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It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool

Homeschooling can be scary and overwhelming to think about, but it doesn"t have to be that hard! Lisa has 25+ years of homeschooling experience, including graduating multiple kids. In this podcast, she will reassure you, inspire you, and empower you with the information you need to feel confident and successful as you homeschool your teen. Includes interviews with experts as well as their own practical advice.

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19:37

Do's and Don'ts from My Homeschool Experience -- by...

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2022/10/21

It’s always good to hear from someone with veteran homeschool experience — not just someone who claims to be an expert when their oldest child is in third grade. Ya know? Kristin Moon has graduated both of her kids after homeschooling them K-12. So she knows what she’s talking about, and in this episode she gives her best tips for high school, and she also shares what she would have done differently to make things better. I love that she is transparent about her mistakes. We all have things like

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20:32

Why and How to Apply Structure and Rules with Your Teen

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2022/10/07

Yes, teens are much more independent than their younger siblings. But should they be given complete freedom with no structure or rules? I don't think so. In this episode we talk about why structure and rules for teens are important and give some examples. We also discuss how to handle when the rules aren't respected -- and when rules should be done away with. I've raised five of them, y'all, of various personality types and maturity levels. Yet today they are all responsible adults whom I respect

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26:00

How to Relax about Homeschooling High School

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2022/09/16

Sometimes it takes more than one person to convince you about something. For instance, I've been telling you to relax about homeschooling high school in almost every episode of this podcast, but you might still be somewhat stressed. So in this episode I've brought guest podcaster Leah Courtney from As We Walk Along the Road to reinforce the idea that YES! You CAN truly RELAX while you are homeschooling high school. Leah is a veteran homeschool mom who has graduated all of her children from

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17:02

How to Affirm Your Homeschooled Teen

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2022/09/02

You can find lists of affirmations for teens on the internet, but isn't the best affirmation not a sentence they repeat to themselves but something sincere that is said by someone else? And shouldn't parents be the biggest affirmers of their own child on the planet? In this episode Ann discusses the importance of affirming your teen and how to do it. It's not rocket science, but sometimes we need a nudge in the right direction. Listen and be inspired! SHOW NOTES

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10:56

5 Steps to Create Fun Electives for High School from...

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2022/08/19

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15:49

Modeling Respect to Your Teen

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2022/08/05

When you want to teach something, you need to demonstrate it. Want to know how to teach a teenager respect? One of the best ways to do it is to show respect to your teen. In this episode we discuss the ways we may be disrespecting our teens without knowing it, as well as the importance of being careful to model respect TO them -- not just expect it FROM them. SHOW NOTES

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33:50

Interview with David Hazell from My Father's World

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2022/07/29

Get one man's perspective on homeshooling high school AND hear about an amazing curriculum option that does it all for you. David Hazell is the CEO of My Father's World books, and in this episode we discuss homeschooling high school in general and My Father's World in particular. My Father's World is a Christian literature-based curriculum for all levels, and this interview contains a large amount of Christian content. Listen to be encouraged and inspired about your homeschool high school journey,

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11:57

When Hormones and Homeschooling Collide

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2022/07/15

In today’s episode with guest podcaster Dachelle from Hide the Chocolate and Literary Adventures for kids, we are treated to a humorous look at how teenage hormones affect homeschooling high school. You will laugh, you will cry! Well, maybe not the latter — but you will be entertained and discover you’re not alone. Enjoy! SHOW NOTES

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17:43

Communicating with Your Teen

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2022/07/01

Communicating with teenagers isn’t always easy. In order for homeschooling high school to go smoothly, it’s important to have a stable communication pattern with your teen, so you can discuss curriculum choices, scheduling, etc. That means creating an atmosphere in which everyone feels comfortable. Here are my best tips — after raising five teens and living to tell the tale — for keeping communication lines open. SHOW NOTES

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18:36

My Best Tips and Advice - from Gena Mayo

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2022/06/17

We’ve got another guest podcaster this week, Gena Mayo from I Choose Joy and Music in Our Homeschool. She has graduated several children from their homeschool — and has several more to go! She’ll share what she’s done that has been successful for their family. I love the opportunity to hear from other homeschool moms, don’t you? There may be a new idea for you to try! SHOW NOTES

