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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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20:28

What a Homeschool Transcript IS

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/02/12

A high school homeschool transcript IS not really that complicated. But just in case you're worried, in this episode we discuss everything you need to focus on. If you listen to this episode as well as the previous episode, #49, you'll have a full picture of what a homeschool transcript IS and what it IS NOT. Then you'll be able to create your own with confidence! The transcript does not have to be intimidating once you know what it is. Listen now so you won't have to worry any more! SHOW NOTES

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20:55

What a Homeschool Transcript is NOT

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/02/05

It's almost more important to know what a homeschool high school transcript is NOT, rather than what it IS, because many are confused about what goes on there. When you know what it is NOT, it's much less intimidating to think about and do! In this podcast episode I debunk much of the conventional wisdom you'll hear about what a homeschool high school transcript is -- usually from someone who wants to sell you their transcript course or service, so they try to undermine your confidence in doing it

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29:37

Time Management Tips for Homeschool Moms

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2021/01/22

It's January, time to dust off our time management habits again. Ann is sharing five of them that have helped her even very recently to feel more on top of life. As homeschool moms we can't always control everything, but we can set ourselves up for better days if we practice just a few simple time management strategies. SHOW NOTES

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20:52

10 Doable Ways to Make Time for Yourself

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/11/13

Burnout is a thing among homeschool moms. The homeschool lifestyle is one of constantly giving and serving and going and doing, and it can be very hard to make time for yourself. In this episode I give 10 suggestions for how you can arrange your day and activities so there is time for YOU, time to find your sense of self again, time to feel more rested and less stressed. It starts with the understanding that if mama ain't happy, ain't nobody happy, LOL. It's totally and completely and thoroughly OK

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27:36

What to Look For in a College

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/11/06

Phew! There is so much to think about during the college search process! How do you know what to look for in a college? Which factors really do matter, and which just aren't that important? Well, you ask a friend who's been through it! And that would be me. In this episode I talk you through the most important things to look for and those that just aren't all they're hyped up to be. Be reassured! Wherever you pick will most likely be a great fit for your teen! SHOW NOTES

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21:58

4 Things that KILL Your Teen's Motivation

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/10/30

I had a conversation with my last remaining teen and discovered what KILLS her motivation to do schoolwork or stay on top of whatever else I wish she would stay on top of. Since she is my fifth one, I know that what she said to me rings true for many teens. Give a listen and see if you can make any changes to reduce these motivation killers and thereby give your teen's oomph a boost! Homeschooling high school isn't always easy, but it doesn't have to be THAT hard! SHOW NOTES

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20:47

The College Application Timeline

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/09/25

Applying to college is not rocket science, but it helps to have an idea of what to do when. From choosing a major to narrowing down the search to filling out the application, this episode gives you the plan so you can ensure that nothing has been forgotten. While not every kid will follow this timeline—some may hit some spots earlier and some later—it's Ann's recommendation for how to keep the process as stress-free as possible. Listen and be encouraged that it doesn't have to be that hard! SHOW

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17:45

Preparing Your Homeschooled Teen for College w/ Pat...

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/09/18

In this episode we hear more from Pat Wesolowski from Bryan College about what she did as a homeschool mom, the good and the bad, LOL. And she shares one crucial thing to work on when preparing our teen for college, as well as how we can support them once they get there. I love hearing from veteran homeschool moms, don't you? SHOW NOTES

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21:28

Scholarships and Financial Aid - with Pat Wesolowski

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/09/11

Pat Wesolowski has all the inside information about scholarships and financial aid! Listen to her great tips, including a cautionary story you don't want to experience for yourself, the key difference between academic and athletic scholarships and how to make them work for you, as well as how important the PSAT can be (who knew?). She has 32+ years homeschooling experience plus the know-how learned from being the homeschool admissions specialist at Bryan College in Dayton, TN. Definitely worth 20

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18:05

The College Application Process for Homeschoolers -...

