Hey, Mama! HOMESCHOOL SHOW

In this delightful interview with her husband, Stephanie Morrison provides useful ways to honor and encourage the homeschool dad. Don’t miss episode 20 of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: “How Can We Celebrate the Homeschool Dad?” Honest, entertaining, and memorable. Mamas, this may be just what you need to hear today. Find show notes on https://HomeschoolShow.com.

Do you like teaching writing in your homeschool? Even if putting thoughts on paper comes naturally to you, teaching writing can be tricky. Deborah Wuehler, the senior editor of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, shares ideas and tips as she talks rewriting, polishing, moving words around, and more in “Teaching Writing—Is It Always a Challenge?” It is Episode Nineteen of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show. Find the show notes, filled with resources on today’s topic, at https://HomeschoolShow.com.

In Episode 18 of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show, Christine Weller and Stephanie Morrison come together with ideas and important information on teaching kids how to handle money wisely. Hear tips on incorporating simple conversations and resources that you can use now for teaching little ones to teens how to be good financial stewards. The show notes, available on http://HomeschoolShow.com, for “Help! I Want My Kids to Be Good Financial Stewards” are loaded with excellent resources to equip you.

Would you believe that a man who holds several degrees and founded a book business actually hated reading books when he was a child? Dr. Mark Hamby is now ensuring that the excellent, character-building books of yesterday are available for today’s generation through Lamplighter Ministries. Hear his incredible story of salvation and glean from his wisdom regarding home education in Episode 17 of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: “Living Books and Good Literature—What Are They?” You’re going to love this episode! Show notes are available on http://HomeschoolShow.com.

Is homeschooling the right path? Is it worth all of the time invested? Today’s host, Christine Weller, is a public school employee turned homeschool mom. She leaves no doubt that home is an excellent place to learn. Listen to today's episode of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: “Remembering Why We Homeschool” and be reminded that teaching children at home goes way beyond academics. Remember, Mama, you get to teach values and life skills. Every day your children learn priceless lessons about family too. Listen to Episode 16, read the show notes on http://HomeschoolShow.com, then write down your own reasons for homeschooling and remind yourself—you’re on the right path. 

Could you use a little help when special needs are hard? Whether you are homeschooling a child with autism, dyslexia, or any other challenge—diagnosed or undiagnosed—today’s episode of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show will fill you with hope and ideas that you can implement right at home. Stephanie Morrison of The Canadian Schoolhouse offers five approaches to resilient home education for your unique learner in Episode Fifteen: “Help When Special Needs Are Hard.” Find the show notes filled with helpful resources at https://HomeschoolShow.com. 

Homeschool moms, there are so many reasons to celebrate you for your service to your families! But is there danger in just focusing on ourselves for one day on Mother’s Day? What if we are not celebrated as moms as we think we should be? We observe Mother’s Day once a year, but Heaven celebrates moms every day when we do the eternal work of making God’s Son known to our children and living a cross-centered life. Hear Deborah Wuehler’s gentle and interesting perspective on the work of a mother in Episode Fourteen of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: “How Should We Celebrate the Homeschool Mom?” Be encouraged with resources just for homeschooling moms in the show notes at https://HomeschoolShow.com.

The best thing we can do is teach our children to copy Jesus and His Word. We can never underestimate the power of the Word of God in our children’s hearts and minds. It is the beginning of wisdom and understanding. In fact, speaking of copying, Jesus had something to say about that. He copied His Father. He only did what He saw His Father doing. John 5:19 says, “So Jesus said to them, ‘Truly, truly, I say to you, the Son can do nothing of His own accord, but only what He sees the Father doing. For whatever the Father does, that the Son does likewise.’” We would do well to teach our children to copy Jesus. Learn more from Deborah Wuehler, senior editor of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, in Episode Thirteen of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: “Cursive and Copywork. Find the show notes, overflowing with resources, on https://HomeschoolShow.com.

Are you planning to homeschool through high school? What happens next? How do you prepare your teen for life as a homeschool grad? Start by listening to Episode twelve of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: “High School Grads: What Do They Look Like?” Host Christine Weller of The Old Schoolhouse® presents excellent resources for parents who are considering high school at home as well as options for high school grads. If you have a teen, tune in! Find the show notes, filled with connections, for “High School Grads: What Do They Look Like?” on http://HomeschoolShow.com.

