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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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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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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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