  • Years Active
    2013 - 2024
  • Episodes
    97
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Copyright © Ultimate Radio Show 2017
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    The Homeschool Sanity Show

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