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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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16:38

When Your Teen Disagrees with You

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2022/01/21

Sometimes our teen startles us by disagreeing about something we think is fundamental, or doing something that we're not sure we can support. Try not to freak out. Hear a veteran homeschool mom's positive take on this somewhat disconcerting occurence. SHOW NOTES

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23:12

Taking a Gap Year after High School

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/11/19

Homeschoolers are often interested in the idea of taking a gap year, which is a pause between high school and college. We did it with one of our kids -- turned out to be TWO years, LOL -- and it worked out well for everyone. In this episode I discuss reasons to take a gap year, things to look out for, and what some of the options are. A gap year can be a great idea! SHOW NOTES

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30:33

Considering a Fifth Year of High School for Your...

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/11/05

Sometimes you think it might be a good idea to extend high school so your teen can have more time to get everything done. But have you considered all of the ramifications? There’s more to this than you might realize. It can be a great fit — except when it’s not. Hear about both the good and the not-so-good in this podcast, so you can make an informed decision about what will be best for YOUR teen. SHOW NOTES

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27:44

How to Decide about Extras for Homeschooling High School

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/10/15

So many experts tell you that you have to do all. the. things. Dual enrollment. Honors classes. Volunteering. AP tests. Extra-curriculars. Guess what? You don’t have to do ANY of those things. We didn’t, and all of our kids got into college and received scholarships without them. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t do them if they are a good fit. How can you tell when it’s wise to take on something extra? Ann gives several criteria to consider in this episode. SHOW NOTES

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37:13

Ann's Timeline for Homeschool High School Success

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/10/01

It helps to have a plan, doesn't it? To know ALL the things you need to do, so you don't miss anything. Ann's Timeline for Homeschool High School Success alerts you to everything that needs to happen during the high school years, so that you don't forget or miss anything. This podcast episode discusses all the items in the timeline with Ann's own commentary and insight, so that you are fully prepared for what you need to do. DOWNLOAD THE TIMELINE HERE -- so you can follow along! SHOW NOTES

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37:09

How to Tell if You are Successfully Homeschooling...

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/09/17

Some days we feel GREAT! Other days, not so much, LOL. On those bad days -- or weeks, or months, sometimes -- how do you keep confident that this homeschool high school thing is going well, that you are being successful? The answer is in this podcast episode. There are some things to consider -- some obvious, others less so -- to help you maintain equilibrium and keep pressing on without feelings of failure or disappointment. Remember, Ann believes you can CONFIDENTLY, COMPETENTLY, and CONTENTEDLY

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28:25

Dual Enrollment for Homeschoolers - is it right for YOU?

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/09/03

Dual Enrollment is a big buzzword these days. It may seem like the best thing since sliced bread -- my teen can get high school and college credit at the same time? Sign me up! But there are many things to consider when making the decision to do dual enrollment with your homeschooled teen. Here are several aspects you may not have considered. Spoiler: NONE of my kids had dual enrollment, and they all got into colleges with scholarships just fine. But listen for more things to think through before

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32:09

The Care and Feeding of Homeschool Moms

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/08/20

As we begin the new school year, you have been busy planning, scheduling, and creating -- for your kids. What about you, homeschool mom? Have you been planning or scheduling or creating for yourself? Do you have ideas for how to take care of your heart while you take care of those in your homeschool? In this episode we discuss self-care. Not selfishness, but caring for ourselves so that we may better take care of those around us. Sometimes it's actually wiser to say no to them and say yes to

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32:56

Big Picture Perspectives about the New Homeschool Year

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/08/06

As we get ready to start another homeschool year, we get caught up in all the minutiae of planning all the things -- curriculum planning, lesson planning, schedule planning -- and we can lose sight of the bigger picture. Yet the bigger picture is vitally important when it comes to our motivation from day-to-day and also for helping us determine whether we are being successful or not. Don't forget these big picture perspectives! SHOW NOTES

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32:03

Episode 61: How to Involve Your Teen in the High...

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/07/16

As they get older, it is wise to include our teens in the homeschool high school planning process. They deserve a say in what they do, especially since we want them to become more independent in preparation for college. In this episode we discuss all the areas that the teen can give input, as well as what to do when they're not giving you much of anything. LOL. Always remember the bigger picture, which is that the relationship trumps all. Involving them in planning is a great way to keep things

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27:06

Episode 60 - When the Homeschool High School Plan...

