Let's talk about the REAL reasons that our homes are STILL a mess, even after we have purged and organized (and reorganized!), and what we can do about it. Ready? Let's go!
The book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD, is available at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Minimalist-Homeschooling-values-based-approach-maximize/dp/069293796X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QSONYKDFSK4E&keywords=minimalist+homeschooling&qid=1699218779&sprefix=minimalist+homeschooling%252Caps%252C107&sr=8-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=zaraphd-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=411df7b089b897088c67d7746418db2d&camp=1789&creative=9325 The Simple is the New Smart Membership is designed for individualized help for busy homeschool moms who want to simplify, focus, and add value. Find out more about that here: https://resources.zaraphd.com/simple-is-the-new-smart Like, Leave a Comment, and hit that Subscribe button! Then, come see us on facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/minimalisthomeschoolingzara Or, Instagram: www.instagram.com/zaraphd
Dual enrollment - taking classes for both high school credit and homeschool credit - a great tool while homeschooling. In this episode, we will talk all about the logistics to make it happen, and why we should even consider this option.
Ready? Let's go!
The book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD, is available at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Minimalist-Homeschooling-values-based-approach-maximize/dp/069293796X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QSONYKDFSK4E&keywords=minimalist+homeschooling&qid=1699218779&sprefix=minimalist+homeschooling%252Caps%252C107&sr=8-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=zaraphd-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=411df7b089b897088c67d7746418db2d&camp=1789&creative=9325 The Simple is the New Smart Membership is designed for individualized help for busy homeschool moms who want to simplify, focus, and add value. Find out more about that here: https://resources.zaraphd.com/simple-is-the-new-smart Like, Leave a Comment, and hit that Subscribe button! Then, come see us on facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/minimalisthomeschoolingzara Or, Instagram: www.instagram.com/zaraphd
Do NOT ask if it sparks joy! You are a homeschooler. Of course it does. It all sparks joy!
Instead, in this Simple is the New Smart episode, Zara talks about how to narrow down your subjects so that you can do what you really want and need, AND do them well!
Ready? Let's go!
The book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD, is available at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Minimalist-Homeschooling-values-based-approach-maximize/dp/069293796X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QSONYKDFSK4E&keywords=minimalist+homeschooling&qid=1699218779&sprefix=minimalist+homeschooling%252Caps%252C107&sr=8-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=zaraphd-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=411df7b089b897088c67d7746418db2d&camp=1789&creative=9325 The Simple is the New Smart Membership is designed for individualized help for busy homeschool moms who want to simplify, focus, and add value. Find out more about that here: https://resources.zaraphd.com/simple-is-the-new-smart Like, Leave a Comment, and hit that Subscribe button! Then, come see us on facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/minimalisthomeschoolingzara Or, Instagram: www.instagram.com/zaraphd
In this episode of the Simple is the New Smart podcast, Zara is sharing her top 3, simple, impactful questions for simplifying homeschooling, scheduling, organizing, and more! Listen to Simple is the New Smart episode #35: Workshop to Create Meaning and Impact in Your Homeschool for more on honing in your core values. The book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD, is available at Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Minimalist-Homeschooling-values-based-approach-maximize/dp/069293796X/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2QSONYKDFSK4E&keywords=minimalist+homeschooling&qid=1699218779&sprefix=minimalist+homeschooling%252Caps%252C107&sr=8-1&_encoding=UTF8&tag=zaraphd-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=411df7b089b897088c67d7746418db2d&camp=1789&creative=9325The
Simple is the New Smart Membership is designed for individualized help for busy homeschool moms who want to simplify, focus, and add value. Find out more about that here: https://resources.zaraphd.com/simple-is-the-new-smartLike, Leave a Comment, and hit that Subscribe button!Then, come see us on facebook: www.facebook.com/groups/minimalisthomeschoolingzara Or, Instagram: www.instagram.com/zaraphd
Anytime that we are blessed with abundance, the abundance itself can be perverted into an obligation and a burden instead of a blessing. This is true even with the abundance of Scripture and tradition in the Catholic (and Christian faith). Sometimes, we don't know where to start, and which traditions to observe. My best advice: Just start. Start somewhere, and then do some more. Today, I'm starting with the most basic ideas for infusing more faith into every day of homeschooling. Where will you start? What will you add?