There’s a reason kids have parents. There’s a reason God created the family. As parents, we should be the main influence in our kids’ lives and guide their interactions to benefit their personalities and potential. As homeschooling parents, that’s exactly what we get to do. Homeschooling provides kids with a social environment and social experience that gives them good habits and prepares them for real life. Stephanie Morrison from The Canadian Schoolhouse has been homeschooling for fifteen years and knows that socialization happens in a variety of ways, including in families. She hosts today’s episode of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show, and you won’t want to miss this one: “The Socialization Myth Debunked.” See the show notes for more resources on this topic at https://HomeschoolShow.com.

Are you tired, Mama? Tired, not just in your body, but in spirit? Whether it is an exhausting day or a weary season of life, there are practical ways to find balance when mom is tired. Deborah Wuehler has learned much on the topic, having homeschooled for over thirty years. She lovingly points listeners in the right direction as host of today’s episode of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: “What to Do When Mom Is Exhausted.” More resources on this topic are waiting for you at https://HomeschoolShow.com.

Are you on the fence about attending a homeschool convention? Did you know that you will get to choose workshops on topics important to you? Plus, curriculum authors will be there to answer your questions in the vendor hall. College representatives attend, too, and actively recruit homeschoolers. They will fill you in on early credit or dual enrollment opportunities for your high schooler. You may want to bring Dad and the whole family. Or turn the convention experience into a girls’ weekend and road trip with your friends. You will come away with so much quality information and support that you might just want to make attending homeschool conventions an annual event! Heather Vogler interviews Gena Suarez in Episode Nine of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: “Attending Homeschool Conventions: Is It Necessary?” Find the show notes full of resources you will appreciate on https://HomeschoolShow.com.

Frustrated and discouraged because your child won’t listen? Tune in for practical tips that you can use right now to help your child have open ears to hear and an open heart to obey. Be encouraged by Christine Weller of The Canadian Schoolhouse, the host of today’s episode of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: “When They Won’t Listen – How to Gain Attention.” Don’t miss today’s show notes full of resources and encouragement on https://HomeschoolShow.com.

Goals, perseverance, problem-solving, relationships, math, confidence, stress relief—did you know these are all areas our children improve with art and music? Stephanie Morrison from The Canadian Schoolhouse shares insight on providing creative outlets in our homeschools in today’s episode of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: “The Importance of Art and Music.” View the show notes and full of resources on this topic at https://HomeschoolShow.com.

Have hope! Teenage rebels can be taught to battle the enemy of their souls instead of battling their parents. Find out what you can do—starting today—if raising a rebellious child. Listen to Episode Six of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: “Teen Rebels and Prodigals.” Deborah Wuehler, a homeschooling mother of eight and the senior editor of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, hosts this episode and draws from her own ten years of parenting a rebellious and dearly loved child. She shares tips that will enable you not just to survive these years but to find purpose in them. Learn how to bring your child closer to your heart and into fellowship with God. Find the show notes for “Teen Rebels and Prodigals” at https://HomeschoolShow.com

Why is the sky blue? Discover the answer—and more—with simple science experiments you can use in your homeschool with today’s episode of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show podcast. Fall in love with science as Heather Vogler and Sheila Chairvolotti of The Old Schoolhouse® walk through simple, yet fascinating experiments, including a chromatography experiment for botany studies. You will learn about incredible resources available for SchoolhouseTeachers.com members, like World Book access. Plus, you will find guidance on selecting a microscope, and you may even be inspired to form your own science co-op. Find the show notes for “STEM and Science Fairs” on https://HomeschoolShow.com.

In seasons of discouragement or winter depression, turn to God as the provider of comfort and encouragement. Deborah Wuehler, homeschooling mother of eight and senior editor of The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine, hosts Episode Four of the Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show: “Surviving Winter Depression.” The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine publisher Gena Suarez adds a reminder: “Eyes up, Mama.” Find even more encouragement for “Surviving Winter Depression” in the show notes available on https://www.HomeschoolShow.com.

Stephanie Morrison, Canada Team Manager from The Old Schoolhouse®, shares thoughts on the unique role fathers may play in home education. Plus, hear wisdom from seasoned homeschool dads speaking at the recent Virtual Family Retreat. Find the show notes at HomeschoolShow.com.

Deborah Wuehler kicks off the first-ever Hey, Mama! Homeschool Show podcast with Episode #1: “When Math Brings Tears.” You may recognize Deborah from her regular columns as Senior Editor in The Old Schoolhouse® Magazine. Her gentle encouragement comes from homeschooling her own eight unique learners over the past thirty-one years. Gain wisdom for teaching every stage of math with early learners, high schoolers, or anyone in between. Listening to Deborah will help you look at math—and your children—in a beautiful new way.