Seasons 1 of the Relatable Homeschoolers Podcast
Do you struggle with confidence as a homeschool mom? In this episode of The Relatable Homeschoolers, we’re talking about building confidence as a homeschool mom. As seasoned homeschoolers, we have all struggled with fear and worry at some point in our homeschool journeys. Whether it was in our early days of homeschooling or years later, … Read more
In this episode, we are doing another deep dive into the homeschool of one of our cohosts. Listen in as Heather interviews Harmony about her homeschool. Harmony Harkema is a full-time work-from-home mom who homeschools her two daughters in the Charlotte Mason style. Harmony works in the publishing industry and is an avid reader. Originally … Read more
Have you ever said something to your kid 7,426 times, and they still don’t acknowledge you? We get it! In this episode, we are talking about how to get your kids to listen, which matters even more when you’re in the role of both mom and teacher. Being a parent is hard work; adding the … Read more
Hi friends! In today’s episode, you will get to learn a little bit more about Heather Gerwing’s homeschool. We will be sprinkling these Snapshot episodes throughout our seasons for you to get to know us a little bit better. It’s sometimes hard in a regular episode to dig deep into any one of our homeschools, … Read more
School at home. Classical. Charlotte Mason. Unschooling. There are so many homeschooling philosophies to choose from, it’s almost like homeschooling has its own specialized vocabulary. Even if you’re a veteran homeschool mom, it can feel overwhelming when you’re trying to sift through all the curriculum out there–even the free stuff!–in an attempt to understand what’s … Read more
Do you find yourself homeschooling as a working parent? Perhaps you are curious about how parents can both work and homeschool their children. It probably sounds impossible, and if homeschooling looked like traditional schooling, it likely would be. But homeschooling is inherently flexible, thank goodness. Three of the four hosts of The Relatable Homeschoolers are … Read more
In this episode, we’re looking at what to do when you find yourself unexpectedly thrust into homeschooling, whether that’s because of COVID-19, a family emergency, or some other scenario. Emergency Homeschooling Emergencies are not fun! Usually, there is panic, and emotions are on high alert! When your emergency requires you to reevaluate your children’s education–there … Read more
Knowing Your Why As a homeschooling parent, it’s important to have a “why.” Not only that, it’s important to have a positive why. On the days when homeschooling gets hard (and there will be hard days, you can count on it), a positive reason for why choose homeschooling will keep you going. So how do … Read more
This year, as COVID-19 continues and school districts nationwide are scrambling to come up with plans for educating kids online, in modified in-person scenarios, or using a hybrid approach, many parents are asking, “What would homeschooling look like for my family?” and “How do I even get started?” In this week’s episode of The Relatable … Read more
What does it mean to think like a homeschooler? To think like a homeschooler means thinking beyond curriculum, standardized test scores, and sitting at a desk for six hours a day. But it can be challenging to transition from a public school mindset to a homeschooling mindset. Unless we were homeschooled ourselves, we tend to … Read more