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/09/04

WOW, talk about a veteran homeschooler, Pat Wesolowski homeschooled for THIRTY-TWO YEARS and is now the Homeschool Specialist at Bryan College. She chats with us in these three episodes about the college application process for homeschoolers, including tips about timing, standardized tests, scholarships—all the stuff you wanna know! It's a fun conversation as she also shares a little bit from her own life as a homeschool mom. Be encouraged to hear how someone else has been successful homeschooling

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21:43

How to Start Homeschooling High School Part 4

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/08/28

When you're a newbie and you start looking at curriculum and there is SO. MUCH. OUT THERE. And you wonder how you will ever get started homeschooling high school with all of that to wade through first. Ann has some advice to make it easier, and when you listen to this episode and then go back and review the previous episode about choosing curriculum (episode 30), you'll find that it is a doable task and you really can find curriculum options that will work for your teen. No curriculum will be

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20:21

How to Start Homeschooling High School Part 3

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/08/21

After you've researched your state homeschool law and college requirements (see parts 1 & 2 of this series), then it's time to get to the nitty gritty of which courses to put into the plan and which order to schedule them in. In this episode Ann gives you the nuts and bolts about core courses and how they are ordered, the key thing to remember about electives, and a little bit about credits (although they were discussed extensively in a previous episode which will be linked in the show notes). After

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16:02

How to Start Homeschooling High School - Part 2

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/08/14

One of the biggest fears about homeschooling high school is about missing something important. "I'll mess my kid up for life because I didn't know about a key requirement!" Nope, not gonna happen. In this episode Ann gives you the KEY to making sure you haven't missed ANYTHING, that you know EXACTLY what your teen needs to do in high school. Once you do this crucial research, you will be confident that you can DO THIS THING!

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20:20

How to Start Homechooling High School Part 1

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/08/07

Yes, homeschooling high school is doable and you can start whenever you want. But make sure you know your state homeschool law FIRST. In this episode Ann discusses why knowing your state homeschool law is so important, how to find it, and what to look for. Don't skip this step! It will build your confidence and show you the freedom you have to make the high school years the best ever!

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20:07

Suddenly Homeschooling High School - Tips for Working...

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/07/31

Has Covid-19 caused you to rethink your educational plan and bring your kid home for school? Has your public school system gone to online schooling? Are you wondering what this "homeschooling" thing will look like for high school? Are you overwhelmed at the thought of working with your teen all day every day? If any of the above apply to you, then this podcast episode will help. In it I'll give tips to anyone who is faced with their teen being home for school for the first time, tips that will help

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16:19

Tips for Teaching and Grading Writing in High School...

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/07/24

This episode focuses on grading your teen's writing, which may be one of scariest parts of homeschooling high school. With this simple tool, it doesn't have to intimidate you! Give yourself and your teen the confidence you both need to be successful and to know they are prepared for college. SHOW NOTES

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15:19

Tips for Teaching and Grading Writing in High School...

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/07/17

After spending three weeks talking to Kay Chance about writing, it seemed a good idea to share my own tips from years of experience and several kids, most of whom have gone onto college. Writing is a tough subject to feel confident about. It's hard to know what constitutes "good" writing and whether your kid's work is actually any good at all or if you're just completely biased about it, LOL. Like anything else, though, it doesn't have to be that hard. Writing can fit into your homeschool high

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17:05

Teaching Writing in High School with Kay Chance - Part 3

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/06/18

In today's episode we hear Kay's recommendation for a writing curriculum, her suggestion for how to use a rubric in a way that lessens the pressure, and what it means to homeschool boldly. She also talks about using curriculum as a guide rather than a taskmaster, as well as about incorporating writing into other subjects; and she introduces the idea of peer review, even for homeschoolers. SO MUCH useful information and encouragement here! She also answers the question: WHY homeschool high school

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19:03

Teaching Writing in High School with Kay Chance - Part 2

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/06/12

Kay Chance from Heart-to-Heart Homeschooling has such great insight to share about whether we should be doing essay writing or creative writing or real-life writing in high school, how to help our teens choose a topic, how to motivate them to write, and why some are reluctant. She also recommends some tools that will help anyone write better. It's a jam-packed episode! SHOW NOTES

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17:03

Teaching Writing in High School with Kay Chance - Part 1

It"s Not That Hard to Homeschool ·

2020/06/05

In this series, Kay Chance from Heart-to-Heart Homeschooling gives us great encouragement and ideas and HOPE for teaching writing to our teens. She knows what she's talking about as far as what makes writing good, what skills our kids need, and how to bring out the best from them. In this episode hear what Kay thinks are the most important skills teens need in order to become good writers, how to evaluate their writing (it's easier than you think!), and how to use READING to teach WRITING. SHOW

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