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/07/02

You can be swimming along and then things aren't going so well anymore. Homeschooling high school is all about adapting, and so you may realize that it's time for something to change. Often this involves a change in the overall homeschool high school plan, not just tweak like a new curriculum choice. But no fear; this does not have to be a big deal! In fact, if there's one constant when homeschooling high school, it's that change WILL happen, LOL! In this episode we discuss reasons why you might

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32:35

Episode 59: The Truth about Financial Aid for College

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/06/18

In this episode, Ann gives you the real facts about types of financial aid for college as they apply to homeschoolers. She shares stories from her personal experience getting ready to send five kids off to college over the last 10 years. As always, she is transparent and honest about what to expect, because it doesn't help you to be thinking one thing and find out very late that there is another thing altogether going on! Discussion topics: Merit Scholarships Athletic Scholarships Scholarships for

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31:16

Getting a job for your Homeschooled Teen

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/06/04

This question gets asked all the time: can we use the teen’s job outside the home for homeschool credit? In this podcast episode, I answer that one and many more about getting a job for your homeschool student. Two of our kids had formal jobs, two others had less formal ones — and one didn’t get one at all. So all of my information is based on this varied experience! As always, there is no right or wrong answer here. After listening to the episode, do what you think is best for YOUR teen, YOUR

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29:05

What to do about High School Math Struggles

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/05/21

Math struggles are no fun at any age, but in high school they can seem quite dire. It can be scary to think about how not getting the right high school math credits might affect your kid. There is good news, and that is that there is almost always a path to take that will improve the situation. Listen as Ann gives tips and advice about how to handle this issue. Grab your favorite warm beverage and be prepared to feel your burden lightened! SHOW NOTES

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33:19

How to Homeschool High School Math with Less Stress

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/05/07

Math is one of the most intimidating high school subjects for many homeschool moms. In this episode you'll hear all of Ann's best tips for reducing the stress and getting your kid all the way through. Ann talks about: Math sequencing Pre-Algebra Algebra Geometry vs. Algebra 2 How to grade math assignments/tests And more! SHOW NOTES

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29:12

How to Prepare for College Socially and Emotionally

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/04/16

Knowing how to prepare for college academics may seem easy compared to whether your homeschooled teen will be ready socially and emotionally. Ann has sent four kids off to college and has learned a bit about what they will need to be ready for in the realms of relationships, expectations, etc. In this episode Ann shares several character qualities that will help your teen succeed. SHOW NOTES

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30:01

Preparing for College Academically

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/04/02

I've sent four kids off to college. Two graduated -- one of those went on to get her Master's degree, and the other is studying for CPA exams right now. One of the kids decided college wasn't for her; not because of grades but because of inclination. She came home and decided to work full time instead (and is now out on her own). The fourth will graduate junior college with his associates degree soon. We're pleased with these results! We didn't do anything super-duper magical to get them ready

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40:52

Homeschool High School Writing: Mom's Involvement

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/03/19

During the high school years, our teens are getting more independent. How does that work for high school writing? How involved does Mom need to be? What about planning, editing, grading, oh my? Misti Lacy, the Curriculum Consultant for WriteShop, is a veteran homeschool mom with oodles of years teaching high school writing both at home and in a co-op setting. She offers much insight into how we can help our teens through the writing process without being too helicopter-y. Plus, Misti and I just

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30:02

How to Prepare Teens for College Writing

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/03/12

Ack, not only can it seem scary to work on high school writing with our homeschooled teens, but to prepare them for college level writing is even more frightening. We don't want them to struggle or fail in college because we didn't do our job! Misti Lacy, the Curriculum Consultant at WriteShop, has lotsa experience teaching writing at both the high school level and the college level, so she is the perfect person to talk us through our fears and give us practical ideas to feel more confident that our

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30:34

How to Make Writing Interesting for Homeschooled Teens

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/03/05

This episode is the first of three in which I chat with Misti Lacy, who is the Curriculum Consultant at WriteShop, which provides homeschool writing curriculum for all ages. Misti has umpteen years of experience teaching high school and college writing, and her wisdom is inspiring and encouraging! I've already made it clear that I'm a fan of WriteShop, but this episode is not a sales pitch. Misti gives helpful ideas and tips for conquering the "boredom" that many teens claim to have about writing

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