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This is the best podcast for homeschooling moms who need encouragement! Our goal is to help you smile more! Whether you are a new homeschooler or a veteran, we are positive you will feel encouraged!

The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast The Smiling Homeschooler

    • Education
    • 4.9 • 125 Ratings

This is the best podcast for homeschooling moms who need encouragement! Our goal is to help you smile more! Whether you are a new homeschooler or a veteran, we are positive you will feel encouraged!

    Episode 297 - Should You Homeschool Your Child, Even if They Don't Want to?

    Episode 297 - Should You Homeschool Your Child, Even if They Don't Want to?

    Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! We are back with a great new episode this week! Todd just got back from a convention in Fort Worth Texas, and while he was there he had some great conversations with homeschooling moms. These included questions about whether or not you should homeschool your child even if they want to go to school, whether is it okay to just graduate your child even if they haven't finished everything, what counts as 180 days of school, and more!  This should be another encouraging episode and we hope you enjoy! 
    Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 
    Also thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please go subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com. 
    Lastly, don't forget to leave us a review on whatever podcast app you listen on. this is a great way to help others find our podcast and helps support what we do. 
     
    Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

    • 30 min
    Episode 296 - Enjoying God's Creation as a Family - With 1000 Hours Outside - Genny Yurich

    Episode 296 - Enjoying God's Creation as a Family - With 1000 Hours Outside - Genny Yurich

    Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Todd is speaking at a homeschooling convention in Texas this week. So we are replaying an awesome episode. We were joined by Genny Yurich, of 1,000 Hours Outside! She has a mission to encourage families to spend more time outside, together, enjoying God's creation, playing, and learning. She was a great guest to have and had a ton of encouragement to share. We hope you enjoy! 
    Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 
    Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please go subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com.
     Lastly, don't forget to leave us a review on whatever podcast app you listen on. this is a great way to help others find our podcast and be encouraged. 
     
    Have a great week, and don't forget to smile! 

    • 39 min
    Episode 295 - The 8 Great Smarts with Dr. Kathy Koch

    Episode 295 - The 8 Great Smarts with Dr. Kathy Koch

    Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! My name is Ben wilson, and today we are playing an episode from a while back, where we were joined by Kathy Koch. She is a speaker, and author, and she joined us to share her encouragement that each child is "smart" in their own way! This is something every parent should listen to, and we hope you are encouraged! 
    Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 
    Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please go subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com. 
    Lastly, don't forget to leave us a review on whatever podcast app you listen on. this is a great way to help others find our podcast and be encouraged. 
     
    Have a great week and don't forget to smile!

    • 31 min
    Episode 294 - What Has Been the Hardest Part of Homeschooling Right Now?

    Episode 294 - What Has Been the Hardest Part of Homeschooling Right Now?

    Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! My name is Ben wilson, and this week we asked our listeners, what is the hardest part of homeschooling for you right now? We received some great responses, and we discussed some of these answers and provided some encouragement. 
    Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 
    Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please go subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com. 
    Lastly, don't forget to leave us a review on whatever podcast app you listen on. this is a great way to help others find our podcast and be encouraged
    Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

    • 26 min
    Episode 293 - Understanding Our Children’s Unique Personalities

    Episode 293 - Understanding Our Children’s Unique Personalities

    Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! Ben had his son this past week, so he starts the episode to talk about how the birth went, and trying to savor these short days we have with our kids! Then Todd talks about understanding our children's unique personality types. We hope you enjoy it! 
    Before we begin we want to thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 
    Also thank you to Homeschooling Today Magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please go subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com. 
     
    Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

    • 26 min
    Episode 292 - Be Your Child's Cheerleader - Equipping Them to Dream

    Episode 292 - Be Your Child's Cheerleader - Equipping Them to Dream

    Welcome to The Smiling Homeschooler Podcast! On this week's episode, our topic is equipping your child to find their own way as they grow older, and being their biggest cheerleader. This is something that every parent will have to deal with and gives you an amazing opportunity to impact your child's life. We think this episode will encourage you! 
    Before we begin we want to Thank Teaching Textbooks for helping to make the Smiling Homeschooler possible. We work with them, because we believe their curriculum is one of the best and helps more homeschoolers smile. Go support them, and check out a free trial over at teachingtextbooks.com. 
    Also thank you to Homeschooling Today magazine for supporting what we do! They are another fantastic source of homeschooling encouragement, so please go subscribe to their magazine at homeschoolingtoday.com.
    Have a great week and don't forget to smile! 

    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
125 Ratings

125 Ratings

aspiring realtor ,

Smiling homeschool mom

I absolutely love this podcast! It is so encouraging and helpful.

Wannabe musician 76 ,

Still smiling!

Thank you Jesus for this Podcast! Starting my 10th year homeschooling with my first 12th grader! Total of 3 high schoolers and one 7th grader. We started this journey when my oldest began 3rd grade! I give all Glory to GOD!

Dpippen ,

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Though Todd does keep the focus on joy and fun in homeschooling, the show takes a deep dive into so many complex challenges of homeschooling and offers ways to navigate them. It's messy sometimes, but having this community helps!

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