If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to subscribe and leave a great review! Reviews are the best way to make sure that homeschoolers who need this podcast most will find it. Reviews do not have to be elaborate; just shout-out with "I love your podcast, Zara!" and carry-on with your day. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing.
Find the book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD on Amazon
Join us inside the Simple is the New Smart Membership for exclusive, members-only podcasts, a Vault of Minimalist Homeschooling Tutorials, and more! Learn more at: https://resources.ZaraPhD.com/simple-is-the-new-smart
I'd love to help some more! Get started simplifying with your choice of helpful freebies: ZaraPhD.com/Get-Started
Show Notes: ZaraPhD.com/podcast (the blog, freebies, and all the videos are here, too!)
YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/ZaraPhD
Instagram: @ZaraPhD
Facebook: Facebook.com/MinimalistHomeschooling
Plentiful? Does that sound contradictory to minimalism? It's not. That's the word I lean toward. Plenty of resources, plenty of opportunity, and plenty of time! Let's talk about what minimalism REALLY means.
If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to subscribe and leave a great review! Reviews are the best way to make sure that homeschoolers who need this podcast most will find it. Reviews do not have to be elaborate; just shout-out with "I love your podcast, Zara!" and carry-on with your day. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing.
Find the book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD on Amazon
Join us inside the Simple is the New Smart Membership for exclusive, members-only podcasts, a Vault of Minimalist Homeschooling Tutorials, and more! Learn more at: https://resources.ZaraPhD.com/simple-is-the-new-smart
I'd love to help some more! Get started simplifying with your choice of helpful freebies: ZaraPhD.com/Get-Started
Show Notes: ZaraPhD.com/podcast (the blog, freebies, and all the videos are here, too!)
YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/ZaraPhD
Follow Zara:
Instagram: @ZaraPhD
Facebook: Facebook.com/MinimalistHomeschooling
Here are 10 things that minimalists will always want more of! Spoiler alert: They're not things (but you can buy and do things to make them happen!). Ready? Let's Go!
If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to follow and leave a great review! Reviews are the best way to make sure that homeschoolers who need this podcast most will find it. Reviews do not have to be elaborate; just shout-out with "I love your podcast, Zara!" and carry-on with your day. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing.
Find the book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Minimalist-Homeschooling-values-based-approach-maximize/dp/069293796X?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=zaraphd-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=d0e62926c0d2cb368379151398ecf712&camp=1789&creative=9325 (affiliate link)
Join us inside the Simple is the New Smart Membership for exclusive, members-only podcasts, a Vault of Minimalist Homeschooling Tutorials, and more! Learn more at: https://resources.ZaraPhD.com/simple-is-the-new-smart
I'd love to help some more! Get started simplifying with your choice of helpful freebies: ZaraPhD.com/Get-Started
Show Notes: ZaraPhD.com/podcast (the blog, freebies, and all the videos are here, too!)
YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/ZaraPhD
Follow Zara:
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Facebook: Facebook.com/MinimalistHomeschooling
I recently took my children to see "Journey to Bethlehem," and in this bonus episode, I'm talking about my thoughts on the movie. Join the conversation on Spotify and add your comments!
If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to follow and leave a great review! Reviews are the best way to make sure that homeschoolers who need this podcast most will find it. Reviews do not have to be elaborate; just shout-out with "I love your podcast, Zara!" and carry-on with your day. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing.
Find the book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/Minimalist-Homeschooling-values-based-approach-maximize/dp/069293796X?&_encoding=UTF8&tag=zaraphd-20&linkCode=ur2&linkId=d0e62926c0d2cb368379151398ecf712&camp=1789&creative=9325 (affiliate link)
Join us inside the Simple is the New Smart Membership for exclusive, members-only podcasts, a Vault of Minimalist Homeschooling Tutorials, and more! Learn more at: https://resources.ZaraPhD.com/simple-is-the-new-smart
I'd love to help some more! Get started simplifying with your choice of helpful freebies: ZaraPhD.com/Get-Started
Show Notes: ZaraPhD.com/podcast (the blog, freebies, and all the videos are here, too!)
YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/ZaraPhD
Follow Zara:
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Facebook: Facebook.com/MinimalistHomeschooling
In this episode, Zara is talking about the 4 Minimalist Homeschooling Mindset Hacks that help her most during the holiday season, and shares how her season will look.
If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to subscribe and leave a great review! Reviews are the best way to make sure that homeschoolers who need this podcast most will find it. Reviews do not have to be elaborate; just shout-out with "I love your podcast, Zara!" and carry-on with your day. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing.
Find the book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD on Amazon
Join us inside the Simple is the New Smart Membership for exclusive, members-only podcasts, a Vault of Minimalist Homeschooling Tutorials, and more! Learn more at: https://resources.ZaraPhD.com/simple-is-the-new-smart
I'd love to help some more! Get started simplifying with your choice of helpful freebies: ZaraPhD.com/Get-Started
Show Notes: ZaraPhD.com/podcast (the blog, freebies, and all the videos are here, too!)
YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/ZaraPhD
Follow Zara:
Instagram: @ZaraPhD
Facebook: Facebook.com/MinimalistHomeschooling
In homeschooling, our biggest regrets and frustrations seem to revolve around what we get done - or don't get done - in a day. In this episode, we talk about applying the main tenants of minimalism to our schedule so that every day can feel simple, focused, and valuable. Ready? Let's go!
If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to subscribe and leave a great review! Reviews are the best way to make sure that homeschoolers who need this podcast most will find it. Reviews do not have to be elaborate; just shout-out with "I love your podcast, Zara!" and carry-on with your day. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing.
Find the book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD on Amazon
Join us inside the Simple is the New Smart Membership for exclusive, members-only podcasts, a Vault of Minimalist Homeschooling Tutorials, and more! Learn more at: https://resources.ZaraPhD.com/simple-is-the-new-smart
I'd love to help some more! Get started simplifying with your choice of helpful freebies: ZaraPhD.com/Get-Started
Show Notes: ZaraPhD.com/podcast (the blog, freebies, and all the videos are here, too!)
YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/ZaraPhD
Follow Zara:
Instagram: @ZaraPhD
Facebook: Facebook.com/MinimalistHomeschooling
Most homeschoolers have a lot of spinning plates. Very few *just* homeschool. If you're the kind of homeschooler who also, works, or coaches, or leads, or helps... or insert activity, interest or obligation here... then this Simple is the New Smart podcast episode is for you. Here Zara shares the tips that she wished someone had given her 10 years ago!
If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to subscribe and leave a great review! Reviews are the best way to make sure that homeschoolers who need this podcast most will find it. Reviews do not have to be elaborate; just shout-out with "I love your podcast, Zara!" and carry-on with your day. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing.
Find the book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD on Amazon
Join us inside the Simple is the New Smart Membership for exclusive, members-only podcasts, a Vault of Minimalist Homeschooling Tutorials, and more! Learn more at: https://resources.ZaraPhD.com/simple-is-the-new-smart
I'd love to help some more! Get started simplifying with your choice of helpful freebies: ZaraPhD.com/Get-Started
Show Notes: ZaraPhD.com/podcast (the blog, freebies, and all the videos are here, too!)
YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/ZaraPhD
Follow Zara:
Instagram: @ZaraPhD
Facebook: Facebook.com/MinimalistHomeschooling
Am I doing enough? Am I doing it right? Is there a better way? Self-doubt plagues every homeschooler. In this episode, Zara talks about how to avoid self-doubt, and how to address all of those tough decisions with confidence. Ready? Let's go!
If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to subscribe and leave a great review! Reviews are the best way to make sure that homeschoolers who need this podcast most will find it. Reviews do not have to be elaborate; just shout-out with "I love your podcast, Zara!" and carry-on with your day. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing.
Find the book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD on Amazon
Join us inside the Simple is the New Smart Membership for exclusive, members-only podcasts, a Vault of Minimalist Homeschooling Tutorials, and more! Learn more at: https://resources.ZaraPhD.com/simple-is-the-new-smart
I'd love to help some more! Get started simplifying with your choice of helpful freebies: ZaraPhD.com/Get-Started
Show Notes: ZaraPhD.com/podcast (the blog, freebies, and all the videos are here, too!)
YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/ZaraPhD
Follow Zara:
Instagram: @ZaraPhD
Facebook: Facebook.com/MinimalistHomeschooling
I'm not doing it right. I'm not doing enough. I'm not spending enough time...
Sound (or feel) familiar? You're not alone! Let's chat about how these fears stack-up tp reality. Grab some coffee and get comfy... Let's go!
If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to subscribe and leave a great review! Reviews are the best way to make sure that homeschoolers who need this podcast most will find it. Reviews do not have to be elaborate; just shout-out with "I love your podcast, Zara!" and carry-on with your day. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing.
Find the book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD on Amazon
Join us inside the Simple is the New Smart Membership for exclusive, members-only podcasts, a Vault of Minimalist Homeschooling Tutorials, and more! Learn more at: https://resources.ZaraPhD.com/simple-is-the-new-smart
I'd love to help some more! Get started simplifying with your choice of helpful freebies: ZaraPhD.com/Get-Started
Show Notes: ZaraPhD.com/podcast (the blog, freebies, and all the videos are here, too!)
YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/ZaraPhD
Follow Zara:
Instagram: @ZaraPhD
Facebook: Facebook.com/MinimalistHomeschooling
It turns out that when we try to be "It All" we start diluting our awesomeness! Let's not. In this episode, Zara talks about why to be awesome instead of *trying* to be it all.
If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to subscribe and leave a great review! Reviews are the best way to make sure that homeschoolers who need this podcast most will find it. Reviews do not have to be elaborate; just shout-out with "I love your podcast, Zara!" and carry-on with your day. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing.
Find the book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD on Amazon
Join us inside the Simple is the New Smart Membership for exclusive, members-only podcasts, a Vault of Minimalist Homeschooling Tutorials, and more! Learn more at: https://resources.ZaraPhD.com/simple-is-the-new-smart
I'd love to help some more! Get started simplifying with your choice of helpful freebies: ZaraPhD.com/Get-Started
Show Notes: ZaraPhD.com/podcast (the blog, freebies, and all the videos are here, too!)
YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/ZaraPhD
Follow Zara:
Instagram: @ZaraPhD
Facebook: Facebook.com/MinimalistHomeschooling
Want to see how Minimalist Homeschooling impacts and plays-out in real-life homeschooling? Well, let'd go! Zara offers her insight as child #4 is finishing first grade. This is the perfect episode for anyone with young elementary kids, toddlers, preschoolers, kindergarteners, first graders... or thinking about starting homeschooling!
If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to subscribe and leave a great review! Reviews are the best way to make sure that homeschoolers who need this podcast most will find it. Reviews do not have to be elaborate; just shout-out with "I love your podcast, Zara!" and carry-on with your day. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing.
Find the book "Minimalist Homeschooling" by Zara Fagen, PhD on Amazon
Join us inside the Simple is the New Smart Membership for exclusive, members-only podcasts, a Vault of Minimalist Homeschooling Tutorials, and more! Learn more at: https://resources.ZaraPhD.com/simple-is-the-new-smart
I'd love to help some more! Get started simplifying with your choice of helpful freebies: ZaraPhD.com/Get-Started
Show Notes: ZaraPhD.com/podcast (the blog, freebies, and all the videos are here, too!)
YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/ZaraPhD
Follow Zara:
Instagram: @ZaraPhD
Facebook: Facebook.com/MinimalistHomeschooling
Gain focus, clarity, space, and peace in today's episode with 7 immediate steps that you can take to create a simpler (and more valuable) homeschool. Ready? Let's go!
If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to subscribe and leave a great review! Reviews are the best way to make sure that homeschoolers who need this podcast most will find it. Reviews do not have to be elaborate; just shout-out with "I love your podcast, Zara!" and carry-on with your day. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing.
