Wow! The questions in this episode are deep, but I'm here for it. I loved answering your questions that ranged from the reality of homeschooling boys who are on the move (it was a common theme for this one), homeschooling specific questions, and we ended with a question that brought tears to my eyes. Enjoy getting my point of view on these and when you have a question, I'd love to hear it! ♥ Leigh   ASK YOUR QUESTION TO BE ANSWERED ON THE PODCAST: https://bit.ly/homeschoolquestion   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/   Listen to these related episodes: 311. The Approach You Need To Teach Boys And Girls Differently    235. Raising Boys In Today's Culture With Durenda Wilson: How A Homeschool Mom Meets The Challenges Through All The Ages    310. My Best Advice For Raising Boys Of All Ages And What To Do With Bad Attitudes In The Teen Years     172. 5 Ways to Help Instill Faith in Your Homeschool Child and Why It Is Worth the Time 

Technology has come in like a tidal wave and our culture has just willingly accepted and adopted it all without questioning the ramifications. This isn't just for ourselves as adults, but for our children as well. At this point, you'd have to be living in a cave to not know that there is some pushback and evidence showing the negative impact screens can have on our children. But, as a homeschool parent, you spend a lot of time being intentional and wonder if you've created enough boundaries around screens for your children. Or maybe your homeschool family has adopted some habits that you have concern about and wonder how to realistically make some changes. Clare Morell, of the Ethics and Public Policy Center and author of The Tech Exit is here on today's episode to give you facts, direction, and most of all, hope. She is in the trenches of motherhood, just like you are, so her advice and suggestions are not some pie in the sky dream, but realistic and practical. You don't want to miss this episode! ♥ Leigh   Clare's book: https://rstyle.me/+vHPSR3-gfZr2Ubevmo8sYA Website: https://sites.prh.com/thetechexitbook Substack: https://claremorell.substack.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetechexit/ X: https://x.com/claremorelleppc       JOIN THE NEWSLETTER  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/     Listen to these related episodes: 312. Is Your Homeschool Child Behind?  Settling This Hot Topic So You Can Move On    328. Best Homeschool Advice When You're In The Thick Of The Home Education Years    359. Properly Socializing Your Homeschool Children So They Aren't Weirdos   

We're going to poke the bear a little bit today. But not to make enemies. Instead, let's take a look at how the school system matches up with the here and now and then, flip the script to make your homeschool what it needs to be for your family. It's no secret that many families are choosing to home educate their children. At the end of the day, are you simply replicating the school system at home? You've left the system for various reasons, but are you still stuck in an outdated way of educating children? Join the conversation as we pull back the veil and then give you clear steps to update your homeschool so it can be successful. ♥ Leigh   JOIN THE NEWSLETTER  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/     Listen to these related episodes: 353. 5 Things That Confirmed Our Decision To Homeschool    370. 3 Common Characteristics Of Homeschool Graduates    384. Which Homeschool Style Is Right For Your Family?

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   The (not so) funny thing about homeschooling is that in theory, it sounds like a magical place full of perfect days. And then...reality hits. As the homeschool mom, we have to actually carry through with the plan. Enter the hurdle of consistency.  You know how it goes: great curriculum and a plan for the day and then one thing after another and it feels easier to just put everything aside for today. And then tomorrow, the day after, the next day, and on and on. In today's episode, I'm going to share with you what helped me to be consistent so that I could graduate my homeschoolers knowing that I did my part. Grab those big girl pants and let's goooo!!! ♥ Leigh     LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/     Listen to these related episodes: 340. Help!  Homeschooling May Make Me Lose My Mind!    370. 3 Common Characteristics Of Homeschool Graduates    385. Uncomplicate Your Homeschool With Reverse Planning 

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   It's common knowledge that homeschooling includes academic work. And as a homeschool mom, you know that you get to choose how and when that occurs in your home education. But there is so much more to homeschool than the books and curriculum. I hadn't realized when I began 15 years ago how much this one big shift in our family would affect our lives. And as I began to see all of the potential in each year and the difference it was making in my children, I caught a bigger vision for this time. Not only that, but I realized that these years could rewrite my story. They could change the trajectory of our family and our children's path. May today's episode inspire you to think and dream bigger! ♥ Leigh     LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/     Listen to these related episodes: 177. 6 Steps to Lay Down Busy and Create the Homeschool Lifestyle Your Family Will Thrive In    202. Deschooling: What It Is and Why Every Homeschool Parent Needs to Do It    277. 15 Benefits of Homeschooling You May Not Realize in 15 Minutes 

