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The Happy Homeschooler Podcast

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The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is a digital support group for everyone interested in a learning lifestyle. Join us the second and fourth Friday of each month as our hosts Holly Williams Urbach and Jennifer Jones discuss topics like the benefits of homeschooling, finding the right curriculum for you, navigating the line between parent and teacher, and more!

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090: Field Trip Homeschooling

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2023/01/13

Field trip homeschooling is one of the most enriching and rewarding ways to live a learning lifestyle. From mini-trips to the grocery store to month-long vacations in another country, field trips can fit the size and shape of your homeschool. Can’t go anywhere? Our hosts share their favorite virtual fields trips, with all the fun and learning of going somewhere, but from the comfort of your own home. // SHOW NOTES: - If you have any questions or comments, please email us at

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089: A Look Back at 2022

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2022/12/30

Today, we look back at 2022 in our own lives, and look forward to what we hope for 2023. From all of us at The Happy Homeschooler Podcast, thank you for listening to our show this year, we’ll see you in 2023. // SHOW NOTES: - If you have any questions or comments, please email us at happyhomeschoolpod@gmail.com - Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial! www.transcriptmaker.com - Like our page and join our group on Facebook! facebook.com/happyhomeschoolpod - Follow us on

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088: Self-Care During the Holidays

The Happy Homeschooler Podcast ·

2022/12/09

Self-care during the holidays can be a challenge, especially for a homeschooling parent. Wrapping up a semester while attending holiday events, making time to shop for gifts, and cooking innumerable holiday treats and meals, can be tough. Stress seems inevitable, but it's possible to make preparations to ensure your holiday celebrations are a time of comfort and joy, rather than exhaustion and stress. Today, Holly and Melody share the wisdom they've learned about self-care during the holidays, what

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087: Homeschooling as an Introvert (w/ Alyssa Wolff...

The Happy Homeschooler Podcast ·

2022/11/25

Homeschooling as an introvert can be overwhelming. Far from the quiet and ordered world preferred by an introvert, a learning lifestyle can be one of hustle and multiple balls in the air. Alyssa Wolff of the Unbusy Mom Podcast joins us on the podcast today to help. For years, she's been giving introverted homeschooling parents the advice and tools they need to ensure a positive and productive homeschooling environment for both parent and child. From how to avoid getting overwhelmed by too many

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086: Speaking with Homeschool Graduates

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2022/11/11

Many parents begin their homeschooling journey not having met any homeschool graduates. It can create apprehension, not knowing how your children will react to a different learning lifestyle than what might be considered the norm. But today we hear from five homeschool graduates as they tell us everything they loved about being homeschooled, what the advantages and disadvantages were, and how their own thoughts about being homeschooled evolved over time. Homeschooling is a wonderful, life-enriching

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085: Managing Extracurriculars

The Happy Homeschooler Podcast ·

2022/10/28

Extracurriculars are events and activities outside the lesson plan. Maybe for you it's sports, music, or Scouts. Extracurriculars add much needed variety and spice to your learning lifestyle. In extracurriculars, your students can discover passions they never thought they'd have. In today's episode, we discuss what extracurriculars are, why they're important, and how they [...]

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084: Homeschooling on a Budget

The Happy Homeschooler Podcast ·

2022/10/14

Homeschooling on a budget is important, especially these days. With prices going up at the grocery store it can be hard to know where to cut spending, but a low-cost education does not mean a substandard one. World-class low-cost and no-cost homeschooling options abound, if only you know where to look. Today, we'll be discussing why people find themselves looking for low-cost options, ideas on how to save money, and share amazing resources right at your fingertips that are completely free of charge

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083: How to Teach History

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2022/09/27

Everyone can learn how to teach history. Much more than a just series of important dates to remember, history is the story of all the people of the world. Through history, you can discover new worlds and fascinating people, learning along with your students and building interests you never knew you had. Whether at home, on the road, or through the web, there’s history anywhere and everywhere. Today we discuss How to Teach History, and we share our favorite ways we’ve taught it. And be sure to stay

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082: Understanding Your Teen Better

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2022/09/13

Every homeschooler will parent a teen at some point, and understanding your teen better is crucial. Awash with new experiences, challenges, and feelings more intense than ever before, teens require new tactics for parents. Every experience they go through will affect the others. Academic difficulty can lead to emotional issues, or vice-versa. Understanding your teen better will allow you to be better prepared. For those with younger children, you can get off on the right foot before your child is a

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081: Our Favorite Homeschooling Resources

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2022/08/25

There are a lot of homeschooling resources out there, whether for the teacher or student. But homeschooling is a learning lifestyle, and you need more than just pencils and curricula to make sure your homeschool runs smoothly. That's why today we're sharing our favorite homeschooling resources. We've gathered our favorite resources for teachers, students, organization, home management, and our favorite apps that make life and homeschooling easier and more joyful. And be sure to stay to the end

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80: Help for the New Homeschooler

The Happy Homeschooler Podcast ·

2022/08/09

New homeschoolers can sometimes become overwhelmed with all the new duties a learning lifestyle entails. Having someone who knows what it's like and how to get off to a good start can be a lifesaver. That's why we're interviewing Mary James today. She's a long-time homeschooler (since 1989!) who founded a support group for new homeschoolers, and those who still feel a little new too. It's called Smoothing the Way and we think you'll love Mary's story of Smoothing's inspiration, founding, and growth

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079: 5 Questions to Answer Before Starting the School...

