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Season 1 - New Episodes Tuesdays & Thursdays
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Episode 1: Five Fast Facts & YOUR Homeschool Questions
Hey, I’m Ashley. This is episode 1, which includes five fast facts about me & what you can expect from this new channel.
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We’re all about no-nonsense advice, secular resources, doing what’s best for YOU and your family, and answering your most pressing homeschool questions.
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Got a question you’d like answered on the show? Email me
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Episode 2: Let’s Talk about Homeschool Socialization
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Brought to you by: 7 Simple Ways to Get Your Kids EXCITED about Learning Today! Grab it here.
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Looking for social opportunities for your kids? You’re not alone. This isn’t the easiest time to find new friends, but they’re out there!
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Episode 3: Bad Homeschool Advice PSA – Struggling Readers
Brought to you by: Homeschool Unit Studies eBook: A Hands-on, Whole-family education. Grab it here.
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If you’ve had a kid struggle with reading, have you heard this advice? “Just keep reading together and make sure you have plenty of books at home.” Nice sentiment, bad advice. Try these three ideas instead.
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Episode 4: Can I Really Homeschool for Free?
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Brought to you by: Ready Set Homeschool, a hands-on workbook that will have you ready to hit the ground running in just 5 days. Grab it here.
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The short answer: no. Kids are expensive. The longer one? While you can find some wonderful free resources & curriculum, there are some other hidden costs associated with homeschooling that you might not have considered.
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Episode 5: How many hours does homeschool take?
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Brought to you by: The Homeschool Portfolio; the Done-for-You Solution for Homeschool Compliance. Find it here.
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The real answer: it takes as long as it takes for you to work through core curriculum and electives. It might even be different day-to-day depending on your schedule. But my guess? It will be far less than the 7-1/2 hours at the kitchen table.
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Episode 6: What if I need to QUIT Homeschool?
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What do you do if homeschooling just… doesn’t work out? If you’re worried about quitting homeschooling before you even start, this one’s for you.
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Let’s talk about how re-entering the public school system works. I know because we had to do it this year. Yikes. A little about WHY we decided to send 2 of my 3 kids back and what the process looks like.
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If you have a pressing homeschool question, Email me.
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Episode 7: Can I Really Homeschool for Free?
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Brought to you by our free ebook: 7 Simple Ways to Get Your Kids Excited About Learning TODAY! Grab your copy here.
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Writing has always been the biggest sticking point for my oldest son. I’ve tried all kinds of curricula and a hundred different strategies to motivate him. Today I’m sharing two tips that really helped him turn the corner… finally. And is easy for me, to boot.
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Links: Proud affiliate partner of WriteShop – check out their secular homeschool writing programs from primary through high school grades, here.
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Episode 8: Can I work full time and homeschool?!?
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Brought to you by our Homeschool Unit Studies eBook, your guide to a hands-on, whole family education. Download a free chapter to get started.
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Let’s talk learning differences. Think something is going on with your kid, but you’re not sure what? Maybe you asked the homeschool community for a little advice. Maybe you got the worst. advice. ever: Don’t do anything about it. It won’t matter anyway.
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It’s time to squash this horrible advice with a homeschool PSA that is close to my heart.
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If you have a question, email me.
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Episode 4: Can I work full time and homeschool?
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Brought to you by: Ready Set Homeschool, a hands-on workbook that will have you ready to hit the ground running in just 5 days. Grab it here.
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You work full time. Is it even possible to homeschool? Spoiler alert: Yes. Let’s talk about what it’s gonna take to make that happen.
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Got a question you’d like answered on the show? Email me
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Episode 10: Let’s talk about homeschool FAILURE…
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Brought to you by: Homeschool Unit Studies eBook: A Hands-on, Whole-family education. Grab it here.
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This is one of the biggest fears of new homeschool parents. We worry that we will fail, if we just can’t hack it as homeschoolers, our kids will suffer. So will your child be held back? By-and-large, the answer is NO! Let’s take a look at why that is & a little about what to expect from your public school system.
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Episode 11: What if I need to QUIT Homeschool?
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Homeschooling multiple kids is not for the faint of heart! How do you manage teaching all of your kids at once? I have two tips for you: using unit studies to teach your whole family together and a center rotation, which will give you more time to teach your kids individually.
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Some how-to help to get you started:
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Homeschool Unit Studies: Your Guide to a Hands-on, Whole Family Education
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Homeschool Centers: The Sanity-Saving Secret to Management & Organization
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If you have a pressing homeschool question, Email me.
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Episode 12: Recommended Reading Programs for Dyslexia
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Brought to you by the FREE resources at The Homeschool Resource Room. Sign up for VIP access to all our free printables.
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Today we’re talking about the best homeschool reading programs for kids with dyslexia. I’ve got two recommendations that we’ve used, love, and I will whole-heartedly stand behind. Both are hands-on, multisensory, Orton-Gillingham based programs and both are fantastic in their own way.
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Proud affiliate partner of these two fantastic, secular learn-to-read programs. Find out more directly on the websites:
All About Reading
Logic of English
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If you have a pressing homeschool question, Email me.
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Episode 13: Can I work full time and homeschool?!?
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Brought to you by our Homeschool Unit Studies eBook, your guide to a hands-on, whole family education. Download a free chapter to get started.
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You’ve probably heard about different homeschooling styles. You might have even heard from helpful internet folks that there’s a particular homeschool style that Works. For. Everyone. I’m here to tell you – there’s no one one be-all, end-all homeschool style, and if you are using a style that isn’t working for you, it’s not YOU that’s the problem.
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If you have a question, email me.
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Episode 14: Homeschooling & Special Needs
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Brought to you by: Ready Set Homeschool, a hands-on workbook that will have you ready to hit the ground running in just 5 days. Grab it here.
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If you’re thinking about homeschooling your special needs child, this info is need. to. know. All about where to find resources in your city or state. You got this.
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