JOIN ZAN TYLER, WHITNEY NEWBY, AND LEIGH NGUYEN AT LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   Nowadays, we take for granted that we can easily switch to homeschooling and continue for as long as we want to. But, the early homeschoolers didn't have that assurance. It took a few brave parents to step into the unknown and create a path for us to follow. Zan Tyler is one of those women! She and her husband made the decision to homeschool before anyone even knew what that was. They became trailblazers in creating the freedom that we so easily enjoy today. After all those years of homeschooling and watching her children grow and succeed, she has continued to encourage homeschool moms. Her perspective in today's episode on keeping our eyes on what truly matters will greatly encourage you. ♥ Leigh     Zan's website: https://zantyler.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/zan-tyler-podcast-thriving-in-your-homeschool/id1636133089         DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/     Listen to these related episodes: 179. It’s Your First Year Of Homeschool: 4 Tips I Wish I Knew From Day One    239. 5 Habits That A Busy Homeschool Mom Needs to Ditch Today    308. What You Should Actual Teach Your Child:  Keep Homeschool Simple And Think Outside The Box 

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   It is so exciting to begin a new homeschool year. The planners, curriculum, art supplies, and so on are shiny and new and the possibilities seem endless. But, the hurdle is to keep the perspective in mind that whatever you plan, needs to be sustainable. Because when the fun wears off (and it will), have you created a plan that you can continue with throughout the entire homeschool year? Grab a pen and paper or open the notes in your phone to write down the few ideas that you think will help you create a sustainable homeschool, so that you can carry through with it day in and day out. ♥ Leigh     LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/     Listen to these related episodes: 224. What Year Round Homeschooling Can Look Like And How It Can Be The Answer To All Your Bad Days    247. When Your Best Laid Homeschool Plans Meet With Reality:  What To Do During Times When Life Throws A Curveball    385. Uncomplicate Your Homeschool With Reverse Planning 

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   Are you looking at your homeschool and wondering if it's actually sustainable? Is anyone learning anything? Is this worth your time? Are you about to burn out? If you answered yes to even one of those questions, can I introduce you to family style learning in today's episode? It's probably the thing that can pull you out of that overwhelmed and desperate feeling you currently have.  Grab a pen and paper to jot down some notes and then put on your creative hat and have fun with the possibilities that family style learning has for your family! ♥ Leigh     LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/     Listen to these related episodes: 284. Skill Subjects Vs. Content Subjects:  What Are These?  And What Do They Have To Do With Homeschooling?    303. Where Does Dad Fit Into Homeschooling?  9 Ideas To Include The Homeschool Dad    331. A Unique And Family Centered Approach To Learning History With Linda Lacour Hobar Of The Mystery of History 

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   Your to-do list is jam-packed with all the things and it probably feels like too much at times. How is any one person supposed to get it all done, including all of the laundry, cooking, and cleaning too? Oh and with a good attitude as well, right? Today's guest, Mystie Winckler of Simply Convivial has been a homeschooling homemaker for over two decades. She has experienced that sane overwhelming feeling and responded in a few different ways until she took into consideration what the Bible says. She is here to encourage you in this current season of life that you find yourself in with practical advice, wisdom, and peace. You don't want to miss this one! ♥ Leigh   Mystie's website: https://www.simplyconvivial.com/ Simply Convivial podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/simply-convivial-biblical-homemaking-homeschooling/id1150854418 Simplified Organization https://rstyle.me/+oVgFj8IOLED36wK0ls6cyA The Convivial Homeschool https://rstyle.me/+oVgFj8IOLED36wK0ls6cyA   LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/     Listen to these related episodes: 19. 5 Steps to Stop Drowning in Housework as a Stay-at-Home Homeschool Mom TODAY! Be the Homemaker You Know You Can Be!    228. Why A Routine Matters And How To Create One That You Will Actually Stick With    25. How Your Marriage Affects Your Ability to Homeschool Well and Why Making It a Priority Matters to Your Family and Parenting 

ASK YOUR QUESTION TO BE ANSWERED ON THE PODCAST: https://bit.ly/homeschoolquestion   Your questions are amazing and I had so much fun answering these. I love delving into a variety of topics and today's episode covers so much. Even if you don't find yourself in any of these circumstances, I think it really helps us to understand other homeschool moms better when we stop, listen, and place ourselves in their position. We all really are trying to do right by our own family and the best place to find ourselves is cheering one another on! ♥ Leigh   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/   Listen to these related episodes: 375. Tips For The Part-Time Working Homeschool Mom Or The Mom Thinking About It    182. The Importance of Like-Minded Homeschool Mom Friends and How to Find Them    89. How to Create the Love of Reading in Your Homeschooler and Why This Is Important for Their Education    116. How To Balance Technology In Homeschool When You Are Trying To Provide An Old-Fashioned Childhood    23. How to Keep From Falling Behind in Kindergarten and What a Homeschool Mom’s Attitude Should Be When Choosing Curriculum  