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2022/07/26

Whether you're still new, or you're a seasoned homeschooler, there are always important questions to answer before starting the school year. Today, we're asking Who, What, Where, When, and Why. By answering these five questions, you'll be able to focus on building your school year, planning for ups and downs, and understanding your student better. Join us today while we discuss what each of the questions mean to us, share our own plans for the coming school year, and share fun stories from our

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078: The Happy Homeschooler Podcast Turns 2!

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2022/07/12

The Happy Homeschooler Podcast is turning 2, and we're celebrating the occasion! On today's episode, we're chatting about our histories with the podcast, how it's changed over the years, what we've learned by being part of it, and where we hope to see it go in the future. And as a special 2-year treat, we've got Matt Bass himself-- founder of Transcript Maker and producer of The Happy Homeschooler Podcast-- giving us a peek behind the curtain, discussing his own history with homeschooling, how he

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077: Alternative Homeschooling Styles

The Happy Homeschooler Podcast ·

2022/06/28

If more traditional homeschooling doesn’t suit your life or your family, these alternative homeschooling styles might just be what you’ve been looking for! On today’s episode, your hosts discuss why one might need to switch up their style of homeschooling, how to recognize when you should, and which alternative homeschooling styles are best for you. And stay to the end when we answer a listener email! SHOW NOTES: Visit Transcript Maker and get your 14-day free trial! Like our page and join our

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076: Volunteering

The Happy Homeschooler Podcast ·

2022/06/14

Volunteering is a regular part of many homeschoolers lives, but if you haven't yet made it a habit, you may be wondering where to start. In today's episode, we discuss volunteering, how to find volunteering opportunities, challenges you may face, and all the rewards that can come from volunteering. And be sure to stay to the end of the episode to hear Holly, Jennifer, and Melody discuss their favorite TV show of all time. If you have any questions or comments, please email us at

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075: Reflecting on the Past School Year

The Happy Homeschooler Podcast ·

2022/05/24

Reflecting on the past school year is so important as a home educator, but we often find ourselves too busy to think to do it. Even for homeschoolers who school year-round, May is a good time to take a moment, breathe deep, and look back at everything that worked and didn't last year. In today's episode, we discuss our own 2022-2023 school years, our triumphs and challenges, and we look forward to the summer and fall. And stay until the end to hear a very inspiring homeschooling news story. If you

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074: Handling Family Resistance to Homeschooling

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2022/05/10

Family resistance to homeschooling can come in different ways. From simple misunderstandings to serious disagreements, from aunts and uncles to sometimes one's own spouse. For those unfamiliar with homeschooling, it can seem strange or confusing. But you know you've made the right choice, living a learning lifestyle that grows your family closer together. So how to you respond when you meet family resistance to homeschooling? Jennifer and Holly meet up today to discuss what kinds of resistance they

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073: How to Teach Art

The Happy Homeschooler Podcast ·

2022/04/26

You don't have to be Da Vinci or Picasso to know how to teach art! Many homeschoolers wonder how to teach art to their students, it can cause a lot of stress. But Holly, Melody, and Jennifer are here to tell you not to worry, teaching art can be one of the most fun and fulfilling subjects to explore! Join us as we discuss why it's important to learn about art, how to combat teacher and student resistance, and our favorite ways to incorporate art into our homeschool! And be sure to stay to the end,

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072: Homeschooling Preschoolers

The Happy Homeschooler Podcast ·

2022/04/12

We often see questions about homeschooling preschoolers. From what curriculum, if any, to use to what homeschooling groups are right, it can be a stressful experience before you even begin. That's why in today's episode, we're helping you navigate your way through homeschooling preschoolers. We'll discuss challenges you'll face, mistakes to avoid, and even [...]

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071: What Are Unit Studies?

The Happy Homeschooler Podcast ·

2022/03/22

What are unit studies? They may just be the most versatile educational method out there. By tying all your subjects into a common theme, you can streamline your schooldays and reinforce the lesson all day long. Today, Jennifer, Holly, and Melody discuss everything you need to know to start incorporating unit studies into your [...]

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