In this episode, host Pam Barnhill chats with Stephen Souders, Mr. MYTEK from My TEK Labs. Stephen runs an online school where kids can take courses in programming and technology. They discuss the importance of teaching kids to be producers of technology, not just consumers, and debunk some misconceptions parents may have about their children’s…
In this episode, Pam tackles listener questions about sibling dynamics within the homeschooling setting. Are you perplexed about what happens when a younger child surpasses an older sibling in skills like math or reading? Or you’re trying to navigate the challenge of keeping an older child engaged in learning while younger siblings are at play. …
With the surge in homeschooling popularity, many parents and educators are seeking innovative and effective ways to enhance the learning experience for their children. One significant mindset change is dividing subjects into two distinct categories: skill-based subjects and content-based subjects. This categorization simplifies the teaching process and introduces a new level of freedom and flexibility….
Join me on this episode of Ten Minutes to a Better Homeschool, where we dive into the power of the fluency approach to language learning with our guest Adelaide Olguin. Drawing from her experiences teaching her own children three languages, she shares the transformative benefits of fluency-focused instruction at home. Adelaide discusses how this approach…
This is our final Real Moms Plan episode! On this episode of the podcast, host Pam Barnhill welcomes special guest Betsy Cypress, a highly active member of our homeschool community who found herself in the unique position of homeschooling for a friend. Betsy shares her personal experience of facing unexpected disruptions in her homeschool year…
We’re back with our Real Moms Plan series! In this episode, I’m excited to introduce you to Kristelle Larson, a remarkable mom from our homeschooling community who’s been implementing my program “Put Your Homeschool Year on Autopilot” since the beginning. Kristelle’s approach helps her handle her busy homeschool year efficiently while maintaining her sanity. We…
In this episode, I had the pleasure of speaking with Heather Tully about the challenges we face when homeschooling multiple children. We delved into the ever-changing seasons of motherhood and the struggle of finding balance between the needs of younger and older kids. As a special bonus for purchasers of Put Your Homeschool Year on…
In this episode, I am joined by homeschool mom Courtney Guarnieri to explore the dynamic balance between structured and unstructured activities in homeschooling. This is the first in a series of interviews featuring real homeschool moms discussing their planning processes. Courtney shares insights into the nuances of homeschooling in New York, including the challenges and…
In this episode of the Ten Minutes to a Better Homeschool podcast, host Pam Barnhill talks with Katie Kimball, the National Voice of Healthy Kids Cooking and founder of the Kids Cook Real Food e-course, about the LifeSkills Summer Camp. This free online camp offers families the opportunity to learn life skills from a team…
As homeschool moms, we all want the perfect curriculum that our kids will love and will guarantee their success. We spend countless hours researching and evaluating different options to find the best fit for our families. However, no matter how much time we spend, sometimes the curriculum doesn’t work out the way we hoped it…
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