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   Do you feel the weight of the world upon your shoulders as a homeschool mom? You are responsible for, not only the physical growth of your children, but now their education and the discipleship of them 24/7. It's a lot. And you're probably putting even more pressure upon yourself to get it all done and to get it all right. With just enough effort, you can be the best homeschool mom out there. Right? But, what if the idea of being a super homeschool mom is something we've made up? What would it look like to shatter that notion and to actually just live in reality? Would that be enough? Let's explore what life could look like on the other side... ♥ Leigh     LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/     Listen to these related episodes: 141. Where the Real Learning of Homeschool Happens: How A Homeschool Mom Can Confidently Taps Into These Resources    177. 6 Steps to Lay Down Busy and Create the Homeschool Lifestyle Your Family Will Thrive In    236. Use This System So You Know What To Do On The Bad Homeschool Days  

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   Most homeschool moms don't plan to make home education complicated. But, it can easily end up there with all of the input from others and the mile high list of things you want to read, do, learn, and experience with your children. Planning is one thing that can cause confusion and complication. Your homeschool bestie does it one way, your favorite blogger does something different, and your favorite author has a completely opposite way to plan. And somewhere in there, the term reverse planning was whispered. Could that help? Maybe. But at the least, I hope today's episode gives you some ideas to uncomplicate your homeschool year so you aren't exhausted and overwhelmed. ♥ Leigh     LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/     Listen to these related episodes: 317. Stop Using Lack Of Confidence As An Excuse In Your Homeschooling    340. Help!  Homeschooling May Make Me Lose My Mind!    349. 10 Rules For Being A Happy Homeschool Mom 

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   Whether you're brand new to homeschooling and just trying to figure things out or you're a seasoned homeschool mom who needs a breath of fresh air for this school year, styles of homeschooling are a great way to get your footing. Nobody says you have to be a purist. But, you can be if you want to. It really all comes down to what is best for your family...right now. That means your homeschool style could remain the same for all your home education years or you might see fit to change things up every few years. Let's explore the main homeschool styles in today's episode. This will give you a little taste of each to pique your interest. And before we close out, we'll wade into some "controversy" in the homeschool world that we all have an opinion about. Grab your homeschool planner or notebook and a pen for this one! ♥ Leigh     LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/     Listen to these related episodes: 141. Where the Real Learning of Homeschool Happens: How A Homeschool Mom Can Confidently Taps Into These Resources    189. Recordkeeping Through All the Homeschool Years: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know    302. If You Do Nothing Else In Your Homeschool Today: Focus On Character Training 

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   If this is your first of homeschooling: WELCOME! I am so thrilled for your family. Or if you're here for a refresh to make sure you are on the right track for the homeschool year, then, yay! I so appreciate your willingness to learn and be intentional. As the summer winds down and the official beginning of the homeschool year approaches, it's a great time to get back to the basics. You know, those things that provide a basis to your home education. I'm going to zero in on 6 categories that I think are important to be clear on so that the homeschool year starts off well. I know you're ready, so go ahead and hit play! ♥ Leigh     LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/     Listen to these related episodes: 189. Recordkeeping Through All the Homeschool Years: Everything You Ever Wanted to Know     231. Create & Raise Independent Homeschool Learners That Don't Need Mom to Teach Them Every Lesson    277. 15 Benefits of Homeschooling You May Not Realize in 15 Minutes 

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint     It's that time of the year and I don't want you to be caught off guard. The summer tends to be more relaxed and free and then suddenly, homeschool moms become drill sergeants and expect everyone to fall in line. Now that is a recipe for disaster...for you and your kids! Let's talk about how to transition from the summer and the mentality that comes with time off to getting back into the swing of things that doesn't cause a revolt. And if we're honest, moms need this just as much as kids do since you set the tone of the homeschool year. Grab a pen and paper to write these simple steps down and get started on them soon so you are ready to have the best homeschool year ever! ♥ Leigh     LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   ASK YOUR QUESTION TO BE ANSWERED ON THE PODCAST: https://bit.ly/homeschoolquestion   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/   Listen to these related episodes: 71. It’s the First Day of Homeschool: What Are You Supposed to Do? 10 Ideas for the Homeschool Family    176. 5 Must-Haves For Your Homeschool: Find Out the Basics You Need to Get Started This Year   180. The Best Way to Begin Your Homeschool Year That Will Keep You From Being Overwhelmed 

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   You've heard the buzz around social media about strength training. Or at the very least, I've mentioned it a time or two...or more. What's the deal with it? Should you spend time building your strength? What about cardio? And how can you possibly fit one more thing into the day? Kelsee Moore, the Crunchy Strength Coach, of Moore and Co. is here to answer those questions and more. Kelsee holds multiple degrees and certifications, along with real life experience of training elites, along with moms, like you. I promise that you don't want to miss this episode of practical tips and how to inspire the next generation, all while focusing on how we can use our bodies to glorify God! ♥ Leigh   Kelsee's website: https://www.heyyomooreandco.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/crunchystrengthcoach/     LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/     Listen to these related episodes: 242. Unlearning Diet Culture and Discovering Weight Loss In My 40's: Training For My Old Lady Body    223. My Journey With Alcohol And Why I Stopped Drinking And Chose Sobriety    367. Do You Inspire Your Homeschool Children? 