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16:20

Granting Autonomy to Your Homeschooled Teen

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2022/06/03

It can be hard to know how much to loosen the reins for your teen. When are you being too controlling? When are you not giving enough structure? The balance is crucial. After raising five teens, Ann has some practical advice based on years of experience. And it can apply to younger kids in some ways, too! SHOW NOTES

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19:59

How to Graduate College Debt Free - with Kara Walker

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2022/05/20

It IS possible to graduate debt-free from college — our guest podcaster, Kara Walker, has done it! If you want to know how to graduate college debt-free, this episode will give you the nitty gritty from the perspective of a young adult who was homeschooled through high school. Kara is on a quest to help other students graduate debt-free with her podcast, Money and Mental Peace and her upcoming course “The Debt-Free College Blueprint!” She is a twenty-something Christian entrepreneur, amateur

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How to Graduate College Debt Free - with Kara Walker

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2022/05/20

It IS possible to graduate debt-free from college — our guest podcaster, Kara Walker, has done it! If you want to know how to graduate college debt-free, this episode will give you the nitty gritty from the perspective of a young adult who was homeschooled through high school. Kara is on a quest to help other students graduate debt-free with her podcast, Money and Mental Peace and her upcoming course “The Debt-Free College Blueprint!” She is a twenty-something Christian entrepreneur, amateur

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15:43

How to Have Patience with Your Homeschooled Teen

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2022/05/06

Woo howdy, it can be hard to know how to have patience when you are with your ornery teen all day erry day like we homeschoolers are! If you’ve ever struggled with this (and you know you have, hello), then this episode is for you. Ann discusses some of the underlying causes of our impatience and gives practical ways to exhibit more patience on the daily. Your efforts to learn how to have patience will reap benefits in your relationship with your teen — which will make the homeschool days proceed

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16:27

Pros of Letting Your Teen Sleep In

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2022/04/15

Are you in the “let ’em sleep” camp or the “we gotta get started on school by 9am” camp? You might guess from the title of this episode that I’m in the former. In this episode I give all the reasons why I advocate for letting your homeschooled teen sleep in and do their schoolwork when they are well rested. It seems like a simple topic, but it can affect many aspects of your homeschool day. Listen to find out more. SHOW NOTES

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17:50

Do You Have Unrealistic Expectations?

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2022/03/31

I remember the days before I started homeschooling high school, when I thought my kids and I were going to have the most amazing experience, and they would go on to become rocket scientists (or something else equally impressive), and everyone would be in awe of what we had accomplished and what wonderful, successful people they turned out to be. Then reality hit. Turns out we’re pretty ordinary. But ya know what? Ordinary is totally OK. What are your expectations about homeschooling high school? In

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19:53

When Your Teen Cannot Learn Independently

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2022/03/18

Sometimes homeschooling high school doesn’t look the way we thought it would, because our teen cannot work on their own. They can’t learn independently, and mom has to be with them all day for any schoolwork to get done. This is a frustrating and overwhelming situation. In this episode we discuss some ways to adapt our thinking and our processes to create a better atmosphere and relieve much of the burden for everyone. There is hope! SHOW NOTES

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17:27

How to Feel Confident About Your Decisions While...

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2022/03/04

We often play the comparison game and then second-guess ourselves. In this episode I discuss ways to help yourself feel confident about your decisions, so you're not always looking around you at what everyone else is doing and feeling like you don't measure up. Remember that you have so much freedom as you homeschool high school. Embrace it! Stand strong! And listen to the episode for more reassurance! SHOW NOTES

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21:31

How to Involve the Homeschool Dad in High School

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2022/02/18

In this episode Ann discusses what are reasonable and unreasonable expectations in regards to getting homeschool dads involved in the homeschooling process, especially during high school. You might be surprised. This is a topic that doesn't get talked about much, but it's worth delving into so we can avoid disappointment or family tension. SHOW NOTES

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18:11

Working and Homeschooling High School

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2022/02/04

YES you can work and homeschool! Especially high school! As long as you are careful about a few things, and you keep the big picture perspective in mind. Ann is here to fill you in on what’s important based on her own experience as a homeschool mom working outside the home for two different periods while homeschooling high school. SHOW NOTES

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