Have you ever wondered how yoga and meditation can improve your life, or maybe even your kids’ lives? In this episode, we sit down with Jessica Smith, a yoga instructor and mom of three young kids, to discuss how we can teach yoga and meditation to kids, and how it can improve their behavior and self-esteem. We also talk about her experience of deciding to stop distance learning and switch over to homeschooling.Read More →
Needless to say, this past year has been a roller coaster for all of us! In this episode, Jenny and Stacey review the curriculum and schedules they used this past year, and how they adapted their homeschools to accommodate the changes that took place in their lives. We hope this episode is helpful to anyone who has ever fallen upon hard times or unexpected circumstances, and had a hard time continuing to homeschool through it.Read More →
What is speech therapy, and does your child need it? Today, we talk with our favorite speech-language pathologist Margaret Crawford (AKA Miss Maggie) about what every parent needs to know about their children’s speech development. The insight she has is fascinating for families who have sought help with speech, and even those who have not!Read More →
“What is the best curriculum?” and “Where should I buy it from?” are two questions that have probably crossed your mind several times as a homeschooler. Today, Jenny and Stacey tackle these questions head on, by sharing their experiences of researching, buying, and implementing new curriculum!Read More →
Today we are talking about all things scheduling and planning! First, Jenny and Stacey discuss their typical daily homeschool routine. Then, they interview special guest Richelle Tinarello (10:09) of @plannerstateofmind on Instagram about how she recommends that you use planners to simplify your life!Read More →
Are you looking for some great new book recommendations? In this episode, we break down our favorites for kids and adults! Plus, we are joined by our new friends Kim and Erin from Youth Inspired Publishing (at 4:54), to share details on their exciting art contest, as well as upcoming works that will be published in the near future. Youth Inspired Publishing is an independent publishing house that is focused on empowering youth through creativity, diversity, and art.Read More →
In this episode, we dive deep into what exactly a homeschool charter school is (and whether or not it’s a good option for you) with our special guest Shauna Anderson. She has worked in the public charter school world for 16 years and is a homeschool mom of 6 kids. She is also the co-founder of Uschool.com, a resource for students and educators alike to find and provide classes for their local community.Read More →
Welcome to the first episode of Learning for Life, a Homeschool Podcast! Get to know us and get an idea of who we are and why we homeschool in this introductory episode.Read More →