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint     "Mom, I want to go to school." Gah! What do you do? What do you say? Your heart, as a homeschool mom, is set on homeschooling. And now, your child is asking to go to school. Whether you've been at this juncture yet, we all encounter it to some degree. The first thing though is not to panic. Next, listen to this episode! ♥Leigh     LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/     Listen to these related episodes: 18. The Real Reasons We Left the Public School System and Why Homeschool Was the Solution for Educating Our Children    36. 5 Things I Wish I Knew Before Homeschooling: What My Public School Education Didn’t Tell Me    302. If You Do Nothing Else In Your Homeschool Today: Focus On Character Training 

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   Does your personality make you better or worse at homeschooling? Do you naturally gravitate towards being fun or more serious in your motherhood and home education? Is it a help or a hindrance? There is no doubt that you desire the best for your children. You want to do right by them. But, does that mean you should be more fun or more serious? We'll broach this topic much like we do many homeschool topics on this podcast. Let's be introspective and honest about our tendencies and then see how God wants to work that for our and our children's good. ♥ Leigh     LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   ASK YOUR QUESTION TO BE ANSWERED ON THE PODCAST: https://bit.ly/homeschoolquestion   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal   Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.myflodesk.com/subscribe Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/     Listen to these related episodes: 374. Homeschooling Confidently When Your Style Or Method Is Different Than Friends   134. Are You An Introvert or Extrovert Homeschool Mom? Why It Matters and How It Affects Your Homeschooling    185. How to Help Your Homeschool Children Discover Their Gifts, Talents, & Abilities and Why This is Important For Their Future

GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   We all have significant moments in our story. Some are years in the making and alter the direction of life. That was us 10 years ago. One decision changed our course. But, it wasn't done blindly or out of fear. God had been working surrender in our lives the years prior to making a significant shift. This allowed my husband and I to make this change from a place of peace and joy. Today, I am sharing a little glimpse into that as we recently celebrated our 10 year "anniversary" of a leap of faith. My hope is this encourages you and gives you a little more insight into our story. ♥ Leigh   DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint   ASK YOUR QUESTION TO BE ANSWERED ON THE PODCAST: https://bit.ly/homeschoolquestion   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/     Listen to these related episodes:   234. How Our Family Has Lived On A Single Income For Over 20 Years And Is Thriving!    367. Do YOU Inspire Your Homeschool Children?    356. Making Chores A Family Thing: Chore Charts, Allowance, And Helping Out 

DESIGN YOUR FAMILY'S UNIQUE HOMESCHOOL THAT YOU'LL LOVE! https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/blueprint     Let's have a little fun this summer and do a Q&A! I wish we were sitting down together with a pitcher of iced tea between us. But, since we can't do that, grab a cool drink and find a cozy spot and let's have a conversation. We'll cover a range of topics that homeschool moms have sent in, including babies in church, feeling stagnant in faith, deciding what to do when friendships aren't serving our family's goals, getting kids motivated to read, and how to convince the judge that homeschool is the better education option. There will be another Q&A next month, so get your questions in now! ♥ Leigh     ASK YOUR QUESTION TO BE ANSWERED ON THE PODCAST: https://bit.ly/homeschoolquestion   Homeschool research mentioned in this episode: https://nheri.org/research-facts-on-homeschooling/   CREATE YOUR HOMESCHOOL FAMILY'S HOME TASK SYSTEM https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com/tidyhome    GET EXCLUSIVE MENTORSHIP WITH LEIGH https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/mentorship   LITTLE BY LITTLE HOMESCHOOL CONFERENCE TICKETS:  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/conference   SIMPLIFY YOUR MEAL PLANNING https://littlebylittlehomeschool.com/meal     Website -  https://www.littlebylittlehomeschool.com Newsletter -  https://littlebylittlehomeschool.subscribemenow.com/ Community - https://www.facebook.com/groups/homeschoollifestylecommunity  Follow - https://www.instagram.com/littlebylittlehomeschool/ Connect - info@littlebylittlehomeschool.com   Listen to these related episodes: 366. 4 Controversial Things We Did In Our Parenting    374. Homeschooling Confidently When Your Style Or Method Is Different Than Friends    338. Teaching Homeschoolers Writing Skills: Ideas That Don't End In Tears