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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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19:59

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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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?

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

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

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

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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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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