Join us inside the Simple is the New Smart Membership for exclusive, members-only podcasts, a Vault of Minimalist Homeschooling Tutorials, and more! Learn more at: https://resources.ZaraPhD.com/simple-is-the-new-smart
I'd love to help some more! Get started simplifying with your choice of helpful freebies: ZaraPhD.com/Get-Started
Show Notes: ZaraPhD.com/podcast (the blog, freebies, and all the videos are here, too!)
YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/ZaraPhD
Follow Zara:
Instagram: @ZaraPhD
Facebook: Facebook.com/MinimalistHomeschooling
Regardless of your children's ages, or your support group (or lack thereof), there are ways to carve-out time to just *be* as a homeschool mom. In this episode, explore 8 ways to make "me-time" happen and how to make the most of it. Ready? Let's go!
If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to subscribe and leave a great review! Reviews are the best way to make sure that homeschoolers who need this podcast most will find it. Reviews do not have to be elaborate; just shout-out with "I love your podcast, Zara!" and carry-on with your day. Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing.
Join us inside the Simple is the New Smart Membership for exclusive, members-only podcasts, a Vault of Minimalist Homeschooling Tutorials, and more! Learn more at: https://resources.ZaraPhD.com/simple-is-the-new-smart
I'd love to help some more! Get started simplifying with your choice of helpful freebies: ZaraPhD.com/Get-Started
Show Notes: ZaraPhD.com/podcast (the blog, freebies, and all the videos are here, too!)
YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/ZaraPhD
Follow Zara:
Instagram: @ZaraPhD
Facebook: Facebook.com/MinimalistHomeschooling
20 things to say no to! Physical mess, mental clutter, and busyness all get a swift kick in the tush in this episode. Which one will you say "no" to today?
In this episode, Zara is unpacking...
1) All the reasons homeschoolers feel uncertain and ungrounded;
2) All the reasons every homeschooler deserves to be confident; and
3) Some tricks to regain your confidence during those doubtful times.
There's a pervasive cultural story telling us that homeschooling is fraught with potential pitfalls, and is therefore, is a risk to our children. Well-intentioned nay-sayers want to protect our children from the abnormal homeschool setting.
However, when we unpack exactly *how* homeschooling is "abnormal," we discover just how superior it is, and that the risks are actually fewer by taking the "weird road," rather than the conventional.
Let's bust some myths, and confront the twisted perspective that may be preventing us from homeschooling with peace and confidence. Ready? Let's go!
If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to subscribe and leave a great review! Reviews are the best way to make sure that homeschoolers who need this podcast most will find it. Reviews do not have to be elaborate; just shout-out with "I love your podcast, Zara!" and carry-on with your day.Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing.
Join us inside the Simple is the New Smart Membership for exclusive, members-only podcasts, a Vault of Minimalist Homeschooling Tutorials, and more! Learn more at: https://resources.ZaraPhD.com/simple-is-the-new-smart
I'd love to help some more! Get started simplifying with your choice of helpful freebies: ZaraPhD.com/Get-Started
Show Notes: ZaraPhD.com/podcast (the blog, freebies, and all the videos are here, too!)
YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/ZaraPhD
Follow Zara:
Instagram: @ZaraPhD
Facebook: Facebook.com/MinimalistHomeschooling
In this episode, Zara is sharing her favorite problem-solving, homeschool-hacking tips that have really been working well in her family. Grab some coffee, and let's chat about how things are going over here at Fagen Academy...
If you enjoy this podcast, don't forget to subscribe and leave a great review! Reviews are the best way to make sure that homeschoolers who need this podcast most will find it. Reviews do not have to be elaborate; just shout-out with "I love your podcast, Zara!" and carry-on with your day.Thank you so much for listening, subscribing, and sharing.
Join us inside the Simple is the New Smart Membership for exclusive, members-only podcasts, a Vault of Minimalist Homeschooling Tutorials, and more! Learn more at: https://resources.ZaraPhD.com/simple-is-the-new-smart
I'd love to help some more! Get started simplifying with your choice of helpful freebies: ZaraPhD.com/Get-Started
Show Notes: ZaraPhD.com/podcast (the blog, freebies, and all the videos are here, too!)
YouTube channel: YouTube.com/c/ZaraPhD
Follow Zara:
Instagram: @ZaraPhD
Facebook: Facebook.com/MinimalistHomeschooling